St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-30
POPE Leo IN POLITICS.
German Ultramonianes Advocate the
Restoration Of His Temporal Power.
BISMARCK STANDS PAT.
He Will Not Dabble in Papal Restora-
ton Schemes, and Make Enemies
of Friends.
Special Cable to the Globe.

Special Cable to the Globe.
LONDON, Sept. 19.-The forthcoming
visit of Emperor William LII. to the
king of Italy and the conference Of
Herr Won SchlGZer, the German AM
bassadOr at the Vatican. with Prince
Bismarck at Friedrichsruhe this week,
have stimulated the ultramOntane party
to more than their customary demon
StratiOns and caused the publi-
cation of the views of members
regarding the future attitude of
Germany toward the pope. The follow
ing interview with an intimate friend
of Herr Won Schlsezer, furnishes the
most trustworthy information concern
ing Germany's vatican policy that is
possible at present to obtain. Said this
gentleman: "The German chancellor
does not mind executing very sudden
and abrupt evolutions if they suit his
momentary purpose. But as an
alley of the government, as the
personal friend of NJ. Crispi, he can
not we'll be expected to adopt the
ultramontane ideas of his old antagonist,
DR.. Wlndthorst, the eX-HanOverian min
lister, who still harps upon the return of
the Guelphic hOuse-of course always
by peaceful means. NJ. Crispi, not so
very long ago, said in the Italian parlia-
ment. admidSt enthusiastic applause:
Italy only belongs to herself. and has
only one chief-the king 1t is simply
absurd to imagine-and DR.. Windthorst
and the Bishop of Fulda know this as
we'll as anybody else-that the Italian
government will ever allow a restora-
ton of the temporal
SOVEREIGNTY OF THE POPE.
unless forced to it by foreign powers
through war in which Italy would be
hOpelessly defeated. On its part, the
German government does not dream of
converting friends into enemies by dab
bling in papal restoration schemes. A
fact little known may here be stated,
that at the outbreak of the war made by
Napoleon III. against Germany it was
nearly a tOss-up at the court of
Victor Emmanuel whether the Ital-
ian army should make a common
cause with France. Prince Napoleon,
the sOn-in-law of the king. by a journey
to Florence, exerted himself in this di-
reetiOn. At Berlin the information was
that the king had cOnditionally given
his assent. In this critical condition a
group of Germ patriots, some of them
in contact with Bismarck, others be-
longing to the Democratic or Radi-
cal party, bethought themselves of a
Il :,
Florentine government as to prevent it
from giving any aid to France. 1t was
resolved at Berlin to enter into relations
with the Italian party Of action. and to
induce it to make rush upon Rome.
The question was whether Garibaldi or
MaZZini should be first approached,
there being between them such rivalry
and jealousy. Through the medium of
a well-knoWn Democratic writer at Ber-
lin, German exile, who for many
years had been connected by friendship
with
MAZZINI AND GARIBALDI.
was asked to conduct the necessary
negotiations. Arms and money were
in readiness. Mazzini being first ap-
preached, at once promised his fullest
cooperation. Meanwhile the first
great victories were gained by Ger
many. The italian government no
longer thought of any alliance with
France, and the plan in question was
dropped, Mazzini meanwhile having
been arrested on Italian soil. From
this it will be seen how far
the German government were ready to
go when the safety and independence
of their own country was at stake.
Since the advent of King Humbert, it is
right to add, all pro-French leanings
were banished from the Italian court.
The German victories enabled Italy, on
Sept. 20, 1870, to seize Rome. This fact
made an impression upon Victor
Emmanuel, but in a far higher de-
gree on his son. who has come to a
thorough understanding with Germany.
The two countries are now firmly
united. Willing as it is to show any
amount of ceremonious politeness to the
pope, the Berlin government has not
the slightest intention of favoring his
political aspirations. The mere attempt
to do so would break up an alliance
which contributes to the maintenance
of the peace of Europe"