The New York herald., 1871-11-05
THE ,D0LLINGER MOVEMENT.

Tho Bavnrian Ministry Kecssnfzr the Old
Gaihslics-PoIiticRl Resume 0i the Ques-
tion-von Luiz and His Prcdeccss ors-Facts
in Conn ecfion with the Differences Betwceu
the Old Catholic Leaders and the Vatican.
MUNICH, Ocr Is, 1871.
Yesterdays session OF the House OF Representa-
,ivcs virtually decided the fate OF the Catholic re-
form movement, far as the political side OF the
question is concerned. Hitherto the agitation has
been kept cnlehy TO the religious side OF the ques
lion, and the reform leaders much surprised
as reJoiced at the declaration OF the Bavaran MIN
lstry. as given by Won Lutz In two hours address
TO the House. This declaration yerhes TO great
extent the rumor that has been current some time
among the reform leaders, that Lutz intended TO
declare war against the ultram0ntanes. THIS he
mas done. and the position OF the Bayarian govern
ment is now pretty clearly defined. Before ana
lying the long ministerial document ii will be
interesting 10 summarize the political side or The
Catholic movement. III order to throw light on the
whole question.
POLITICAL SIDE OF THE CATHOLIC MOVEMENT.
As long ago a. the spring OF ! $50 frince Hohen-
lobe, then the Bavarian Minister President urged
the necessity OF the independence Of tile State being
maintained against Roman assumptions az the
Council ana proposed TO the European Cabinets to
send Ambassadors TO the Council, 10 maintain the
rights Of The secular Powers Austria refused, and
the motion fell to the ground. Hohenlohe. how
ever counsclled Ivy Won Lutz at that time Minister
or Justice invited The South German Cabinets 10
ask the judgment Of the theological and jurfstic
faculties Of the universities of the respective coun
tries on a number Of questions which came to dis
cussion at the Council as, for instance the relation
oil the Church to the state in the teachings OF
the syllabus ana tine infabIlity OF The Pope were
made dogmas Hohenlone being convinced that
here was an eminent political question: since
the dogmatlzing OF the syllabus attacked the fun
dsmental principle OF the constitution. which guar
anteed freedom OF the conscience and confessional
equality. Al the same nme these very questions
began To be discussed by the educated Catholics OF
Bavaria and Germany. The book of 'Janus,'' "Thc
PODe and the COuncilf arose, some articles "yhc
and the Munich magistrates refused 10 place priests
school counselors since the latter stood under in
nuences IN opposition 10 the common nteres,. Bur
the mcxntime uOhenhOhc had called upon him.
self tue fury OF the so-caed sPatriots- or ultra
montane party in The Landtag Ihcy lsbored for
the overthrow OF the Hobenlche Minis try. and rs
seven votings did not lead TO the choice OF q Pres
dent Of the Chamber the 5andtag was dissolved and
new elections ordered This was October, and iu
the following month DR. Dollinger .ssued brochure
addressed 10 the archblshOps and bishops. In which
he spoke very earnestly against the Papal iniali-
bity.
DJLLNGER's BgocHrRE
found wide hearing. In 1t he proved thar the dog
ma OF iniaiiDillfy had arisen IN the Oena Church
at very latc period IN consequence Of series of
hctions and 1alsihcatlons; aud that the general
the principle that the Popc matters OF iaith.
like every other Chrlstan, subject to general c0un
Gil In case infailibility were made dogma then
that article of faith which the Popes have often
proclaimed, that Catholic Prices are IN conscience
pound 10 allow no other confession except the Catho
nc. and that the Pope nave unrestricted power over
all churches and authorities. would also bc dogma.
The answer Of the Munich Jurlstic Faculty was in
harmony with Ddllinger's assertions. THIS Faculty
nad scientifically proved what the d0gmatizing OF
the syllabus aud the iniallibiiy would essentially
alter tile relations between the state and Church ana
"A N tn Raw
IN the meaEimc the ultram0ntancS had got the
majority In the new elections. the liberal Min
lister of the Interior Won Hoermann was ousted
and New Year 1870 saw the fall OF Hohenl0he him
self, King Ludwig long refusing 10 accept his reaig
nation. Prince
HOnENIOHR
was Justly considered of the best and most liberal
OF European statesmen. lie was replaced by Count
Bray earlier Bavarian Ambassador IN Vienna,
statesman high In favor with the cericals and
thoroughly ulframontane. Won Lutz still remained
In oice, taking In the portfolio Of the Department
VI Cntus with alat Of Iustion. tho symoathtea af