The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-21
DEFINITE INSTRUCTIONS FROM
ROME IN THE CASE OF MGR.
SCHROEDER.
NO CHANGE FOR PRESENT.
THE GERMAN PROFESSOR OF DOG
MATIC THEOLOGY TO HOLD
HIS PLACE.
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS.
Catholic Prelates as Yet Made
Public.

NASH1NGION, OCT. 2U.-Oeun1Ie ue-
tails became available today, concern
ing the cablegram sent by Cardinal
Rampolla papal. secretary of state, eN-
pressing the desires of Pope Leo con-
cerning the case of DR.. Schroeder, pro-
fessor of dogmatic theology at the
Catholic university, which has serious
ly agitated the board Of directors OF
the university during their present
meeting. The cablegram came to Mgr.
Martinelli on Sunday last and gave
him definite instructions to be COM
nunicated to the board of directors OF
the university. Prior to the cable COM
munication, a letter had been received
from Cardinal Steinhuber at Rome,
stating that the pope had expressed
desire that Mgr. Schroeder should not
be removed at the present time. AS
this was not directly from the Vatican,
a member Of the executive staff Of the
Catholic university cabled to the au-
thorities of the Vatican, for an official
expression Of the pope's wishes on the
subject 1t was in response to this in
quiry that the cablegram to Mgr. Mar
tinelli was received on Sunday last. The
cable directs the delegates to commune
cate in a delicate way to the board of
directors of the university that the
pope desires that no change be made
in the status Of DR.. Schroeder as pro-
fessor Of the university at the present
time.
The board of directors assembled
in annual session today at Nc
Mahon hall Cardinal Gibbons, the
chancellor of the university, wearing
his robes of office presided, and there
was a full representation of members.
Among those present were Archbishops
Williams, of Boston; Corrigan, G. New
York; Ryan, of Philadelphia; Ireland,
of St. Paul; Chappelle, of Santa Fe;
Riordan, of San Francisco, and Keane,
and Bishops Macs, Foley, Horstman
and Farley The morning session last
ed until 1 o'clock and was confined en-
tirely to routine matters. The case OF
Mgr. Schroeder did not come up. Mgr.
Schroeder remained at the divinity
building during the morning, pursuing
his usual duties and subject to call.
When seen as to the movement against
him. he declined to discuss the case,
saying it would be manifestly improper
for him to talk while the directors were
in session. He showed no evidence of
concern as to the outcome of his case.
From other reliable sources conhrma-
ton was secured of the fact that Rome
had spoken on the Schroeder case with
in the last few days While there is
no doubt that action has been taken
at the vatican, there is wide diver
gence of view, between those interested
in the Schroeder case, as to the effect
of this action and the exact nature OF
it. 1t was stated that the conlmunlca-
ton from Rome was limited to an eX-
preston Of disapproval of the contro-
versy within the university and wish
for it's early termination. Persons IA
vorable to Mgr. Schroeder, however,
said the communications were OF
much more specific character. The first
is said to have been letter written
by distinguished cardinal of Europe,
setting forth the result of an inter
view with Pope Leo, during which the
status of Mgr. SHREDDER was discussed.
The cardinals letter is said to have
stated that the pope did not wish Mgr.
Schroeder to be removed. Later than
this. however. and within the last few
DAYS. it is said that Mgr. Martinelli,
the papal delegate, received a cable
gram from the vatican. putting in Of
fetal form the wishes of the pope re-
garding Mgr. Schroeder, and that these
are favorable to the monsignor.
The afternoon meeting lasted from
3 to Z D. m, when it was announced
that the expected final adjournment to-
day had been deferred and that there
would be another session of the direc-
tors at $50 tomorrow morning. 1t was
also stated that decision was reached
not to make public any of the. details
of the proceedings until tomorrow, as
it was deemed advisable not to have
partial publica ton. While no official
statement was made that the Schroeder
case was before the board, it was un-
| derstood to have been the main subject
of consideration. Besides the adjourn
ed meeting of the directors tomorrow,
the annual meeting of the archbishops
begins at 10 a. m.