Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-03-04


Also Opposed to Mgr. Satollf~
and His Mission to the United
States.
ROME, February l6.-As recently
telegraphed, rumor was current that
Cardinal Ledochowski, Prefect OF the
Congregation OF the Propaganda Eide,
had manifested wish TO retire from
his post in consequence OF dissenslous
which were said to have sprung up be-
tween himself and Cardinal Rampolla.
The report added that His Eminenco
was dissatisfied both with the policy OF
the Vatican in France and with the re-
suits Of Mgr. Satollrs mission to tho
United States. After full inquiry in
TO these rumors, which are still current,
am In position to state that the high
est ecclesiastical dignity not oEly re-
gard them as premature, but emphati-
cally declare that the whole story Is as
bRseless as the fabric OF a dream.
It is quite true that Cardinal Ledo-
chowski is at variance with the Secre-
tary OF State 70 the Holy See on the
general lines OF pontlfcal policy. Asa
German Pole he is exceedingly jealous
at the uneven bestowa OF papal favors.
which have, In his view, been more and
more inclininR In the direction OF
Francs hus placing the Catholics OF
the thfee states forming the triple al.
lance In an unenyiable relation with
their respective governments. On thai
point the prefect OF the propaganda
has expressed himself Ia the clearest
terms, arguing that the German Catho-
lies, OF which be considers himself
leader, are greatly irritated against the
Pope on the ground that he has placed
his influence at the service OF the states
hostile TO the Triple Alliance In orger
TO promote his temporal claims.
THE CARDINAL Is AFRAID
that His Holiness Overlooks tho fact
that there are many Catholics IN Italy.
Austria aud Germany whose faith IL
thus being put 10 a severe trial and
whose fealty may be shaken fr0n-Pure-
ly patriotic motives. His views In chls
respect are fully shared by CardiHtN
Dunsjewski, Bishop OF Cracow, the cap1
itol OF Austrian Poland.
Cardinal Ledochowski has all along
observed an unsympathetlc, not 10 say
unfriendly, attitude towards Mgr. Sa-
tollrs mission 20 America, not perhaps
because be Is hostile TO the principle OF
an apostolic delegation. The entiro
Roman Prelacy Is agreed In heartily
supporting the arrangement, IS calcu-
lated TO infuse more OF the Latin spirit
into the Catholic church in America. 10
may be that the Prefect OF the Propa-
gauda questions the wisdom Of the Holy
fathers selection OF an envoy 10 the per-
son OF Mgr. Satoll, who Is held In some
quarters to be lacking In suppeness
and tact 10 Is further said 10 affect
pedagogic Stiffness, and the fact that ho
is only intimately versed ln Italian and
Latin is likewise regarded as serious
drawback In his relations with the
eplscopacy and with Catholics moving
IN the upper classes of American so
ciety.
These reflections point 10 tho exist
ence OF latent causes OF ossible dissen-
sion, but they do not justify the as
sumption that the Cardinal intends 10
retire, an assumption probably trace
able 20 one Of his outbreaks Of ill humor
10 presence Of his intimates. Moreover
his ExcELLENCY FILLS A POST
not usually reiinquished as light heart
edly or cheerfully a. the rumors men
toned seem TO suggest. As project OF
the propaganda, he stands nearest 20
the Pope: be wields extensive powers,
his authority being almost unlimited. lie
is called, indeed, the Vice Pope, and is,
TO all intents and purposes, Pope Of tne
Missions.
There is no instance, II IS believed. OK
any Pope Of Rome having relinquishsd
the tiara unless under eItreame pres
sure. and IL is difficult % recall case
in which a Prefect OF the Pr0paganda
has resigned on account Of disagree
ment with the PaDal Secretary OF state.
Such an act would be one OF tb0ss
scandals which but rarely disturb The
discipline Of the Roman Church. To =
word. IL may be taken for granted that
Cardinal LedOchOwskrs resignation
would be an act OF disobedlsnce which
would rouse quite as much csDsure az
astonishment.
Il is remarked that on one occasion
Pope Leo Kill had the intention OK
bringing about the retirement of the
late Cardinal SlmeOnl, who then held
the Office OF Prefect OF the Pr0p1Randa.
Cardinal SmeObi did not 80 All tines
faithfully follow tbs Instructions OF
the Pope. who, therefore, discharged
one Of bis confidential followers.
TO INTIMATE DELIcATELY
to the Cardinal that be was becoming
too old for the arduogs duties Of bis
Office. and that be must have need Of
reDose and tranquility; the Perfecturo
Of ceremonies was vacant 20 this tiui8
and was offered % Cardinal Slmeoni -
a virtual siuecure. ebtaiIng merely
nominal duties, with q large stipend.
The Pope would 10 happy % transfer
the Cardinal 70 this position, where %
would be able 70 enjoy the peaceful re-
treat as a reward FOR the great and nu-
merous services rendered 70 the church.
The Cardinal replied that be bad no
desire 70 make any change ln bis habits;
he was attached 20 and suited 20 she dn-
ties OF which lt was proposed 20 relisys
him. To short he died project Of the
propaganda fds.
This proves that Il ls exceedingly dif-
fcnls 70 persuade . prefect Of the prop
aganda 70 renounce bis ,bigh functions.
even should the Holy Rather himseif
desire suchf change.
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