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|| Member of the National Catholic Welfare Coun- ! Tj'ks TQuUtttn 1 The Only Catholic T Newspaper Between Bal- ga cil News Service. 1 Official Organ of the Catholic Laymens Association/Ceoigia 1 a TO BRING ABOUT A FRIENDLIER FEELING AMONG GEORGIANS, IRRESPECTIVE OF CREED” g timore and New Orleans TEN CENTS A COPY. VUL. III. NO. 16. I AUGUSTA, GA., SEPTEMBER 10, 1922. $2.00 A YEAH ISSUED SEMI-MONTHLY nSMMOTI CONSECRATION OF BISHOP-ELECT me Kaunas keyes at savannah October is . IfllEFTO BISK Ordinaries Can Now Super vise Distribution in Their Dioceses Through a Rep resentative. Washington—New regulations just issued by tlie treasury department, governing the use of wine for sac ramental purposes, confer upon the bishop of each diocese throughout the. country the power to supervise the distribution of wine in his own diocese, as well as supervision of the manufacture within the same terri tory, if the bishop so desires. The amended regulations were pro mulgated by Commissioner of In-, ternal Revenue I). H. Blair, with the approval of Secretary of the Treas- jg ury Mellon, as a result of the re cent ruling of Attorney General Daugherty that the right conferred by the prohibition enforcement act. known as the Volstead law, upon church authorities to control the manufacture of sacramental wines within their dioceses carried with it the lesser right to supervise the dis tribution of sacramental wine with in their dioceses. Right to Supervise. This lesser right is made clear and provided for in the new regu lations. Previous regulations made the legal manner of the distribu tion of sacramental wine both am biguous and unduly onerous for bishops and priests. The present regulations leave to the individual Catholic priest the right to obtain from any manufac turer sacramental wine, with the due approval of his ordinary or the latter’s official representative. The new regulations, therefore, do not compel the bishop of a diocese to supervise the distribution of sacra mental wine within his jurisdiction. The bishop even under the old regu lations had to supervise the pur chase of wine by his priests through his official representative. But the new regulations do give to the bishop of a diocese the right to supervise the distribution of wine by his priests through his official representative. But the new regulations do give to the bishop of a diocese the right to supervise the distribution of wine within his diocese through an offi cial representative, priest or layman, who shall act as the agent of the manufacturer. This will greatly fa cilitate Obtaining sacramental wine, particularly in those sections of the country that are distant from the actual place of manufacture. The new regulations eliminate the middle man or dealer. This was necessitated by a ruling of former Attorney General Palmer. The deal er, by this decision, having been eliminated, the federal prohibition officials originally maintained that sacramental wine could not be le gally distributed to the Catholic clergy, or to any agents, save through manufacturers or their agents, and for the conduct of the latter the former would be held re sponsible. Appeal was made from this opin ion which, if adhered to, would have made the obtaining of sacramental wine in some parts of the country practically impossible. In answer tx> the appeal the attorney general gave the decision referred to at the he^ ginning of this article and which opened the way to the present regu lations. Safeguard Against Monopoly. As now provided, the distributor may be both the agem oi tnc manu facturer and of the bishop of the diocese. The agent of the bishop of the diocese may act as the agent for more than one manufacturer. In other words, the distributor, named ns such by the bishop of the dio cese, may receive supplies from more than one manufacturer, thus pre venting any one manufacturer from • having a monopoly in any particu lar territory. The regulations also provide that a priest may be em ployed by a manufacturer for the proper manufacture of sacramental jh. wine. If Recognizing that the bishop could (Continued on Page 11) THREE PASTORS SERVE PARISH FOR 133 YEARS Paris.—The French papers re cently have published interest ing comments on the unusual records of two French parishes. The little parish of Flee, in Burgundy, ha3 had only three pastors since the Revolution. The Abbe Gage, pastor from 1789 to 1827; Abbe Fanconnet, pastor from 1827 to 1889 and the pres ent pastor, Abbe Gus, who has been the pastor ever since 1889. It was the proud boast of Ab be Fauconnet that with the ex ception of a few old men who were in the parish when he came, he had married and baptized the entire population of the village. The town of Flers, In Nor mandy, has a record only second to that of Flee, having had only three pastors in the last cen tury. Klan Threatens American Ideals Protestants Say Fight Against Ku-Klux a Fight for Protestantism American Unity League As serts. Chicago.