The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-26
MGR. SATOLLI'S MISSION.
NO TRUTH IN TIE REPORTS THAT
IT'S A FAILURE.

The Estsblishment OF Diplomatic Re-
lations Between the Vatican and
This Country Not one of His objects.
He Deprecates stirring Up the Old
Embers of tho McGlynn Case.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-Mgr. Satolli, the
papal legate, is much grati6ed by the gen.
eral expressions Of pleasure with which the
restoration of DR.. McGlynn to his priestly
office have been received in New York
throughout the country. But he deplores
the fact that there has been shown dispo-
sition to rake up the embers Of the old con-
troversy aud recall some of the ex-
pressions that have been used in
it's continuance. This proceeding"
says Mgr. Satolli, "on the day
Of peace to men and good will on the day
or the DOCTORS first mass after the estrange-
ment OF years, is neither Christian nor
gentlemanly. The doctor has been absolved,
the past Is forgiven and should be forgotten.
To recall 1t is cruelty TO him and disrespeot
to the authority that knows and has done
what was necessary before absolving him.
Regarding the telegram from Rome
published to-day that ''the latest re-
ports received here regarding Mgr.
SatOlli have somewhat dampened previous
enthusiasm and it is perceived that the gulf
between Mgr. Satolli and the American
bishops will be harder to bridge over than
was supposed 1t is stated at the Catholic
University that Mgr. Satollrs private
advices from Rome, which he receives fire.
quently, are quite 60 the contrary. There
has been no damped enthusiasm, 1t IL stated,
and the vatican has made known its deter
fnination TO uphold Its legate against all
opposition.
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS.
Another sentence in the same telegram
reads: president Harrison is understood
TO have viewed the idea of opening dIplo-
matte relations with Rome more favorably
than Mr.. Cleveland" Mgr. Satolli wishes
to have it stated that there is no desire
whatever on his part, and, 80 far as be
knows, none on the part of President Har-
rison to open up diplomatic relations be-
tween the vatican and Washington At
visit paid to the President two weeks ago
by Mgr. Satolli. accompanied by Father
OGorman Of the Catholic University, 1t Is
said the former expressed his qualification
at welcoming the papal lcgate. Replying
to Mgr. Satollfs expression Of thanks for
the courtesies extended him on his arrival
at the port Of New York, the President is
quoted as stating that those courtesies were
paid him as the representative to the dedi-
cation of the worlds fair buildings Of one
who had taken the highest interest In the
success of the fair and was one of the most
valued contributors
WORDS OF SYMPATHY APPRECIATED.
Continuing, President Harrison said he
was glad OF the occasion the legate's visit
afforded to return his thanks for the express
sions of sympathy sent by tie holy
father at the time of Mrs. Harrison's
death, as a private citizen, for as
President he could have no opinion on the
subject. He Is further represented as say
ing he was glad to observe that the actions
and words Of Mgr. Satolli, so far during his
sojourn ia the United Staten, had been ia
line with American institutions. In con-
Guiding the interview it is said the Presi-
dent expressed hope that the legates stay
would be long and pleasant and fruitful Of
good, for he considered the Catholic church
one of the great moral forces tending to the
veal or to the woe of the repub-
lie, as it adapted itself or not to the
spirit of the country. Since then Mgr
Satolli has paid visits Of friendly courtesy
TO the members of the cabinet, ali of whom,
1t is said, have expressed themselves along
the same line Of thought and speech fol-
lowed by President Harrison. The legate
can find in none Of these expressions, ac.
cording to an intimate associate, an indi-
cation that diplomatic relations betw cen
Washington and the vatican are desired.