The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-20
POPE LEO'S STRONG WORDS.
HI DENUNCIATION OF THE AMERT-
CAN "REFRACTAIRES."

The UnivcraitS in washington Intended TO he
Thoroughiy American as We'll as Thor
ouEhIy Catholic - Keane's Message from
Rome and tho Enort 10 Oust Schroeder.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.-The arrangements for
the meetings OF the Board OF Directors OF tho
Catholic University tomorrow, and the Catholic
Archbishops of the United States on Thursday,
were perfected to-day by tho invcstiture OF Mgr.
Conaty. rector OF tho university, with the pur-
pie robes of n monsignor or honorary chamber
lain TO tho Pope. The ceremonies took place in
the afternoon in tho chapel Of Divinity Hall.
and were attended by a large number of priests
and prelates from all parts Of the country.
Among those present were Archbishops Mar
tinelli, keane, Ryan. Williams. Chapman.
Corrigan, Ireland. and Riordan; Bishops
Macs, Horstmann, Prendergast, Foley. Far
ley, Hogan, and Beava; and Mgr. Ma
ginnis OF Jamaica Plains. tho Rev. DIR. La
volle Of tho New York Cathedral, the Rev.
A. p. Doyle and the Rev. Francis NJ. Howard Of
New York, and tho Rev. Sylvester Malone and
tho Rev. Father Conname of Brooklyn. Tho
ceremonies consisted of a speech by Archbishop
Keane, the blessing OF the robes by the Cardinal
and the profession Of faith, and an address by
DIR. Conaty.
Tho speech of Archbishop Keano was especial
ly important because it is believed to reflect the
views of Pope Leo regarding the university. He
dwelt emphatically on the fact that the uni
versity 10 TO DO regarded as an American insti-
tuition. 1t was the first time Archbishop
Keane had spoken in the university since
he made his farewell address a year ago.
While he touched upon his removal, he
did 80 in a very delicate manner. He
said that when prOvidential events had caused
the prelates Of the United States to look around
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chosen DR.. Conaty. The honor which the Pope
had seen tit to bestow on him vas to be regarded
as an approval Of his course at the university
and as an honor not only TO the rector.
but to the university. He then told how
the university had been intended originally
to be thoroughly Catholic. but at the same
time thoroughly American; its name. the Catho-
lie University OF America. signihed this. DIR.
Conaty had been selected because he was a
good priest, a good educator, and an American.
He had amply satisfied all who had kept their
eyes on tho university that he would pursue the
work on the lines laid down. Archbishop Keane
then said:
when went to Rome tho Holy Father said
TO me: All these whispcrings and rumors which
have been told me regarding the university are
lies, manufactured by men who hate not only
the university but me, by rcfractaires who hate
my policy. will show them by my treatment
of you what l think of them and Of the univer
sity.' The Holy Father has always approved
tho course and the teachings Of the university
The address Of Archbishop kcane means much
in view of the reported attack to be made on
Mgr. Schroeder tomorrow. This matter was
discussed on all sides at the university to-day
Mgr. Schroeder, the professor Of dogmatio the
oloSy, has been regarded since his entrance as g
disturbing element. His opposition to the lib
| arnl nlap,nnt | " tod In tho q : so ytyla which
resulted in Archbishop keano's retirement from
the rectorship. II was then shown conclu
sively that Mgr. Schroeder could not remain
at the university IL there was to be
peace there. He was ostraCised socially by the
professors, and his position was made very un
pleasant. The present movement to displace
him began last suriug, and has been gathering
Roadway ever since. Charges were formulated
against him, to be presented at the meeting OF
the board tomorrow. 1t was reported this after
noon at the university that Mgr. Schroeder had
shown a letter which he had brought with him
from Rome forbidding the Board OF Director:
to remove him. This report could not DC
verified tonight, but it is understood that tho
MonsignOr had made some move calculated tC
chcckmate the opposition. II he really has such
a letter from Rome it will prevent any action
tomorrow. The latest positive information Ii
that the charges will be preferred according tc
the plans already set forth in THE SUN. Tit
persons most directly concerned decline to say
anything for publication. Mgr. Schroeder de
clined to be seen. DR.. Conaty and DR.. Garrigar
refuse TO discuss the matter, and all the mem
bers OF the board who could be seen protested L
know nothing of the matter.
Archbishop Ireland opposes Mgr. Schroeder
He has referred to him and his followers, a.
Archbishop Keane did this afternoon, as re
fractures. The professor has attacked Arch
bishop Ireland on many occasions, in public anc
through tho columns OF his newspapers, anC
would have done 30 from the pulpit if Mgr
Martinelli had not forbidden 1t.
Cardinal Gibbons. the chancellor of tho uni
~versity, is the person whose position is looked
upon as decisive in this matter. He may holt
the balance OF power at the meeting.