New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-10

sion looking 10 the recognition OF the Holy See
by the United States. as has been asserted.
Those familiar with the organization OF the
Catholic University are aware that there was
formulated. at the time II founded. consti-
tuition which was submitted TO and received the
approval Of the authorities in Rome. With the
approval Of that constitution the Jurisdiction OF
the university exercised by the Vatican became
limited TO functions namely. such supervision
as would insure the conduct OF the university In
accordance with the provisions Of its constitu-
ton. and the orthodoxy Of its religious teach
ings. Beyond that, the Congregation OF Studies.
Of which Cardinal Satoli is project. has no juris-
diction. and all questions OF internal govern
ment such as the institution OF collegiate
course and the employment OF non-Catholics as
members OF the faculty. solely within the
power OF the board of trustees. Of which Car
dinal Gibbons is chairman and Archbishops Far
ley. Ireland. Ryan and others are prominent
members.
II is also worthy OF remark that the endow-
ment OF the university specifically provides that
under no circumstances shall its supervision be
conhded to a religious order, that such action
would invalidate the very capital Of the insttu-
ton as well as violate a distinct provision OF its
constitution.
A prominent churchman to-day explained that
the Congregation Of Studies a department OF the
Papal government which IN this country would
probably be called the department OF educa-
ton" exercised over Institutions such the
university a supervision analogous TO that exer-
cised over national banks by the Treasury De-
partment. The project of the Congregation OF
Studies is at liberty to inspect the university
call its directors or trustees TO account IL they
deviate from its constitution and insist that it
shall teach theology only approved by the
Catholic Church.
The rumor that Cardinal SatolH expects to
pave the way for the diplomatic recognition OF
the Holy See by the United States is character
lied the widest chimera. 1t is eTnphaticaIly
asserted that every sane Catholic churchman
both in this country and IN Rome fully appre-
ciates the opposition which would be engendered
were such an attempt to be made and that it
would be repugnant to the policy Of the Amer
lean people; and that. with existing conditions
IN this country eminently satisfactory prom
inent dignitaries of the Church would be the last
to embarrass the administration and excite on
position by attempting so futile an undertaking.
1t is learned that the health Of the PapaI dele
gate Monsignor Falconio. is precarious, and, al
though when he left here for Rome he expected
TO return to Washington about August l. it is
admitted that he may seek relief from his pres
ent post and mission which win enable him 10
remain in his native land. It is asserted. how
ever that this is situation which viii be
brought formally to the attention of the Pope
only when Monsignor Falconlo arrives in Rome
and for that reason all speculation as to his
successor is at this time premature
Monsignor Guidi, who is now engaged in
negotiations with the Philippine government for
the transfer OF the friars' land, will, on the
completion Of that undertaking. return to Rome
py way OF the United States. and now expects to
conclude the negotiations relative TO the use of
church property in the Philippines by the gov
eminent at Washington. Monsignor Guidi made
the acquaintance of Secretary Taft when he was
governor or the Philippines and, in view OF
thelr mutual familiarity with the situation in
the archipelago, it Is believed they can effect 81
satisfactory settlement Of the few remaining
dlnerences with greater facility than could
others. Monsignor Guidi has no expectation of
remaining IN Washington. however. after the
completion OF that mission
fully year ago Cardinal Satolli informed
The Tribune's Informant of his expectation TO
visit the United States this year, saying that
the chief purpose OF his visit would be the re-
newal of the many pleasant acquaintance
which he made when filling the place OF PapaI
delegate 10 Washington. II the cardinal has
since added to his mission any more serious pur-
pose, II is not known In Washington, nor is il
believed likely that he has, while IL IS conf
IDENTITY asserted that all guesses TO the pur-
pose OF his coming which has thus far found