New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-21
CATHOLIC VEREIN
ATTACKS WILSON
Mexican Outrages Laid to
"Swaying Attitude of
Our Government"

Expressions of pity for Mexico and
references to the "swaying attitude of
our government" in handling the
Mexican situation were embodied in
the annual report of the German
Roman Catholic Central-Verein which
was made public last night.
Joseph Frey, president of the Verein,
in preparing his report, expressed the
gratitude of the society to Joseph Matt
for the publication of the book called
"The German War and Catholicism
"The publication protests said Mr..
Frey, against the libel Issued by the
deluded French Catholics and direct
ed against our co-religionists in the
cid fatherland and opposes it materi-
ally. Concerning this matter, we de-
clare ourselves IN solidarity with our
German brethren, being firmly con-
WINGED of final victory for the just
cause, despite all defamation and lies.
Asks Germans to Protest.
"At the end of May l participated
in the conference of the German
American Leagues held in Chicago. |
was deeply impressed by all | heard
and saw while there. A permanent
committee was appointed TO mediate on
all questions promising possible un-
Outstanding and on which joint actlv-
ity may be desirable. Believing the
moment suspicious con basis Of ABB
solute autonomy to bring about such
understanding, | have declared my
readiness to serve as a member OF
that permanent committee.
1.-THE majority of our executive COM
mittee approved Of my participa-
tion in the conference. and hope
that the general convention may utter
their opinion in reference to my stand
point, since it were about time for
the Americans of German descent to
rise jointly and severally in protest
against unjust defamation and insult
heaped upon them since the very be-
ginning Of the world war
"In consequence of our refusal to
indorse the non-neutral and prohibit
ish attitude of both our government
and press, rather demanding fair
play for all belligerents, and consid-
oring the defence of American rights
and interests our first duty, our loyalty
was dared and doubted (even by the
highest authority in power). God be
thanked. we need not prove our loyalty
and patriotism; the history of our
country reveals the truth sufficiently.
Peace for Mexico.
"Our neighbor republic, unfortunate
Mexico, cannot find quietude; Owing
to the swaying attitude of our gov
eminent, the perpetrators OF lnfamy
Ioth al
and her servants have taken hold OF
the Government there. We hone and
pray. that this poor country may soon
be granted just and peaceful gov
eminent.
az recommend the acceptance of ap-
propriatc resolutions expressing our
opinion on this question.
Mr.. Frey also calls attention to the
necessity of putting aside all race con-
trasts for the good of the Cathonc re-
ligion. ;,
1.-THE days of this convention" he
said, twill mean days of work for the
delegates to the Central Verein and
the Staats-Verband of New York. AS
originators of the idea of national
meeting of all Catholics, We take pride
in having the German Catholic ele-
ment of the United States represented
as brilliantly as possible.
1--WE are of one mind in defending
our holy religion. Though we are
prone to cherish the custom and views
of our ancestors, yet all race contrasts
must disappear in our mutual en-
deavors for the honor and liberty OF
the Church.
To Push Paper.
"The executive board of both the
Central-Verein and of the Federation
unanimously accepted the proposition,
and we will do all in our power TO
make this Catholic week a success.
"Our brothers in st. Louis had also
declared their readiness TO assume the
sixty-frst general convention, but
most amiably withdrew their applica-
ton. inviting the CentralVerein TO
hold its sixty-second general conven-
ton at ST. Louis in 1917.
Great changes have taken place in
New York within the forty-eight years
since the Central-Verein convened
here for the first time. The rush of
foreign peoples has crowded out our
people from their accustomed dwell
ings and has flooded many of our par
ishes. The ancient spirit of fidelity
and love, however, is still within us,
end greater New York extends as
hearty a welcome TO you as in the days
of old. May this united meeting be
productive and prove suspicious TO
future harmonious work OF all Catho-
lics IF our country"