New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-01
NOTES FROM ROME.
ECCLESIAsTICS IN THE CIVIL COURTS
ROMANTIC STORY OF A Nun.

ROMANTIC STORY OF A Nun
Rome April 12.-Since the entrance OF the italian
army into Rome, few legal have created much
speculation attracted such general interest as tho
suit brought by Monsignor Amafitano, canon on the
Cathedral OF Obeteo, against Cardinal Oregia for de-
famation OF character According to various journals.
IL the first instance OF appeal for justice on the
part Of officials Of the church to the Roman courts
Interest is added to the trial by the fact that the
spondent Is one Of the hauglriest members Of the
sac red College, and that Cardinal Rampola, Papal
Secretary OF State, Cardinal Monaco La Vaetta Dean
Of the Holy College and possible successor to the Pope
and Cardinal Vianchi are witnesses the side OF the
defendant The people, however, have been Obliged
the pleasure OF seeing wearcr OF the purple
In court The Italian constitution accords TO men,
beers OF the Cabinet the privilege Of giving their tesu
mony when necessary In their own homes. The Op-
posing lawyer in the present celebre by def
course OF reasoning has secured the privilege fox
his distinguished client
The enmy between Monsignor Amalhtano and
Cardinal Oreglia Is Of recent origin. few years ago.
citizen Of Orbeello ID appears left his estate 70 His
Emncncc. and Amahano became its administrator.
According 10 his assertions, he performed his
duties coDscientiousy. honestly and TO the bet OF h
ability But instead OF the expected praise and grat
tude lie earned only condemnation and calumny from
his lofty superior. The Cardinal openly charged tho
priest with fraud. and In the circles OF the Vatican
branded him thief. At the time, Amalftano was
anxious to become prior II his cathedral, and had re-
ceved promises Of prcferment. To his surprise, how
ever. Il younger man obtained the appointment
Amslftsno naturally attributed his loss to the Cardinal
| and determined to obtain satisfaction.
lie came 10 Rome and placed his in the hands
OF signor Villa, a wellhnown lawyer and Member OF
the House OF Deputies after Cardinal Orega had de-
cl!ned TO withdraw his accusations. The Pope at
tempted to bring about reconciliation between tho
exonerating Amalftano; but his good Offices were in
vain. Tie younger man demanded personal apology
from the Cardinal and this His Emnence refused TO
give. To the chasrn OF the Pope and the eonstera-
ton OF his advisers AmalnanO carried out his threat OF
appealing TO the courts for justice.
The trial began on April 6. The Witnesses for
the most part country priests who have appeared
for the plaintiff, have painted uDnattering pictures
q the Cardinal. Several Of them. in fact have made
artling statements. They have accused him Of
shameful abuse OF power. OF driving to suicide
By brutal treatment and OF appropriating the lands
VI the poor priest Although the trial has not reached
is end several Journals have declared that the tes
mony has been damaging as 10 make the continued
prominence OF the Cardinal impossible
The Cardinals downfall would not cause many
tears to be shed at the Vatican. lie is naughty and
oyerlearing with the other members Of the Sacred
College. II has often been said that he treated the
Pope with too little respect. Ills Holiness. indeed
ut one time threatened 10 deprive him OF his rank
lis response 10 the threat. however. is said have
been 50 sharp and bitter, that the aged Pope
astounded at bis audacIty cut the audience short.
Partly Tor charity partly for other the kind
hearted and respected Head OF the Church failed
carry ont his threat
sgIor villa is also inoensed because the Cardinals
have not beeh obliged - appear In court, and he has
announced al. intcrnn .: bringing the question "
the aitcnon Of ParIiamcat after the close of the i'll
teIestiay rldi.
tina
newspapers recently Illustrative Of the extreme feeling
between the representatives Of the Vatican and the
Royal court. While the King and Queen were paying
Visit 10 foreign princess-the Duchess OF Fife has
been mentioned Us the name Of the lady wagon
Into the court OF the hotel. His Emnence
bounced without delay and entered the reception room
Majesty who quickly arose and advanced 10 meet tho
cardinal. But HI, Eminence fniled TO greet him.
Your Royal lighness.7 he said addressing the
Princess, IL shall come another day. To-day I see
that | ain superhuous'
After this short and decisive speech he turned upon
us heel and quickly returned to his carriage
The new head OF the ST. Anna Closter siSnota
RUM Rosna. Ike many cloister inmaes. is a
woman with a romantic history. A few years ago
she was n noted beauty and singer In Naples. In the
beginning OF the eighties. while ON a visit TO CSsanA:
ssro she soRpd at awe xsT and %av o the
guests buried beneath the ruins The ignora,
however was saved and out of gratitude for her
turned 10 Naples and went at oOce 10 Archbishop
S h se nSa Ss She ds ee a sea I
step which took her from the world where she was
courted and admired and many poor wrctches since
then have had reason 10 call her blessed. she IS
still Il beautiful woman. In command OF Dvey voice:
she has 10 Rome to continue the noble work Ok
her calling.
Among the persons recently received by the Pope.
WAS Nile Helene Vacaresca whose love anairs Win
comment about wear ago. In presenting the young
woman Ia His Holiness with several Others, inc
master OF ceremonies Is said u have laid special
emphasis upon her name. The Pope seemed struck
with It's sound and IL trying recall its signlt-
cance slowly repeated. mile. Vacaresco. Mile.
\acarcscO.'
Yonr Holiness, said the Young woman. 81 am
Mile vacaresco the unhappy bride OF the Prince OF
Rumania."
Although the Pope In made no reference
TO her unfortunate iovestory he treated her with
great kindness and respect and dismissed her with
his blessing. Mle Vacaresco has been living with
her parents for some time In this CITY, and II Is
hardly probable that the family sill again return to
Eumanla.
Reports nave been In circulation recently that the
Young King OF Spain, who celebrates his sixth birthday
on May IL already showed signs OF consumption which
killed his father and doomed himself TO an
early death But Madrid journals declare that the re-
ports are idle inventions Although NOT strong. tho
Rey Nno.' they say. Is not afflicted by the dread De-
stroyer and with proper may never suffer at all
from the disease The pale color Of his face they add
l. to the fatigues already Incident to his position
child though he l.. He Is now under the care OF an
English gOverness Ii Is 10 be hoped that the denlas
OF the spanish papers based cts as the early
death OF the little King would probably plunge the
country into another revolution.
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