The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-31
MEtso vr lnr Vatican.
The Pope Displeased at the OPP
position to Mgr. Satolli.
ROME AND THE PANAMA SCANDAL

A Movement Afoot Looking to the
Reunion of the Russian and ROM
ish Churches Diplomatic Advan-
tages 10 be Gained by 1t.
ROME, Dec. 81.-The holy father is
greatly incensed at the opposition dis
played against Mgr. Satolli and peace
full and moderate solution of the school
question in the United States.
In the document which is now being
prepared at the Vatican, the prudence
and wisdom which Monsignor Satolli dis
played in his propositions for a solution
of the school question are spoken of
with much praise.
The fact that the Holy See has ad-
dressed an encyclical TO the Italian peo-
pie in the popular tongue has caused
much more comment than the docu-
ment itself. 1t is the first time that the
pope, departing from ancient usages, has
addressed himself directly to the people.
This step is regarded by close observers
as fresh testimony of the more and
more democratic, modern and social
character OF the change in the pontifical
policy which Leo XIII has brought
about, and also as manifestation OF
the evolutionary changes which are op.
Grating in the central government of
Catholicism.
In connection with this solution of the
papal policy in democratic sense the
effect that the unearthing of the Panama
scandals has produced at the Vatican is
OF special importance.
Considerable anxiety is felt at the Vat
lean, both in view of the anomalous po-
sition occupied by the Vatican in France,
SINCE the pope has displayed so much
friendliness towards the republic, and
on account Of the possibility of the
Franco Russian entente becoming less
close or altogether endangered. On the
other hand, it is pointed out by the ultra
Erancophill party al the Vatican that the
collapse of the present Republican party
will facilitate the formation Of a Repub-
hcan conservative party which will be
strong enough to assume the direction of
affairs, and that the present object of
the popes policy in France will thus be
attained
An exchange of views, which may
have most eventful consequences, is at
the present. moment actively proceeding
between certain ecclesiastical personages
at Rome and certain representatives of
tho orthodox church in Russia on the
subject of a rapprochenent and union Of
tine two chufcheS.
Up 10 the present the attitude of the
Roman Catholic eeclesiastics has not
been of concilliatory character, not
withstanding that the pope himself Is
showing a spirit more and more favor
able to policy which aims at bringing
about an understanding with Russia and
future establishment, moro or less
distant, of the ancient unity.
On the side Of Russia numerous eccles-
fastical and political pcrsonages and pro-
feesors Of the universities of Moscow
Rnd st. Petersburg, and public opinion
in general, manifest a most favorable
disposition towards an understanding
with Rome. on condition that the
ancient privileges of the Greek church
are maintained.
At the Vatican closer relations with
Russia would be hailed with consider.
able satisfaction, especially as it is be-
lieyed here that Russia is seeking q
friendlier understanding with Austria
and England. Intimate relations be
tween Russia and Austria, the ecclesias
- Zeal party here are convinced, must re-
suit in the dissolution of the triple al
iiRnce the Bette Noire of the Curia-iI
the near future, and with the extinction
of this great political alliance would dis
appeal the greatest barrier to the restor
atiun of the temporal power. These po
lisical considerations will have consider,
ahle weight III any formal negotiations
for the reunion of the Roman Catholic
church and tie Russian orthodox church