New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-24
IRELAND AT ORLEANS.
ARCHBISHOP TO MAKE ADDRESS AT
JON OF ARC FESTIVAL.
WILL NOT MENTION "AMERICAN1SM'-
ITALY's ACTION ON THE CzAR's con-
FERENCE-PoPE NOT TO BE
REPRESENTED

Washington. April 23-The presence Of Archbishop
Ireland in Europe at this time led to efforts among
leading members of the diplomatic corps here TO
have the eminent American divine preside at some
notable Church occasion. As result It is learned
that the Archbishop will deliver the principal dis
course at the Joan Of Arc celebration on May 8
at the old French town Of orleans. which gave the
name Of the maid Of Orleans to the girl saint and
soldier The exercises will have both religious
and national character. bringing pilgrims from all
parts Of Europe and having the special benedction
of the Pope
1t was thought at first that Archbishop Ireland
would take this occasion to correct the misappre-
tensions which have arisen through Europe as 10
"Americanism'' set forth in Father Hecker $
book The errors this subject are ascribed
mainly TO the mis.ransation OF the book py d
French able. 80 that II was felt TO be appropriate
that the correction and elucidation OF true Amer
icanism" should be made this memorable re-
gious and national occasion.
Recently, however, the leading Church authorities
in this country have made known that ArchDishop
Irelands discourse would be confined strictly 10
religious themes. dealing with the inspired char-
acter Of Joan of Arc. While this may not give TO
the discourse the significance at first expected the
belief is expressed by those familiar with the ar
rangements that the fervNr and patriotic impulses
OF Archbishop Ireland may lead TO some discussion
of the American theme which has been 80 promi-
nent in Church affairs Of late. and In which ne
has been of the foremost figures.
Catholic Church affairs also have been attracting
the attention Of diplomatic circles OF late In con-
nection with the attitude OF Italy in refusing TO
take part in the Cars Disarmament Congress II
the Pope also was TO take part. Because OF TINS
controversy, the invitations issued by the Govern.
ment at The Hague were delayed some weeks, and
in consequence the British Foreign Office withheld
the official announcement of Sir Julian Paunce-
fotes selection of the British delegates.
The State Department also was in the same guam
dairy until the controversy adjusted,
AS explained by leading diplomatic Official me
position OF Italy was similar to that taken when
the temporal power of the Pope was denied and
finally overthrown. In opposing the Pope's repre-
sentation at The Hague Italy held that the sole
authority of the Vatican related to moral and
social affairs. and not material or political ques-
tions between nations. In behalf of the Pope II
urged that Italy already recognized the ma
terial and political authority Of the Pope by ad-
mtting the apnointment OF ambassadors to the
Vatican from France. Spain. Bulgaria, Portugal
and some other countries. Pending the settlement
Of Ialy's objections there was much perplexng
delay in arranging the details OF the congress. IT
was finally determined that the Pope would not
be represented. this decision 1t is understood be-
ing acquiesced in by the Vatican Since then there
have been ntimatons that the French delega ties
to The Hague would indirectly represent the Vati-
can. but IL is said in the best-posted diploma tic
quarters that this surmise is wholly unwarranted.