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12 THE MORXIXG OREGOXIAN, - THURSDAY, JULY 21, 1910. TUFT IS GREETED BY HIBERNIANS Order Shows Patriotism and Loyalty by Messages to President. CUMMINGS MAKES ADDRESS Head of Body 'With Membership of 180,000, Calls for Greater Work for an Irish Ireland Profes sor 'Rohan Advises Study. With the organlratton of the 47th con vention of the Ancient Order of Hiber nians yesterday at Masonic Hall and -with 410 delegates from all parts of the coun try duly qualified, the business of the meeting la now well In progress. Chief among the features yesterday were the biennial reports of National President Mathew Cummlngs and Na tional Secretary James J. McGinnis. and the special report of Professor Michael Ci. Rohan, of Marquette University, on "Irish History In Parochal Schools." Hibernians Show Loyalty. Before beginning the routine work of the morning session, it was unanimously voted to send special messages to Presi dent Taft. expressing true patriotism and loyalty to the flag and Institutions of the United States, and to His Holiness, Pope Pius X, to Cardinal Gibbons and to the apostolic delegates of the United States and Canada. These messages contained expressions of genuine love and fealty of the order to the high potentates of the Catholic Church. President Cummlngs delivered a mas terful and comprehensive report of the work of the order and after reviewing the progress that has been made In the past two years, he said: "Our standing as a Catholic fraternal, . racial organization was never higher. We ' enjoy the friendship, confidence and ap : proval of the priests and prelates of our church, and they have manifested their Interest and concern In our welfare, giv ing us much kindly encouragement and -advice. Two years ago the archbishop of the great metropolitan archdiocese of Boston honored us by accepting the Na tional chaplaincy of our order. Whenever we required encouragement, assistance or advice it has always been freely given. To his grace we wish to publicly extend , our sincere and heartfelt appreciation and thanks. Our order will ever owe a debt . of gratitude to our National chaplain. Most Rev. William H. O'Connell, arch bishop of Boston, and we feel that each ' Individual member will ever cherish and remember the solicitude and kindness Which he displayed In our welfare. "The delegates assembled at a National convention are the supreme authority of our order. At the last convention they adopted the following policy: "W deem It proper in "the best Interests of our or der, not to give, either now or at any other time, our approval or Indorsement to any special policy or political move ment from without; that we recognize the Individual right of all our members to assist any movement they deem best to elevate Ireland; we can neither now nor In the future become the creature of any party or combination of men, and therefore, we here and now warn all out siders that they must not attempt to dic tate our policy to us as an organization, nor interfere even in the slightest way with the administration of the affairs of this noble order.' Coming Years Important. "The next two years will be the most Important in the history of our organi sation. This Bociety is growing very : large and correspondingly great In ipower and Influence, and the responsi bility of your National 1 officers in guarding its welfare is Increasing every day. The self-respect, dignity and honor of this old organization must be kept up to Its highest standard. You placed the organization at Indianapolis In the hands of your present National officers to guard and protect it. We return It to you here and now without a stain on Its banner and without the loss of a man. The old ship Is safe In the harbor, thank God. May God Crulde and bless It In the future. It represents the hopes and aspirations of a race. It fills us with the Ideals and patriotic sentiments of our fathers and mothers, and ancestors, who are now sleeping their last sleep in Irish oil. .It Is the connecting link between Mother Erin and her scattered and exiled children. Let our conduct and actions in this convention be such as will reflect credit on our people at Jiome and abroad. May this convention be the means of bringing prosperity and happiness to the Old Land, and may It be the means of uniting all of our people here In America." The report of National Secretary Mc Ginnis showed a total membership of 180.000 In the Order of Hibernians and Women's Auxiliary. The total assets of the divisions were 1247.844.83. show ing an increase of approximately $370, 000 In the last two years. The report of Professor 'Rohan on "Irish History" was listened to with marked Interest. After reviewing the experiences of endeavoring to get the matter before the- proper channels and speaking of the purposes of including the subject in the curricula of the parochial schools. Professor Rohan said: "From all quarters of this broad land men, eminent by reason of sanctity, of learning and of patriotism, adamantine pillars In tho hierarchy of the Catholic Church in America have voiced our sen timents and placed their - seal of appro bation upon a cause so intimately con nected with religion, so redolent of mar tyrdom and sacrifice for the kingdom of Peter, which has. Inseparably with Ire land, ever been the cherished Idol of the Celtic heart. Prom more than 30 bishops and archbishops we can show an array