Catholic World

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXX, Issue 33, 14 August 1902, Page 24

Catholic World

CHINA.— Dark Prospects.

Towards the end of June the Holy Father granted special audiences to Mgr. Passerini, Titular Archbishop of Acanthus and Vicar-Apostolic of Southern Shen-si, and Mgr. Chatagn,on, Vicar-Apostolic of Se-Chuen. Both prelates concur in regarding the situation in China as very serious, and consider the outburst of a general revolt against Europeans! as certain in the near future. The Holy Fathen was greatly concerned on hearing this pessimistic opinion, and gave a special blessing to the two prelates and their fellow-workens in the distant and perilous Chinese mission. ENGLAND.

Yale and Harvard are said to have each over 100 Catholic undergraduates. Cambridge University.

The Cambridge Tripos and Honors Lists show that out of 716 candidates 567 obtained honors, a larger! number than has been usual. Ten Catholic students were candidates) and all were successful. Outdoor Procession.

A Catholic outdoor procession took place through, the streets of Westminster! district on Sunday afternoon, June 22, in connection! with the Church of St. Mary, Horseferry road, and in honor of St. Aloysius. Fully 3000 children and adults took part in the display. Guards of the League of tihe Cross 1 led the way. The Bishop of Clifton.

Dr. Burton, Bishop of Clifton, has been the recipient of a testimonial from the inhabitants of South] Shields, irrespective of creed, in tho form of a cheque for £200 and an episcopal ring, on the occasion of his leaving the town for tho See of Clifton. The presentation was made by the Mayor on behalf of the citizen*. Diocese of Clifton.

The lease of the Prior Park College, Bath, granted for seven years by the late Dr. Brownlow to the Christian Brothers ami about to expiro, will not be renewed by the trustees, sit ia intended to re-open it aa the diocesan school, under the direct! control of the Bishop of Clifton. Golden Jubilee.

Tho Mother Superior of the Convent of tho Assumption, Kensington square, London, celebrated recently the "golden jubilee of her profession/ in religious life. A large and not* able gathering of friends, clerical and lay, including Cardinal Vaughan, wero present at the religious function in the celebration of the event. During the proceedings a, telegram was received from the Holy] Father heartily congratulating tho jubilarian, and conferring upon her tho Papal blessimg. Lord Acton.

By the death of Lord Acton (saya the ' Catholic Times ') the Church has lost one of the many members) who m one walk of life or another) attained eminence during the 19th! century. Born at Naples on January 10th, 1834, of a family distinguished in England and abroad, he was educated at Oscott, where he remained from 1843 to 1848. Refused admission to Cambridge, then practically closed to Catholics., ha went to reside in tho house of Dr. Dollingen at Munich. Later he travelled in Italy with Dollinger, and they spent some time in Rome together. It is provable that at this period Lord Acton imbibed senti-l menta on religious subjects, whichu found expression in subsequent years, When Newman resigned the editorship ol ' The Rambler ' it was taken

up by Lord Acton, and after a whilq tho periodical was converted into ' The Homo and Foreign Review.' Readers of Dr. Ward's ' Essays on the Church's Doctrinal Authority ' ana aware of the high opinion Dr. Ward had of tho ability with which the ' Review ' was conducted. When he undertook to edit the ' Duiblin Review,' he stlates, the one organised: intellectual agency at work amongst English Catholics was wielded by ' The Home and Foreign Review.' Censured by the English episcopate, it was discontinued, but it may be. said that Lord Acton's course in hi* editorial policy, and again in con-» tending for the ' non expiedit ' on the question of Papal infallibility, was prompted and directed by historical studies, and not by doctrinal motives. Duning the whole of his li^e; he remained a convinced and orthodox Catholic, and on his death-bed was comforted by the ritoa of the Church, Aq Reglbs Professor of! Cambridge Lord Acton gave proof of immense knowledge, and by the daily Press he is regretted as one of tho most learned men of his time. FRANCE.— Closing up the ranks.

