Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

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! DzTsRuINED BY ARCHBISHOP CoKRIGAS-HIs-
TORY OF THE FAMOUS CASE AND SKETCH OF
/ DIR. MGLYNS.
DR.. McGlynn. the well-known Catholic priest,
and formerly the pastor of ST. Stephens Church,
New York city, mas been restored to his func-
tions as priest The settlement of this famous
case wa finally effected last evening. Jurisdic-
ton over this case came within the scope of the
general power vested in Honsignor Satolli the
papal legate, and the decision was promulgated
by him last night at the Catholic University,
where he Is stopping.
The case was first formally presented to Mon
signor Satolli on Wednesday last by the Rev.
DIR. Richard l.. Burtseil, Dr. McGiynn's friend
and adviser throughout his controversy with
Archbishop Corrigau, which resulted in the
Suspension of the priest and then his practical
accommodation. lie presented the plea of
the deposed priest. at the close of which Mon
siSnOr Satolii told him to return to New York
and communicate to DR.. McGIvnn message
from him the monsignorj. The pur2ort of
thl- message can only be su-mised but II il be-
leyed 10 have contained n statement of the con-
cesslons required to be made by him in order
that bis plea might receive favorable considera-
ton DIR. McGlynns reply was brought to this
city by DIR. Burtsell, and Yesterday he ard Mon
matter.
THE doNsIGSoRs STATEMENT.
The presence Of DR.. McGlynns friend in the
city became known, and as a result various re-
ports were circulated to the action OF Mon
sisnor Satolli III the matter II bad not been
the intention Of the papai legate 10 settle the
case at this date, but at "a late hour last night
the following statement was furnished by
representative of Monsgnor Satoli;
To end the many contradictory kilograms
sent out TO the university for inquiry it is
thought exPediert to state that at O'Clock
pm. DR.. McGlynn was declared free from &c
clesisstical ceusure and restored to the exercise
Of his priestly functions after having satisfied
the popes legate on all the points in his case.
The effect OF this decision by Mgr. Satolh is
limited. IL enables DR.. Nc. Giynn to serve Gs
priest in any parish to which be may be
signed. A return to his old congregation at St
stephens is "A subject for further consideration,
and must be settled. the authorities here say,
BY Archbishop Corrigan of New York. DR..
Burtseil returned to New York last night.
HISTORY OF THE CASE.
The events which led to the deposition of Dr.
McGlynn date back some seven years but prior
10 that time he was not held in high favor BY
hi. immediate superiors in the church. His
unSIiingness 10 establish parochial school in
connection with his church, and his claim that
the pubic schoois were safe for the children of
Roman Catholics, brought him into dsfavor
with the authorities Of the church in New York.
In 1885 Mr.. Henry George nominated for
mayor of New York after petition containing
over 10000 names had been presented to him
asking him to stand. Ills nomination WAS on u
united labor ticket, the platform of which
party contained clause favoriug the abolition
Of all taxes upon industry its products and
other radical measures. A few DAYS after
announcement was made that DR.. McGlvnn
would n n all in
advocacy OF Mr.. Georges election. This was
not the first time DIR. McGlynn had advocated
the election of candidates for public office, for
he bad strongly advocated the election of Mr..
Cleveland in 1884.
THE ARCHBISHOP FoRBIDs HIM TO SPEAK.
As soon as the intelligence reac he'd Archbishop
Corrigan tina. DR.. NcGiynn was to speak for
Henry George. the archbishop wrote to DR..
NcGlynn instructing him not to do 40. DE-.
NcGlynn replied that as he had been publicly
announced to speak, any refusal then wouid
do great injury to a cause which he dearly
loved and which appealed to his conscience and
rs .eason. He added. however. that If his
taking part in the movement distasteful to
the archbishop he would not take part in anv
further meetings. To this he received no
answer. and he spoke at Chckering Hall as ad-
vertIsed. For this he suspended from his
priestly Office for ten days. During his sus-
pension the election took place, and on election
uaN ne Toue through tno stTeeb In "a carriage
with Mr. George aud visited many of the poll
ing places.
REFUSED TO 90 TO ROME.
The archbishop deposed him entirely and laid
his case before the committee of cardinals at
Rome. which decides matters of this kind. This
tribunal decided that DIR. McGlynn must 60 to
Rome and stand trial, and a letter was received
by the doctor telling him to recant the doctrines
he had been preaching and ordering him to pro-
coed to Rome. This Dr. McGlynn said he could
not do. a. Any such recantation would be
blow AT his own conscience and. as according
to the teachings of the Catholic Church a
mans conscience must be his guide. he could
not honestly comply with the order. He further
said he under moral or ecclesiastical
obligation to go 20 Rome any other place at
the beck and call of any one. HIS only vow upon
leaving his college at Rome to return to
America and preach the doctrine of Christ.
This he claimed ne had always faithfully and
eonscientiously done. and the best proof of his
uprightue-s WAS the fact that his parish was the
isrges, in 'bs world, and he the most be-
loved Catholic pastor IN New York. many call
ing him b. the endearng title so common
among the peasantry of Ireland, The Soggsrth
Aroon.
Dr.. McGlvnn afterward organized the Anti
Poverty Iciety and continued TO preach the
doctrine Of the Gland for the people, a doctrine
which had before been preached BY Bishop Me-
Nulty ~ Meath. Ireland. He also attacked the
church authorities IN New York and condemned
what he termed the unholy alliance between
them and 1ammany Hall. In these meetings a
great number of his congregation took part.
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE
Edward McGlynn was born in New York city
September ~. 1857. He was educated in the
public schools in New York From 1851 to
1860 he studied theology at the College OF the
Propaganda ia Rome. wher. he received his
dOctorate after pubic examination. In ls6D
he was ordained To the priesthood. and on his
return TO the United States he was made an
ss-i-tant pastor and also became hospital
chaplain. On tbs death OF Father Cummings
in 1850 he appointed pastor Of St SteI hen
Church In New orb city. and there. by his elo-
quence. heartine~s and quick svmpathy with
his people. won their ~armest affection.
TOOK PART IN LITTLE GAME