Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-29
BACK FROM VISIT TO ROME
Archbishop Ireland Talks Of Europe's senti-
ment Toward America.
England, France and Belgium Par.
ticularly Friendly to People
OF This Country.

SIX months spent in Italy, France, Belgium
England and Ireland.
! Archbishop Ireland's trip assumed al
| most international significance owing t.
the generally accepted belief that he car
rled message from the Catholics o
America to the pope regarding the probabl,
| attitude of this government toward tn,
| Catholic Church in Cuba, Porto Rico an,
| the Philippines. Added interest obtained
| because the archbishop has been regarded
| as the foremost representative of "Ameri
canism,' which recently called down the
| denunciation of European eccIesiastics, ant
| later was the subject of a papal communi
cation.
His Reception Abroad.
During his sojourn abroad Archbishop
ireland was received everywhere with the
most distinguished consideration The
pope was specially gracious, and it is
thought Archbishop Ireland's influence
tempered the tone of, the papal letter re-
| garding "Americanism'' in the church
Many Catholics in the United States ex-
| pected that the American prelate would
| return wearing a red hat, but this hope
i has not materialized
| During my stay abroad" said the arch
| bishop, I met many churchmen and states
| men. Everywhere l found the greatest re-
| sDect for the United States and an earnest
NS'itC ~ tttdIH anu retain our friendship.
| Especially was this true in France Bel
gum and England. The French vie with
| the English in expressions of friendship.
| rms spirit was especially noticeable in the
| ofnclal class This sentiment is going to
nave practical effect in France. The
United States has been particularly favor
ed by the exposition management. A MEM
| Der of the French cabinet, in referring to
the matter of the unwilling of the statue
OF Lafayette next July 4, said the govern
ment would endeavor to make the event a
worthy commemoration of the ancient
friendship between France and America.
Relations With Europe.
Il DO not think the majority of the Eng
hsh people are so hot about an Anglo
American alliance. What they want is
simply a perfect understanding between
the two nations and an assurance of an in
definite continuance of our present reIa-
tcns. In Belgium there is enormous inter
sst III america and everything American
since Prince Albert, the heir apparent
visited the United States he has not
ceased to diiase upon the progressiveness
OF our country, and the fine character Of
the people. | dined with King Leopold
ana | gathered from his conversation that
he chcrishes the hope to himself visit the
United States before he dies
The friends of democracy the world
over are watching the career of the great
republic with intense interest The enemies
I OF democracy may scowl at US, but their
tongues are becoming silent. The world
IS watching US as 1t never did before. Our
Watchword should be Liberty with author
lty, and authority with liberty
While l was in Paris the reciprocity
treaty was being discussed. All France
was interested, and all hoped that favor
ahle terms for both nations would be ar
rived at
views on the Dreyfus Case.
France is perfectly tranquil about the
outcome of the Dray-fl,s 7
French newspapers greatly exaggerate the
popular excitement over the whole affair
While the discussion has been lively. and
at time intensely bitter, there is no doubt
that the decision of the court of revision
VIII be accepted as final | think the oues-
ton has been badly agitated by both sides
DreYfus' friends began badly by appearing
10 assault the army, respect and love for
which is deeply grated into the French
nation III was mistake the part of
the Jews to raise money in Dreyfus be-
half as race. There should have been no
racial question involved.
The Peace Conference.
II do not believe the peace conference
has brought about any general idea of dis
armament. but decision to establish an
arbitration tribunal will be a victory for
the United States. Such tribunal would
90 much to abolish war. AS soon as such
tribunal Is established, public sentiment
VIII compel nations to appeal to it before
resort1ng to war. The situation in Europe
Is so delicate that no country is willing to
dsarm That IS too much to ask But if
an arbitration tribunal is established. dis
armament will gradually come about.
DO not believe there is any danger of a
great European war. All the nations are
anxious for peace.
While in Rome / saw the pope freuuent-
ly. The holy father was looking remark
ably well. His physical condition thouob
-ha boil
L saw him both before and after the opera
ton performed last spring. His mind is as
vigorous as ever, and altogether he is a
wonderful old man. who will probably live
in the full possession of his faculties for
years to come. He is still much interested
In public affairs. and has high regard for
the United States.
Our Philippine Policy.
There is much interest in Europe over
out conduct of affairs In the Philippines
The general impression is that the United
States should lose time in restoring or
der there; that it is folly to procrastinate
or temporize. Most men in public life re-
gard our possession of the islands favor
ably. The fact that we have been unable
to secure the release of the Spanish prison.
ers held by the Filipinos has however
created very bad impression. They think
that since we have put Spain out we should
find some way to redeem our pledges. This
is matter much commented on in Europe.
In Rome the belief prevails that the inter
ests of the Catholic Church will be better
protected under American than native rule.
Il noticed a decided Improvement in con-
ditions in Ireland" said the archbishop.
THE plan of elective county councils is
giving general satisfaction and is q decided
step toward homo rule.
But" he concluded, this is the country
for me. There is no other like it, and 1 m
glad to be home again
Col. IngersolFs Death.
When the archbishop met reporter on
the steamship his first remark was about
the death of Colonel Ingersoll.
Il see you've buried Ingersor' he said.
NO. they've cremated him. was the re-
ply.
We'll. well! refiectively, and deft turn
carried the talk into another channel.
Archbishop Ireland spent a quiet day at
the Fifth Avenue Hotel. where he received
a few callers. He expects to go to st. Paul
in a day or two 1t may be that he will
visit Washington on the way.
Dream Did Not Come True.
From the Detroit Free Press.
Patrick McDennis arrived home in a bad
state of wreckage and closed eye.
"Oh, Patrick, Patrick walled Mrs. Nc