Scope and Contents McQuaid thought that Rome had wisely ordered Father Richard L. Burtsell to obey, without a formal investigation, but a juridical form has to be gone through with. No one could be a better ponenti for Corrigan than Cardinal Camillo Mazzella. McQuaid also sent some newspaper clippings to the Cardinal. The whole affair has shocked and scandalized Catholics and surprised Protestants. Msgr. Arthur J. Donnelly was buried with all honor. Corrigan will have the news of the meeting in Brooklyn....

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McQuaid has received the address sent for signature. He does not approve of the assumption of Baltimore that it is the U.S. McQuaid will join with his brethren of the Province of New York in an address to the Holy Father. He thinks it better in this matter to act as a Province. :: I-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo. Photostat from Archdiocesan Archives of New York

Scope and Contents McQuaid returns Bishop Joseph Dwenger 's letter. He does not trust Dwenger. Dwenger's letter to Baltimore was filled with promises of what he would do. Bishop Richard Gilmour will hold him to the mark and circumvent some of his pliant yieldings. McQuaid will not be able to get to New York until July or August. He goes on Saturday to London to preach at the dedication of the Cathedral and then to Chicago. It will be time enough to go over the Grand American Catholic University for the...

Scope and Contents It may be that Father Terence J.? Early only meant to frighten them about selling the Cathedral. McQuaid does not intend that he be allowed to keep the threat hanging over him. McQuaid knew that the Cardinal was careless about the incorporation of churches, but did not suspect the carelessness was as bad as now appears. In Buffalo and Albany dioceses, the same neglect exists. The state law is favorable. In McQuaid's diocese, only one little mission is not incorporated. McQuaid will...

Scope and Contents McQuaid reached home after a pleasant ride. Nothing has come from Rome. McQuaid cannot act without an official reply. There is nothing in the Father Terence J.? Early case except a letter from Bishop Timothy O'Mahoney denying having intimated that Early had right on his side and that McQuaid ought to compromise with him. Some attempt was made to frighten McQuaid into some concession to Early. McQuaid read Ella B. Edes ' letter to Corrigan. Baltimore is creaking its new boots loudly. It...

Scope and Contents Corrigan could not do otherwise in the Syracuse matter. The excuse given for the delay is feigned. All the returns might have been gathered since he was notified of the order of Rome. The delay is to enable him to get to Rome as soon as the letter providing for the division and naming the candidates gets there. McQuaid is pleased with Bishop Edgar P. Wadhams' suggestion of Father James S. M. Lynch of Utica. They can probably secure his appointment if they can get him on the list....

Scope and Contents Poor Seton Hall gets another scorching which will ruin the Collegiate department. The news from Rome announcing the promotion of Quebec and Baltimore Archbishop James Gibbons comes in good time to cover the former mistake. McQuaid does not agree that the Jubilee fast cannot be kept on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in Lent. Bishop John Loughlin of Brooklyn withdraws all abstinence days of Lent from the catalogue of days on which the Jubilee fast can be kept. He will have to exclude all...

Scope and Contents Fortunately, McQuaid kept the original of the questions to be propounded to the Ancient Order of Hibernians . The Council declined to act in the matter, relegating the question to a committee composed of the Archbishops of the country. It is a reserved privilege of the Archbishops as a body to examine and decide the lawfulness of the A.O.H. United action of the Archbishops would be a rule for the whole country. The council chose to bury the business. Archbishop Patrick John Ryan of...

Scope and Contents What Corringan initiated is what the Baltimore Council might have settled promptly had its action not been hindered by the speech of Archbishop Patrick A. Feehan . The speech was a prepared one to block condemnation of the Hibernians. The questions were meant as a protection to the Council. The answers in McQuaid's judgment were satisfactory. Corrigan would do well to submit them to Bishop Richard Gilmour, who might advise something to widen the breach between the two parties. Corrigan...

Scope and Contents Bishop Richard Gilmour 's suggestion with regard to the Clan-na-gael is a good one. They cannot ask more of the Ancient Order of Hibernians than has been asked. It is satisfactory to McQuaid to have Father Terence J. Early 's claim brought before an ecclesiastical tribunal. Early is the plaintiff against the St. Patrick's Church Society. McQuaid names Father James F. O'Hare as the Church's ecclesiastical advocate. If what Early claims is right and just, it will have to be the same for...

