New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-13
POPE LEO'S TRIUMPH.
WHAT 1T MEANS TO ROMAN CATHOLICS
.,rrp A STRUGGLE OF FORTY YEARS lie HAS
A DELEGATE TO AMERICA.

,rrp A STRUGGLE OF FORTY YEARS lie HAS
A DELEGATE TO AMERICA.
The translation Of the documents which fix the
landing of Delegate SatolM has created profound
,nnres,ion among Roman Catholics who DO not know
h force Of the Latin credentials sent 10y the Pope to
lie delegate and signed by Cardinal NanutclU. A
ounent ayman said day two ago:
.If II was not evident before that Archbishop Sa-
.u IL high In the Popc's confidence and favor, this
,sceut document dlspels all doubt II is commits
Ian 20 do as he deems fit under the circumstances
ond solemn declaration that the Pope will stand
rim no matter whose influence rises against him in
pome. His opponents have nothing left to DO but
,uow McGiny, and remain at the bottom for some
lime that cstimabe clerical society, the
r.,ervcrein has announced its intention OF holding
m convention this year-a clear case OF surrender TO
tho Delegate. The only thing / regret Is that
ad not secure a residence for him in New-York when
90 had the chance. Our luck has been bad for some
,.srs Baltimore captured the first congress. and
chicago the second, against best efforts. Wash
,,ron captured the university in the same way. and
hriy hoodwinked rs TO the character of the Dele
,se and was able besides to boost Dr. McGlynn into
As Church again without much left handed
,oogy for his very insulting utterances. The luck
INST turn some time
NEWCOMERS are much depressed at the high rank
tho Delegate takes before the whole world. Ills
rositicn is unasailahe. Even the Popes death will
,llv acquainted with the Pope anc the Delegate. said
70 a reporter There seems 10 be nothing which
leo XIII cannot accomplish when his determination
& aroused. For years he has sought 10 send
representative 70 this country and 10 England. 1t
was the dream Of rius IN who sent Archbishop
Bedini on a mission that ended In failure. Pope Leo
urccd Il again and again the American bishops,
and was met each time With the steady assertion
that delegate was unnecessary his presence would
inaamc the Mgo,cd and encourage the fnsuhordinae'
Cardinal Gibbons ard Archbishop CoTrGan, Ann
bishop Kazer and Archbishop ireland. although on
oppose sides OF the fence were united IN REFUSING
90 dubious an honor resident delegates empowered
N revise their acts and set aside their Judgments
Even as late rs the last conference In Ncw-forK
these nrelates Joined in declaring the Pope that
delegate was not needed IT. America. They withdrew
that little ndiscrciion before II reached inc rope
There is an old Cardinal. Sepacci. residing In Rome
NJ present who was made Archbishop ten years ago
with the design OF sending him as delegate TO America
He was not sent because Cardinal McOloshey ana
other prelates made too strong fight against II.
How then do l account for the final triumph
q, the Pope In fairly stealing march. not only OH the
American prclateS. hut the Propaganda ltseil
II can't be accounted for at present. but can si>o
,or q snrmisc You recall how confident We're
certain bishops when Archbishop Satolh arrived III
Nes York that he not more IMAM i"p"
agent: also how little controversy arose In the
with an growing impression that he was a
delegate I'm earnest. and finally, when the puohS
mind was resigned TO accept him In any iorm' pro
yided the mystery cleared mp, how h" hoone"
into the gorgeous Official who rules the American
hierarchy with their consent and advice. lherc
* but one eminent prclate in the country able 10
conceive and carry ont clear n scheme Us ula'
successfully. Archbishop Ireland did 1t all Win MS
little haichet The question Is, however. dm he
NOT do more? Is he not really responsible for the
Pope,s triumph! The story OF bis stay IN Rome
& common talk new how he bad almost daiiy
interviews with Pope Leo; got the Jesuiis baoiy
snubbed and the Propaganda ordered to respect his
demands and with all Rene against him Came
away unscahed and crowned with glory.
alt Is perfectly plain to me that MS success was
won by the simple cXpedent OF promising 10 establish
tho Papal Delegate In America, TO pave tie way Tor
him and TO make his mission popular and even splen-
aid This is the secret OF Ireland's influence with
tho Pope lie has endeared himself TO the old Pope
forever and If Leo lives 10 hold another consisory
Ireland Will be PANIED Cardinal as surely rs tile sun
. rises tomorrow lie has fulfilled his pledges Ihe
Delepate is firmly settled residence VIII De bulit
for him. and he will proceed at once to show 'he
pope's gra,i,ude by doing DR.. ireland many iaVofs
Amid all his diplomatic trumphs, and they have beeh
m.nv and astonishing Leo XIII counts not the least
the establishment of a Delegate In America ai'er
automatic struggle on Romes part lasting forty
wears. one cannot but admire the acuteness ana
nerve which Archbishop Ireland displayed IN carving
his nonfs against his enemies. or rather ms oPp
nents Vet ne NAV live to regret the pllce ~ p, t
Tor his yictorr \ delegate can be crown VI 'Hoi"'
10 the strongest Of prelates.'