Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-28
FROM THE VATICAN.
THE EDUCATIONAL ouEsTloNIN THE
UNITED STATES.
There shoaid Be rarosh,ai schools
wherever Possible ms Good rs
Those of the sietes."

Try Angio-American cable 10 tho Dispatch.l
Rossx. April 27.--A correspondent Of tho
Associated Press to-day bad on interview
With high eeclcsiastical parsonage who Is
In an exceptional position at the Vatican.
ara N perfectly acquainted with the Papal
views Of tho United States. THE educa-
tional question: he said, is one Of the
most important and delicate questions in
the United States. II has provoked
most ardent discussion and been the
source of many divisions II would. how
ever. be VERY difficult TO pronounce def
nitely on ell The various interests affected.
In this, as in all questions OF n contfovef-
sial nature, great tact, consunmate discre-
tioD, and prudence, and q mind cminently
inclined 20 Cancellation is necessary. Abso-
irte and arbitrary solutions are not appli-
cable 10 such complex matters. What seems
necessary here from tho Catholic point of
view is moderation and not. precipitation,
weakness. or violence.
pARocmAL SCHOOLS WHEREVER POSSIBLE.
The general course to be pursued is.
moreover, quite manifest. Catholics In
America should nave parochial schools in
all parishes where il is possible and where
there is sufficient means 20 render them
equal to the public schools. Where 1t is
impossible 10 do this schools should be
established IN which the catechism may
be taught. or the State should be per-
suadeG TO permit instruction in the
chtechism outside of the hours regularly
appointed for the ordinary school SUD
jects. as is done in Germany. One thing,
however is absolutely obligatory, and
that is 20 found no paroohial schools I'M
less they can be put on a level with those
Of the State, for i would simply end IN
the children deserving them IN favor OF
the State schools. AZ present, however,
the Catholics IN the United States cannot
rival the State schools. rs they have not
sufficient resources. The decree OF the
holy Office in 1875 specifies most particu-
larry that these parocial schools must IN
every case be equal to those of the STATE"
ARCHBISHOP IREIAvp's DEMANDS.
"Do you believe that the demands OF
Archbishop Ireland will be acceded to by
the Statesf"
81 cannot answer you positively on that
point. But one should always endeayor
TO obtain whatever concessions are posi-
BILE. Besides the various States have
shown themselves very respectful towards
Catholicism. They do not appear inspired
with sectarian ideal. They are equitable,
conciiatory. and tolerant. Moreover, 1t 10
TO their interest TO show themselves cour-
teens and favorable towards Catholic de-
mends. The United States have derived
so many benefits from religious peace, and
their wise policy has brought such high re-
nown that they cannot depart from these
principles. The States as well as the
Catholics should give proof of desire for
cancellation and of broadness OF view. No
chance of a crisis should be permitted, for
every crisis would open period OF mistor-
tune and difficulty. The Holy See has
complete confidence in the zeal, tact, and
prudence of the Roman Catholic hierarchy
In America. 1t has heretofore followed
the path of prudence, loyalty and patriot
ism. Nav IL continue to do So
NATIONALITY IN THE WEST.
"As 20 the exceedingly absorbing ques-
ton of nationality in the West it is neces-
sary to start from the same principles of
conduct. There should be much prudence
and wisdom. and no violence. The Holy SEQ
counsels Cancellation and pacifcation. In
any case time will inevitably settle all
such conflicts. After one generation Is
past divisions and differences will disap-
pear. II is, however, the duty of all Catho-
lies 10 range themselves on national and
constitutional grounds. The United States
would have very 81 mple means OF re-
strainng conflicts should any arise by q
law regulating Immigration INTO the States.
But the Church does not enter into these
questions, which are quite outside her pro-
yincen