THE POPE'S DECREE.

Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2469, 8 May 1888, Page 2

THE POPE'S DECREE.

(By Elkcnuc Telegraph.— Coptright.) Rome, May 2. His Holiness the Pope has summoned a meeting of the Propaganda to consider certain other Aspects of the Irish agitation for Home Rule. It is stated that the Pope's decree is but a precursory step, and that it lias been resolved to enforce the refusal of absolution to all who disobey it. London, May 3. Archbishop Walsh has expressed his willingness to submit to the Papal decree, but states as he is unable to act in opposition to his conscience he would prefer to resign. At meetings of the League in Loncion and Liverpool the decree was condemned, and resolutions carried refusing to obey it. His Holiness the Pope has decided that Archbishop Walsh shall remain at Dublin. It is understood that this course lias been determined upon in order to avoid a political outcry. May 5. At a meeting of Parnellitos at Dublin the Pope's decree was condemned ; alse papal interference in politics. MrParnell, in addressing a meeting at the Eighty Club on Tuesday last, mentioned that the Irish party would define a new departure to obtain Home Rule for Ireland. The Freeman's Journal states that on Tuesday next Mr Parnell will make an important statement, proving that the agrarian agitation can be conducted without clashing with religion. Monsignor Persico, who was delegated by the Pope to inquire into the affairs in Ireland, has written to the Vatican approving of the decree. Sir James Fergusson, Political Secretary to the Foreign Office, replying to Mr Labouehere, M.P., said that there had been no official communication in relation to Ireland passing between the Foreign Office and Catholic Bishops. Melbourne, May 5. The Secretary of the National League has received a cable from the Secretary at Dublin, intimating that the statement that the Pope had condemned the National League is quite untrue. Sydney, March 5. Cardinal Moran thinks that the Irish people aro acting perfectly within their rights in disregarding the command of the Holy See, should it interfere with the national movement. He also believes that the interference of the Pope will enormously benefit the Irish cause, and that the Home Rule agitation must continue until autonomy was secured.