The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-04-24
CATHOLIC AFFAIRS.
Archbishop ireland to Elucidnte
Z, "Amcrlcnnism'-Popc Will not be
Represented ut the Disarmament

Archbishop ireland to Elucidnte
{ "Amcrlcnnism"-Po Pope Will not be
Represented ut the Disarmament
Congress-.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 2S.-The
presence OF Archbishop ireland In Eu-
rope at this time led to efforts among
leading members OF the diplomatic corps
here to have the eminent American dl-
vine preside at some notable church oc-
casion. AS result Il Is learned that
the archbishop will deliver the princi-
pal discourse at the Joan OF Arc cele-
bration on May s, at the old French
town OF Orleans, which gave the name
ofthe maid OF Orleans" to the girl
saint and soldier. The exercises will
have both n religious and national char
actcr, bringing pitgrimages from all
parts OF Europe md having the special
henedlction of the pope. 1t was thought
at first that Archbishop ireland would
take this occasion to correct the mlsap-
prehensions which have arisen through
Europe as to "Amerlcansm" as set
forth in Father Heckcr's book. The er-
rors on this subject are nscrlbed maia-
ly to the mlstranslntlon OF the book by
a French able, so that It was felt to be
appropriate that the correction and elu-
cidatl0n OF true "Amerlcan!sm" 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 freiand's
IIcnntNrca !, ,t.ta 4
religious themes, dealing with the In
splred character OF Joan Of Arc. While
this may not give the discourse the Sig
,niiicnnce at first expected, yet the be-
lief Is expressed by those familiar with
the arrangements that the fervor and
patriotic Impulses OF Archbishop Ire
land. may lead to some discussion OF the
American theme which has been so
prominen. In church affairs of hate,
and In which he has been one 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 taking part In the
cars disarmament congress II the
pope also was to take part Because OF
this controversy the invitations issued
by the government at The Hague were
delayed some weeks, In consequence the
British foreign office withheld the off,
cial announcement of Sir Julian
Pauncefotes selection as one OF the
British delegates The state depart
ment also was in the same quandary
until the controversy was adjusted. IA
explained by leading diplomatic off.
ciai. the position OF Italy was similar TO
that taken when the temporal power OF
the pope was denied and finally over
thrown. In opposing the pope's repre-
seatat!on at The Hague. Italy held tina;
the sole authority OF the vatican related
to moral and social affairs. and not ma
terial or political questions between ma
tions.
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 ambassa-
doris to the vatican from France, Spain
Bulgaria. Portugal and some other
countries. Pending the settlement Of
1taly's objections there was much per-
picking delay liz arranging the details
OF the Congress. It was finally deter
mined that the pope would not be rep
resented. this decision. Is Is understood,
being acquiesced in by the vatican.
Since then there have been Intimatlons
that the French delegates to The Hapue
will indirectly represent the vatican,
but 1t is said In the best posted political
parties that the surmise Is wholly I'M
warranted. -