of golden commendation, which, as al ready intimated, is an achievement wor thy the finest mettle. I would like to read them all verbatim, but -will rest content to ask here If that cause does not deserve every advancement and every spark of enthusiasm of which an O'Con nell. archbishop of Boston; a Glennon, archbishop of St. Louis; a Messmer, arch bishop of Milwaukee, and a Dr. Shehan. rector of the- Catholic University of America, speaks in the highest commen dation. Study of Irish History Called. " "I feel that the study of Irish history will be helpful not alone In Imparting knowledge concerning an Interesting race, but will also tend to show the Cath olic youth of today what has been the struggle undergone by their fathers that their faith might remain,' said Arch bishop Glennon, the man who, during the present year In our own city on last St. Patrick's night, stood as a living, eloquent example of what Is signified in that patent axiom: 'Ireland, Land of Saints and Scholars.' "Every generation la receding farther and farther since the period of the Civil War from intimate and active interest In Irish affairs: It therefore requires neither a prophet nor the son of a prophet to predict that unless we stem the tide by a knowledge of Irish history, the uprising generation of "Irish children, when the present fathers and mothers are laid away, will not be attracted toward this or any other Irish societies. There is, to our mind, no successful way by which we can reach the youth and induce them to Join the ranks of the Ancient Order of Hibernians except by educating them on Ireland's splendid heritage, her con tribution to civilization throughout the ages, and co-relative therewith by bring ing home to them what this order stands for and what it has accomplished during its existence in this country.'' "I am not cast in the mould of the pessimist; optimism has ever been my guilding star, nevertheless, I am con vinced, fellow Hibernians, and time will bear me out. that unless we succeed in placing Irish history In the parochial schools of this country there will be such a dearth of applicants seeking mem bership in this order as will startle those intrusted with Its destiny. "Let us then firmly resolve, fellow Hibernians, on returning to our homes to contribute our mite to the success of this great and far-reaching movement, so that the Irish-American youth1 of this conti nent may study the Catholic and national spirit of the land of the cross and the shamrock, a spirit which neither coercion nor oppression, chicanery nor preferment, the scaffold, nor the sword, has ever been able to vanquish, and which, may God grant, shall live In Its full strength and hardihood until the muster roll of the nations is called at the seat of Almighty Omnipotence. Ireland's epitaph will then be written In characters of eternal light." Reagan Out for President. It seemed to be the general opinion yesterday among a large number of the delegates that James J. Reagan, of St. Paul, would be the choice for the next president. Mr. Reagan is very popular and considered well Informed in par liamentary matters. He has been a banker of St. Paul for 20 years but is now at the head of the street depart ment of that city. He has a strong following throughout the Middle West. President Cummlngs will be a candi date to succeed himself. Other candi dates talked of the first day of the convention seem to be out of the race now and the fight will be between Mr. Cummlngs and Mr. Reagan. Two cities have thus far been men tioned as wanting the next convention. They are Atlantic City and Milwaukee. The delegations from both cities are working hard. Atlantic City boosters seemed to have the point of vantage last night and it is probable that the famous Summer resort will secure the coveted honor. One subject that It Is believed will cause a bitter contest on the floor of the convention is the insurance busi ness of the order. A few states have organizations and some of the delega tions desire to organize a National society. The idea is being fostered by some of the delegations of the Middle West. There Is apparently strong op position by nearly all of the Atlantic Coast state delegates, while delegates from other parts of the country are not showing active interest as yet. The fate of the movement will prob ably be decided at today's session. Parade to Have Historic Floats. For the parade tonight there have been prepared some features of a novel nature. A number of floats symboli cal of historic events of Ireland and j tableau presenting different features of the Order of Hibernians will be among the attraction. One of the floats will represent an American shield decorated with flags and the National colors. Another float will be a conception of "Auld Ireland," with a bevy of 33 little girls holding green ribbons and representing the differ-: ent counties of the Emerald Isle. Among the floats will be a repre sentation of the "Battleship Lexing ton," showing Its famous commander. Commodore Perry. . This will be fol lowed by the "Harp,, representing the musical arts, and "The Round Tower," portraying the architectural conception of the Irish people. Following these floats will be automobiles and car riages filled with the delegates, their families and friends. Four specially picked bands will furnish music Promptly at 8:30 o'clock tonight the parade will form at Tenth and Alder streets, headed by the Portland