New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-18
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THE ARCHBISHOP IN TOWN.
WHY HE WENT TO PHILADELPHIA.
THE McGLYNN CASE AND THE LAND CUES.
TION NOr DISCUSSED.


TlON NOE DISCUSSED. -
NO TRUTH IN THE REPORT OF CONFERENCE N
l. BALTiMoRE-THE ARCHBISHOP NOT DISPOSED
10 TALK ABOUT DIR. MGLYNN-A LETTER
FROM CARDINAL MANNISG-POsITION
OF TIIE CHURCH ON PROPERTY IN
LAND ExPoUNDED BY HIGH
AUTHORITY.
Afcholshop Corrigan's absence from the city thfa
week has occasioned considerable comment 10
was stated on what was assumed to be good au-
thorty shat he had gone to Baltimore for the pur-
pose of conferrlng with Cardinal Gibbons. Arch
bishop Elder. Of Cincinnati; Archbishop Williams
OF Boston; Archbishop Ryan, of Philadelphia and
other prominent dignitaries of tho Church IN re-
gard to the land and labor question: aud also To-
case of DR. McGynn. These reports, according to
the Archbishop himself were entirely erroneous.
there has been nc conference for any such purpose;
| IN fact, he has not even been to Baltimore. lie
went TO Philadephia on Wednesday and returned
home on Thursday night
Tribune reporter and multitude of other
visitors called on him yesterday to ascertain what
action had been taken by the alleged conferences in
Baltimore. The Archbishop was engaged with
Monsignor Preston at the time, and the reporter
was ushered into one of the large reception rooms
to await the close of the conference. II was .
highly agreeable place in which to wait. Floods Of
sunshine porred through the large windows light
ing up brilliantly the rich furnishings. tapestry.
and many objects of art and devotion
that adorned the apartment. Among the things
that attracted the eve vas splendid marble bust
of Cardinal McCloskey, which occupies a central
position at the end of the room and represents
faithfully the finely cut features of the FIRST Amer-
can Cardinal. Nearit stood marble bust of tho
Saviour and another of Pope Plus TX.
While the reporter was looking at painting Of
the Vatican and st. Peters the Archbishop entered.
He seemed In excellent health and spirits. IL "
said that he is one of the hardest-worxing mea in
New-York, and Judging from his energetic manner,
well-knlt frame. clear healthy sb:a well balanced
head, and strong intellectual c0untenance, ono
would say that he wa. capable of performing an
endless amount 81 mental labor. He greeted his
visitor pleasantly and smiled when tne reporter
made known the object of his visit.
WHAT THE ARCHBISHOP SAID.
Il have not been to Baltimore at all he re-
piled. "and there has been no conference for any
such purpose. The meeting in philadelphia thai
have been attending that OF the executive
committee of the American COLLEGE in Rome This
committee consists of Cardinal Gibbons. who is
president ex oficio Archbishop Ryan, the treas
| urer: Archbishop Williams and myself. | am tho
secretary OF the committee. Our deliberations
were IN regard to matters entirely connected
with that institution. No reference made
to the land and labor question. Indeed 1 may
say that the matter was not even brcathcd. 10
was nothing but ordinary eccecsiastic meet
lng and had no particular significance"
The question Of DR.. McGlynn's suspension
then brought up by the reporter. In view OF
the many contradictory reports that have ap-
peared In regard to this matter" he asked. viii
ginning p
mo. prefer to say nothing further on the
subject replied the Archbishop" | don't think
it would be well to discuss the matter. 1t hss
already received sufficient attention.
! He expressed great reluctance in fact about
| saying anything in connection with the reccn1
| occurrences with which his name has been asso.
| ciated.
1t is assumed by certain prominent laboB
leaders and Others" continued the reporter "that
since the Catholic Church has not silenced Bisbou
ulty and other Irish clergymen who have es-
poused Mr. Davitts land naturalization views,
has practically indorsed Henry Georges prop
cry theories in Ireland. Is this assumption
iustifablepD
IL have nothing whatever to say on that sub
ect' was the Archbishop's reply.
CARDINAL MANNING's LETTER.
The letter Of Cardinal Manning to T. X. Preston.
editor Of "The Brooklyn Examiner. a Catholid
| journal in which it will bo printed to-day. was
shown to the prelate. This letter gives the views
OF the Cardinal Henry Georges theories. and
is follows;
ARcHBrsHoP's HOUSE, WESTMINSTER, I
LONDON. December |, 1886.
DEAR SIR: Your letter of November has JUST
reachod mo. and am happy to answer your question
on tho subject Of my conversation with MIR. Henry
George some months ago. on which understand
statements and comments havo been madc In the
| Amer.can papers.
came TO mo to AK whether I was willing TO rcceiss
| . visit from him and MIR. Henry George. answered
that should most gladly rccei;o them. They there
| iOro called teS.tner.
Th.ni,cs mat between Mr. Henry George and my
! scIf there might hot be o common gr Ild which
| to meet began by saying Before we go further
| let know whether in agreement upon one
vital principle. believe that tho law Of property
s oundcd the law Of nature that II Is sanctioned
| ro'eaton. declared in the Christian law taught
| by the catholic Church, and incorporated In the
ci, iza Oh Of all nations. Therefore. unIrss wc are
In agreement upon tbs which lies at the foundation
| OF so.ety am AFRAID We cannot approach each
ot,of.
understood Mr. George to say that he did not deny
this prn plc: that bis contention is 'lainy. II nct
only. Oh tho intjlerable evils resulting from an OK.
! Q. ration 0f the law OF property. j Understood
| IN TO tho old dctum, summum JUS, suinma
IN. .urla. lie added that tAe present separation and
opposition Of tho rrch and poor were periious 70
| 30 icty and that ho no remedy for tb,m bus
| N the example and teachings Of Christ. He spoke
| fully and revcrenty on this subject
Lave no distinct recollect on OF the mention Of
his books; but a. It has been stated In America has
| gave an oLinion TO the elect that In his book.
mean NJ orig nal work Progress and lovery
saw no unsound propositions, have u state mat
have never Icad the book. have. however read
crrla u chapters In his later work social irobems,
and IN tnoso chapters did not see anything 10 cen
sue as unsound.
his 90 lar ss NY memory serves me, Is tho sub
stance Of our conversation so Tar as IL bears upon
MI George WORKS. cannot, however. end withous
saving how much 1 pleased by the quiet earnest
ness Win which no spoke, and the calmness OF ME
whole bearing.
| alurcss this letter to you as private person,
but you.are 81 liberty to make what you wu VI It.
Let no ash you to give my kind regards u Mgr
Pres.on for whom entertain very sincere respee@