The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-29
DIR. MGLYNN'S RESTORATION.
LiYNEN DISPOSED TO CONSIDER IT
IN A CRITICAL SPIRIT

Priest should Have Been Required at
Least to NJ nike an Apology or DO Pennnce.
Interest in DIR. McGlynn's restoration to the
PRIESTHOOD increases as the days pass. Cath
Ole iaymen have had time to think the affair
over. and they are beginning to gain courage
10 speak their thoughts. When The suns
first news was positively confirmed and the
restored priest resumed his functions with
out public apology or penance there was
disposition to keep silent and await develop
ments. Whom no developments came and tho
clergy proved unable to throw light on tho
situation. the laicty took 1t up.
One result OF the deliberations OF the laymen
has been tho starting OF n movement to take
tome action expressive Of the general opinion.
This opinion is that the restoration has been
accom- lished in manner which puts all
precedent at defiance and is adverse to the
host interests OF the Church. The movement
is vaguely defined at best. Whether the pro-
test. II one is made, will come in the form Of a
meeting or private address to tho Pope Is rs
yet matter OF discussion.
Whether anything is done or not. 1t is evil
dent from talks with Catholics that there is
only one opinion among those laymen who
have not been numbered among the out-and-
out supporters OF the priest from the begin
ning. 1.-The had been required TO do some act
OF public penance. his restoration would have
been received with general satisfaction. As it
Is. the feeling is that Archbishop Corrigan has
been slighted. and that an act has been done
which tends to belittle the authority OF tho
governing powers OF the Church.
1t was lady's night at tho Catholic Club last
night but tho interest OF tine older members OF
the club was not in the music and dancing.
which were tho principal features Of the even
ing's entertainment. Tho clubmen gathered
in little knots here and there and discussed
the restoration OF DR.. McGlynn.
The sympathy Of the members was appar-
emily with Archbishop Cor-igan from the con-
versations which were heard. and the general
opinion SCENE ed to be that the Archbishop had
been treated discourtsously.
One Of the conspicuous members Of the club
said that the feeling OF nearly every member
was that q wrong had been done to Archbishop
Corrigan and that a public retraction Of lam
CuaGe used by the restored priest should be
made. At tho same time the majority Of the
clubs 800 members were said to be opposed
to the project to have protest issue from the
club as body.
meeting OF Some OF the leading members
OF the club was held in tho Board room. It
was attended by President c. V. Fornes. John
D. Crimmins. Morgan J. O'Brien and dozen
others. Before the meeting Mr.. Fornes said
that the case Of DR.. McGlynn would be infor-
Wally uIScusSSu. AuU lue question ueClu6u
whether public statement Of the clubs posi-
ton should be made.
1t is said that both Mr.. Crmm!ns and Mr..
Fornes went into the meeting with COPIES OF
protests in their pockets which they wanted
to have carried through. The meeting lasted
from ga o'clock until after /. and when 1t adj
journed President Fornes told the reporters
that there was nothing to com municate to tho
i.ub'ic.
He would give no inkling OF tho course the
deliberations had taken. 1t was said that
there had been very free discussion Of the
case OF Dr.. McGlynn and OF Archbishop
satoilrs powers in this country. but it was not
considered prudent to take any formal action.
1t Is certain that none will come from the
club. but it is possible that some OF the men,
bers may unite at q later day in signing pro-
test against the apparently unconditional res
toration Of DR.. McGlyur.
John d. Crimmins was the authority for tho
statement yesterday that Archbishop Corrigan
hsa nSt Of been Meyan s M q the
mns ssd be Sspd sfIe r1fey
New York Catholic Protectory said yesterday:
cesiastleaI character, it is Very difficult Tor
subjects. to say anything upon it: The aues-
ton was first mooted as to what, Mgr. Satolli's
hs has wess Mans
lates expressed the opinion tnat he had lieen
f FINE at tse % @ noEny 2 tic
be presumed. however. that on n question OF
power committee to him in writing at Rome
he was entitled Tn. Iudgme nt and discretion
and prudence with which lie may exercise his
open to free discussion and free opinion. ana
IT implies no disrespect to him for either
CLERGYMAN or !. layman to express dissent from
f ft'S case Sc Q; DE- McGlynu was public one.
sea TIT ws to
tion in saying that / diSapprovs Of Catholic
ecclesiastics taking any active part IN politics.
error and has been admonished by his eccle-
siastisai superior to discontinue his course.
an offence against, priest!y conduct as his
BI sSdn ns, With Dos 8, EhGp Arch
the government Of lis elorey taken out Of his
hands. i looks 70 me as though IT was u severe
s'HW to the efficiency and prosperity OF church
~ the press and With tho public that ths res
@d was done without consultation with DR..
ES shtisn inwsdiate Superior who I. ths
leaves us ali free. therefore. to 'oxpress
sDnions AS TO- the restoration of DIR. McGlynn.
step, II Dr. McGlynn had recantel and apollo.
Ensd and made suitable promises for the
this restoration. AEthe same time. 1t is an
ecclesiastical question. and the laity are not
consulted on such questions. and In my opin.
l Gn ought not to volunteer to intervene byan
representation.
~. have seen it stated in the newspapers
nat some such movement was spoken OF. l
pave not heard anything about it except what |
ar saw III some u the newspapers. ! should re-
f ait. To sea such movement made by the
nmT T NY confidence in the Justice OF the Pore
tain thaa WISER, + such that would feel GER
,ni1bt ~ nns would remedy any Injustice that |
New Yo ml.e neen done to the Archbishop OF
70 tha oir, ~ cannot he possible that access |
can ~ trc,'h 81 home scu. or from an Ameri-
satoiii ''''"'p 10y tho appointment OF Mgr.
opin aT,nn for rse! T. All declined to express an
a pT,onounesd Grnon: lie added t" smiI;nrIy;
c.spt ps, e. mn t IS NE writer Of Very tx
to days SUM-" WIG" appears IN
,.W,JJ; Fan1ing. Secretary Of the Catholic Pro.
II think 1t would be prematur, to o,,..,
ONIONS before We know what las ho press s
Sai'ed Of Dr. McGynn in the way .; peman ,e,
w W apoiogy. on this we now, know notninD
arr known. II at all. IT. will be learned that -