Police Band. Chief of Police Cox has in structed Captain Baty to select a com pany from the day relief to lead the parade and to protect the line of march. The line of march will be as fol lows: Tenth and Alder to- Seventh, thence to Pine; from Pine to Sixth, thence to Washington; east on Wash ington to Third, thence south on Third to Morrison: west on Morrison to Sixth, thence south to Yamhill, where the parade will disband. The members of the special parade committee are as follows; Andy Wein berger, chairman: John D. Mann, grand marshal; Frank Hogan, chief of staff: and M. J. Murname, T. Minogue, John Naughton and Joseph Casey, marshals. Session Late in Opening. The sessions in the afternoon were late In getting started and it was after 3 o'clock before the delegates got down to business. Upon the completion of the reading of reports, the session was de voted to the appointment of committees on constitution, resolutions grievances, appeals for aid, ladies' auxiliary, insur ance. Catholic Federation and Catholic extension, rules of order and Irish his tory. During the afternoon Father O'Reilly, of Oregon City, gave a short address and was well received. After considerable parliamentary drilling, during which sev eral enlivened speeches were made In re gard to the appointment of committees on credentials, the session adjourned until 9 o clock this morning. The work of the Women's Auxiliary was devoted yesterday mostly to the reading or reports, considering recom mendations and to the appointment of tne various committees. The morning session was largely attended and, al though the work for the most part was of a routine nature, considerable interest was manifested. After the report of the committee on credentials. President Anna C. Malia an- pointed committees- on constitution, au diting, finance, resolutions, grievances appeals to aid, ladles' auxiliary. Catholic r eaeration, ritual work, ways and means rules of order, Irish history and insur ance, a Upon instructions of the meeting. Sis ter O'Keefe O'Mahony sent greetings to rope Kua jt, cardinal Gibbons, Arch bishop o Connell and President Taft and the Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Associa tion, which is now in session at Cleve land. O. A special message was also sent to Sister Quinn, Joliett, 111., ex-president of the National advisory board of the Women's Auxiliary. The report of the treasurer showed a balance of $7000 cash on hand and 61,000 members. The report of National President Anna C. Malia was received with much en thusiasm. Miss Malia reviewed the work accomplished during the past term and expressed her belief that the auxiliary would grow in numbers and Importance at a greater stride than ever. Miss Malia seems to have won the hearts of nearly all the members for her pains taking work and it was announced last night that she probably would have no opposition for re-election as president. The president announced that Miss Mollie Murphy, of Connecticut, the win ner of the auxiliary scholarship, had graduated with honors at Trinity Col lege, Washington, D. C, and that Miss Helen Stokes, of Scranton, Pa., had suc ceeded to the scholarship in the same in stitution. One of the pleasing features of the day's session was a humorous address given by Father McAleer, his subject be ing the "Irish Face." Miss Margaret Malia, of Scranton, Pa., sang a song in Gaelic, and Mrs. O'Keefe O'Mahony gave an Irish reading and Miss Kessler, of Washington. D. C. gave a vocal selec tion. All the numbers were greatly en Joyed. The total number of delegates in at tendance yesterday was 162. The Last Carload 2? Club Pianos Five More Club "A" and "B" Pianos THIS $350 PIANO FOR $237 PAYMENTS 1 A WEEK THIS $450 PIANO FOR $297.50 PAYMENTS $1.25 A WEEK. GOSSIP OF THE CONVENTION Hibernians- From Many Sections En joying Visit to Coast. One of the visitors who is taking lll.IIIIIIM.IB r ai III 1 I HI.IIIHMIIIIIIII.il JWJUUJMWWJJ.JHI!UJ.P ilMl.ii(.il! -"di ' - " - " .h Tn.Ti iii , ' -mJ.iw-yw-,'l' " ONE MORE CHANCE TO OBTAIN A CLUB "A" OR "B" . PIANO, IF YOU ACT QUICKLY. LAST CARLOAD LAST CHANCE END NEAR OF PORTLAND'S GREATEST PIANO SALE Trie last carload of club pianos has arrived. It contains the final shipment of the 824 pianos for Eilers Co-operative Piano Club members. Five more pianos for Club "A" and eleven for "B" were in this car. A" and "B" have proved the two most popular clubs. If you want one of these really elegant pianos, you'll have to hurry, as they won't be here long. Positively no more $350 pianos will be sold at $237, nor $450 instruments at $297.50, when this lot is gone. $1 or $1.25 weekly is all members are required to pay to own one. A -few more Baby Grands and Player Pianos, which we have difficulty keeping in stock at even our regular price of $850, can be purchased on the club plan for $586 exactly $264 less and can be paid for as little as $2.50 weekly. No home can possibly have an excuse, nor can blame any one for not owning a good piano, when such fine instruments, on the basis offered by Eilers Piano Club plan may yet be obtained. High-grade, dependable Upright Pianos, Player Pianos and even Baby Grand Pianos can be bought at such remarkably low prices and on such absurdly low terms that almost the hum blest home can pay for one without hardly missing the money. Nearly 800 homes have shown their good sense in joining Eilers' Piano Clubs in the last few weeks, practically obtaining