New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-20
VIII Open Catholic Soci-
cites Convention in
Cathedral.
GIBBONS PRAISES
CITY'S HOSPITALITY
,oostolic Delegate Denies
pope Has Asked Prayers
for Entente.

.,r,iseal mass at st. Patrick's
.',.sral at II o'clock, made notable
a, presenee OF three cardinals an
.,olie delegate and lay attendance
,..a.pal prominence, will inaugurate
s,y the Fifteenth Annual COnven-
- ~ the American Federation Of
r.,bslic Societies.
- r. tho last five days delegates and
- interested in Catholic affairs
.r.been pouring into this city for the
- ...r.ntion. and, according to rough
- mate made last night by the recep-
' 60 committee. 26,OOO Catholics have
w.. Gar arrived. The Cathedral Will
%. W. ..,ommodate a third Of those who
,,s anxious to attend the services to-
asy. -
,..hhisbop John Bonzano, the Apos-
,.v, delegate, arrived at the home oil
c.,5ipsl Farley last night and plans
..-. made for 8 subsequent meeting
~ Cardinal O'Connell, of Boston,
~ 4, staying at the Kniekerbocker
Hotel.
n. two church dignitsries we're
....r,sd from the Pennsylvania station
" Nonsignor Michael J. Laveile ana
,.sn yhalen, president Of the Ameri-
,D Federation Of Catholic Societies
Gibbons in Good Spirits.
Cardinal Gibbons was in excellent
Tits as he hurried up the steps OF
i. ,rchepiseopal residence, and sug-
-....d that the celebration was too
,-sst for comment.
zone thing is certain" ne said. i
,,ox that the great City of New York
iii extend to the mighty host coming
within its gates hospitality worthy OF
this great metropolis.
As for the proceedings Of this week.
- is all for construction. 1t is for the
,,.rbeing of the Church and the coun-
Try and for the material and spiritual
uplift Of our people
Bonzano Denies Report.
Archbishop Bonzano. who accom-
,s,ied Cardinal Gibbons. took occa-
sion TO deny the recent newspaper re-
nor, published in this city that the
Pope had urged all Catholics TO pray
for The success of the Entente arms
and the defeat Of the Teptonic powers
although / have received no direct
communication from the Vatican | 90
rot believe IT," ne declared. 81 would
No, saw the Holy Father is neutral. lie
* more than that. He is universal ana
has the interest of everyone at heart
rsrsrdess Of their nationality. he Is
Inc spiritual father of humanity.
REGARDING the convention he SAID;
The Holy Father has sent me here
q, his representative TO TINS greal
netting. and he has conferred upon II
Ns benediction. We are here to exam
no and 10 see what has been done TINS
scar and prepare a new programme ioI
,bs future With this programme we
srs not only TO work for the interest OF
h. Church but for the country as well
aTbe work ia dedicated TO the moral
,oiritual and material good OF the
vbole people. Although it is intended
5artieulariy for Catholics, the aims OF
h convention are for the good OF
gs all .n
k report on the Mexican situation
was prepared at a session of the exec
s.ive committee held yesterday, but
he nature Of il was so delicate, 1t was
said. that notifications and revisions
night be made before 1t was. mace
public. A member of the COMMITTED,
said yesterday that special effort had
been made to keep politics out Of all
discussions and meetings of the con-
Wnton.
Criticism of Administration.
1T is our desire to let the facts in
the Mexican situation speak for them
selves without comment" said the COM
niiteeman. "The chief attack is d.
fte,ed against Carranza, and while
there may be some criticism Of the
present Administration there is nothing
directed against President Wilson HIM
sell"
Announcement was made yesterday
that loyal legion made up of Catho-
lie laymen associated with military or
limitations will surround the Cattle
gal to-day to assist the police in
handling the crowds. The same force
vii be on hand at Madison Square Gar