The Catholic World

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXI, Issue 22, 28 May 1903, Page 24

The Catholic World

ENGLAND.— Labor League

A Catholic Labor League has been started in London, some of the objects being to arrange lectures by competent persons on labor questions, to provide free legistry oflices and labor bureaux in commercial centres and to pro\ide free legal ad\ice for members.

Gifts from the Pope

r lhe Bishop of Emmaus, before leaving the Eternal City, received as presents from tho Holy Father a beautiful Rold pectoral cross and a splendid Pontifical in four Joho \olumes. At an audience with his Holiness the new Bishop Auxiliary of Westminster tendered £700 Peter's Pence from that diocese, sent by his Eminence Cardinal \ augiian.

A Transformation

What historical scenes the mind conjures up when the announcement is lead that on March 20 Mass was celebrated in the new Chapel ol the Blessed Sacrament at 'A bum (writes the ' Catholic Times '). Surely this is a most wonderful transformation. Time was when multitudes went to Tyburn not to be present at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, but to see men die cruel death's for having offered it. ' There \u\s throng on Tower IT ill, 1 sa.\s the chronicler of Father Edmund Campion's mart.yxiom, ' theie was throng through all the streets • but the throng at the place of execution at Tyburn exceeded all that anyone could remember. They had been i-athering all the morning in spite of the rain and wind ' Yet though crowds went to Tyburn to scof! and jeer, conversions -took place even at that gruesome place. It is related that there was standing beside the block where Campion was being cut into quarters a young man named Henry Walpole, who had come there as a Frotes r tant to see what was to take place. As the hangman was throwing the (quarters into a cauldron of boiling water a drop of the blood splashed Walpole's clothes, and he afterwards declared that he at once felt he must be a Catholic. On his conversion he joined the Jesuits, was ordained priest, and, like Campion, arrested, condemned, and executed.

Diocese of Salford

The Provost and Canons of (he Salford Chapter met recently in the Bishop's house, Salford, for the purpose of electing three names, their choice as a fitting successor (o the late Bishop Bilsbovrow. iln the absence of his Eminence Cardinal Vaughan, through illness, and 7)r Medley, Bishop of Newport, who was in Home, the delibeiations of the Chapter were presided over by the Kiqht Key Pr. llslev, Lord Bishop of Birmingham, the next in seniority As is usual on such occasions in England — being" what is termed a missiona,ry country — the Canons are bound by an oath of secrecy, and consequently the business of the meeting was conducted in strict privacy and with closed doors. Quite a plethora of names are mentioned in clerical circles in Manchestei' which of cofurse are purely mythical. At the most they are considered as suitable. The Right Rev. Mgr. Gadd, the present Vicar Capitular, is thought by everyone to

be the best suited in every respect, if only his health would permit ; and the names of Bishop Allen, Bishop Mostyn, Mgr. John Vaughan, Mgr. Moyes, D.D., Canon Corbishley, Canon Walmesley (of Upholland College) and the Very Rev. Dr. Casartelli, M.A., are all mentioned in this connection. Tt is expected that his Eminence Cardinal Vaughan, who was for twenty years Bishop of Salford, will have a voice in the selection of the new Bishop.

Tha Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster

A Rome correspondent supplies thp following particulars regaiding the Right Rev. Dr. Stanley, Auxiliary Bishop ol Westminster • The Right Rev and Honorable Algernon Charles Stanley, D.1)., is the brother ol Lord Stanley oi Alderley, of Mr. Lyulph Stanley, and of the Countess of Carlisle. Shortly after his conversion to the Church he came to Rome in March, 1879, and entered the Roman Academy of Noble Ecclesiastics, where Cardinals Manning and Vaughan had rocehed their ecclesiastical training. Jt was then under the presidency of Mgr. Schiamno, of the Olhetan Benedictines, subsequently Cardinal and Librarian of the Holy Roman Church, who died on September 23, 1889. Mgr. Stanley remained at the Academy for about two years. He was ordained priest by Monsignor Lenti, Vicegerent of Rome, in December, 3 880. On leaving Rome he entered the Novitiate of the Society of Jesus at Manresa, to try his vocation, and remained there three months. Without taking the missionary oath, he was attached to the St. James' Church, Spanish Place, for ten years, from January, 1883, till the same month in 1893. He then came to lne in Rome, on thp Piazza Araceli, whence he mo\ed some seven years ago to the Falconieri Palace, on Via Giulia, where he has lived kip to the time of his departure. He was made a Private Supernumery Chamberlain in 1889 ; Domestic Prelate in 1893 ; Protonotary Apostolic in 1897.

