The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-07-02

Thomissic philosophy as evinced In MS
Commentary on the .Summa' OF e.
Thomas" in Eve volumes. He has also
published "A Course OF Philosophy" in
three volumes. Besides this work. he -
known to the literary world by essays on
1.-The Beautiful and True. in Relation TO
the Study Of Nature" on the Powers OF
the Soul;" on the Variety OF Systems
and Essential Defects Of Modern The
o,oey." and kindred topics These pro-
found studies have been honored by COM
mendation IN . special brief from the ven
cradle pon;iff The author in his political
writings has shown himself equally well
qualified to discuss matters Of church and
state.
From such education and such effective
impressions, the newly appointed apos-
tolic delegate to she United States has
emerged ~ free, il 10 clsimed by those
who know him. from the faint Of Old
World prejudice. as anenable TO tho
broadening influence Of New World iiber.
atty, n though he had studied political
freedom under thu shadow Of the Aneri-
can fag
Mgr. Satolii's personality has not yet
become familiar 20 the people Of this
country. The high dignity of his Office
surrounds him with the customary retire
ment Of such officials, and be 10 also still
unacquainted with the English language.
The hours which others devote to leisure
he spends in work and study. besides Civ
ing TO the Catholic university, where he
makes his home. two lectures . week on
the theology Of Thomas Aquinas.
His appearance suggests the intellectual,
mtvs n T. h. = snkV
and Of medium height, with dark eyes.
brilliant and capable Of great expression.
. broad and intelligent forehead, and COM
pressed lips that indicate strength, self
repression and the power to keep silent.
His black hair shows no trace of his men,
tai vIgor and activity. having no silver
threads. and the whole contour Of face
indicates the high-bred Italian in whom
the human and worldly emotions are
under control. while the intellectual
faculties have received the highest edu-
cation. In conversation he speaks with
animation and force, his face lights up
with the thought he 10 expressing and it is
enforced by frequent gesticuia.ion Of the
hands, fingers. shoulders and eyebrows.
His replies to leading questions are ready
and frankly responsive, and his whole
manner is quite the opposite Of what one
would expect 20 lind in diplomat charged
with the accomplishment of q most i'm
portant mission. At the same time the
natural graces that live with the power of
teaching and conversation make him q
charming companion when circumstances
place him in . position TO yield to the
leisure of the hour.
His personal surroundings indicate the
student and cleric. His habits were fixed
by the contact with his master. He rises
early, eats sparingly and lives modestly in
. suite Of rooms at the Catholic university,
where he shares this quiet mode of living
with Bishop keane. the rector, and the
other members of the faculty. His own
rooms are . study, reception parior and
bed chamber. The university is the place
selected for his home.
In an interview with reporter for the
Posr-lNrELLrcEScER Mgr. Satolli spoke
freely in broken English. with great
earnestness and an evident desire to be
understood. Much of his talk was in.
terpreted through Rev. DR.. Shahan- In
regard to the public school question he
said:
The views Of Archbishop Ireland on the pub.
crees OF the Baltimore council on the same sub
iect. That 10. they do not conflict in spirit. al.
though they vary u little in letter. Archbishop
ireiand's propagation 10 in the nature of al ex.
caption. The Catholic church believes in edu-
cation. the utmost education, the highsst educs-
tloa in ell secular branches But IL also believes
that the heart OF the child should be equally
well trained at the same time. Reiigiour educa.
ton sSould go with and form part of q complete
education. Thus. whenever . pafochial school
can be maintained on . par with the public
school IL 10 much preferable because to . secu-
lar education there is added religious training
Bat when FROM poverty or iewness and scat
tered IN numbers . Catholic congregation can.
not supper; pasochia, schools OF equal merit
with the public schools aion gside of taem an ex-
ception must De made to the rule. and If the
bishop can make some sort OF arrangement
whereby the religious part OF the education OF
such children may be taken OF outside of
the hours for secular education, he IL authorised
TO do 50. The Fsribault pan suggested by
Archbishop Ireland was that al arrangement 10
made with the school board whereby religious
instruction may be impaired to the Catholic
children Of the public schools in the school
houses after the regular sessions have adjourned.
i. is too extreme = view. it 10 going altoges heY
too far e. say that ia the parochial school alone
can y Catholic chiic receive . proper religious
education. and that 10 obtain this part oil ;hstY
advantages of q much superior secular school
ana their parents heavily taxed for the purpose
o; maintaining su inferior school. In ;als mat
ter the pope 10 liberal lie SAYS: Let the
child have the beat secular education IL can
get" aad he ssys to the bishop. the priest and
the parent manage the matter In some way
which you csn BY exerilng yourselves. 80 ths,
the faith 10 taught The child anyway Teach
tae fsG;h TO the children, but in your
methods OF dong - aiap. your,e.vas to
the necessities O: your surrounding POSITION, 4"
state education Is not wrong IN iisels. bat when
1t is awaited "a by Catholics private effort IN the
direction OF rel gious training must supp eraen,
comp,ese and roaaa out tie work 81 IN, s.n,e
Both sites 70 tbs controversy were riga. ia
spirit and It is only il the methods 10 se mr.
sued that the q asreaces arose. They q se-et
as 10 the interpretation OF the spirit Hapn,Iy
they are nov settled. aud the b shop OF s.rh
diocese can IN ais discretion aud wisdom make
such arrangements will .. once secure "A
Catholic eatIaren the best secular s.acstie,
rosslels without any rslaxs,soa Of xa,cn.ui.
cess over their selrltasl welfare
America Is n grand country and is the won
der sud saEalr.s4oa OF the world When on.
'aiaAs al wHai sAs heen seeon isaes! hare
during TIE fass century IL 10 marvel Qua Won
have done 4 xrea, & al. and yet Won have s,e.,
deal yes ~ DO An uos travelling on any rar-
tcass- sasisess 0; the church | .m t1.t tvs
iag 10 inGosea myself about ,ae csua,-v In
grasp 10 size. 20 Zee. ;s spirit 10 see sas snow
it's inaeniiasss people aud nesons al Amer
lean.
Archbishop Grace. who forms one Of the
party, Is venerable prelste over ~ wear.
OF age. although he hears the fatigue OF
travel well. tie was the predecessor OF
Archbishop Ireland. bat resigned his po-
sstaon IN i,>s On account CT physical in
lssmiiIss. lie row resides al the ,heo.ovi-