Onahan, William J., Chicago, Illinois, to Henry F. Brownson, Detroit, Michigan, 1889 July 19

Onahan presumed in his last letter, that Brownson was in full accord with Archbishop Ireland, who having previously conferred with Cardinal Gibbons, was prepared to speak as to the Cardinal's views. There was a change in view on the questions of "The Independence of the Holy See," and of "Temperance," as it is now considered that there should be an expression in the form of written papers. Onahan had inferred to Brownson that these changes had been made, and was strongly in favor of the retention of these subjects. Only the wishes of the Cardinal could have influenced him to yield his conviction. Mr. Spaunhorst had at first been adverse to the Temperance question, but had yielded most cordially. As to technical objection and etiquette of jurisdiction, Onahan supposes no difficulty, especially when there was question of giving greater force and added life to the Congress. If Onahan was mistaken, he believes he acted in good faith. The importance of having the Advisory Committee composed of Bishops seemed manifest. :: IX-1-a Two unsigned carbon copies 4pp. 4to