The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-08-07

Cardinal Gibbons sntsrviewed IN Relation
90 tho Matter Between the Catholic In
dian bureau and Indian Commissioner
Morrnn--Ths Cardinal sees No Cause
for Friction and 10 81 Opinion that
Catholics Have Mnny Reasons 20 Thank
Coz for the lsiessings They Receive in
Tnis Land.
BALrIMoRK. Md. July si.-A re-
pcrter Of the Sun called last night on
his eminence, Cardinal Gibbons in re-
lation 10 the controversy between the
bureau Of Catholic Indian missions and
the commissioner Of Indian affairs
The cardinal said: II have given the
subject OF the Catholic Indian bureau.
in its relations 20 the interior depart
ment. much anxious thought during
the last two weeks. and have taken all
the information that could be obtained
from best and most reliable sources
am happy TO be in position 70 COM
mnnicate facts and conclusions which
ought To dispel the fears and encourage
the hopes OF those intimately connected
with the Catholic Indians Of the United
States Undue Importance, | am now
satisfied. has been attached to the re-
cent controversy between the commits
sioner Of Indian affairs, Hon. I. J.
Morgan and the bureau Of Catholic In
dian missions Mr. Morgan has thought
il advisable for the more effective cx-
pediting Of business in his de-
partment 10 have all contracts
for schools signed by the
several superintendent 81 such schools
rather than by the director Of the
Catholic bureau. as heretofore. l do
not see how this change can in any
manner affect the real interests Of the
Indians. and therefore II is a point
which should not disturb us. The
bureau Of Catholic Indian missions is
still in position to labor in many
fields Of usefulness. In fact the sign
ing of contracts was not originally
comprised in the scope Of its work.
..At my request, and in obedience to
his own hearty sympathy for the In
dams, the archbishop Of st. Paul paid
visit TO Mr. Morgan yesterday. The
commissioner received him most kindly
and gave him ample and positive as
surance of his disposition and intcn-
with equity and generosity. Mr.. Nor
gan promised that all of last years
contracts shall be continued. and fur
thermore in view Of new applications
recently made to him. he is, he said.
appropriating an additional sum Of
$40. 900 over and above the amounts
heretofore assigned for the support Of
Catholic Indian schools. Archbishop
Ireland is fully satisfied that Mr. Nor
gan's assurances will be carried out.
and is delighted with the result Of his
interview.
II have every reason to believe that
the president and secretary Of the in
terror are benevolently disposed to-
ward the Catholic Indian schools In
deed on this point speak advisedlv.
There can be no doubt that they will
treat these schools in q just and equita-
BILE manner. am persuaded that at
all times and especially in the present
juncture the cause of the poor Indian
will be much more benefited by good
temper and forbearancc and DISPOSE
ton to waive minor pointes than by
harsh criticism and incorporate speech.
We should remember that men in high
places have conflicting interests to sub
serve and they are required to consider
| the views and demands not of = section
Of the community but Of the entire peo-
pie. Catholics have many reasons TO
thank God for the blessings they en-
| Joy Is citizens Of the United States
| 1T is but just to say, in conclusion.
that the bureau Of Catholic Indian mis-
sions has never obtained for itself or
for any one Of its employees. one cent
Of the government money The checks
il has been receiving from the treasury
Of che United States were Immediately
ndorsed over to the superintendent OF
the respective schools. Its own ex-
penses have been entirely betrayed by
private contributions"
Archbishop ireland arrived in Balti-
more Wednesday night from Cape May.
and since has been guest Of Cardinal
Gibbons The archbishop leaves for
home this morning