The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-23

Catholic and Protestant lntsresta in the Board Of
Emigration Still Arrayed contrarily -curi-
Gus Scene at Castle Garden Foster.
day-Indignant Commissioners
No Meeting Held and Mr.
Stsphenson's Report Still
Refused to the
Other Members

stephenson's Report Still
Refused to the
Other Membera
The greatest interest was felt In this city yester
day with reference to the meeting OF the Commits
stoners Of Emigration at Castle Garden, which was
announced to take place at two O'Clock. It was
generally expected that Mr.. Stephenson, who had
been appointed chairman OF the Wards Island
Committee by Mr.. Hurlburt, would make his report
concerning the religious warfare now raging ON
Wards Island 1t may be remembered that con-
siderable comment took place at the last meeting
on Mr.. Stephenson's action in not submitting the
said report. Like all matters OF religious STRIFE
the bitterness Incidental to the question has
grown from day to day in the minds OF the
Commissioners OF Emigration, who felt aegrieved
at the dilatOry line Of conduct pursued by Mr..
Stephenson, who, instead of furnishing the report
with due diligence, has wasted valuable time In its
preparation. As might be supposed, they were all
on the tpt0e OF expectation to see yesterday what
the parturient mountain had brought forth, and to
stand firm to their Catholic or Protestant points OF
view in the matter.
TIE PLAY OF HAMLET WITHOUT THE WITTY DANE.
Shortly before two O'Clock three Of the Corlmis>
sioners OF Emigration might have been seen walk
ing in hot haste ACROSS the Battery. hopping
the sun poured down its rays upon the
little band with almost tropical force.
The board room was soon reached, and after she
Commissioners had surveyed the clock they re-
joiced to find that they were on time, two O'Clock
having been appointed as the trysting hour, and
after several heavy draughts OF Ice water the
heated party threw themselves into luxurious
chairs and awaited for some time. with patience.
the arrival of their President with the delayed re-
port on the Wards Island religious warfare. Quar-.
ter past, hal-past two, quarter to three and
three O'Clock arrived and passed, buS still no sign
of Mr.. Stephenson nor any word explaining or
apologzing for his absence
PATIENCE CEASES TO BECOME A VIRTUE
After fretting and Tuning for mortal hour the
three gentlemen In Questioi-viz., Messrs Lynch
Quinlan and Starr-resolved that 1t was foolish.
ness on their part to waste any more time in wait
ing and with conside able indignation 1t was re-
solved to adjourn the meeting sine die.
vexed and disguised, the Commissioners told the
representatives Of the press that it would be use
less to wait any longer. The HERALD representa-
tive accordingly took his departure, but had hardly
reached Bowling Green when he met the absent
hoed Mr.. Stephenson (6guratively speaking) and
asked him II he intended to present his report to
his brother Commissioners at once.
Mr. SrEpHsNsoN-What paper do you represent,
sir
REPORTER-T1e
Mr.. srEPHENsoN-Your paper has misrepresented
me. sir. want the truth, and nothing but the
truth, said about me with dignity and In basso
sesinS that 1p H. Stephenson was suffering under
an imaginary grievance. the reporter allowed the
sae until Board was reaoed the
three patient Commissioners were found ABOUT
taking their departure:
WAR DECLARED.
Mr.. Stephenson quietly took his seat as II the
hour at which he had arrived was the correct time.
finn vuffh
brother Commissioners. All felt that they were
treading ON the edge OF . volcano which might ex-
irish Emigration Society and time-honored mem
Der OF the Board Of Commissioners, asked Mr..
the Wards an@ church 10
this request, made in most courteous tone, curt
refusal was the only repyl
any meeting, after being kept waiting such anun-
reasonable time, the meeting adhered to their
posed meeting Of yesterday, IL must be remem-
bered, was specially called by Mr. Stephenson In
his duality OF President Of the Wards Island Com
mittee.
INTERVIEW WITH Mr.. LYNCH.
Subsequently HERALD reporter paid visit to
gentleman, as representing the Irish Emigration
Society, would consent 20 give his views on the
see WIFI favor
me with your views on the Wards Island religious
warfare. Mr.. Lynch.
interviewed, but as the question at stake Is one In
which feel so deeply Interested, will willingly
a9 hs oa wn of Ss on s sSSss
pESydsa TOR the important
in the interest of the emigrants there located.
The early Commissioners Of Emigration who
were or this same belief, as they recognized that
| the emigrants were principally composed Of the
lies and Protestants and from the earliest time in
| the history Of the Emigration Commissioners
Protestant and Catholic chaplain were appointed.
and their salaries were paid out OF the emigrane
SEPARATE WORSHIP SINCE 1858.
Since the year 1858 Pr0testants and Catholics have
had separate places Of worship The Protestants
have had commodous chapel In the second story
Of substantial brick building the first story being
at present used at night as dOrmtOry for healthy
boys. The place of worship in question has always
been sufficiently commodus, and is properly and
neatly fitted up for religious uses.
THE CATHOLIC CHAPEL
was also large enough 1t% but was inconvsnisntiy
as aso in oons
quence Of the great crowds that Hooked to the
Catholic chapel the floors gave way and the roof
SSsad sf o sas 81 s's.
s se az ns
thousand dollars cash in hand and possessing real
estate valued at s2Ooo,OOo. The new chapel was
warden Welles 'I was Instructed to transfer the
effects OF the old Catholic chapel TO the new The
transfer was maue anu Tue CbLnOiCS plaCcu Ii
possession last Winter.
THE ACTION OF TIE NEW BOARD
When the new Commissioners came into once
they were disposed to abolish the Protestant chapel
and to have but one church for the use OF all de-
nominations, whether Jew or Gentile christian or
inhdel. The subject was referred to the Wards
Island Committee for investigation, and the CON-
mittee has held already one meeting on the matter
at issue, and you know oftoday's ab0rtive meeting.
It IL maintained that there il no need to abolish
the Protestant chapel and, that as Protestants
form large portion Of the emigrants who land
here, they ought to be allowed TO remain in pos
session OF their own chapel. The Catholics are
equally eager to maintain possession of their
place OF worship. therefore think it unnecessary
TO deprive either one or the other OF their chapel
Thanking Mr. Lynch Tor his courtesy the reporter
withdrew.
THE REPORT OF MR.. STEPHENSON.
It Is generally understood that the report OF Mr..
Stephenson is in favor OF having but one place OF
hath prof Ca4h