Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-22
SCHROEDER'S CASE
The Monsignor Denies That He Has
Resigned His Position.
ANIMATED CONTROVERSY CONTINUES
Bishop Horstmann Makes a State
ment.
REVIEW OF THE DISCUSSION

The case of Mgr. Schroeder continues TO
be the absorbing subject among Catholics
of high and humble degree alike and the
various publications purpcrting to be cor
rect reports of the proceedings of the di-
| rectors yesterday were discussed with
| much freedom. The directors reached a
conclusion on The case yesterday, and
through Mgr. Conaty. rector of the univer-
| sity, issued the following statement:
The board was notified that Mgr.
schroeder intended to send In his resigna-
ton during his last stay in Germany that
he did not do SO on account of an advice
| received from the holy father The board,
therefore, leaves the final decision to the
holy father himself, and expresses its re-
gret at the many charges made against
Mgr Schroeder in this connection"
The statement was prepared by Mgr
iEg.
1t was stated at the university that the
off1cial annol ncement of the directors
above given, that the case was referred to
tie pope had been made with the under
standing that Mgr. Schroeder would re-
sign within the year.
Schroeder Denies Rcxirntur.
This understanding as to a future resig-
| nation has given rise to another animated
controversy.
Those who have pressed the charges
against Mgr Schroeder construe the prom
Use to resign within the year as equivalent
to present resignation. Mgr. Schroeder
insists, however, that he has not rendered
his resignation. but in the interest of peace
at the university, has said he would make
any personal sacrifice and has assured the
| board that he will send my this) resigna-
ton within the year, il the pope will ap-
prove this course.
The literal wording of that portion of
Mgr. Schroeder's written statement to the
| beard is follows:
Il am ready to make that sacrifice and
will send my resignation to his eminence
| the chancellor within or at the end of the
scholastic year-but this resignation must
be conditional on the approval of the holy
father"
BtshOp H0rstma nn's Denial.
Another subject that has aroused much
feeling is the published report that Bishop
| Horstmann of Cleveland, who acted as at
| torney for Mgr. Schroeder before the board,
| abandoned his Client Bishop Horstmann to-
day gave out the following:
~tns the report of yesterdays proceedings
fAof sths@ s@kuseSing Of the board Of directors
OF the, Catholic Universfty,~as found In the
special report cf certain prominent Journals.
| are statements which il is my duty to con-
tradict so far as is said about myself per
sonally- always have been, and still re-
main. the devoted friend OF Mgr Schroeder.
| He is truly worthy of that friendship. He
elways has had, and still has, my esteem
as aAl excellent priest, an eminent professor
| snd true friend. l did not abandon the
cat Sc of Mgr. Schroeder. l will ever be
his defender The words attributed to ME
| in the report are absolutely false: and by
| il ference are not only unjust to myself,
| but also a calumny against Mgr. Schroeder.
| AS the members of the board were pledged
| to secrecy concerning its proceedings, l am
/ rot at liberty to speak concerning them"
Prelates Going to Their Homes.
The committee of archbishops in charge
of Indian affairs were in session today
| arranging the details OF the distribution of
II dian funds. The general business of the
meeting is closed, and the archbishops and
| bishops are leaving for their homes. Rec
tor Conaty of the university leaves today
for Rome, n. ", to preach the sermon on
the conservation of the new st. Peters
Church in the empire state.