their pianos at wholesale prices. Free musical instruction, free insurance, free tuning and free delivery are advantages gained by joining Filers Piano Clubs. Over 30 of America '.i finest pianos are here for you to select from including such well-known favorites as the Chickering, Kimball, Decker, Lester, Marshall & Wendell, etc., not to forget our New York's aristocratic piano, the Sohmer, and the Hazelton. Every piano is doubly guaran teed, first by the makers, then by Eilers Music Emse. You can make no mistake by buying your piano now. The mistake will be if you don't. After these clubs close you will have to pay $113 to $264 more for the same piano and the terms of payment, too, will be more. Only by selling so large a number of pianos and in one sale, are we able to make the prices, terms and advantages given club members. Don't delay another day but come in at once and select your favorite instrument. Delivery will be made at ace. No waiting. No red tape. 351, 353,. 355 Washington Street, Comer Eighth (Park) St. Wholesale Department, 15th and Pettygrove Sts. great interest In the work of the con vention 14 Dr. John A. Farrell, of West chester, Pa. Dr. Farrell's main 'hobby is politics. He says he is a progressive Democrat and stands for several changes in policies and methods of the followers of Thomas Jefferson. "In Pennsylvania, political affairs have taken a peculiar turn within the last few weeks," said Dr. Farrell. "Al though my state has always been strongly Republican, I 'believe that the Democrats will figure prominently in affairs this year. The people of the state generally seem to be growing tired of. Senator Boies Penrose's domi neering tactics, and the result Is that there is confusion and dissatisfaction in the ranks of his party. The two candidates for Governor, "Webster Grim, Democrat, and John Tener, Republican, were really put Into the race by Pen rose and his crowd. The result is that on the 27th of this month a third ticket will be placed in the field, with Mr. Guthrie, of Pittsburg, as the guberna torial candidate for the Independents. So, you see, there are things likely to be doing In a political way down In Pennsylvania this Fall." P. Scullion is a delegate from Can ada and a typical Irish hotel man, with his place of business in Montreal. Mr. Scullion says he was most agreeably surprised to find such a delightful cli mate In Portland. His home city is many hundred miles north of Portland, but. he says, Portland Summer weather is considerably cooler. Colonel Tim Barry is a "Walla Walla delegate to the convention. He has lived in the "old Oregon country" so long that he doesn't remember whether he was born In Ireland or the Willam ette Valley. He Is an old Indian fighter and spends a good part of his time re galing Eastern visitors with stories of his experiences during the pioneer days. "Gee, where does all this smoke come from?" asked James O'Malley, of Pitts burg, Pa. "I was under the impression that that article was owned, corralled and monopolized by Pittsburg. Guess you have something doing here in the way of manufacturing, too." And no one offered to argue the question. One of the easy-going Hibernians is James O'Sullivan, inventor and manu facturer of rubber heels. Mr.. O'Sulli van Is a member of the New England delegation. Before he gathered up his fortune in the rubber-heel business he was a printer. He still likes the smell of printer's ink". John D. Fox lives at Oakland, Cal., and rarely gets away from home. He likes Portland, -but he Is wrapped up in the town down on San Francisco Bay so strongly that he is known as the "boosting commuter." Mrs. John J. Rogers, of Boston, Mass., is one of the prominent delegates to the Women's Auxiliary meeting. Mrs. Rogers is enthusiastic in her praise of the natural beauties of Oregon and says she will not miss the chanec to see any of the scenic spots surrounding Portland. "Tour people of the West appeal to nve as being the Jolliest and most considerate I have ever met anywhere," said Mrs. Rogers. "The Western women are much broader In their views than the women of New England. They represent the true spirit of Ireland. "You have a magnificent country, a NATIONAL OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS, WHO ARE ATTENDING THE NATIONAL CONVENTION. ff ' ' ' ' ' i? , ' y j X VV - ' i " 7 -C-A r-A l f : "A ; If . 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I hav been advising many young men who ara here as delegates to come to Oregon to live, as the opportunities are greater and more varied than they are in the East." $5.8 FOR THE ROUND TRIP TO TACOMA Northern Pacific Railway July 26, 27 and 29. UNITED STATES MILITARY TOURNAMENT July 24 to 30. A solid week of military drills, maneuvers, contests and unusual military feats. In the Immense Open-Air Stadium Capacity 30,000. 1 -"a W 1 LOi Northern Pacific passenger trains leave Portland: 6:45 A.M. . 3:30 P.M. 10:10 A.M. 12:15 A.M. Tickets and all information at City, Ticket Office, 255 Morrison Street. Main 244 Telephones A 1244. A. D. Charlton, Asst. Gen. Pass. Agent, Portland, Or. An Invitation to You If you would go through our brewery, see the care taken in the manufacture of our beer, and the clean liness prevailing, then you would always insist on Olympia Beer PHONE MAIN 671 OB A 2467 We would be pleased to show you through our plant at any time you are in Olympia. 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