The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-11-15
A LETTER FROM ROME
Received by Mgr Satolli to Be Distributed
Among Archbishons


toiie delegate, Mgr, Satolli, to be forwarded
py him to the archbishops, who are to dis
tribute 1t to their suffragans. Heretofore
diocese was sent directly by the bishops ia
tome Now these collections must be trans.
1erred to the delegate. Moreover, any indi-
1ldual VINO wishes to make in his own home
more liberal contribution than he would
ordinarily put in the diocesan collection NAV
10 SO through the pope. Here is the letter
from the holy father to the bishops:
venerable Brethren: Among other eff
clent means of fostering and proving de-
yotednes to the Roman pontiff, one deserves
notice. We mean the financial support given
MN That he may the more readily provide
d Tor the i interests ofthe church. Slice the
DAYS OF the apostles the faithful have given
| IN TINS matter noble example, which CON
| tinued through all the viccissitudes of time
ana aa1 events. This contribution is justly called
| day, when the rights of the Roman church
are unjustly violated and it's former means
nave ceased, it is a fact worthy of remem-
ORANGE ana commentator that Catholics
OF almost every nation have been so warm
in their attachment to the successor of
st. Peter as to come in aid of his honorable
destitution In this concert the faithful of
your country deserve just need of praise
for under the guidance and eXhOrtation of
their bishops they have given remarkable
proofs of the ardor of their faithful and the
native generosity Of their hearts. Rather
than to urge them to further continuance of
this custom, our purpose rather Is to point
out an arrangement which shall facilitate
and, If possible, also increase, their gen
crosby Not long ago, as you know, we
thought proper to give, to your diocese and
your locks special pledge of our affection
in the establishment of permanent apos-
tolic delegation, so that there might be con-
stantly in your midst one who should repre-
sent our personal and aid your more i'm
portant affairs in your name. Now, this
question naturally suggests the new arrange
ment we should like to make as to Refers
pence. 1t is this: The collections for this
purpose, which each bishop orders in his
diocese, as well as to contributions that in
dividual Catholics may wish to make to the
holy. father in their names, shall henceforth
be forwarded to land placed to the credit
OF, the apostolic delegate residing in Wash
ington. He afterward will remit the sums
to us, with itemized details. Your generosity
will be most acceptable and opportune Just
now, for the needs increase day by day with
our. growing solicitude for the faith, and es-
pecially since the publication of our late
apostolic letter on unity. We cherish GER
tain projects by which we hope, not without
good ground to foster and hasten that de-
vOutly wished consummatioR the reunion of
Christendom. Such, vene Idle brethren, is
our wish in this matter. We know well and
duly praise your willingness to correspond
to our counsels and desires. And now we
lovingly bestow upon yourselves your work,
your clergy and your people, the apostolic
benediction as pledge of Gods choicest
blessings that unfaling success may attend
your pastorate.
"Given at Rome, In st. Peters, the 10th
day of September, 1894, the seventh year of
our pontifcate, LEO, p. p. MIL"
The projects referred to are seminaries
to be founded in various countries. The
letter also implies that the priests and peo-
pie are expected to avail themselves of this
opportunity to show their gratitude for the
establishment of the apostolic delegation,
Washington, Nov, 12.-Shouid Japan and
China accept the United states as mediator,
it will close the greatest war since the
Franco-Prussian conflict and this county
will for the first time occupy a commanding
position in deciding Asiatic questions, which
have heretofore had the attention of Euro.
pean powers only. At present the European
powers are endeavoring to reach an agree.
ment among themselves by which they will
forcibly intervene, Five days ago France
presented a proposition to Secretary Gresh-
am to join in foreign intervention. This
was rejected as the proposition Of Great
Britain had been. While the European pow
erS are thus arranging the details of their
Intervention, the United States comes for
ward independently of other foreign pow
prs and offers to act as mediator il China
and Japan request this service. In view of
the avarice to secure new territory, which is
believed to inspire the European powers,
it is felt by officials and diplomats here that
Japan will accept the mediation of the
United States, although the hesitation of
the Toxic authorities is taken to indicate
that they want China to fix the exact figures
of the cash indemnity, which cannotbe, in
the Judgment of those best posted, less than
1OOOOO,OOO. Japan's final reply is expected
almost hourly, IL favorable, as Is antici- |
pated here an armistice will undoubtedly
be proclaimed by both countries and the
battling about Port Arthur, VIII and Mouk-
den will terminate.
The French ambassador, NJ Patenotre
was an early caller on Secretary Gresham
His visit had reference to the settlement of
the war, but, so far as is known, his gov |
has not yet clearly denned lts po-
sitiOn. 1t Is assumed by some dipl0mateS
here that France is really urging the Unlteg !
States to effect a speedy restoration of !
peace, single-handed and Will not join wi tn |
the other powers in intervening, ana the |
latter seem to be unable to effect their pur- |
pose without our aid But in its quarters |
there is a belief that European powers do |
not at all relish the action taken by the |
United States In volunteering TO mediate
and thus bring the war to termination |
without allowing them to join in the guar
antee of Corea's independence and to ac- |
other designs which they had cher |
ished, such as securing an aaulIlon 10 the
number of treaty ports, and, perhaps, some
territorial extension under the guise OF a !
They feel that their interests |
are so much more extensive than our own
That they are cHIllIeu W IL NOlCc III luS ocl-
Element, and the apprehension that some
Of these powers may suddenly make Dold
and decided move is likely to cause Japan to
speedily accept an offer OF mediation, III sue
really cares to end the war at this stage
and place her interests in the hands of
nation which she knows to be disnterested.
CASH BALANCE.
Washington, Nov. 12.-The cash balance
in the treasury today was S1O4, 1881 59; gold
reserve, $62,0O7 ,344.
SUPREME COURT DECISION.
Washington, Nov. Fin the United states
supreme court today Justice Brewer handed
Town the decision of the court IN tne case
If Horace G. Allis, affirming the decision OF
he court below Allis formerly was preSi-
lent of the First National bank Of Little
Rock. Ark, and was indicted ON the charge
If falsely enbnring on the books OF the Oank
40 900 to his credit and was found guilty
rhe case went to the supreme court on a
writ of errors from the United States circuit
.ourt for the eastern district of Arkansas
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EULOGY ON PABKHURST. |
Denver, Nov. 12-ln sermon on {
Lessons from the Late Election, at
trinity church, Rev. DR.. Robert Nc