New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-18

his memorandum of June % wherein he says that
with the principles Of justice and equity is com
plicated question, requiring special study OF the
eipitation. and declares the disposition of the Holy
to et a he PhSes With nea and
opportune instructions. in order to treat amicaby
Government and the parties interested and so to
arrive at fixing satisfactory accord whether . on
sale; and wherein he further says that the Apos-
ter touesed mon ' in tbe memosndEm to come
to an understanding with the American authori-
PAYMENT FOR THE LANDS
Following the course thus proposed by his emf
hence. and having secured full and definite
% SpoS Of tb the 1 of hs
and which they willing to sell, 1t will be the
price win, Of course, be largely affected by, the
In view OF all the facts then existing This course
also also makes It possible to take into due considera
to our former superstition. the real and substantial
out Of the religious orders and Is vested IN cor
hold Se OT the Of w
gain. and are alone competent TO sell them 1t
JUSTIFIED in offering for the lands will VI" be ace acc
ceptable, The whole matter may thus be disposed
Ordinary methods in 61siness sairs the
been reached between you and the ecclesiastica
authorities In Rome cannot fail to do away with
viii dee the I'm 66e
ing in the Philippines TO ascertain by the
Church have been occupied by American troops,
and for what periods; what damage has been
for denying an obligation to pay rentals and
damages; and I shall hope that the conclusion
thus REACHED will be satisfactory to the Church.
+,ana Sl az I[eaInent OF all these subjects men
ness be followed
HOPE FOR AMICABLE SETTLEMENT
While II is 70 be regretted that the authorities
having control OF the religious orders do
their way to make a definite agreement for the
the parishes, yet 1t is hoped that, pending the
settlement Of these various matters they will
reach the conclusion that IT is wise the same
thing of their own motion, and irrespective OF any
agreement to that effect. However that may be-
that we shall at all times do all in power to
continue the good understanding already reached
and to agree upon such action as shall be for the
beneht OF all; and further them of our
high appreciation OF the courtesy and consdera-
ton with which the expression of your views and
AS preliminary to the treatment now proposed II
is desirable that the authorities of the Church
should arrange to forward to you prac-
tcabe full and definite lists (a) of the property
which they are willing to sell. and of the precise
relations which they hold to the title of those
ownership of the stock then the total stock OF
CORPORATION, amount of stock which they hold and
converts. etc. which they claim to have been oc.
cupied by American troops. and for which rentals
the claim (c) OF the Church properties formal
title to which remained in the Spanish crown ar
the time of cession and formal conveyance of
be observed TO these that no authority has
been granted by Congress to make such convey
including purchase of the lands. Ia A statement
OF the various charitable and educational trusts
which the authorities OF the Church consider should
Tran 1non as SevoVeo upon the Church rather
Secretary OF War.