THE VATICAN AND IRISH AFFAIRS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1734, 8 May 1888, Page 1

THE VATICAN AND IRISH AFFAIRS.

London, May 3

Archbishop Walsh has expressed his willingness to submit to the Papal decree, but states he is unable to act in opposition to his conscience. He would prefer to resign. At rncetings of the League in London and Liverpool, the decree has been (ion? demned, and resolutions were carried objecting.

May 4.

Monsignor Persico, who was delegated by the Pope to inquire into affairs in Ireland, has written to the Vatican approving of the decree. The Tablet states that Ordinal Manning will probably bo offered a life tjceriig' 1 . M.y a.

At ii us cling of M'xty Parni'!'il<-s nt Dublin, ine Pdjif's di-nive was condemned : also Pnpal interfi-rniC! in politics.

Dublin, M<n- 5

The Freeman? Journal states that, on Tuesday next, Mr Parnell will make an important statemant, providing that the agrarian agitation can he conducted without clashing with religion.. Home, May 8.

It is stated that the Pope's decree ia but a precursory step, and it has been resolved to enforce the refusal of p.bsoluiion to nil who disobey it. His Holiness the Pope lids summoned a meeting of the Propaganda'to con-ider certain other aspects of the Lish agitation Ut Home Rule.

His Holiness lite. Pope has decided that Archbishop Walsh sha-1 remaiu in Dublin. It is understood that this course has been decided upon in order to avoid political outcry. Hydney, May 5.

Cardinal Moron has expressed the opioion that the Irish people .will be well withir. their rights io disregarding the command of the. Holy See should it interfere with national movement. Me states further thai the interference of the Pope wiil. be bolii'ves, enormously benefit the Irish cause.

Melbourne, May 5

The Secretary of the Victorian branch of the National League has received a cable message, from the Secretary af. the parent League, Dubliu, stating that it k untrue that tho Popo Lfts condemned the League.