—That the fight on the Ku Klux Klan was a fight of Protes tantism to maintain American in stitutions which have been its pride for 140 years, was the sentiment ex pressed at the first public meeting of the. newly organized American Unity League held here last night. That Protestants are alive to the necessity for action along this line was demonstrated when • officals of the League last night announced that a flood of letters have been received from all parts of the country prais ing the stand of the organization and New York. — His Holiness, Pope Pius XI, at his final interview with Bishop Schrembs of Cleveland, who went to Rome as the representative of the American bishops to ask for the revocation of the decree of the Consisiorial Congregation affecting the National Catholic Welfare Coun cil, and who returned on the Homeric today, gave the bishop this eloquent message for America: “I love America better than any other country. Especially do I love the youth of America, for I know it is to this youth that the world must look for the solution of the problems which now affect the nations. The youth of America has a great respon sibility, a great opportunity for ser vice to the world, and I send them my blessing ask God’s benediction upon them that they may be the better fitted for the great task that will be theirs to perform.' That they may be Strengthened for His great service I pray that they may become strong in the faith.” This invocation of the pontiff was in response to Bishop Schcmbs’ re quest that he be given a special mes sage for America. Previously Bishop Schrembs had asked his holiness what message he would take back to the Administrative Committee of Bishops. His holiness replied: “Tell them I expect the bishops to meet in Washington and to ar range to go on with the work of the National Catholic Welfare Council. The council and the bishops have my blessing and now that their diffi culties are over, I trust that they will earnestly set to work in har monious spirit for the welfare of church and country.” Work for Church When Bishop Schrembs announced First Bishop To Be Consecrated In This State Washington Presents Purse to New Spiritual Leader of Savannah at Farewell Re ception. Augusta, Ga.—Rt. Rev. Michael J. Keyes, S. M„ announces in a tele gram to The Bulletin that his con secration will take place in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Savannah, Ga.. Wednesday, October 18th. The selection of Savannah as the place of consecration was made by Bishop-elect Keygs after be had re ceived scores of letters urging that the ceremony take place in Georgia. These picas came not only from Catholics but from non-Catholics as well. It is possible that Most Rev. Mich ael J. Curley,' 1). D., archbishop of Baltimore and Cardinal Gibbons’ successor, who is now in Europe, may be consecrator. This Jias not been definitely announced. Bishop-elect Keyes will be the first prelate to be consecrated in Georgia. The ceremony will bring to Savannah church dignitaries from all parts of the South and East. It is expected that every parish in Georgia will be represented at the consecration. Savannah is planning to welcome the bishop-elect to the city. M. J. O’Byrne is general chairman of the committee drawing up the plans, and is being assisted by representatives of the various men’s organizations, and by the following representatives of organizations of women: Miss Nellie Dowling. Children of Mary “Cathedral Parish”; Mrs. John J. McDonough, Mrs. T. J. Dowling, Ladies Auxiliary of the Cathedral Parish; Mrs. John W. Gleason, Mrs. K. E. Miles, Ladies Aid Societies; Miss Johanna Walsh, Catholic Mis sionary Society; Mrs. Kate F. Semmes, Apostleship of Prayer; to his holiness his intention to take his departure from Rome, the Pope expressed surprise that he contem plated leaving so soon. “Why do you wish to leave so soon"? he said. “You should stay longer. You have done a great work for your church. \ r ou should not hurry away.” “But I have been here now six weeks”, Bishop Schrembs replied. “I am tired and anxious to get home.” “You are not so tired as I”, his holiness replied. “You have not as much to tire you. And I must stay here forever.” “1 wish 1 might take your holiness in an aeroplane to America”, Bishop Schrembs said. “Aji”, replied his holiness, “I wish I could go; I love to travel. I like nothing better than to be in a small compartment on a train with two or three companions of the heart. I would enjoy seeing America. I have always longed to see it. I had made up my mind fully to go there, but now that is all past. I shall never see it. You know, many times I have walked as much as seven kilometers with congenial companions. I love to wajk. Now when my day’s work is done, and I am all tired out, I go out into the Vatican gardens for a walk. I walk until I come to the garden wall, and then I turi} back and and come here. Day after day it is the same. It will always be the same.” There was a touching tone of sad ness in the voice of his holiness as he spoke of his confinement. The conversations between his holiness and Bishop Schrembs were carried on in French and German. PROPOSE NEW RESTING PLACE FOR COLUMBUS Washington. — The movement initiated before the World War to provide a suitable resting place for the body of Christo pher Columbus in Santo Do mingo, has been revived, accord ing to a War Department report received from William E. Pul liam, Receiver-General of Dom inican Customs. An attempt is projected to interest all nations in the Western > hemisphere in the erection ^of a massive tomb, interior of which is to he pat terned after the Invalidcs in Paris, and the exterior to re semble Grant’s Tomb in New York. On top of the tomb it self, the plans call for the erec tion of a beacon tower 300 feet high bearing a light-to aid na vigation. / i Prelates Deny Profiteering at Oherammergau Two Night’s Lodging, Five Meals and Ticket to Passion Play for Five Dollars in One Case. Baltimore.