New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-24

chiefs futtercd as the cutter moved away amid
shouts of "Coodby. CARDINAL. After the Scandi-
navian was met. the Manhattan proceeded to the
Cunard pier. and the clerical party landed by the
side Of the Campania.
THE CARDINAL. IN. GOOD HEALTH
A Tribune reporter had al interesting con-
versation with the Cardinal while standing in
the pilot house Of the Manhattan. The Cardinal
looks we'll and he says his health is wonderfully
improved by his sixteen weeks trip. He took
the baths abroad, and yesterday his eyes spar
Killed. with health. and his cheeks bore rudy evil
dence OF the effects OF ocean sun and wind lie
spoke graciously in answer to questions
my health" he said. rs splendid. l have a
chronic digestive trouble. but even my stomach
is all right now. I left this country May Is ana
enjoyed every hour Of my trip ] went 10 rome dn
directly after landing. and got there on May 81,
! remained there until July 2. then went 10
Baden and subsequently to Woerishoier, pa
varfa. where found the baths beneficial theh
visited Holland. and Belgium. and France where
! visited at the Seminary OF st. sulpice. l spent
some time in London with Cardinal Vaughan
and was sorry that could not stay FOR the deol-
cation Of the beautiful new cathedral OF West
minister I also made short trip through Ire
land. was at the Vatican Tor the last time Oh
July 90
- HEALTH OF THE POPE.
while in Rome had a number of audiences
with the Holy Father. He has audiences every
day. at which he receives people OF all nations
and tongues These receptions. however. are not
So numerous during the exceedingly warm
weather Of the Roman summer. The Holy
Father looks well. and he is in wonderfully good
health for a man eighty years old His mind
and his memory remarkably clear. Really.
he seems 10 be in better health than when saw
him last on my visit eight years ago His power
of endurance is simply wonderful lie mas de-
Eghtfu personality and Is most interesting
ta.ker. Visits such mine are made every ten
years o. oftener."
The Cardinal war asked whether the Pope had
given him a special message for the Church IN
America.
specific message We talked much Of American
affairs and generally OF American Church and
political institutions, in which he Is deeply IN
tcrested. He wrote me beautiful letter ABOUT
the Catholic University in America In which ne
sncaks Of the establishment of several new chairs
in October =; He is also Interested in the summer
schools in this country. one Of which is in New
York and the other In Madison WIS lie spoke
hopefully of their future.
NO DIsAFFECTION AMONG AMERICAN
CLERGY.
When asked about a rumored d'sahecuon
shown by certain American clergy toward the
Vatican. the Cardinal said he knew Of no such
unharmonious conditions Continuing. he said:
r,iraton for the institutions-politica and social
of the United States in fact these subjects are
made special study by him. He approves our
idea Of what makes liberty. and ne spoke IN
glowing wo. as Of system OF really free gov
eminent. He told me that ne especially du-
mired the prominent place given to religion in
our governmental institutions. and said that was
shown by the legal designation OF thanksgiving
Day by TIE opening of the sessions OF Congress
with prayer and other evidences of respect for
religion He thinks that government so freely
acknowledging the truths of religion is on hrm
foundation"
THE EXCIsE QUESTION.
The Cardir al wher asked to give his views
on the excise situation in this city. said he knew
little about New-Yorks great topic of interest
beyond what he had read. He spoke OF his ac-
ouan;ance with Police Commissioner Roosevelt
fo- whom he professed much respect
III, Baltimore" said he. II know the local liquor
question thoroughly. and my views about II are
nraliclv known The closing Of saloons there has
M earnest approval. About New-York do not
know much. . .
In speaking OF the "Contlhental Saoodth' the
Cardinal said:
II am for a quiet and decent observance Of the
Sabbath as a day Of est and recreation Man
needs one day in seven in which to recover from
the fatigue OF the other six In Europe was
shocked to see men and women working IN the
fields the sabbath. He intimated that the
continental Sabbath Was not approved by him.
The Cardinal was asked for his opinion OF the
Catholic fetal Abstinence societies and the re-
cent agitation in their circles. He did not speak
freely on the subject. and said he knew little
about recent happenings of the kind. He spoke
kindly Of them. but he did not disclose his own
opinion Of total abstinence.
THE FRENCH CLERICAL TAX PROPOSAL.
I'm France" said the Cardinal, answering
question, the Church has been disturbed by the
proposal Of the Government to impose clerical
tax Strong protests have gone up about it. 1t
is not improbable that the tax will be imposed,
and In that case the Catholics will pay 1t. unjust
though II may be The Vatican will not inter-
fere. think. Its policy is not to interfere be
tween Church and State In France. In what is
merely question Of local civil government.
Il was pleased with the way the Sabbath is
observed in Holland. About German politics |
know-iittle and can't speak Of the prospects Of
the Clerical partv in Germany. | believe an i'm
portant convention will be held there soon One
pleasant part Of my trip was my stay with the
Archbishop OF Rheims at his home.
Among those on the pier TO meet the Cardinal
we're the Rev r. A. Baumgartner. ]. A. Morgan,
j. H. Richards Frederick Krein and John 7.
Whclan.
ARCHBISHOP RIORDAN RETURNS.
he SAYS HIS VISIT TO ENGLAND AND IRELAND
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