Th« French people are evidently awakening to the sinister designs oB the Ministry against the Church. A cable message received on Thursday last states that a Freedom of Ediucation League ha.9 been formed in Franca, It includes the moderate: men of all parties and cneeds. The populace in many localities in Brittany and Savoy fruitlessly helped tha nuns to resist President Loubet's decrees issued under the Religious Associations Act against schools which had not obtained a Government license. Abbe Gayroud, lecturing at Brest, of which he ial on* of the representatives, even while wearing his sash as deputy, counselled resistance to the law. The) Government ane determined to prosecute 9verybody breaking the seals affixed in proclaimed places during the course of proceedings against religious establishments. Exemptions.

A circular issued by the French Premier enforcing the Religious Associations Bill exempts charities, orphanages, asylums for the aged, also) schoolg, winch .were previously allowed a delay of 24 years to become lay establishments. GERMANY.— The need of religion

In a speech at the Town Hall, Aix-la-Chapelle, recently, the German Emperor said • The young empire is strengthening itself, and confidence in it is ever increasing 1 The mighty German army constiUites a support to the peace of Europe. Our tongue is passing beyond the seas. Every thought of science is first turned to account by us, to be afterwards adopted by other nations. Thia is the world-wide imperiuin after which the Germanic genius strives. But itl must not be forgotten that the empire is rooted in. simplicity and fear of God. I look to all priests and laymen to help me to uphold religion among the people, in order that the

German name may preserve its health and strength. The principle applies equally to the two creeds — Catiholia and Protestant, fft is with pride and joy that I am able to tell you that the Pope said to my special ambassador who went to Rome on the occasion of the Holy Father's jubilee that he had always kept «n high opinion of the piety of Germans, and especially of the German, army, and the ambassador was to tell the Sovereign that the country of Europe where control, order, and discipline still prevailed, with respect for authority and regard for the Church, and where the latter could live was the Geranan Eimpire, and for that the Papal See was indebted to the German Emperor. This, justifies mo (the Empenor went on) in saying that our two great creeds must, while living, side by side, keep in view one gneat aim — to uphold and strengthen fear of God and reverence for religion. Whether we are modern or whether we labor in this or that field matters not at all. Hei who does not found his life on religion is a lost man. I rejoice that I have placed my whole people and army, as well as myself and my house, beneath the Cross and under the protection of Him Who has said ' Heaven and earth shall pasa away, but My word shall not pass away.' The King of Saxony.

A ruler of exceptional military skill and prowess passed away a few weeks ago in the person. of King Albert of Saxony. In the Austro-Prussian war and right through the Franco-German campaign he greatly distinguished hi l m-' self. The famous Count Moltke is said to have expressed the opinion that he was the best general of hisi day, and it would seem as if the Same conviction prompted the tri-. Bute paid to him by the present Emperor on hearing of hia deatih. 'He was, ' observed his Majesty, ' the last? great captain of a great time, the very model of a ruler's virtues, a father to his country and to husj people.' Though the head of a Protestant State the King was a Catholic, loyal and true. He was always glad to avail himself of an opportunity of displaying his affection for the Holy Father, and only three months ago he sent to his Holiness as a jubilee present a representation; in porcelain of the scene of Golgotha. Prince Albert wag a man of deep piety. The ' Kolnische Volkszeitung ' prints a letter which he sent to the late Dr. Schmitz, Assis-tant-Bishop of Cologne, who accompanied him as army chaplain in the war with France. In this ho reminded the Bishop of having been present at his Mass whilst they 'were continually pounded at by cannon from Paris, The Prince is succeeded by his brother, also a Catholic and a warrior, ROME. — Appointments.

Cardinal Girolamo Maria Gotti, Prefect of the Congregation of Bis-< hops and Regulars, has succeeded tho late Cardinal Ledochowski (Prefect of the Congregation), and Cardinal

Antonia Agliardi (Bishop of Albaao)/ succeeds Cardinal Vinoenzo Vannutelli (late Bishop of Falestrina). Pabal rlonor.