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McQuaid will start for New York tomorrow morning. They are to discuss the Syracuse question before the meeting. Until Father Terence J.? Early puts in his complaint, it will not be possible to prepare a defense. McQuaid will object to Father Louis Lambert as advocate for Early, or for anyone else against McQuaid. It is likely that McQuaid's "Memorial" will go to the translator today. It is long and strong. :: I-1-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo. Photostat from Archdiocesan Archives of New York

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McQuaid sends the enclosed as requested no enclosure. The meddling of some in Rome has been wider and more persevering than they thought possible. McQuaid is sending a copy of the "Democrat and Chronicle" of Rochester on Father Edward McGlynn :: I-1-i A.L.S.Photostat from Archdiocesan Archives of New York 1p. 12mo.

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The enclosed needs no explanation no enclosure. Corrigan should keep all until McQuaid goes down to New York. McQuaid is going to Hemlock Lake where Archbishop John J. Williams of Boston now is. On account of McQuaid's anniversary, McQuaid was obliged to send him there alone. :: I-1-i A.L.S. Photostat from Archdiocesan Archives of New York 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents McQuaid encloses the official answer in the Father James S. O'Sullivan case no enclosure. Next week, McQuaid will take up his case. Father Terence J.? Early has been in Rochester working up his case. Early is afraid of having it come before an ecclesiastical tribune. McQuaid can agree to nothing short of removal of the case from the civil courts, and the dropping of the claim for interest. An important principle is at stake and has to be decided on grounds that will make law for the...

Scope and Contents The day named for the meeting in Troy is satisfactory to McQuaid. Cardinal John Franslin Franzelin? shows his peculiarities in the alterations he introduces. Father James S. O'Sullivan of Hudson writes to say he no longer has anything to do with the suit with Hudson Church. He has made his claim over to his brother to pay his debts. He cannot pay his personal debts with church money. The church at Hudson owes him nothing. As he has appealed to the Holy See to place his case before...

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Benziger has sent the new prayer ordered by the Pope. McQuaid does not like the translation of the "Imperet illi Deus." It does not seem to give the full meaning. McQuaid likes the German translation. He will not direct his priests to change from the old prayers until he hears from Corrigan. They are in retreat this week. The Memorial on the Catholic University of America is ready for the translator. :: I-1-i A.L.S.Photostat from Archdiocesan Archives of New York 2pp. 12mo.

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McQuaid expects to reach Corrigan's house Saturday evening and will make it his headquarters while in town. McQuaid has got through his episcopal work for this year. Next year the diocesan visitation will keep him from growing stagnant. :: I-1-i A.L.S.Photostat from Archdiocesan Archives of New York 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The papers all over the country are full of the Father Edwards McGlynn incident. Corrigan should say nothing to Henry George and should send everything to Rome. He should give the facts about the Public school vs. the Catholic school, also McGlynn's action in regard to the Land League meetings. It is for the best interests of the people to replace McGlynn. If he is not removed from the city, any other discipline is of little use. McQuaid did not write to Rome on the "German question"....

Scope and Contents McQuaid did not expect the news he found in Corrigan's card of Christmas eve. Father Edward McGlynn was leading many young priests astray by his ability to fascinate them. If he will not yield to Rome then he steps out of the Church. McQuaid sends a copy of yesterday's Rochester "Democrat." The papers speak of Father Charles McCready going to St. Stephen's. He is the best one for that post. McGlynn has made friends for himself. He is hand in glove with Patrick Ford of the "Irish World"...

Scope and Contents McQuaid received a letter from Ella B. Edes . There is nothing special in it except what the Secretary and Msgr. Sbarretti told her in regard to the German question. Father P.M. Abbelen and his underhand workers will get very little satisfaction. The concession of separate parishes for respective languages will be granted as it already exists, through the action of the Bishops. Edes also says the Catholic University affair will not be settled until Cardinal James Gibbons gets there....

Scope and Contents McQuaid sends two papers. The "Moniteur de Rome" contains the expurgated edition of Cardinal James Gibbons' document.The "Herald" evidently had possession of the original. His Eminence put his foot in it badly. McQuaid cannot understand why the Herald champions his Eminence and is adverse to Corrigan. Corrigan's victory is about complete. McQuaid realizes the necessity of New York priests to clear themselves from the imputation of disloyalty. McQuaid wrote yesterday to Ella B. Edes...

