New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-13
THE POPE INTERESTED IN THE FAIR,

HE PROMISES TO DO WHAT He CAN TO AID 1T.
Rome Feb. 1.-THE Pope gave special audience
to-day to Thomas b. Bryan and lbs son, Colonel
Charles +. Bryan the Chicago Worlds Fair Commits
siOrers II was a state ceremonial. The American
representatives were introduced 10 the Pope By DIR.
OConnc rector OF the American College IN this city.
The Pope received his visitors In an exceedingly
gracious manner, and listened attcnively to every
word uttered by Mr. Bryan. When the latter had
finished His Holiness said he would be delighted TO
take part in the Exposition and would contribute as
far as possible to the and ecat OF the under
taking. lie assured his hearers that he was moved
in the matter by special love and admiration for the
American people.
Mr.. Bryan suggested that His Holiness Issue Q
pontiical letter, embodying the sentiments he had
expressed. ana said that such document would be
a powerful aid In enistlng European cooperation 10
tho Fair The Pope promised TO comply with the
request. lie made many Inquiries concerning affairs
In the United States ami by his conversation Ia 70
gard to current events showed thorough and ap-
preciative knowledge Of the country and Its people.
Mr.. Bryan afterward had conference with Cardinal
Rampolla. the Papnl Secretary Of state. I'm which
arrangements were made I'm -egard 10 the details Of
the exhibits which the Holy SEC viii send to Chicago.
RAILROAD MANAGERS vISIr TIE GROUNDS
dents aud general managers of Chicago rAds visited
Jackson Park to-day for the purpose Of satisfying them
selves to tho progress Of work on the Wrd's Fair
buildings and grounds. They were ACCOMPANIED by
Of the Worlds Fair directors. While to ostensi
BILE object Of thu visit TO inspect the wrk, 1t y
understood that the railroad men desired u,re par
ticuarly to make Il close examination OF the proposed
transportation facilities aud arrangements for running
tracks into the grounds. Z" / think We will doing
enough said one railroad official, when We lad pas-
sengers at our depots." The Alton will mskeno at.
tempt to get to the grounds although it suhcribed
10000 to the Worlds Fair fund The Illinois ontra
tin. Pennsylvania. Lake Shore, Wabash. Mchga Cen.
trail other roads that come into the city fru the
south arc differently situated. They want to b pro-
pared to run their through trains. If necessary well
as their local and special Worlds Fair trains for the
city into the grounds.
The Board Of Control Of the National World Fair
Commission proposes to have the respective power Of
the commission and Of the local directory definitely ut
lined At the meeting OF the Board Of Control his
morning DrectorGeneral Davis sent In cmmunar
tion saying that the White Star Line OF steamers ND
applied for space for exhibit that his assurane
that space would be granted, the company had gos
to considerable expense when the Grounds and Bull
ings Committee refused TO grant the necessary spacG
The General desired the action OF the Board
on the matter Messengers sent to the members
of the Grounds and Buildings Committee. but as they
committee Of three to meet tho committee tomorrow
to define the relative of the National and local
bodies IN the matter OF rules and regulations in regard
to exhibits and their Installation.