Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-28
IMMIGRATION TO AMERICA.

IMMIGRATION TO AMERICA.
Some Points Made by Catholic Authorities
on the Other Side.
BERLIN, May N.-It Is learned here that
Herr Cahensly has been the principal mover
in the efforts of the European Catholic emf
grafton societies to induce the Pope to fol.
low distinct national lines In fostering the
Church work among Catholic immigrants to
America. The dispatches from Rome viii
already have given American readers some
information touching this movement.
Herr Cahensly only recently returned
from the Eternal City, where he had gone to
lay before Leo XVII. the memorial formu-
lated last December at Lucerne by the con-
ference of representatives Of Catholic emf
grafton societies of different countries. It
was Herr Cahensly who called the confer
ence, as he had previously In September
called a similar conference at Liege.
Cahensly is member Of the Prussian Diet,
where he has long shown much interest in
the question Of Catholic emigration. He Is
also the General Secretary and controlling
spirit of the Society of Saint Raphael.
His championship of the interests of Ger
man Catholics in America has borne fruits
In frequent instructions to Herr Won Schloe-
ger, the German representative at the Vat
lean, to use his influence in their behalf
whenever occasion arose. The Lucerne
Conference, which was made up Of the Pres
1dents OF the National Emigration Commit
tees, commissioned Herr Cahensly to bear
the memorial to the Vatican. On his way
thither he stopped at Genoa for conference
with the Italian emigration committees, and
from there he was accompanied to Rome by
the President of the italian Association,
Signor valppilandi. Herr Cahensly was also
armed with letters from many influential
Catholic leaders expressing approval OF the
movement he represented.
AT Rome Herr Cahensly put himself in
communication not only with the Propa-
ganda and the Vatican, but also with Cardi-
mails Masella, Ledochowsh and Melchers,
who approved of the project and memorial
visited Herr Won schloezer and solicited his
support. The latter already received infor-
nation and instruction from Berlin prom
lsed his intervention Speaking OF the NOM
nation of Manager KatzOw In America,
Herr Won Sohloezer said to Herr Cahensly:
This is an important act that will interest
all Prussia, whether Catholic or Lutheran" J"
He added that he would warmly congratu-
late and thank the Cardinal Secretary Of
State for this choice so favorable to German
interests.
Requests of the Petitioners.
It has been impossible to secure list of
the signatures of the memorials. The docu-
ment itself, which has never before been
published and which was presented to the
Pope along with all the letters and recon-
mendations in its favor that Herr Cahensly
could get, is given herewith that it may be
seen exactly what the petitioners ask for:
"Mosr Holy FArHER-The presidents, gen.
eral secretaries and delegates of the Arch
angel Raphael Societies for the protection Of
emigrants are encouraged by the blessing
which Your Holiness condescendedt to bestow
t1,orr, fr, Int arr,nf q
Lucerne on the 9th of last December In order
to consider the best means of procuring the
spiritual and temporal welfare of their Cath
olfc fellow countrymen who are -em1grating
to the Americas at the rate Of upward OF
400, 900 year.
dHumbly PROSTATE at the feet of Your
Holiness, they most respectfully take the
liberty Of representing to you that these
power and mighty factor in the develop
ment of Catholicity in the different
parts Of America, thus contribut-
country, and, moreover, by q reflex action
which would soon become apparent, giving
life to the religious spirit Of old Europe.
The true church, of which Your Holiness Is
these happy results, inasmuch as she is the
source Of all progress and civilization. But
in order that European Catholics In the
country of their adoption may preserve and
may hand down to their offspring the faith
and the benefits which it bestows, the un-
dersigned have the honor to submit to Your
Holiness those conditions which, as Is shown
by experience and the nature of things,
must essentially be established in every
country toward which emigration is being
directed. The losses which the church has
sustained in the United States of North
America amount to more than 100000.
"First of all 1t would be necessary to form
into separate parishes, congregations or mis-
sions the different groups of immigrants of
different nationalities In all cases wherein
heir respective numbers and resources al
ow of SO doing.
Priests of the Same Nationality.
"Secondly-The direction of these parishes
hould be confided TO priests of the same ma
as the faithful. Thus the sweetest
md most cherished recollections Of the
Fatherland would constantly be brought
,ack to the immigrants who would love the
hurch all the more for procuring them
hese benefits.
"Thirdly-In those parts of the country
vhere immigrants of different nationalities
AVE settled, but in too limited numbers
orm themselves into separate parishes ac-
ording to nationality, it is highly desirable
hat the priest selected for the direction of
uch groups should be conyersant with their
espectfve languages. This priest should be
trictly obliged to teach the catechism and
o give instructions to all such different
roups Of emigrants in the language peculiar
"Fourthly-Wherever there are no Chris
ian public schools, parochial schools are to
'e established, and, as far as possible, sep
rate school should be provided for every
ationality. The list of studies for these
chools should always comprise the national
anguage of the different races of immigrants
S well as the language and history Of their
dopted country.
iFifthly-The priests who devote them
elves to the service of The immigrants
houfd be given all the rights, privileges,
ayors and the like which are enjoyed by the |
riests Of the country. This equitable pro |
ision would have the effect of attracting to |
be immigrants priests of every nationality, |
nbued with piety and zeal and the desire of |
anctifying souls. |
nd encourage Catholic associations of |
ifferent kinds, such as confraternities, |
lutual aid and protection societies, etc. By |
ether and preserved from the wicked |
ocieties of Free Masons and others of |
inbred nature.
"seventhIy-It would be most desirable
nat as often IS might be judged feas-
lie Catholics of every nationality should |
ave the episcopate of the country TO which |
ley have emigrated some bishops Of their
wn race. 1t seems that such an organiza-
ifferent nationality of emigrants would be
,presented and their respective interests |
nd needs protected or cared for at the meet
lg of the bishops in councils, etc.
Steps That Should Be Taken.
Eighty - Finally the undersigned set
nth that in order to contribute to the real
alton ofthe means they have above enum-
rated, it is very much desired, and they
ardently hope, that in all Catho-
Q countries from which emigration is tax
e place the Holy See will favor and shelter
nder its particular good will the special |
and apostolic schools which
ave been instituted for the education
missionaries for emigrants, and the
Raphael societies for the |
rotection of emigrants. They moreover |