New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-16
NEWS OF ROMAN CATHOLIC AFFAIRS.
TIE JEsUITs TO ELIOT GENERAL-A CONvEN-
TON OF YOUNG MEN TO OPEN.

TAON OF fOUNQ MEN ~ OfEN
Four prominent American Jesults sailed last week
for Europe to participate IN the election Of a general
for their order, which will be held in Rome at the
end Of this month"; although the oacial residence of
the Jesuit general Is at Fesole Since hast January
the order has been governed BY the vicar OF the gen
eral Who died at that time. There Is some specula-
ton as to the outcome Of the election, into which
some new factors have entered. These factors
bound to exert influence, 1t is thought in spite Of
the rigid rules which guard the election OF general
IRON, intrigue and political wirepulllng The rules re-
quirc that a Jesuit voting have no ambitions either
for himself others. under penalties. and every
vote Is deposited before crucafx, In the name OF
Christ. Nevertheless, human nature has its proper
place In the election The Jesuit body is made up OF
great national groups. the Italian group numbering
1,7e4, the French, 2,sG3; the German, Belgium,
Austrian Dutch, 3478; the Spanish, Portuguese,
South American and Mexican 1900 and the English
and American, $500 Tho twenty four generals OF
the order numbered among them eleven Italians five
SpanlaIds three Begians and each from Germany.
Switzerland, Poland, Bohemia and Holland The
Engllshspeakng group has not yet had representa-
tive in the generalhip has the French group.
These facts have influence the electors and there
Will no doubt be attempt to either a French
or an English general less from a desire to the
particular nationality represented than from strong
feeling that general trained either the French or
English group would import ideas and methods
right or power to decline the Office, tre must serve
as long as his health permits.
Before his departure for Rome the New-York pro
vincisl the Rev. James Campbell, made the appoint
mcnts for all the churches apd Institutions under his
care. There were no changes Of Importance. The
various presidents Of Georgetown, Forham, ST. Francis
Xavier, Holy Cross and colleges retain their
places. During the absence OF the provincial his as
sociae, the Rev. Joseph VI. Jergc will take his place.
The third and closing week OF the Catholic Summer
School at NewLOndon opened with solemn services
Vt the local church, the Rev. NJ. j. Lavee occupying
the pulpit. He spoke education and the Church.
During this week the will be given by the Rev.
Thomas Hughes, Ernest Lagande, Dr. Richard Clarke,
Marc +. Valette, George p LathrOp Professor Herber
mann and Brother Azarias The latter bears to the
NewLondon school the compliments and good wishes
OF the educators Of Chautauqua, whom he visited
Gently and who expressed their sincere pleasure at
the opening Of the Catholic Summer School. The
gossip among the NewLondOn students Is that the first
season may be called glorious success and that the
lectures Of Father Halpine and the novelist Johnston
exceedingly interesting. Thursday evening
reception will he given to number OF Catholic
authors, who will read selections from their works.
Although the committee permanent site has been
appointed, there Will be decision given until late
In the year.
The National convention Of Catholic Young Men
will open today in Albany and close Wednesday
ing with a reception at the Catholic Lyceum Two
country win assemble to discuss matters q interest
cstSedrS viii talk on financial problems j. q Can't
we'll, OF Boston, on boys guilds; j. F. OConnOr. OF
Chicago, the work Of organizing Robert F. Runin,
GulIsney, Of syracuse, On University extension Thurs
day viii be devoted TO pleasure trip to Lake George
year to ruiEe the temper Of the CONSERVATIVES. The
membership has largely Increased.