New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12


and Secretary Of the s. Congregation Cere-
r,oniale who for some time formed part
OF the clergy of the Diocese of Louisville. KY,
was few years since Apostolic Delegate to
the Republics Of South America. and was sent
on an extraordinary mission to London to con-
vey the Papal Fluctuations and gift to queen
Victoria on the occasion Of her Golden Jubilee
The special Pontfcal audience accorded to the
ex-German Ambassador to Italy. Baron Ber-
nard Won Bulow. Minister for Foreign At
fairs of Prussia, has evidently greatly discon-
certed the Liberal party. the more so by reason
Of the rather exceptional details attending the
reception of the Prussiau digntary, who was ac-
companied to the Vatican and presented to the
officials Of the Papal Court by the Prussian Min
lister to the Holy Father The Prussian Minister
was not. however, admitted with Won Btlow to
the presence of the Pope. while, contrary to the
usual etiquette on similar occasions, Nine. Won
Bulow. born Princess of Camporeae. Sicily. was
besought to wait in the Pontifcal antechamber
the termination OF the private interview between
the Pope and her husband. Then she. in turn.
was presented to His Holiness, after which the
Baron and Baroness. attended anew by the
Prussian Minister to the Vatican paid the Gus
tomary visit Of homage to Cardinal Rampoa-
He returned the courtesy the day following
at the private residence OF the Minister to the
Vatican Court, and not at the official German
Embassy on the Capi.oline Hill. AS was natur-
ally to be expected. the ministerial and other
Liberal organs furnished from undoubted
sources detailed reports Of the private con-
versation between the Pope and his visitor.
who was held to have "hectored the Holy
Father soundly' because OF his late encyclical
on Blessed Peter Canisius and other misdoings
of similar character. AS offset to the favor
NJ the pontiAcal audience IL widely
ported that King Humbert purposed to confer
on the Prussian Foreign Minister the highest
honor in the Gift Of the Crown OF Italy. the
Collar Of the Order OF the Most Holy Annun-
ziata bearing with 1t the rank Of cousin to the
re!gning sovereign and other privileges In
Vulnerable The destined recipient has taken
his final leave Of Rome. however. without any
formal notification OF such royal bounty.
M. Ferdinand Brunetiere has likewise come to
Rome, report says to gather materials Tor
work destined by the Editor OF the Revue des
Deux Mondes' to COMPUTE the Rome" OF lola
sumptuous banquet was given In NJ Bruno
there's honor on Tuesday November To- by
Monsignor Denis OConnell. ex-rector or the
North American College. Monsignor OConneii'
who has as II We're assumed the role OF the
American amphitryon In Rome. entertains law
ishly. not only the American and other foreign
learning and distinction who from time to time
find their way to the City Of the Popes. He Is
most courteous and accomplished host. per-
feet master OF the French language, and fairly
skilled in other European tongues; well posted
on all the great questions OF the day. an mimi
te HE raconteur a brilliant conversationast and
an adent in the selection OF congenial guests
II "a nublicly announced that the new Ambas-
sador from the United States to the Court OF
King Humbert, General Draper Will early In tho
coming month Of December take up his oniciaI
residence In his apartment In the Palace f1ofn-
bino formerly inhabited by his immediate PRED
ecessor Mr.. MacVeagh. The palace mas oeen
sumptuously fitted up under the personal su-
pervision of General and Mrs. Draper. The diplo-
matte organ. "LItalie" OF to-day states that for
magnificent gobelin tapestry alone he mas ex-
pended the sum of over $4,000 one OF the most
beautiful arazzi having been purchased from the
Borghese family at the price OF S3oooo once ms
installation is accomplished the Ambassador VIII
give his first formal diplomatic reception to the
Court and to his fellow countrymen In Rome.
The Court of Misdemeanors Of Rorae has been
for the last two days a place Of general rendez-
vous Of the aristocratic Roman world; never De-
fore has the seventh section Of that tribunal as
aembled In its walls such a group OF princes.
princesses and other high percentages. embracing
ell the most distinguished and best-known
names Of the entire Patriciate OF Rome. They
are present partly as spectators and partly as
witnesses in the suit for defamation brought by
the Countess Gaetana di Laurenzana against
two Roman lawyers and an accountant The suit
grew out OF the unfortunate marriage or the
Countess's daughter, a wealthy heiress. 10 the
son Of Prince Orsind. Don Domenico. Prince or
Solofra, and is based on the publication and dis
tribution, by connivance, II Is claimed. OF the
Prince Of Solofra, of series OF defanatory
namphlets containing piquant details OF the
means employed by the Couatess di Laurenzana
to marry her daughter into one OF the pr1nceiy
Roman families. Some OF the most ceiepra,eo
advocates Of the Roman and Italian par nave
been retained both sides, and no little interest
and curiosity are manifested regarding the out
come OF the trial The ancient house of Orsni.
the head of which IL, by hereditary hight. Prince
Assistant at the Pontifcal Throne, equally with
! the house Of Coonna, has OF late years Furnished
| more than its due share CT domestic scandals
| and In common with most Of the formerly great
| and wealthy Roman families Is now utterly
ruined This is more from the prodigaty OF Its
male members than from the mania for land and
other NEGOTIATIONS which has proven 80 fatal to
the majority OF the princely families OF Rome.
! All the landed estates and palaces OF the Orslni
have been brought under the hammer. and the
hereditary family treasures sold at public auc-
ton. Now the entire archives OF the time-hon-
ored house. dating. according TO ancient tradi-
ton. from Popes Stephen II 0O2) and Paul /
$50. but with more probability from Orsus
Orsini Of Pitigliano. Senator OF Rome In 1l9o'
are at the disposal Of the highest bidder. These
celebrated archives contain, among other liter
airy curiosities and rarities. three autograph
qua NJ
Stuart which are in themselves. say amateurs
! and Swans fully worth the enormous valua-
| tion placed upon the collective archives.
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