The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-12-23

lowed by the Pope's liberal utterance on
the school question shows the marked
favor with which the home programme of
the American priesthood Is now regarded
abroad. -
VIII Work in the West.
So it is fair TO presume that Cardinals
Gibbons and Taschereau will be given at
least two new associates, men who will
work in the great West and Southwest.
Archbishop Corrigan, perhaps the most
conservative of American archbishOpS, is
not without a host of friends at the Vati-
can; and it may be that his very conserva-
sism, opposed though it is to the liberal
spirit now pervading the Catholic Church
of America, will be the most cogent rea-
son for a cardinal priesthood. In fact,
there are those who believe that the mis-
sion of Mgr. Farley had to do with the
cardinalate-
But there are eighteen vacancies to fill
an the all-powerful Cardinals College,
and it is presumed that at least ten
will be supplied Five cardinalates are
certain for Europe These are Lours,
Rouen, Gran, Dipietro and Persico. Grau
fs for Austria, but Mgr. Kopp, the Prince
Bishop of Breslau, is by no means certain
of honors- Germany is not in favor at
she Vatican, and all the influence of the
Propaganda is now being directed to keep
the clerical party in the ReichstRg in line
against the Army bill They have no
Windhozst to fight their battles now, but
a host of strong minded men lead the
party 1t is an oren secret that the En-
peror Of Germany urged appointment
of Bishop Kopp, but II Pope has de-
rnGnded concessions for honor, and in
,ell likelihood the carolina hat will go to
the Archbishop Of Cologne or the Arch
bishop of Poseu. The appointment Of the
Archbishop Of Cologne is bitterly op-
posed by the German government and a
re-enactment OF the May laws might fol-
low in its wake. il viii be a dangerous
appointment TO make and tho Vatican is
nothing if not conservative.
Austria has asked for three cardinals,
and this Catholic country viii probably be
conceded two, including the Grau ap-
pointment. The Archbishop OF Seville
will probably also be named cardinal
England may be given n successor to its
great cardinal, but the general sentiment
about tho Vatican seems to incline to the
belief that this appointment will be de-
ferred until March.
The Consistory VIII have much else Of
importance to consider however. The Pa
pal encyclical will be promulgated and
will reler especially to the Church in the
East. In his speech, however special ref
erence is to be made to the questions
which have been agitating America. more
particularly the school question. But his
position viii probably differ little from
the published utterances on the occasion
of the recent appeal
Troubles in Spain.
The trouble between the Spanish fac
lions is another topic for discussion. and
the Uganda affair viii not 90 untouched.
Notwithstanding the death of Cardinal
1avigerie, who was depGted to invesli-
gate tae case, his report viii be read to he
Consistory This it is understood. will
show up English interference in a rather
Tnfavorable light, and copies VIII be eut
30 every Catholic IN England ana Irel nj.
In the Consistory are famous men. d.
wines and diplomats, men versed in
all the intricacies OF Church earn
sug and men equipped with all
ihe greater intricacies Of Church
polity. Cardinal San FeHce - one Of
these. He is an extremely old man. bur
one of the shrewdest Of diplomats in that
greatest school of diplomats. the Vatican.
1t is to San Felice The Pope turns. rs did
his predecessor, when the King OF Italy Is
70 be consulted, and next year there may
be fresh cause for his services. Iyalv's
King and Queen celebrate their silver wed
ding in April, the Pope his golden jubilee
fn February These great events call for
q rcpprogchement Of some kind aud San
Tslce viii bring il about If 1t IS possible
The great Papal Secretary Of State. Car
diaal Rampslh, is notable squire in the
Consistory. he il is on whom Jbe anger
Ct the German Emperor was turned ior
perhaps a too vitriolic opposition 70 the
Triple Alliance RSmpalh inspired the
great Windhorst IN many Of The lEtJer's
most virulent attacks upon the policy OF
She German government. re IS still
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