—Charges that exorbi tant prices are being charged to visitors to Oberammergau’s Passion play were branded as false by the Rev. Alonzo C. Baldwin, C. M„ of this city, who recently returned from Europe, where he visited Oberam- mergau and witnessed the Passion Play. “No accusation could he more un founded,” declares Father Baldwin. “I was at Oherammergau two nights. I had a fine commodious room and I ate five excellent meals. I had the best seat in the theatre. For the two nights’ lodging, for the five meals and for the ticket I paid five dollars. “My experience is exactly like that of practically every one who goes to Oherammergau. In a few in stances, perhaps, a visitor may meet with some attempts at profiteering, hut for the life of me I cannot un derstand how the people of Obcram- mergau can be accused of such mean things. If they err at all, it is in charging prices that are so low that they can make but little profit. “These people, it must lie remem bered, ‘build houses to accomo date the great crowds that visit them every tenth year. They must paint them and equip them so they will be comfortable for visitors. These houses are of no use for nine years out of ten. Still the villagers never think of burdening their guests with the expenses incurred in the nine years during which the houses are idle. . “I paid thirty cents for the best seat in the theatre at Oherammer gau to witness the most tremendous of theatrical performances. I would gladly have paid thirty dollars. The Passion Play is all that is said about it and more. I think this propa ganda is anti-Catholic, or at least anti-religious. Certainly the people of Oherammergau deserve better, at our hands.” PRINCE AT PASSION PLAY Cologne.—The Prince of Wales, traveling incognito was among the recent visitors to the Passion Play at Oherammergau. An ac cident to his automobile caused the identity of the Prince to be discovered. Among other recent visitors was former Vice-Presi dent Marshall of the United State*. (ContinuccY on page Two) (Continued on page 10) Pope Says Riddles of World Will Be Solved By Youth of America BISHOP CURLEY SMS HIS VIEWS Believes People of Ireland H a ve Expressed Their Preferment For Treaty and Free State. Dublin.—The Most Rev. Dr. Curley Archbishop of Baltimore, who is a native of Athlone, County . West meath and the Right Rev. Dr. Tur\ ner, Bishop of Albany, are among (he distinguished members of th.0 American hierarchy who are at presi ent visiting Ireland, Archbishop Du- hig of Brisbane is also here. 1 Interviewed by the Sunday “In dependent” recently, Archbishop Curley gave out the following state ment about Ireland. “We in America now believe that the case of Ireland has become at] purely domestic question, and it nosy remains for the Irish people to dc-> terminc the form of Government? they will live under. / “It seems to me that they have determined this by the majority vote’ of their representatives in Dail Eire-1 aim approving the action of the Plenipotentiaries. They all expressed their will in the recent election. Tlio Irish people, therefore, as a whole by an enormous majority are desirous of accepting the treaty and of mak» ing the best of it. “It follows, then, according to the principle of justice and right that the country ought to settle down to work the treaty, to solidify its posi-> tion, to advance the interests of the nation, develop its resources, and then in 25 or 50 years, a small period in the life of a great nation, they may wish to change their position and reassert their demands just as they think fit. This is the common- sense view.” His Grace then quotes the words of Charles Stewart Parnell, “No man can set a boundary to the march of a nation”, and, continuing, said: “I would be glad to see the repub lican ideal kept alive and a repub lican party at work in the Irish par-* Lament, but the present situation is illogical and intolerable. The vast majority of Americans today regar4 the action of the so-called irregulars, as inimical to the best interests of Ireland. Favor Free State “The American people”, asserted His Grace, “are overwhelmingly in favor of the Free State, and stand at the hack of the government of Michael Collins and the late es teemed Arthur Griffith. “It is a lapientable fact that as the result of the present conditions of affairs Ireland has become the laughing-stock for the nations of the world, and those of us who in America have done all we could in the fight for Irish freedom have been humiliated by the present deplorable slate of things, where Irishmen themselves arc advancing, to all in tents and purposes, the regime of the hated Black-and-Tans. “The opinion of the American pub lic, as it is, may he expressed in this phrase, ‘We are sick of Ireland, and we do not want to hear about her any* more.’ ” Continuing, His Grace said: “I don’t wish to accuse the followers of Mr. Dc Valera of improper meth ods, but objectively their present mode of action seems on the outside sheer madness.” The Archbishop emphasized the fact that he feit keenly Jlie present situation because of his undying love for his native land. Concluding the interview he said, speaking with deliberation: “When I returne (o America, I will place before the American people as fully and as clearly as I can all the knowl edge at my disposal of the deplor able condition of things which I found existing here. I visited Dub lin Castle and 1 spoke to the stal wart young men there from all the counties in Ireland, and I found them unanimous in their adhesion to the treaty and their desire to carry on and to make the best of their hard-won victory in the inter ests of their long suffering country.”