The New York herald., 1879-11-27
PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS.

ARCHBISHOP WILLIAMS MIsREPREsENTED-
HAS GIVEN NO ORDERS FOR WITHDRAWAL Oh
CATHOLIC CHILDREN FROM THE PUBLIC
SCHOOLS, AND IN EFFECT FRowNsg ON THE
ACTION OF FATHER scULLy.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALp1
BOSTON, Nov. 20. 1879.
In the Morning Journal OF yesterday appeared
rather sensational report about the position of the
Catholic Church on the school question: in which il
stated that the Archbishop OF Boston had issued
strict orders to all pastors to establish parochial
schools and compel parents, under the authority
of the Church, to send their children there
for instruction. 1t further alleged that at a
diocesan synod these instructions had been debated
aud that letter from the Pope had been read in
which prompt action enjoined. for the purpose,
it stated of saving the souls OF the children
The HERALD correspondent tried yesterday to
certain the truth of rhese statements but could not
get an interview with His Grace the Archbishop.
To-day the effort was renewed with SINH
lar result. so far he was concerned;
but in conversation with four different cergymen
who had attended the synod. and who were seen
separately, learned that tho reports were
tirely wrong; that no such decision had been
reached; that new orders from Rome had been
received the subject. and that the whole matter
taken up for newspaper sensation. "Why."
said one of the gentlemen. "that circular from the
Pope that was read has been in the Archbishop's
possession three years. 1t is not an order. but
an exhortation to look after the faith and morals
of the rising generation. especially those who
educated in the public schools. Pastors are en-
Joined to keep watch that no dangerous per-
nicious books be placed in their hands in the school,
room, and that fatherly care be exercised
their youthful and consequently plastic minds. 1t
is recommended that far practicable. parochial
schools be established. and that the highest stand
ard OF education be set up, which would embrace
also religious training In interpreting this to
the pastors the Archbishop recommended the
establishment Of parish schools wherever
such action would not be burdensome
to the people. and stated that they could
use all legitimate means to compel an attendance
but in to take any step in that direction
without consultatiopxwith him. This latter in
junction understood to be a direct rebuke to the
arbitrary conduct OF Father Scully in Cambridge.
who wanted to fight the case without any assistance
any consultation with the recognized authorities.
The report yesterday. it will be remembered. stated
that Father Scully's course received the sanction
and approval Of the synod. that new and
startling departure about to be made by the
Church."
A CHECK FATHER scULLy.
Another clergyman, who had been at the synod.
strongly condemned the Cambridge pastor for what
he bluntly called "his bigotry and sensational
duct" He claimed that SO far from the Archbishop
indorsing his course in dealing with his people. he
would undoubtedly condemn it If he were not afraid
of giving scandal. AS it was the positive instruc-
tions given to make move in the school matter
without the Archbishop's authority was direct
rebuke for him and warning not to go any further.
THE REPORT SUBSTANTIALLY FALSE.
third gentleman who attended the synod when
asked for q statement Of the said the reports
published yesterday false and that the Arch
bishop did instruct the assembled pastors to be-
gin at the establishment OF schools in their
spective parishes. and also that he did not inform
the pastors that after the schools In operation
and parents refused to send their children to them
their pastors would be sustained in denying them
the sacraments. The clergyman also denies that
the Archbishop made any further statement In this
direction.
ATTEMPT TO SURROGATE THE LAITY.
1t is learned that Rev. p. Cuddihy. Of Milford
Mass Of the most extreme radicals in the
Church. and Father Scuy. are at the bottom Of the
whole thing and have been laboring get Arch
bishop Williams to promugate order for tho
establishment Of the schools. They belong to the
European system, and want to the laity under
complete subjection before they die. The matter
will be dropped in few days, change is liable
to take place. The Archbishop absolutely refuses
to make any statement at present and we must con-
tent ourselves with the testimony Of four or ivc
their statements without any colluson whatever.