San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-15
Oregon Orders Him Away
for Holding Huge Out
door Service.
VIOLATION OF THE LAW
Called Catholic Aggressive
ness; Open Fight on For
eign Clergy.

Mexico City. Jan. 15.-Thc executive
order directing the expulsion from
Mexico within three days of MOnsignor
Frnesto Filippi, the apostolic delegate
in Mexico. for participating in relg-
ious ceremonies contrary TO federal law,
was interpreted in many quarters here
.ss President Obrcgon's first important
move against alleged Catholic agrees
sivenesS.
q The instructions contained in article
80 of the constitution are TO be applied
to Monsignor Filippi. and he must
leave the republic within - hours. The
notice of expulsion was issued after
ielegraphic communication between the
central government and the authorities
Of the state of Guanajuato. The Of
ficials at Guiana juatO described the
apostolic delegate as having been the
head of huge outdoor service near
/ Silac on the occasion of the dedication
Of a monument to Christ last Thurs
tlay. =,
- Senior De La Hucrta. minister Of
the treasury. declared that Mexico,s
laws were liberal as regards religion
and that their violation could not be
overlooked by the government. Min
lister of Interior Gales is quoted BY
( Excelsior as having said:
Mexico, in the future, intends to
take steps TO prohibit high foreign
, dignitaries of the church from practic-
+ ing their religious beliefs in Mexico.
J This privilege belongs 10 the clergy Of
Mexico, as stipulated by the laws"
q High Churchmen Defend Him.
j President ObrCgon is of the opinion
that this alleged interference on the
part of the foreign prelates is degrad-
ing TO Mexican Clergymen. especially
as there are sufficient prelates of high
Standing who can fulfill all obliga-
tions 10 the church.
y High churchmen in Mexico City in
Sist that there was no intentional vio-
lation or any attempt to cOntravene
The Mexican laws on the part of the
Monsignor Filippi. They say the cerc-
monies near Silac were held on private
ground for private purposes.
M On the other hand. the laying Ut
the corner stone for the monument is
held by the government as having been
direct and definite violation of the
federal laws. Tnasmuch rs MOnsiguOr
Filippi is an Italian. he and all e. No.
foreign clergymcn connected with the
ceremonies are to be expelled as
pernicious foreigners.
An executive order 10 the Mexico
City chief of police explains that Mex
leo offers every opportunity for reliG-
iious freedom. not only TO its own ma
tionals. but to foreigners as we'll. It
adds, however. when foreigners for
get the gratitude they owe for the
hospitality they enjoy, and forget
also their obligation to comply strictly
with the laws governing the country in
which they are living, it is logical and
just that they must bear the weight Of
their responsibility.
Meanwhile energetic action is being
taken against Mexican clergymen for
participating in the celebration as well
as certain GUanaiuatO authorities, in
GLIDING Governor A. Madrazo.
Leaves BY Way Of Laredo.
Monsignor Filippi arrived in Mexico
City Sunday. He was met at the sta
ton by Count Mani DE Mooenigo the
italian minister, and numerous friends
Shortly before noon he was officially
notified of the order expelling him
from Mexico. He plans 10. leave We'd
nesday night by way of Laredo for
New York and Washington. in the
latter city he will await instructions
from Rome. The prclate will be ac-
sompanied to Laredo by the Italian
minister, who. it is understood. is
awaiting specific instruction from his