The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-07-22
LEO AND TAFT
SAY FAREWELL
Roman Pontif Makes Presents
to All His Visitors
INCLUDING MRS. TAFT
Who Is Given Picture of ST.
Ursula Elegantly SEX

Rome, July 2l.-The pope received Gov
ernor Taft and the members OF his party
in farewell audience at noon today. The
Americans drove in two carriages from
their hotel TO the Vatican. judge Taft
and Judge Smith wore evening dress. as
prescribed by etiquette; Major Porter
was in fun uniform and Bishop o'Gornan
wore eeciesianticsl robes They were re-
ceived at the great door Of the Vatican
by the Swiss guards. who rendered mill
tsry honors- At the foot OF the state
staircase the Americans were met by
MOnsignor Bisleti, master OF the cere-
moines. who was accompanied by other
dignitsries OF the Papal court At the
door OF the Pontifcal apartments the
noble guards and gendarmes rendered the
customary honors, after which Cover
nor Taft and his companions were intro
duced into the presence Of the pope. who
welcomed them with marked cordially
To mark his satisfaction at the success
of the negotiations the pope presented
each member Of Governor Tafts party
with a personal gift enclosed in a magnif-
cent morocco case. adorned with the
papal arms.
Governor Taft got gold goose quill OF
exquisite workmanship with Pope Leo's
coat of arms on the feather. To Bishop
O'Gorman was presented a pectoral cross
set with rubies and amethists and hav-
ing cameo center bearing the figure CT
the Virgin surrounded with pearls.
Judge Smith and Major Porter both re-
ceived a gold jubIse emblem. The pope
gave Mrs. Taft anN enamel reproduction
o. the ancient painting OF Saint Ursula.
surrounded by Virgins.
The Americans were ushered into pri-
vate library and as soon as the door was
opened the pope went half way 10 meet
them and greeted Governor Taft with
the greatest cordiality. The pontin com
menced the interview by saying he was
most satisfied and happy at the result
obtained, and was confident that the ne
gotiations would be the starting point OF
a complete and satisfactory solution Of
the question under discussion. He added
that the apolistic delegate soon to be ap-
pointed would be instructed most strictly
and precisely regarding carrying out tho
ideas determined upon between the United
States and the Vatican, saying:
Il viii see that orders be given him as
to his work, over which I will watch per-
sonally."
Turning the conversation. the pope ex-
pressed the highest esteem for American
methods OF treating church matters. in
fact, he more than once pointed toward
the United States as setting an example
well worth copying.
Governor Taft thanked the pope for
the promptness and courtesy shown him
during his visit. and promised TO cooper
ate with the apolistic delegate in execut-
ing the business on the lines agreed upon
at Rome. He expressed regret at the
fact that the negotiations had been made
the occasion Of the circulation OF false
and even caluminous reports in various
papers and by some telegraph agencies.
which had given rise 10 unfavorable
comments upon the Vatican. The pope
also protested against such false reports.
but he declared that by this time he was
accustomed TO that kind OF misrepresen-
ldlttl. ne Nullin ilEn rose Win IN
usual activity. walked with the Ameri-
cans to the opposite side Of the room
and showed them the Mosaic which he
is sending TO President Roosevelt in re-
turn for the presidents present OF box
containing his, Mr.. Roosevelts literary
work The Mosaic IS n copy OF Corridrs
well known picture Of Pope Leo Sitting on
the terrace OF the Vatican gardens sur
veying Rome. II was made in the Vati-
can workshop. The pope then gave
Bishop O'Gorman an autograph letter to
President Roosevelt.
Members OF Governor Taft's party
asked the pope to bless several rosaries
and several memeTDtoes. which his holi-
ness did most willingly. adding his bene-
dlction was extended 70 ali their reia-
tons and friends.
After an audience OF forty minutes. IN
which the conversation was carried on
entirely il French. Bishop o'GoTman and
Major Porter translating. the pope saw
the Americans 70 the door Of The
library.
Governor Taft and his co1npaa mons then +
called on the papa secretary q state.
Cardinal RsmpoEla. with whom they cx-
changed somewhat similar oourfesies.
Later Governor Taft. accompanied b. i
Judge Smith and Captain strotheF. left /