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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.
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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.
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Readlaa- From Lfft to Kiackt Joha J. WMnra, of Bntte. Mont. Dlrrrlori niarin J F-m-r. T-, v- ru., f
aahlnsrtoo. D. C-, Dlreetort P. J. Haltlgan, of AVaahlntrton, D. -, Kdltor of KatlonnI Ribenlan; Kattbnr Camminss, of Boston, Mam,
-ra"om. ,'m- Natiomal Sem-tary; Rev. Father M. X. 1 (unman, of Butte, Mont.; John F Quinn, of Jollpt, 111 National Treunrcr) Rev.
1 the Order; Adjutant-eneral McCarthy, of Fall River, Maaa In Charge of the MUitary Branch of tho Organisation.
I, of New York City, Elreetor P. T. Morn, of
nailonnl lrefvldent; James X. MeOinnia, of
Phillip J. O'DonneU, Maasaehnaetta State Chaq-
country that seems to teem with possi
bilities In all lines of endeavor. 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."
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