The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-24
IRELAND'S OPPORTUNITY
ARCHBISHOP TO DEFINE AMERICAN
ISM IN ORLEANS ADDRESS.
tracting Attention of Diplo-
matte Circles.

WASHINGTON, April 23-The presence
of Archbishop Ireland in Europe at this
time led TO efforts among leading members
of the diplomatic corps there to have the
eminent divine preside at some notable
church occasion. AS result ii is learned
that the archbishop will deliver the princi-
pal discourse at the Joan of Arc celebra
ton on May s 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 pilgrimages
from all parts of Europe, and having the
special benediction of the Pope. 1t was
thought at first that Archbishop Ireland
would take this occasion to correct the mis-
apprehensions which have arisen through
out Europe TO 'Americanism." set
forth in Father Heckers book. The errors
on this subject are ascribed mainly to the
mistranslation of tie. book by a French
abbe, so that It was felt 10 be appropriate
that the correction and elucidation of true
'Americanism'' should be made on this
memorable church and national occasion.
Quite recently, however. the leading church
authorities in this country have made known
that Archbishop Ireland's discourse would
be confined strictly TO religious themes
dealing with the inspired character of Joan
| of Arc. While this may not give the dis
course the significance at first expected, yet
the belief is expressed by those familiar
with the arrangements that the fervor and
patriotic impulses of Archbishop Ireland
may lead to some discussion of the Amer
| lean there, which has been prominent in
| church affairs Of late and in which he has
| been of the foremost figures.
Catholic Church affairs also have been
attracting the attention Of diplomatic circles
| of late in connection with the attitude OF
| Italy in refusing TO take part in the Cars
disa armament congress If the Pope also
| to take part. Because of this controversy
| the invitations issued by the government
| at The Hague were delayed some weeks, and
! In consequence the British Foreign Office
| withheld the official announcement of Sir
| Julian Pauncefote's selection as one of the
| British delegates. The State Department also
was in the same quandary Until the contro-
versy was adjusted. AS explained by lead
| ing diplomatic official, the position of Italy
| was similar TO that taken when the tenn
| poral power of the Pope denied and
| finally overthrown. In opposing the Pope s
| representation at The Hague italy held that
| the sc e authority Of the Vatican related
| to moral and social affairs, and not ma
| terial or political questions between nations.
| In behalf of the Pope 1t was urged that
| Italy already recognized the material and
| political authority Of the Pope by admitting
| the appointment of ambassadors to the Vati-
| can from France, Spain, Bulgaria, Portugal
| and some other countries.
| Pending the settlement of Italys objec-
tions, there was much perplexing delay in
| arranging the details of the congress. 1t
| was finally determined that the Pope would
| not be represented, this decision. it is un-
| derstood, being acquiesced in by the Vatican.
Since then there have been intimations that
| the French delegates to The Hague would in
directly represent the Vatican, but it is
said in the best-posted diplomatic quarters
| that this surmise is wholly unwarranted.