Onahan, William J., Chicago, Illinois, to John Lee Carroll, Ellicott City, Maryland, 1889 October 28

As stated in the memo sent by Onahan, there is much work to be done in the Congress for the two day sessions. The first day will be taken up in organizing committees and listening to speeches of guests. Then, the "papers," Which cannot be considered for the first day, will take up the entire second day, even thought no more than ten were to be read. The reading will be dull and there should be discussion on the more important ones. It will not do to let the impressions go abroad that members are not free to speak their minds on the subjects before them. One must assume that the Congress will be composed of Catholics, Loyal to their faith, and instructed in catechism. There will be a larger number of qualified men, and it would be a blunder to fail to bring forth the greatest minds for discussion after the reading of a paper. Then Onahan mentions some of these men, leaving out Baltimore's and Washington's, assuming Carroll to know those. Some of them may arrive early, therefore, those likely to be called upon to speak, should be notified. More expected guests are mentioned. The Committee on Resolutions must be carefully chosen, since blunders cannot be afforded. Attached are five typed carbon copies. :: IX-1-a A.L.Unsigned 9pp. 8vo.