New-York tribune., 1870-09-15
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THE ROMAN QUESTION.
THE ADVANCE ON ROME.

RETURN OF THE ENVOY SENT TO THE POPE
UNSATISFACTORY REsULr-THE PoNTIHcM
FORCES INTRENcHED TO MEET THOSE OF
ITALY.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
LONDON. Wednesday, Sept. ~ 1910.
The special correspondent Of THE TRIBUNE at the
headquarters of the Italian army writes from Terni
fin the Pontifcal States % miles n N +. Of RomeI
on the 10th inst "Pozza de San Martino passed
through, returning from Rome. He took only an
autograph letter of the King to the Pontif in which
the King simply stated that considering the impor-
tant events that had occurred he had thought it his
duty TO occupy the Papal territory, promising Che
Pontiff the free exercise Of his spiritual Office.
According to Cadona's information, De San Mar.
tino had been received by the Pope who said
when the Kings troops enter l declare myself
prisoner. Cadorna believes that the Pope has or
dered his troops not resist the Italian Government
and ardently desires TO avoid bloodshed; but Col
Chanetti, the commander Of the Papal forces, not
withstanding the Popes order, threatens to opposs
the advance his force being concentrated near Monte
Fiascone, where defensive works are thrown up
The Papal army amounts to 1900 wellarmed and
equipped soldiers. They have Remington muskeu
and several mitrailleuses. The threaten tH
massacre the people if rising occurs
"Cadorna told me that if any act Of brutality 10
committed, he will crush the foreign troops to the
last man, but the native soldiers are to be treated ss
brothers. Three divisions of the Italian troops are
encamped near Nami. / asked Cadorna whether
there is any chance now Of abandoning the enter
prise. He stared and exclaimed Don't you perceive
the spirit of the army and the people To draw
back now would ruin the Government"
The special correspondent of The TRIBUNE NJ
Florence, on the 11th says: The answer sent by
De San Martino from the Pope proves utterly
illegibe The Cabinet vainly endeavored to de-
cipher the dispatch. 1t is believed TO be trick of
Antonei to gain time. There is some fear that the
Pope will embark on the English iron-clad now al
Civita Vecchia for Antwerp. 1t is more generally
believed that he will retire to his villa at CasteL
Gandolfo The popular impatience is daily m
creasing It is affirmed that Jules FayTe opposes
the march to Rome, considering the September Con.
vention still binding"
ITALIAN OFFICIAL REP0RTs-AN ENGAGEMENT
WITH THE PAPAL ZoUAyEs-sURRENDER Oh
THE PoNIIFICAL FORCEs-A LARGE FoRCn
MARCHING ON ROME.
FLORENCE, Tuesday, sept. l3-Evenng.
The following official news is just made public:
The Papal troops have evacuated the town Of
Terracina. The Italians were warmly welcomed AZ
Viterbo and elsewhere on their appearance in the
Pontifcal territory. The Papal troops frsterDsed
with the Italian soldiers
Gen. Cadornas advance southwark from VIterbs
was stopped for a time at Civits Castellana- The
Papal Zouaves forming the garrison in the castle al
that place opened fire the Italians battle en-.
sued, which lasted about an hour, when the Pontf'
cal force surrendered. They we're then ken II
Spoleto as prisoners of war.
Several places have been occupied by the Italian
troops at the request Of the citizens Froslnone hA
been evae mated by the Papal forces, which Lieut.
Gen. Angeliotti of the Italian forces now occupies.
Lieut. Gen. Bixio holds CometO about II miles from
Civlta Vecchia. The Fourth Corps left Ciyita Cas-
tallana late last night after reducing the castla
This force is now marching on Rome"
THE POPE TO REMAIN IN THE vATICAN-A PRO-
TEST AGAINST THE INVASION.
LosDoS, Wednesday, Sept IA 1no
According to dispatch received here, the Pope has
decided to remain st the Vatican He has recorded
protest with the Diplomatic Corps at Rome against
the invasion of the Pontifcal States by the italian
army.