The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-07-05
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY PLANS
AS MGR. O'CONNELL WILL LAY
THEM BEFORE THE POPE.
An Authoritative Statement OF the New
Policy or Catholic Education and
or the Brilliant Prospects with which
Starts-United Hierarchy he
mind IL with Old Feuds Healed.

| Ss e"U bFhuNWb fFObVeCty WhIh WHICH,
1t Substituted Hierarchy lie.
Mind II with Old Feuds Healed
Mgr. Dennis r. O'Connell, President
OF che Catholic University who sailed last
week for Rome to present to Pope Leo
XII. the plans approved by the Archbishops
Tor the reorganization Of tho university,
outlined to a SUN reporter before sailing
The new policy which has been suggested.
am happy to state" said Mgr O'Con-
nell, that l am going to Rome with the
support OF united church, a united HER
| archy. The last words of Archbishop
Farley to me were: 'Monsignor, you are
going to be interviewed before you sail
l. want you to say to the representatives
OF the press that you have a united HER
archy behind you. Make that point as
strong as you can
The causes Of apathy, friction and
enmity which for years have retarded
the progress Of the university have been
entirely eliminated. Within the last few
weeks l have visited Cardinal Gibbons
Archbishop Falconio, the Apostolic Dele
gates and Arohbishops Ryan and Farley.
The other Archbishops, whom could not
visit. sent me in writing their cordial ap-
prevail The Jesuits and the German party
have also shown change Of attitude in a
generous disposition to further the inter-
ests of Pope Leo's pet project.
"The Central Verein Of the West at a.
recent convention, came out strongly in
favor OF the university, and it has pledged
itself to collect $4,000 for the endowment
OF the chair Of German literature. The
Rev. Father Walburg in spirited address,
said; The days Of pickering and dis
senSion have passed and gone forever
This In no time for criticism The uni
versity. 1t is true, has been languishing =,
but to-day, inspired and animated by the
clergy. she has taken now life. She has
raised her head and now stretches forth
her young arm TO North and South, East
and West for that support and cooperation
which are so essential for her well-being
and advancement
The Catholic Columbian, a German
organ, has pledged itself to the cause of the
university and promises that the Germans
will be second to none in their loyalty and
cooperation. This is happy change from
the attitude assumed by many Germans
since the unfortunate incident attending
the question of Cahenslyism and the resig-
nation Of Mgr Schroeder
Il have assured the Jesuits that the prox-
unity Of Georgetown University will In no
way interfere or clash with the interests
OF the Catholic University. Father Dough-
erty, the president Of Georgetown, and my
self have had heart to heart talk and have
agreed upon plan which will bring the
two universities into the most friendly
relations. The cause OF Catholic edu-
cation in the United States is one, and should
not admit Of any friction, if it's factors be
guided by high-minded, magnanimous
men. There Is no reason why Georgeto own
should not continue its honorable course
without conflicting with the sister univer-
sity at Brookland.
Zone Of the most prominent changes
/ wish to make at the university is in the
law department. l purpose to furnish
Keane Hall in the most appropriate and
scholarly surroundings, and make of it a
suitable residence for students who wish
to take thorough course in law, with a
view to becoming, not mere practising
lawyers, but jurists.
Il realize that this is a very high plane
but it is my opinion Of what a university
should be. shall be fully satisfied if I
have twenty men of talent who would pur-
sue such course in law and become in
time eminent jurists. whose opinions on
matters Of law would carry weight through
out the entire country. l do not wish to
cater to students who desire but few years
course at some law college in order to be-
come practising lawyers. Such students
| should recommend TO Georgetown, as
better adapted to their needs. The Catholic
University OF America III a post graduate
university, and I want men who will de-
vote their lives to deep, serious study, and
whose aim Is to become scholarly.
Il have organized the law faculty so that
DR.. Pace will follow his course of psychology
with one on the law of conscience and
natural law. This will be succeeded by q
course by DR.. Craig who will treat Roman
and international law. DR.. Robinson will
American statute law, while DIR. Shanan
will treat the, history Of law. DIR. Kerby
will pursue the application and develop
ment Of the principles Of law in sociology,
while DIR. Neil, who was recorder Of the
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission, will do
the same In the science of political economy
"One OF the most practical aims OF the
American University just now-and one
which will benefit the entire country-is
the work on which the faculty Of the uni
versity are now directing their talents and
energies. That is the preparing of manual
and text books which will be used in
Catholic colleges, seminaries and univer-
sites throughout the country. We aim
to give 10 the United States authoritatively
the post ion of the Church on all matters
OF social, political. literary, scientific and
theological questions.
"Dr, Pace is preparing psychology,
DIR. Shields biology DR.. Shahan a
history Of the Church from the beginning
of Christianity to the present time Dr.
Shanahan a complete dogmatic theology.
DR.. kerby treatise on sociology and Dr.
Neill another on political economy.
This work is worthy of a university,
and Is the fruit of years of labor on the
part of the professors, who, inter long
study in the universities of The Old World,
are giving the best of their lives to the W.
building Of q great Catholic university in
the United States"
Having given to the faculty and students
thnl atmosphere of tranquility necessary
for deep study and research, Mgr. OConnell
has undertaken to secure the funds needed
for current expenses and future improve
ments. II is believed that the suggestion
approved by the hierarchy, to set aside ono
Sunday in each year to bring prominently
before the Catholics Of America the interest
and progress Of the university and for a
special collection in every church of the
country to meet these, viii be Endorsed by
the Pope and Cardinal Satolli. It is thought
that before the opening of the present scho-
las ic year the Popewill order all the Arch