The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-06-07

Issued by cardinal sinieoni, not By the
P0pe-an American Translation.

n. y. Times.
The much talkedof circular to the
Bishops Of Ireland by Pope Leo NH,
which has created go much comment
among the Catholics OF this country and
Great Britain, proves to be only q circular
from Cardinal Simeoni, Project OF the
Propaganda, and does not bear the sigma.
ture Of the Pope. A copy OF the circular
has been received in this city, and trans
ation has been ma de by Mr.. James A.
McMaster, editor OF the Freemans
Journal, who ia an acknowledged
authority OIL ecclesiastical Latin. The
translation shows that the one made by the
London Times and cabled TO this country
is pro English in it's character, and 1t IS
claimed by Mr.. McNlaster does an injustice
both to the Cardinal and the Irish people.
The American translator points out the
fact that the circular proscribes the clergy
from contributing 10 the PArnell fund
alone, and not from gathering money for
the benefit and relief OF the Irish people.
Mr.. Maurice +. Egan, Mr.. McAlaster's
associate, says the circular is plainly in
effect prohibition only OF collections at
churches for individuals. From advices
received he is OF the opinion that the cir
cular was Issued not at the instance OF the
British officials, but at that OF the eighteen
out OF twenty.seven Bishops OF Ireland
who did not contribute to the PArnell
testimonial fund. The correct translation,
in his opinion, give an entirely different
aspect 10 the circular. MIR. McMaster's
translation is as follows:
Whatever Judgment may be formed OF
Parnell and his plans, 1t Is clear that many
OF his train have in multiplied instances
conducted themselves in manner alto
gether in conflict with what the Sovereign
PontiG prescribed in his letter to the Cardi-
nal Archbishop Of Dublin, and embraced
in the instruction OF this sacred congrega-
ton, that was unanimously accepted by
the Irish Bishops in their late meeting in
Dublin. For, indeed, in these rules 1t was
set forth that 1t is Of imprescriptible right
(fas eSt) for the Irish people 10 Geek relief
from their distressed condition, and OF i'm
prescriptible right for them to strive for
their independence (Suo jure COntenders.)
Yet forever that Divine precept must
he guarded, that It behooves to
"seek first the kingdom OF God
and His JUSTICE" and that it is vile
TO maintain q cause, however just, by wick.
ed means. Moreover, it belongs to all the
clergy, and especially to Bishops, to quiet
excited impulses OF the people at large and
by timely advice to recall them to what is
Just, and 10 neediul forbearance in all mat
ters, lest by too not party spirit (rehenaen'
tori Cupidiiate) they may be led to view
efforts Tor public advantage (emOIumeatd
rerum) with misguided judgements or found
hope OF public veal on the iniamy OF
criminal acts. Hence follows that no one
OF the clergy can lawfully disregard these
prescribed rules, nor be mixed up in or
aid land abet movements altogether OPP.
posed 10 prudence and to the duty oil
soothing passions.
Assuredly 1t Is not forbidden to gather
money for relieving the situation OF the
Irish people. But, from the tenor OF the
aforecited apostolic commands, such col.
lections are entirely to be blamed as are
flagrantly aimed at exasperating popular
passions, SO that men may readily avail to
abuse these in starting lawless and disor-
DERBY plots, lad turbulGnId cOnSilid contra
legeS ineindd.) But most especially must
tho Clergy abstain from these, when It up.
pears evident that hatrcds are thus engen.
dered, clamors against distinguished men
set on loot, and no condemnation uttered
in any way Of the crimes and assas.
sinations with which infamous men
have defiled themselves; and when
It is ostentatiously claimed that
the measure OF true love OF country
can be gagged by the money contributed
or refused, so that men may seem to be
urged on by a kind Of fear and force, From
these considerations 1t ought to be patent
to your Lordship that the collection Of
money called the Psrnell testimonial fund
cannot be approved by this Sacred Con.
gregation, nor hence can It in any manner
be commended or promoted by ecclc-
sastics, and least OF all by Bishops. Mean.
time, l pray God long to preserve your
Lordship.
From the Palace oil the Sacred Congre.
CATION Of the Propaganda Eide, May II, 1852.
john, Cardinal SIAEoSI, Project.
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