Evening star., 1945-09-17
ksgr. Ryan S Service
Acclaimed by Labor
And Legislators

Hhu LVySSIUuVS
Labor leaders and national legis-
lators united today in praising the
long and useful service of the Rt.
Rev. Msgr. John Augustine Ryan to
the cause of bettering living condi-
tions for the wage Garner. He died
yesterday in st. Paul, MINI.
Typical OF messages received by
the National Catholic Welfare Con-
ference headquarters here was one
from Philip Murray, president OF
the CIO, who said that millions of
organized workers throughout the
Nation mourn the loss of this great
priest and distinguished public serv-
ant to whom the Divine Lord gave
great wisdom and courage to espouse
humanitarian causes"
| Excerpts From Messages.
Excerpts from other messages fol-
low:
Senator Ball. Republican, of Min
nesota: "Msgr. Ryan was greatly
loved and respected for his long
years Of service in Minnesota. He
will be greatly missed"
Senator Shipstead. Republican, of
Minnesota: The death OF Msgr.
Ryan ends the earthly life of one
OF the most outstanding men our
Nation has produced. Blessed with
a social conscience, his writings and
lectures on social justice are out
standing. Legislation for the pro-
lection OF the rights Of labor and
the underprivileged which have been
written into our country's laws Is
largely due his unceasing efforts.
President John l.. Lewis of the
United Mine Workers: The hosts
Of American labor have lost a tried
and true friend in the death Of
Msgr. Ryan. Labor today is en-
joying greater success than ever
before In its history, thanks to the
wisdom and courage OF such men
as the monsignor who in the dark
days OF the past decade never lost
an opportunity to raise his voice
In defense Of labor's rights or In
furtherance of economic security
and social justice in America"
Champion Of Labor.
Senator Mead, Democrat, Of New
York: Msgr. Ryan will long be re-
membered by Americans of all
creeds as an effective champion OF
progressive labor legislation, and as
one who vigorously attacked intol-
erance and discrimination against
minorities."
Senator Wagner, Democrat, of
New York: With a heart heavily
laden with grief, I join the millions
Of my fellow citizens in mourning
the loss OF dear beloved friend.
Let us take comfort In the fact that
his life, his thoughts and his deeds
Will continue to enrich America and
its people until the end of time. He
was one of Gods ntblemen."
President william Green of the
AFL: mo one can correctly
measure the great loss which the
people Of the country. and labor
particularly, have sustained as the
result Of the death of Msgr. Ryan.
The officers and members of the
American Federation OF Labor are
srieved at his passing. They are
made sorrowful because they appre-
clate the tremendous loss they have
sustained at his death"
Great Social Thinker.
Senator Murray, Democrat of
Montana: Il was deeply shocked and
profoundly grieved to learn of the
death OF DR.. Ryan. He will 60 down
In history as one Of the great Cath
olic social thinkers of all times. Over
a quarter Of a century ago he clearly
and boldly discussed and advocated
the need for living wage. America
owes debt Of gratitude to that
scholarly and Christian gentleman.
All faiths will mourn his passing"
President Ed J. Brown of the In
ternational Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers: "As the years 60 by Msgr.
Ryan's services to labor will become
clearer and will magnify our debt
OF gratitude to him. He was the kind
OF vigorous personality and noble
gentleman which makes our sense
OF loss something more than formal.
1t becomes personal loss. May
labor keep his memory green"
President John w. Babcock of the
National Council of Catholic Men:
Loved and admired by millions of
non-Catholic's, Msgr Ryan was, in
the best sense, a great Liberal, q
great thinker. q great heart, and
great priest"
Secretary Of Labor Schwellenbach:
Throughout our country, and
throughout much of the world.
every one interested in the welfare
Of mankind Is saddened by the
death Of Msgr. Ryan. One of the
great men of our country is gone
from us. Everything that he
did spoke volumes of his love for
mankind. And he was always ex-
pressing his charity in deeds. He
was q Catholic priest and the Cath
olic Church is justified in its pride
Of possession, but Father Ryan was
owned by every man of good will,
regardless of race or creed"