Scope and Contents McQuaid forwards Ella B. Edes' letter. He will sign Cardinal James Gibbons' address to the Pope only at Corrigan's request, and with great reluctance. The sooner Gibbons understands that he is not to run the U.S., the better. McQuaid is getting more disgusted every day with the carryings-on in Rome last winter. Can it be possible that Father Richard Lalor Burtsell invited Father Edward McGlynn to dine with Bishop John Moore and others? McQuaid does not intend to go to Europe until a...

Scope and Contents According to a curious story, Father Richard L. Burtsell is going to Rome to plead Father Terence J. ? Early's case "ab initio." McQuaid first thought that perhaps Burtsell was summoned to Rome to defend himself and others implicated in the Father Edward McGlynn business. No doubt, Bishop Stephen M. Ryan, Burtsell, and Early will do their best to annoy McQuaid. In the last number of the Freeman's Journal, Egan lauded Father Louis A. Lambert. McQuaid closed a forty year patronage after...

Scope and Contents McQuaid starts in a half hour for the Lake to see how things are getting along. It was publicly stated that Father Richard L. Burtsell himself was to go to Rome and Father Terence J. ? Early was to foot the bill. Corrigan's right course would be to answer yes to Burtsell's request to go Rome, provided Rome wishes it. McQuaid wrote to Ella B. Edes that if the "combine" in Rome made any attempt to injure him, he would go immediately. He will not have any behind-the-door business. Maurice...

Scope and Contents McQuaid has talked with Father John P. Stewart about Father Richard L. Burtsell's trip to Rome. Father Terrence J. ? Early said he would gladly pay the expenses for Burtsell to fight his case. McQuaid also learned that Early made a will leaving what he is worth to Bishop Stephen V. Ryan, on condition that Ryan fight this case in Rome to the end. Early has an incurable disease and will die in a year or two. Should Burtsell go to Rome, McQuaid will send Father James F. O'Hare. It is a...

Scope and Contents McQuaid has no business to bring before the Bishops of the Province. Father Richard L. Burtsell's pamphlet may startle them in Rome. The news from Rome is satisfactory. Corrigan's affairs will come out right. Ella B. Edes writes that Father Terence J. ? Early's case has not yet come before them in Rome. The Propaganda has written for an opinion in the Father James S.O'Sullivan case, even if he is dead. McQuaid will send it after Easter. About five weeks ago, McQuaid began the...

Scope and Contents McQuaid is to preach for Msgr. George H. Doane at the cornerstone laying of his new school house. McQuaid will be down a day or two in advance and will expect to see Corrigan in the evening. McQuaid has declined to be present for the laying of the cornerstone of the Catholic University on May 24 because he is more strongly convinced than ever of its inevitable failure. When other Bishops begin their canonical visitations, McQuaid closes his. :: I-1-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo. Photostat from...

Scope and Contents McQuaid will not be at the meeting on the 7th. He does not intend to leave home or write until the case of Father Louis A. Lambert is settled. For some weeks, secular papers have been saying that McQuaid's provision for Lambert would not be accepted. McQuaid offered Lambert through the Propaganda -1 Scottsville, with a fine church, residence and cemetery, and pew-rent of $1100; 2. Victor, with church, residence and cemetery and pew-rent of $1400 to $1500 annually. In an financial point...

Scope and Contents McQuaid entrusts Father Edward J. Hanna with the letters to Corrigan from the Cardinal and the one to McQuaid containing the decision. He also sends Father Louis A. Lambert 's Sommario along with his own and a copy of the Rochester Herald containing an account of McQuaid's address the day of his return and Father Edward McGlynn 's speech. McQuaid is not to be held responsible for what McGlynn says. That one address was all McQuaid said in public. Everyone in this country knows that...

Scope and Contents McQuaid encloses his vote adhering to the choice of the Bishops of the Province. He will not attend the meeting. After finishing his episcopal work, he will undertake no more until he knows his future. Rome's treatment of his in the affair fills him with bitterness. Since Rome will not protect a Bishop's dignity, he will protect his own honor. On his return from Rome, McQuaid published the decision of the Propaganda, not dreaming it was to be kept a secret. There has been a change in...