The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-07-22
Gold Goosequil for Judge Taft and a
PectoraI Cross Set with Gems for
Bishop O'Gorman.
BOXES OF RosARIEs BLESSED
AUDIENCE LASTED FORTY MINUTES
AND WAS SATISFACTORY.
by the Pope that There
Would he No Delay in Concluding
Frinr Negotiations.

ROME. July 21.-The Pope received Cow
ernor Taft and the members of his party
in farewell audience at noon to-day. The
Americans drove in two carriages from
their hotel 10 the Vatican. Judge Taft and
Judge Smith wore evening dress. as pre-
scribed by etiquette; Major Porter was in
full uniform and Bishop O'Gorman wore
ecclesiastical robes. They were received at
the great door of the Vatican by the Swiss
guards, who rendered military honors. At
the foot of the state staircase the Ameri-
cans were met by Monsignor Bisleti, mas
ter OF ceremonies, who was accompanied
by several other dignitaries of the pspaI
court. At the door of the pontihcal apart
ments the Noble guards and gendarmes
rendered the customary honors. after which
Governor Taft and his companions were in
troduced into the presence of the Pope, who
welcomed them with marked cordiality.
To mark his satisfaction at the success Of
the negotiations the Pope presented each
member of Governor Taft's party with
a personal gift inclosed in a magnificent
morocco case adorned with the papal arms.
Governor Taft got a gold goosequill OF
exquisite workmanship with Pope Leos
coat OF arms on the feather. To Bishop
set with rubies and amethysists and hav-
ing a cameo center bearing the figure OF
the Virgin surrounded with pearls. Judge
Smith and Major Porter both received a
gold jubilee medal The Pope gavs>M-s--
Taft an enamel reproduction OF the ancient
painting Of Saint Ursula surrounded by
virgins
The Americans were 'ushered into a pri-
afa nd ha
opened the Pope went half way TO meet
them and greeted Governor Taft with the
greatest cordiality. The pontif commenced
the interview by saying he was most satis-
fed and happy at the results obtained and
was confident the negotiations would be
the starting point of complete and satis-
factory solution of the question under dis
cussion. He added that the apostolic dele
gate soon to be appointed would be in
structed most strictly and precisely re-
garding carrying out the ideas determined
upon between the United States and the
Vatican, saying: Il will see that orders
be given him as to his work, over which
l will watch him personally" Turning the
conversation, the Pope expressed the high
est esteem for American methods OF treat
ing church matters. In fact he had more
than once pointed toward the United
States setting example well worth
copying.
Governor Taft thanked the Pope for the
promptness and courtesy shown him dur
ing his visit and promised cooperation
with the apostolic delegate in executing
the business on the lines agreed az
Rome. He expressed regret at the fact
that the negotiations had been made the
occasion Of the circulation OF false and
even calumnious rumors in various papers
and by some telegraphic agencies. which
had given rise TO unfavorable comments
upon the Vatican.
The Pope also protested against such
false reports but he prophetically declared
that by this time he was accustomed to
that kind of misrepresentation. The pom
tiff then rose with unusual activity. walked
with the Americans 10 the opposite OF
the room and showed them the mosaic
which he Is sending 10 President Roosevelt
in return for the Presidents present OF a
box containing his. Mr.. Roosevelts literary
works. The mosaic is "A copy OF Corridis
well-known picture Of Pope Leo sitting on
the terrace OF the Vatican gardens survey
ing Rome. II was made in the Vatican
workshops. The Pope then gave Bishop
O'Gorman an autograph letter 10 Presi-
dent Roosevelt.
Members Of Governor Taft's party asked
the Pope TO bless several boxes of rosaries
and other religious mementOs which his
Holiness did most willingly, adding that
his benediction was extended 10 all their
of forty minutes. in which the conversa-
tion was carried on entirely IN French,
Bishop OGorman and Major Porter trans
lating the Pope saw the Americans 10 the
door Of the library
Governor Taft and his companions then
called on the Papal Secretary Of State.
Cardinal RampOlla. with whom they eX-
changed somewhat similar courtesies.
Later Governor Taft accompanied by
Judge Smith and Captain Strother. left
Rome for Naples. Bishop O'GOrman viii
sail for the United States next week. He
will take with him a letter from Cardinal
Rampolla 10 Secretary OF State Hay.