New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-31
1T WILL BE AGAINST BISHOP WIGGER.

MONS1GNOR SAToLLI'S ADVISERS SURPRISED AT
THE NEWARK PRELATE's COURSE.
Washington. Jan. 30 (Special)- Since the rector Of
tho Catholic University has added his positive decla-
ration to that of Monsgnor satol that the charges
against BiShOp Wigger have not been settled there
Is now also added upon the highest authority In
such matters the statement that the case will not
be settled in favor. but against Bishop wiggcr. The
church at Bayonne. closed in January 1892, by
order Of Bishop Wigger and since used as q public
hall, must be restored to the use OF the English
speaking Catholics who built 1t; services in English
must be conducted there regularly and the rights
Of the congregation respected by the Bishop OF
Newark.
The statement telegraphed here this afternoon that
Bishop Wigger has in the face open declaration
Of MonsignOr Satoi and Bishop Keane reiterated the
story that the has been decided in his favor, Is
simply astounding TO those who know that Bishop
Wigger has such letter from Monsignor Satoln or
from any who could speak for him. If he has, no
motive Of delicacy need keep him from printing II.
The representative OF The Tribune was told to-day
that rule OF courtesy would justify Bishop Wlggcr
now In Withholding its contents from the public. lie
Is at liberty, IL published In this correspond
to-day, 10 print every word OF 1t. The issue Is
not one OF vcracity between newspapers and Bishop
Wigger but between tho Apostolic Delegate and the
rector OF the Catholic University side and
bishop Wigger on the other. 1t Is plain that the re-
TOLL TO have Ills word questioned in public, and there
does not appear be any other course left now but
for the Apostolic Delegate to show publicly that
Bishop Wigger has exceeded all bounds OF decency
In following the course he has.
Bishop Wlgger authorized the statement that things
were to remain in satu quo at St. Thomas's Church.
The authority Is given here to announce that the sa'u
quo will be broken. and that In a short rme. Those
who know speak distinctly this subject. and are not
Inclined to handy words with the Bishop OF Newark.
but say the occurrences of the next few weeks Will
said.
1t IS not unusual for defendants to construe de-
cisons against them to snit themselves; but IL Is
thought by the advisers OF Monsignor Satoli to be
rather extraordinary for any 10 Insist IN making
the public believe Us the defendant I'm this seems
10 be determined to do that judgment against MN
Is vindicaton OF his course He Is not II Is Sii'
an eypprt in handling this kind or boomerang
since the Pope determined 10 establish permanent
stolc delegation In the United States. he mas also
ordered MonsignOr Sbarrnti, nephew OF the lac Gar
dnal to report to Monsgnor Satilll as l"fiH,h"n'
retarv of the delegation and TO act rs It's chhhccnur
II is understood that Father Rocker VIII not come tt
Washington. His appointment in inc iIsI inH'uio'
wa, rs temporary secretary 10 Monslgnor SaloII WI.
AZ that time was only temporary ALLOCATE since IN
uostion is made permanent the dignity OF the ono,
rreonirrd higher etNlesastic. The chancellor VINO
viii bring all the authenticated documents with MN
l. between thirty five ard forty years OF aSc lie
familiar with American affairs having had charge o.
an Office In the propaganda where business ''iH'
He l. also professor of canon law In the Propgahna
and we'll known for his ability as diplOmalst' ~,
vim rer,or 10 NonSignOr Sa0lll. ana cooperate Will
| Tim in the discharge of his Official duties.