The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-24
LEO AND THE POWERS.
THE holy SEE REFUSES TO BACK
AN AMERICAN REVIEW.

Articles Devoted to Religious Ques-
tions in This Country Were to be
Its Leading Feature-The Vatican's
Attitude Toward the Dreibund-The
Loss Of the Peters Pence.
ROME, July 23.-It is stated on high au-
thority that the holy see will not give its
consent to the projected American review,
which, it was announced, was shortly to
appear at Rome under the title
of the Roman Messenger. The
Journal was to make special
feature of the articles solely devoted to the
various religious questions in the United
States. The promoters Of the enterprise
are undaunted, however, and continue their
labors with every belief in their ultimate
success
THE VATICAN AND THE DREIBUND.
The vatican declares that the reports pub
lished iu the European press to the effect
that the protocol of the new triple alliance
would contain a clause concerning the next
conclave of cardinals is incorrect. The truth
is as follows: At the beginning Of last
winter Signor Crispi sounded the allied
cabinets as to their probable
attitude at the next conclave. Premier
hostile to the triple alliance, and that in the
event of q vacancy it would nominate
pope whose election would constitute a di-
rect protest against the triple alliance. At
the same time he organized a brisk cam
paign in official journals against
the vatican, trying to demonstrate
that it was the policy Of Italy to endeavor
to control the next conolave. The fall of
Premier Crispi upset his plans, and the
Marquis di Rudini, his successor, did not
show himself so persuaded as to the ulti-
mate success Of the project Accordingly,
when Mgr Galimberti, the popes nuncio
at Vienna, got wind OF the scheme, he did
not encounter much difficulty in preventing
the introduction of the proposed clause in
the new treaty.
MISSION OF THE DUKE OF NORFOLK.
The declaration made In the British par
lament by Lord Salisbury on the subject
of the mission Of the Duke Of Norfolk to the
vatican, showing that England before open
ing negotiations with the pope informed
Signor CTispi of her intention to do so, have
produced a most unfavorable impression
in high ecclesiastical circles 1t is claimed
that the vatican should be absolutely
free in her relations with the
powers, and if the principle that all
relations between foreign powers and the
vatican must first be submitted to the
Italian government were to be admitted it
would place these relations on a false basis
The declarations OF Lord Salisbury con-
firmed the ideas Of Cardinal Manning, who,
| in his letter to the pope
always conuended that official
| diplomatic relations with England
were impossible, or at least dangerous.
| Cardinal Manning. In his letters, supported
| the views of Cardinal Gibbons and Arch
bishop Ireland. holding that the bishops
,tats e,NFN
| pie and of the holy see These
democratic ideas continue TO make
much progress at the vatican.
| 1t is asserted that the secretary of state
made known to the presidents of the various
| Catholic national congresses that the
| Catholics should before everything watch
the interests of the people, and cease to oo-
| cupy themselves with dynasties.
PETERS PENCE.
The administration of ST. Peters pence is
continuing its inquiry into the regime of
| Mgr. Folchi. The inquiry is held in secret.
| rhe results, however, will soon be made
| known. The vatican mas been requested to
| publish full official statement of the posi-
| tion of the funds in order to tranquilize
| Catholic opinion, which is at present much
| agitated over the recent revelations. 1t is
| reported that Mgr. Folchi will shortly pub
| lish a pamphlet justifying his position in
| respect to the funds. AT the vatican it is
thought to be exceedingly improbable that
| Mgr. Folchi will commit such an error Of
| judgment.
| Fresh trouble has arisen between the
| pope and the Italian government. The
| government has closed several parish
| churches. which, having had their sources
| of revenue con6scated, found themselves no
longer able to provide for the expenses of
public worship. 1t is expected that the
holy see will shortly p1blish a protest
| apainst this action.