The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-13
MEETING OF ARCHBISIIOPS.
PETITION TO THE POPE IN BEHiLF
or THE CHRTs7IAN BROTHERS,.

1t Was Agreed That the Hierarchy of This
Country Should Stand nv tho Brothers
in Teaching tho Classics in Their
Schools-To Continue Indian Schools.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 12.-At the annual
meeting OF tho Catholic Archblshops of
tho United States. held ut the University to-
day. 1t was unanimously agreed that the HER
archy OF this country should stand by the Chris
tian Brothers In their efforts to have Latin and
Greek retained in the currlcua OF their schools
In this country. Some time ago the Arch
bishops authorized Bishop Byrne OF Nashville
to 90 to Rome and speak for them IN behalf Of
the Christian Brothers. and they signed a petit
tion to the Pope, asking that no rcvcrse the de-
cision OF Brother Gabrielle Marie. head OF the
order.
To-day the Archbishops made the plea OF the
deposed Brothers the basis OF another appeal
to the Pope. They had found nothing. after
close examination. to change their views, which
wers that the brothers in this country should
be allowed to adapt their schools to tho other
schools OF the country and continue to teach
Latin and Greek. Archbishop Eiordan. being
about to leave Tor home was commissioned as
the snecial representative Of the American
hierarchy to bear the message to the Pope.
1t was also resolved to request Brother
GABRIEL Marie to restore to their posts 81
duty In the nited States the brothers deposed
from their positions at the heads OF colleges
considerable feeling was expressed on this
subject and the ,Archbishops acted with una
nlmity. They thought he deposition Of the
foreign lands was a distinct blow to tho cause
OF catholic education in America and to oil
ceS the ii n' that TIC pthsY
should be permitted to continue tho teaching
81 Of the classics fer twenty years, and insisted
that no restrictions OF this kindShould apply
to RI 'Sss% gGDte,, tho ,s,onins Of co..o.
IN these schools has been gong on for two
years. practically ever B!ncc tho election OF
Brother Gabrielle Marie as the General OF the
order. The brothers in this country are a
unit on tho subject, and although inroads
we're made In their ranks by the recalling to
Paris s Of their mos. prominent leaders the rank
OF the class cs still continues.
., An apnesn vas taken 70 Rome. AMI being so
hope TO be successful and also TO have their
3ld leaders restored to them. The Brothers
t hare IarSe number Of excellent colleges.
OF dol lars in property. They declare that their
schools will be ruined il the decree OF their
GENERAL Is enforced. as it will be il tho appeal
Another important matter discussed to-day
Indian schools. Alter hearing both sides. the
board agreed to continue the work for another
year. ev4n IL the Church bore the entire burden
The iopes letter on Americanism was briefly
discussed. but no action was taken on it.
the Philippines and Cuba. being absent. no
matters affecting the interests of the Church in
tno,Se lsIhnns were Drought before tina Arch
bishops, Several other routine matters were
until October. 1900 All the Arehbishops were
present to-day except Archbishops Chappelle
Fechan and HenneSaey.
:, Az the conclusion OF tho meeting the Arch.
bishops Joined a large assembly. composed OF
pre,ates. professors and students. and listened
to the Grafton delivered in McMahon Hall by
Bishop Spalding OF Peoria. H., on The Uni
verstty. the Nursery OF III" Higher Life" The
occasion was the dedication OF Holy Cross Col
the Holy Cross being u branch of Notre Dame,
Indiana. Al or the address Cardinal Gibbons
blessed tho building. and the Archbishops,
Bishons and others were entertained at