Waterbury Democrat., 1902-11-22
CUIDI CALLS ON TAFT
Apostolic Delegate to Philip pines Presents Credentials.
THE GOVERNOR OUTLINES PROCEDURE
When the Work of Settling the Friar Question Will Be Begun Is Not Yet Decided - Agreement Out-
 side of Courts Is Hoped For.


 MANILA, Nov. P Governor Taft and Mgr. Guidi have exchanged form al visits and discussed in general way the prospective negotiations. The date on which the negotiations will be com- menced and the method of work arc still undetermined.
 Mgr Guidi visited Governor Taft at Malacanan palace and made formal address to him. On his arrival he pre- scented a letter of introduction from Cardinal Rampolla and also expressed the personal greetings of the pope. He said that he accepted the mission be- cause he knew that Governor Taft was an upright and sincere man. Continu- ing, the apostolic delegate said:
 "The scope of our missions is iden- tical- namely, the settlement of affairs which concern important interests in these islands, you acting for the civil power and for the religious power. To this end it is necessary that there should exist mutual harmony and con- fidence between the ecclesiastical and civil authorities. It will be my first and principal thought to see that your authority is upheld and respected ev- anywhere in the islands by those de pendent on me- and I need hardly say that expect your exeellency to do the same for mine and for all the authori- ties of the church in general. In fine, the two powers should go hand in hand. For my part l will always be. frank and open with you, and beg your excellency to be the same with cI7 aIx fo1.cf a one another perfectly"
 Governor Taft in responding to this address welcomed the apostolic dele gate and thanked him for his kindly expressions. The goyerno; continued:
 "As you say, the best method of set ting the difficult questions presented between the church and the state in these islands will be found in entire frankness and in open dealings The negotiations which have already taken place in Rome point out the lines upon which we should proceed, and, while undue haste would be unWise in view of the important interests concerned, have no doubt that we can with con- siderable speed reach a satisfactory solution. The result of your visit, in the Judgment of my superiors and myself, will much affect the welfare of the people of the Philippines. The property and the rights of the church must be observed and protected by the govern ment. What those rights are when in dispute, unless they are settled by an agreement, must be determined by the courts of justice. The preservation of those rights is the duty of the govern ment of these islands not only by yir- tue of the treaty of Paris, but by vir- tue of the constitution of the United States and of the principles of Ameri- can jurisprudence, which are so deeply seated in the political creed of every American that they cannot be departed 1 from.
 If we can adjust the mutual rights and obligations of the government of these islands with the Roman Catholic church by compromise and an agree ment without having resort to the courts, this is an end devoutly to be l wished and an end which I am sure we both cordially and sincerely seek. I | know that we both desire the better ment and the uplifting of the Filipino people,"