The Very Rev. Dr. Murphy, Rector of the Irish College, Rome, has been made a Domestic Prelate of the Holy Father. SCOTLAND.— Open air preaching Father Power, the eloquent Jesuit preacher, is making considerable impression upon the mixed audiences that assemble in tho Grassmarket at Edinburgh every Friday night. Hia explanations of Catholic truth are; much appreciated, and to many ana proving a veritable religious andj historical education. Feeding the poor.

At a recetnt meeting of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Glasgow, Mr. Frank Henry, J.P., presiding, it was; resolved to avail themselves of thq Lord Provost's invitation, and give a Coronation dinner to about 3000 Catholic poor. A Will.

Amongst the wills and inventoried recently lodged with the sheriff-clerk for Lanarkshire is that of the Most Rev. ICharleal Eyre, D-.J>^, ltute <Anch-, bishop of Glasgow. The total estatq amounts to £202,859 10s, on which death duty at the rate of 6# per cent, is payable. The late Archbishop leaves to the Sisters of Notre Dame (Downhill Training College) his house at Lincluden, Skelmorlie, to do wherewith a* they think proper, SPAlN.— Troubles Ahead.

We (' Catholic Times ') chronicled in our last issue the news that 6000 of the religious Congregations hava entered their names on the authorisation lists 1 . This would seem to show that they are anxious so meet! all the just requirements of the Government. And, unless tho political signs mislead, the Church in Spain is dangerously near a most serious conflict. Senor Canalejas, who left the Cabinet out of distrust for its strength or willingness tp deal with the clergy in a drastiq way, is now making triumphant pro* guesses up and down the country. Vast audiences listen to his words* and his programme, thoroughly popular on such matters as land ownership, meets with a ready acceptance from the down-trodden peasants-. Itl is not at all unlikely that the success which Senor Canalejas has met with in his political journeying^ may lead tho ministry to revise their attitude towards the imperilled! religious Orders. The diplomatic relations with the Holy See must, tl>ey will feel, be considered from the point of view of their acceptability in the eyes of the Spanish public. There can be no doubt that the populace, in tho large towns certainly, would gladly see the Church' despoiled of her goods, and multitudes more would be pleased to seej the monasteries robbed. The adoption of such a programme altogether turns upon such action aa thi? of

Senor Canalejas, who, by inciting the people, makes peaceful and equitable dealing between the Orders and| the Government more difficult than it was. The Parliament meeUs in October, and wo shall not be surprised then if we find the Spanish Ministry introducing an anti-clerical Bill. UNITED STATES.

Holy Cross College, Worcester, Mass., gave a reception recently m honor of its six sons who have become Bishops. They are . Kight Rev. Thomas L>. Bed. y en, D D., Bishop of Springfield , Right Rev. Denis M. Bradley, D.D., Bishop of Manchester, N.H. ; Right Rev. Thomas J. Comity, D,I) , Bishop of Samoa ; Right Rev. Matthew Harkins, D D., Bishop of Providence ; Right Rev Michael X. Hoban. D.U., Bishop of Scranton, Pa , Right Rev. John S. Michaud, D D Bishop oi Burlington, Vt,

GENERAL.

An Offer.

Father Froh, a German Jesuit, offers 5000 Rhenish guilders to anyono who will undertake to prove to' tho stiisfaction of the faculty of law in the University of Heidelberg or Bonn that any member of the Society of Jesus has ever taught the maxim that the end justifies the means. Benedictines in Jerusalem.

The Benedictines have made a settlement in Jerusalem, on the Mount] of Olives, on which they will build ai monastery, and also an ecclesiastical seminary, towards the erection of which the Pope has made a notable donation. Death of a Nun.

The Lady Superior of the Dominican Convent, neai Vienna, the Frincess Frederika Auersperg, well known as Mother Raymuniki, lias died at the age of eight,\-two She had considerable literary and musical abilities, and she was often vish ted by Liszt She passed the greater 1 part, of her life in the lUminucani Coiuent A Donation.

lien Highness the Nawab Beg urn of Murshida hurl, C 1 lias put her na'nie down for a donation of Us ]()oii f ( ,i the building fund of tin 1 Little Si 1--tci off tjlin Tool in i elebl ,i t uui iif the bnthday of 1 he King-Linpet vi