Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-08-15
POPE BRINGS CHURCH
ISSUE TO A CLIMAX
Sends Instructions TO His Follow
ePs IL Regard to Separa.
ton Law.
PLANS TO OuTWIT HIS ENEMIES
1t is Feared That the Publication Of
Pontifs Latest EncyclicaI viii Stir
Up Religious strfe-ProbabIy New.
Association viii Be Formed to.
Overcome State Restrictions.
tBy Associated Press.>

PARIS, laRANCFS. Aug. little
Pone's encyclical to the archbishops
and bishops of France concerning
their future conduct with regard to
the church and State separation law.
attracts widespread attention here,
and it's probable effects are the SUBJ
jcct of animated discussion by the
press and public and particularly by
the clerical and official classes re-
sponsible for The execution of the
law
A poniincatc messenger arrived;
here today bearing the document to
Archbishop Richard, who soon after.
ward gave out the document for
publication.
Pope Condemns Law.
1t refers to the previous encycical
condemning the general principles
OF the law and says that the time
now has arrived to indicate what
should be done to defend and pre-
serve religion in France.
The encourage of the archbishopic
summarized theirS,viaws in the fol-.
lowing words:
THE Pope has spoken and we how
with submission ana joy to his In
siructions."
Religious Strife Feared.
While this reflects the general at
titude of the hierarchy YET consid-
cradle element among the clergy re-
cc.ves the decision by the IaDntiff with
disappointment and regret as being
likely to start an era of religious
strife. The decision causes serious
confusion with regard 10 managing
churches.
The new law lays down specific III.
strnctions concerning the organization
OF cultural associations, hut the
Pope's decision appears to make 1t
impossible for the clergy to conform
to the law
instructions For Clergy.
AT the archbshopic, it was stated
today that no steps have yet been
taken to ensure the continued opera.
tons of churches. 1t is understood
that the encyclical was accompanied
by instructions concerning the means
the hierarchy should adopt.
The view generally prevails that
the Vatican seeks TO create n sit.
uation compelling the government to
enter into negotiations for some form
of church organization that will be
acceptable both to the church and to
the State.
However, there Is no indication OF
the governments willingness to move
in that direction.
Newspapers Take Sides.
The government journals strongly
disapprove of the encyclical.
La Crolx, representing the clerI.
calls, say;
The Pope's wish will be realized.
Despite possible trials the church
will emerge finally victorious"
After approving the recommends.
tons of the French hierarchy and
"isapproVlhg OF the law, the ency-
clical says:
Violates Rights OF Churches.
Therefore, concerning cultural as.
sociations, such as the law pre.
scribes, we decree absolutely that
they cannot be formed without a VIC
lation of the sacred rights which are
me life itself of the church. Putting.
therefore, aside these associations,
which our conscience forbids us to
approve, it is opportune to examine
IL some other kind of organization
both legal and canonical, can avert
the threatened dangers to the
church"
Causes Pope Great Anxiety.
The encyclical then examines al
length the other forms of organiza
lions. The Pope says nothing causes
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