St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-16
A MODERN APOSTLE.
Father Nugent, Of England,
the Worldwide Temper
ance Reformep,
Talks Interestingly on the
Growth Of Catho-
LEFTY.
His Noble Work in the Foot
steps Of the Great Father
Mathew.
Thrilling Adventures Of a st.
Paul Man on the At
Thrilling Adventures Of a st.
Paul Man on the At
lantie.

Archbishop Ireland. Father Nugent is
one of the most celebrated priests i'll the
Catholic church. He has identified him
self with the temperance movement in
England and has done a noble work.
He is man of sixty-Seven years, white
haired, but with a face that looks at
least ten years younger than his actual
age. He is good conYersationalist,
with beaming smile and pleasant
manner. He was asked yesterday
whether the Catholic church was max
ing much progress in England, and if it
was in prosperous condition. He re-
piled:
$40 show you the influence of the
church L will give you few statistics.
In the diocese of Westminster, over
which Cardinal Manning rules. there
are to-day between $50 and 400 priests.
In Southwark, which embraces part
of London on the south bank of the
Thames, there are 23O priests. In West
minister there are 123 churches and
chapels and 156 in Southwark. But it
is IN the north of England that the
church is strongest. In Lancashire and
Yorkshire many of the landed prOpri-
etOrs. who are the most ancient famil-
les, are Catholics. In the diocese of
Liverpool, which embraces portion of
Lancashire, are over 400 priests and 1S6
churches and chapels. About seven
miles from Liverpool is village called
Little Crosby. where there is not one
Protestant nor has there ever been since
the reformation. There is no question
but that the church is making wonder
full strides. One of the best proofs of
this is the number and grandeur of the
churches that have been built during
the last few years. The Church of the
OratOry, at BrOmptOn, compares in
magnficence of appointments and
decoration with almost any in
Rome itself. At Cambridge, tine intel
lectual center of England, a church
is being built. the gift of one lady, at
cost of S50N.000. The Catholic p0pula-
ton of Liverpool is from 175,0G0 to 200,-
600, and that of Manchester 10000,
amsng whom are some of the most
prominent merchants and lawyers in
these cities. Many of the smaller man
ufacturing towns have from 10000 to
1OsOOO SdbilOllGos SllllCo
have been made in education, which
has occupied the earnest attention of
the bishops and clergy. The normal
college for the
EDUCATION OF TEACHERS
g is unsurpassed in the country. Little
short of 10000 girls are now attending
the voluntary Catholic schools, and re-
Gently the Right Hon. A. j. Mundella,
who is'at the head of the education de-
partmtnt in England, made the state
ment that the country was deeply in
debted to the teachings of the normal
training college"
Are you not connected with the tenn
perancc movement in England?" was
asked.
Yes, took up the movement in 1872.
l lifted up the standard of Father
Matthew among the working classes in
Liverpool. Since then | have sought in
every way to advance the cause of tenn
perance by means of the organization
known as the League of the Cross.
The League of the Cross is an aSSOcia-
ton for SuppresSing the evils of intem-
perance. 1t is not an association of
drunkardS, but Of men and women who
for the love of the cross of Christ give
up liquor themselves, and strive by
word and example to get others tO. do
so. They take up the cross and seek to
cruelty their appititeS by self-denial.
Many lave been reclaimed from the
bondage of drink by its influence, and
the cause is spreading rapidly through
out England, ireland and Scotland. We
held convention on July % and "a last
at ThurleS in Ireland. Archbishop
Cr0ke was elected president, and the
next convention will be beld at Cork
next wear on Father Matthew's cen
tenary.
Has anything special struck you in
your trip in this cOuntry?"
Having heard prior to my arrival of
the division of these Minnesota diOceses,
and taking some interest in the matter
from my profound admiration for Arch
bishop Ireland and his work, deter
mined to come here by way of Duluth.
was greatly struck by her progress
and apparent prosperity, and by the
wisdom shown in making her an epis-
copal city. am sure that Duluth will
be a great Catholic center. and am GER
tain that
IT WILL DEVELOPE
into large and important city. | know
many large grain importers i'll England
who are opening establishments in Du-
lHth and trying to bring about closer
business relations with her. am also
pleased with the appointment of Father
McGOlrick as bishop of Duluth, He will
win, by his brilliance and cOnciliatory
manner. the affection of all the citi-
ZenS."
''Were you struck with anything par
ticular at the brakemen's meeting last
night?"
Zone thing struck me forcbly, and
| that was the SpOntaniety and heartiness
of the applause which greeted Arch
bishop Ireland'S remarks on total absti-4
nence. 1t evidently struck synpa-.
thetjc chord in the hearts of a large
number present. Do You know that the
difference between that crowd and one
made up of similar class of men in
England was most forcibly brought
home to me? In such gathering in
England the faces of the men would
wear an anxious and careworn look, the
result of hard work and poor food The
marks of dissipation would be upon the
majority. But those men last night
seemed to be prosperous, happy, healthy
and intelligent. Scarcely a face bore
signs of excessive drinking habits.
This was what struck me moSt.''
Father Nugent will be in st. Paul and
the neighborhood at least until the end
of the month, and in all probability
there will be an opportunity given of
hearing him speak on temperance, of
which heiS the great apostle in England,
the cloak of Father Matthew having
fallen upon his shoulders.