FRANCE.— Definite Instructions

Through the Sacred Heart Congregation of Bishops and Regulars the Vatican has transmitted to the superiors of the condemned Congregations in France precise instructions as to their future course' of action.

The Oblate Fathers

The Oblate Fathers, being obliged to leave Montmartre, Paris, Cardinal Richard has chosen secular priests for the service of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. The Abbe Peupoitier is to be at their head.

Taking Precautions

The French Congregations, anticipating their expulsion, took the precaution of selling out all French titles, shares, etc., in their possession and investing then 1 capital outside France. Switzerland has gained greatly by this change. As the Swiss laws with regard to icligious are much more lenient than in France, many Orders have elected to settle in that country, thus gi\mg an impetus to trade.

A National Loss

' It is an ill wind that blows nobody good,' quotes the ' Aye Maria.' referring to the way Norway and Denmark are profiting by the tempest of governmental tyranny that is dispersing the French Sisters to the four quarters of tho world. Exiled French nuns have established themselves in se"*eral places in these northern countries. ' Within a decade France will probably be offering inducements to the exiled nuns to return to thenown country ; and if a fi cc hand is allowed to the piesent rulers for a year or two more, theio can be littlo doubt that the Sisters' home-land will sorely need them '

GERMANY.— Probable Cardinal

The Paris correspondent of the London ' Times ' says the news that the Archbishop of Cologne, will be created a Cardinal at the next Consistory is a significant sign of the times. The German Emperor is credited with adhering to the Bismarckian poljcy of turning tho mistakes of France to the profit of Germany.

The Centre Party

An Imperial decree having fixed the general elections to the German Reichstag for the middle of June, political parties are actively preparing for the fray. Three subjects — the army, the fleet, and the colonial policy — are mainly engaging attention. In other words, many of the electors will be called upon to vote for or against Imperialism. The Socialists are decidedly opposed to a programme of Imperial expansion. They maintain that the financial condition of the nation does not justify the increase of expenditure for naval and military purposes, and, moreo\er, that questions of home policy are more closely connected with the welfare of the people. It will be interesting to note (says an exchange) from the results of the contests how far Imperialistic ideas have taken hold of the German electorate. The Centre Party, are, as usual, well equipped for the struggle, and excellent results will, it is confidently anticipated, crown their efforts. At a conference held by the members of the party in Cologne it v.as reported that they have already strong candidates in nearly eve,rv constituency m the Rhine Province. The unity of the Centre remains undisturbed ; the record of work done is eminently creditable ; and, therefore, it is felt that it is safe to count on brilliant success.

ROME.— The Holy Father's Health

Dr. Lapponi states that the Pope is in perfect health. In view of his great age, however, his Holiness has been advised to limit the number of audiences. They were suspended during Holy Week, except on April Bth, when he received a number of pilgrims.

SCOTLAND.— A Work of Charity

A night refuge for Catholic women has been opened in Glasgow. Three Sisters of the Sacred Heart Order from London have taken charge of the institution. The tcytal expense of the establishment, as well as its upkeep, is being defrayed by a philanthropic Catholic lady, whose desire is that her name should not be made public.

