The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-03-01
OLD WORLD NEWS.

italian Catholics Acts-In0 Catholic
organizations of Italy are busily en-
gagged at present in making prepare
tions for the coming elections. They
have decided to insist upon all parlia-
mentary candidates who desire the
support of Catholics signing docu-
ment in which they promise to refrain
from attacking the religious orders and
from supporting any measures hostile
to Catholic interests. 1t is probable
that Catholics will take a more active
part in the approaching election than
in any that has occurred since 1870.
The principle of the "Non expedit,"
however, still remains intact.
Persecution in Observation-Disclosures
tion has been aroused in Spain by the
publication of royal decree ordering
all students belonging to religious or
ders to perform military service. Such
a law is in existence, but it has never
previously been enforced. The decree
is sufficient indication of the policy
to be pursued by Premier Romanones.
Psychologist Defends Catholic Prin-
cipIes.-The celebrated DR.. F. w.
Forester, special lecturer in Ethics and
Psychology at the University Of Zurich,
non-Catholic scientist, says that in
education it is the Catholic ideals
which are true to sound psychology.
Dioceses Organize for Centenary
Committees have been formed in the
dioceses of France, Spain, Italy, China,
Turkey, Africa, Asia, Austria, and Hun
gary, to promote the celebration of the
Constantinian Peace of the Church.
Columns Erected by Constantine
Two marble columns with Ionic
capitals, which were discovered in
the crypt of the Cathedral at Albano,
have been identified as belonging to
the original church which was built
by the Emperor Constantine over the
barracks of the Second Legion. The
columns support an arch which was
hidden in the foundations of the new
church built by Pope Leo II, in the
ninth century when the original was
burned. Traces of frescoes and
marble bas reliefs are visible in the
ceiling, the exploration of which has
not been completed.
Beatification of Boxer Martyrs
The process of the Qualification of
nine members of the Congregation, of
the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scheut,
who are believed to have been put to
death during the Boxer Riots in China
(1900-1901) out of hatred of the faith,
has been introduced in Rome. The
names of these heroic missionaries
are: Right Rev. Bishop Hamer (Hol-
land), Rev. Van Meirhaeghe (Bel-
gium), Rev. H. Bongaerts (Belgium),
Rev. D. Abbeloss (Belgium), Rev. Fl.
Herman (Belgium), Rev. J. Mallet
(Belgium), Rev. J. Segers (Belgium)
Rev. J. Dobbe (Holland), Rev. A. Zyl-
mans (Holland).
Recent Miracles Discussed.-The
Sacred Congregation of Rites recently
discussed three miracles asserted to
have been worked by the Ven. Mary
of the Five Wounds, a Franciscan
tertiary.
Rooms in Vatican PaIace.-Tn the
residential part of the Vatican Palace
are about 1000 rooms, 200 of which
serve as residential apartments for
the Pope, the court officials and
others.
Catholic Action in Italy.-The Holy
Father by a telegram approving of the
sentiments which Count Della Tore,
President of the Italian Popular Union,
expressed at Venice, has stamped the
speech as an authentic exposition of
views which he wishes the Italian
Catholics to take. The Count plainly
intimated. that it is not the intention
of the Pontiff that the Catholics should
form distinct party, but he dwelt
impressively on the need for an &C
tive defence of the Church and society.
Dominican Writings.-Since the
foundation of the Dominican Order,
it's members have written about forty
thousand volumes.
Catholics in Russia.-Recent stats
tics of Catholics in Russia show that
there are 100000 at present in the
Muscovite Empire.
Starving Religious in Belgium
Count de Nun has informed his coun-
trymen that scattered in various parts
of Belgium are numbers Of French
nuns and Brothers who are living in
the direst poverty. In one place they
have no bread but the kind usually
eaten by the Belgian horses; they are
scantily clad, and are suffering in
tensely from the cold of winter.
To Relieve Needy ReIigious.-The
French Ministry recently gave their
appreciation to Bill for regulating the
sale Of the property of religious orders
and for otherwise amending the Law
of 1910. The new Bill proposes to
establish a common fund for the re-
lief of the members of any dissolved
order or society the sale of whose
property has not provided sufficient
means for their support. Secondly,
the Bill provides for permissions
granting provisional right of residence