Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1906-08-15
Pope'S EncycIical M can S
French Clergy Must Stand
Pat and Trouble With Gov
eminent May Yet Be Result,
SAYS TIME HAS COME
TO PRESERVE RELIGION
Long Expected Message to
ArchbiShopS and Bishops Of
France on Conduct Regard
ing New Law Appears.


Paris, Aug. 1.-THE Pope's ency-
clical to the archbishops and bishops
of France prescribing their attitude
with regard to the church and state
law attracts widespread attention here
and its probable effects are the sub
ject of animated discussion.
A pontfical messenger arrived here
this morning bearing the document to
Archbishop Richard, who soon after
ward gave out the document for pub
lication. The encourage of the arch
bishop summarized their views in the
following words:
THE pope has spoken and we bow
with submission and joy to his in-
structions"
While this reflects the general atti-
tude of the hierarchy yet a consld-
cradle element among the clergy .e-
ceives the decision by the pontiff with
disappointment and regret, as being
likely to begin an era of religious
strife. The decision causes serious
confusion with regard to the practi-
cal carrying on of the churches, The
concerning the organization of church
associations, but the pope's decision
appears to make it impossible for the
CLERGY to conform to the law. At the
archbishopric 1t was stated today that
no steps had yet been taken to insure
the continued operation of churches
1t Is understood that the encyclical
was accompanied by Instructions CO l.
cerning the means the hierarchy
should adopt The view generally
| prevails that the vatican seeks to Gre
| ate situation compelling the govern.
ment to enter into negotiations foi
some form of church organization thai
will be acceptable both to the church
and the state.
However, there Is no indication oi
the governments willingness to movt
| in that direction. The government
| journals strongly disapprove of the
encyclical. The Temps says:
"The resolution to afflict all forms
of religious peace is apparent. I'm.
compromisingnes dominates pontifi.
cal circles. An immense majority oi
French Catholics desired the bene1
of the liberal provisions of the sepa
ration law. 1t goes without saying
that the pontifical decision will no
change the sentiment of liberal mind
ed Frenehmen. who. above all, wisf
for separation. The separation Law
contains broad and tolerant disposi
tions and Is accepted as such by un
prejudiced men. The anti-clerical
even raised objections to the liberal
ity of the law. One wonders to wha
hopes or chimera the pope is nov
clinging. Has the lesson of the in
ventories taught Rome nothing? Th,
only outcome of pontifical resistanc,
is that the church herself deprive
her devotees of the worship to whicl
they are attached by old customs. Tin,
strange paradox occurs that the re
ligious authorities refuse the churcl
the power offered them by the law
This sensible and clear minded nation
desirous of peace before everything
never will admit the decision to be th,
fruit of truly Christian and logical ant
sensible inspiration"
Lecroix, representing the clericals
says:
''The pope's wish will be realized
Catholics are about to unite in ODE
dience under the direction of the bish
ops Despite possible trials the churcl
will emerge finally victorious"
LAW NOnuetnntu.
Rome, Aug. 1.-THE text of tn
pope's long expected encyclical to tn
archbishops and bishops of Franc
concerning their future conduct i
view Of the enactment of laws pro
viding for the separation of churci
and state appeared in the Observa
tore Romano today. 1t says the tim
has now arrived to indicate wha
should be done to defend and pre-
serve religion in France. I'VE de
ferredP the encyclical contiued, "ou
, decision owing to the Importance o
this grave question and particular
through charitable reasons for til
great services your nation has render
ed the church. Having heretofore cor
demned this lniquitous law, we eX
amined with the greatest care its ar
ticles, to see II they permitted IN
organization of religious life in Franc
} without jeopardizing the sacred priu
eiples of the church."
After approving the recommenda
ton OF the French hierarchy dlsap
proving the law, the encycical says
Concerning cultural association
such as the law prescribes, we deere
! absolutely that they cannot be forme
! without the violation Of sacred right
which are the life itself OF the church
The pope says nothing causes hiI
.. greater agony that eventualitIes mel
, acng the church In France and there
, fore he hopes to find some other kin
of associations not endangering d
vine rights.
shim0se Powder Captured.