Death of a Glasgow Priest

News reached Glasgow recently of the death of the lie/. Father T)o Monte, at Klerksdorp, South Africa. Father De Monte was born in Glasgow, in 1866. He went to Blairs College in August, 1882. From there he was transferred to Douai in 1884. He was sent to Home m 1885, where he studied philosophy and theology at the Scots' College. He received the tonsure from the hands of Mgr. Lente on October 28, 1887. On July 28, 1889, he was ordained priest by the late Cardinal Parocchi in his private chapel. He returned to Scotland in 1890, when he was appointed to St. Mary's, Greenock ; and in 1895 he was transferred to St. Peter's College, Bearsden, as Professor of Moral Theology. A few years ago his health broke down, and he had to leave for South Africa.

Success of a Catholic Student

One of the most distinguished undergraduates of tho winter session of the University of Edinburgh (writes a correspondent) is Mr. William John Maloney. In the class examinations in the Senior Division of Physiology he, along with three other students, tops the list of a class of over 300, for which he has been awarded the University medal with first-class honors. In Materia Medica he again comes out at the top of the list of 250 students, and has been awarded the University medal in that subject with first-class honors. His name again appears next to the medalist in the Senior Division of Practical Anatomy, for which he was awarded first-class honors. Mr. Maloney, who is only nineteen years of age is a distinguished student of the George Herat College, Edinburgh, and during his collegiate and universitycourses he has already won no less than eight gold medals. He is a nephew of Mr. Francis Henry, J.P.. the esteemed president of the Glasgow Council of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and one of the most popular o.f the recently elected members of the School Board in that city.

UNITED STATES.— A Cardinal's Jubilee

Catholics in Europe (says the ' Catholic Times ') will heartily sympathise with their American brethren in paying tributes of esteem and affection to Cardinal Gibbons on the occasion of his silver jubilee as Archbishop of Baltimore. The Cardinal is a prelate of great influence amongst a mighty people, and the virtues that have won him that power are the most ennobling that can,' adorn a man's character — simplicity, straightforwardness, affability, and a genuine love of the people. Having sprung from the masses, he understands their sentiments and aspirations as well as their trials. On every question of morals, public policy, or political economy that has agitated the United States since he became the head of the American Catholic hierarchy his Eminence's \oice has been heard, and it is a common remark tha-t ' he has always said the right thing at the right time.' The memorial in defence of the ' Knights of Labor ' which he presented to the Holy Father" was an epochmaking document. As Archbishop Ireland recently observed, it now figures in the pages of nearly every European book treating of modern social and political problems To the Cardinal's suggestions we owe some notable passages in the Pope's Encyclical on ' The Condition of Labor.'

GENERAL

German East Africa

Recent statistics published concerning the Catholic missions in German East Africa, served by German Benedictine monks since 1894, show that nine stations 32 schools with a total of 914 pupils, and 11 orphanages with 418 orphans, have been founded. The number of missnonary Fathers engaged is 11, the total number of Christians is estimated at 2093, and catechumens at 1875 ; the number of baptisms in 1901 was 701. By a decree of the Holy Sco, dated September 18, 1902 the Prefecture of wSouth Zanzibar has been created into a Mcanato apostolic, and the Rev. Cassian Spies has been appointed the first Bishop and Vicar-Apostolic with the titular See of Ostracine

Lepers in South America

Tho Order of Salesian Fathers cares for upwards of 3000 lepers in Colombia. South America. When Father Alberta, the visiting superior, was in South America he visitod, it is stated, 30,000 sufferers from this terrible disease.

The White Fathers

It gives one some idea of the Church's missionary work to learn that the White Fathers of Algiers make the following report of their labors for the year 1902 : Vicanates-apostolic, 9 ; stations, 72 ; catechists 1071 • neophytes, 82,838 ; catechumens, 161,302 ; adult baptisms during the year, 9522 ; children of neophytes baptised during the year, 4939 ; baptisms 'in articulo mortis,' 6479 ; Communions, 440, 344 ; marriages 1434 ; schools, 194 ; sick cared for, 596, 728 ; hospitals and asylums, 181.