Letter from S.P. Conry to Hagan

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Conry, S.P.

Hagan, John, 1873-1930

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Holograph letter from [S.P. Conry], Ballymote, County Sligo, to 'Mr. Hickey' [Hagan], with some comments on shares; mentioning that 'O'F' (O'Flanagan) is restored and that he will see him next week. Offering the observation that in his journalistic work he adheres to politics and does not make references to anyone in Rome; his comments on militarism in the Catholic News of New York count since he is on the spot. He has made the point very strongly to (Keohane and O'Flanagan) that in case of a vacancy in Rome Hagan is not to be alluded to, nor are they to take any part in the matter unless otherwise directed, for example by Fr. Curran. He believes the 'Anglo-Saxons' have only two extreme options should he be nominated � move heaven and earth or leave the matter alone. Expressing himself shocked at the type of funeral that Macksey had. Declaring he spirit of the country 'splendid', only the Independent doing harm. Detailing his family situation; he favours returning to settle in Ireland in July 1920; pondering whether his bishop � one of 'these ascetic-saints' � would give him a curacy under the present programme. It will also depend on an Irish doctor's report on his lungs. Asking for Hagan's opinion also on what would become of the canonry of St. Mark�s. Humorous remark on having seen Dignan of Sligo lately.