Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20

The project originating in London of rails.
Ing $1.OOO,OOO,O00 to be placed at the dis
pcsal OF the pope az a fund. with which he
could negotiate with Italy for a restoration
of temporal power is regarded by leading
Catholic authorities here as visionary and
absurd. The reported circular issued in
London has not been seen in this city, nor
has the subject come to the authorities In
any form. 1t is regarded as the emanation
either of some weli-intentioned but mis-
guided individual, or else Of some sofie de-
sirous OF arousing prejudice against the
church. 1t is stated that no such plan is
within the bounds of possibility. Even II
the vast amount named were available as
a means of assisting Italy in her financial
embarrassment, 1t is said that the restora-
ton OF temporal power involves scnti-
mental considerations which neither Italy
barter.
No Plan for Restoration.
At present, SO far as is known here, the
vatican has no plan under consideration
fcr the restoration of temporal power or
Tor the establishment Of temporal au-
tner1ty elsewhere than at Rome About
eight years ago the differences between the
Italian authorities and the pope became so
pronounced that the Vatican began to con-
slider the feasibility + OF sestahlishIng the
paral see at some other place i'm Europe.
But the government made concessions
winch were satisfactory to the Vatican in
ailaying the most serious friction and
there was no further consideration given to
the question of the pope's removal !
II Is said that while the Italian govern.
rent iI mas been in conflict with the Vatican,
II never has desired the withdrawal of tha
pope from Rome, as the central establish
ment OF Catholic authority at Rome Is of
great benefit and value to the city and to
an dtaiy: The pope protests from time to
poral power, but this, it is said, in Cath
olc circles here, is largely formal as a
means OF Keeping alive the lack of agrees
n aien' IN Wnat italy has enforced. No for
elsn power mas ever taken up the pope's
cause as all powers gave their assent to
the action of Italy twenty-five wears ago
today In assuming temporal authority over
all Rome, including the Vatican.
The Italian Celebration. i
There Is much interest here as to the
part which foreign ministers at Rome will
take In the Italian celebration TODAY. Some
time ago European paper published the
statement that all European governments
mad requested their representatives at
Rome to take no part in the celebration.
Further than this unofficial statement
nothing is Known as to the extent to which
foreign governments will extend or with
hold their recognition the Italian DEM
onstration. 1t is delicate situation. and
the United States ambassador at Rome.
Mr.. McVeagh. is in a position requiring
the exercise of discretion and tact
The Quadrennial celebration of italy an
pears to stimulate cranks in this country.
who are directing volley of threatening
letters to the Catholic authorities here. A
short time ago a letter received at the
papal legation declared that the mem
bers of the papal delegation at WASH
ington would be poisoned by corrosive SUBJ
Innate unless they removed from the coun-
try by August q. Another letter fixed
June 10 as the time of destruction. A later
letter, accompanied by a skull and cross
bones, and couched in filthy language,
stated that 1t was fortunate for the dele
gate that he left Chicago as early as he
did, as he would have been dynamited had
ne remained. These letters give no con-
Germ, as they are regarded as crank efru-
quently sent to public officials in Wash.
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