New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-19
DIR. MGLYNN STILL LINGERS
SPECULATION AS TO HIS INTENTIONS.

SPECULATION AS TO HIS INTENTIONS.
FALSE REPORT THAT HE SAILED YESTERDAY
UNAUTHENTTC DISPATCHES FROM ROME.
The interest in the case OF DR.. McGlynn hh
crcases rather than subsidies. There arc many
reasons for this In the first place it is now owes
two weeks since the dispatch summoning him ID
Rome was received and sent to him. This sum-
mons stated that he should come with all possible
haste to the Propaganda. Despite this fact hd
still remains here. and SO far be ascertained
has as yet made no arrangements about gofnxA
What his Intentions are and what he means bH
this course puzzles both his friends and his enes
mies-if he has any enemies. Docs he intend t0
disobey the Papal mandste2 Win he scocde from
the church? Does he propose to remain hero
until he completes his defcnccp These are qaes'
tions that being asked by many. and so fan
asked in vain. DR.. McGlynn refuses to give ths
least information in regard to himself his plans.
He seems to keep his own counsel. for even his
most intimate friends rs rule know as littlc
about what he really intends to do as outsiders.
OF course this cannot go on much longer. lie
will have to take steps in direction another
The Catholic Church may bc tolerant. but II
brooks no disobedience on the part OF It's priests
and 1t Is certain that further action will be taken
in DR.. McGlynns case shortly unless he starts fon
Rome. 1t was reported yesterday that he had
sailed and this report somewhat strengthcned
by his absence from the rectory in the afternoon-
,He returned home, however, toward evening"
and was seen by several people, All efforts tO
induce him to say anything for publication proves
futile. Tho dispatch from Rome printed in "The
Times yesterday sent in to him. This stated
that DR.. McGlynn's had been put in thd
hands of Archbishop Jacobini Of Tyre. and two
consutors, Jesuit and the other a Bene-
dictinc who were pledged to secrecy. II furthcr
stated that the present charges against tho priest
were the result of long continued effort on thc
part of certain prclates and Others to secure his
downfall. These officials, it asserted. were OPP
posed to him because of his defence OF the public
schools and his antRoman symrathies. IL also
hinted that Archbishop Corrgan had found tho
doctors popularity in the diocese uncomfortable
to himself. The first serious charges against Dr.
McGlvnn according to this report. were made lasd
September for supporting Henry George ani for
being rebelious against the authority OF the
Archbishop. To these have been added allegaI
tions against the priests personal character, in
neglecting the duties of his Office TO minge with
worldly society. These last it stated. were nod
made by Archbishop Corrigan. but by some lesser
clerical light 1t also spoke Of DIR. McGlynns
rich friends at Rome and urged him to come with
out delay and meet the "cabal against him.
Or. McGlynn declined to say ANYTHING in refer
ence to this matter.
At the Archbishop's palace it said in regard
TO the dispatch that as long ago as Sertemben
the Cardinal Project Of the Propaganda had
thought proper both by cable and letter to call
attention to the general incorrectncss Cd
tho dispatches sent from Rome by the co1c-
spondent Of The New-Yorx Times and this was
but q sample Of the others. 1t was learned from
other trustworthy sources that the Archbishop
did not look upon the report as at all authentic
gentleman holding intimate relations with HIM
said
This is no personal matter between Arch
bishop Corrigan and DR.. McGlynn. though many
seem to labor under the impression that 1t iss
| As Q matter Of fact the proceedings against Dr.
McGlynn emanated from Rome. not from tho
Archbishop who really had no discretion in the
matter. lie was simply told to have the doctor
| report to the Propaganda. and was bound to carry
out these instructions. Yet friends Of Dr. Nc
Glynn seem to think. try to make out. that ID
| is all the work of the Archbishop This is all
wrong. as every intelligent Catholic is aware
| In regard to the statement frequently made
| that Or. McGlynn is wanted at Rome to give in
| formation In reference to the land and laboD
questions. this gentleman added "Such talk Is
unwarranted. II the Holy See wanted informa-
| ton on any such matter DR.. McGlynn would NOS
be sent for. The church has abundant sources Oh
Information without having 10 scHu W uiis 'our
try for 8 parish priest to entghten it on any
| point. No the doctor is called to Rome 10 an
| swer charges against him-serious charges, too.
and that is the long and short Of it. IL is not
question in regard to his personal Character, fon
every one knows that he is a worthy man In
every resi- ect. but the point at issue is advocacy
of theories which II carried out would strike az
| the very foundation Of the church temporal
| Henry George was asked last night II he han
enything to say In regard to the interview with
Archbishop Corrgan in yesterdays TRIBUNE.
lie said that he was Just going to leave town and
! had not moment to spare to talk about any
| thing Another well-ltnown labor leader said ;
| 81 see that the Archbishop and his friend cite
| an endless array Of authorities to sustain nus
| position but there are just many. think 70
| MAINTAIN the contrary view. As matter OF iaco.
we know that the Catholic Church has as yeo
taken no definite and final action on this matter.
| r. has denounced Communism and SOCIALISM, pug
| Mr. Georges ideas have nothing in common WIN
those issues at least they are ordinarily under-
| stood
ANEW PLAN TO EVADE THE DO" LAW.