New-York tribune., 1902-07-22
GOV. TAFT. SEES THE POPE.
FAREWELL AUDIENCE BEFORE DE-
PARTING FROM ROME.
PoNTIFF RECEIVES AMERICAN PARTY COR
DAILY AND PROMISES COOPERATION.

PONTIFF RECEIVES AMERICAN PARTY COR
DAILY AND PROMISES COOPERATION.
Rome. July 21.-The Pope received Governor
Taft and the members of his party in farewell
audience at noon to-day. The Americans drove
in two carriages from their hotel to the Vatican.
Judge Taft and Judge Smith wore evening dress.
prescribed by etiquette: Major Porter was in
full uniform and Bishop O'GOrman wore &c
clesiasticaI robes. They were received at the
great door of the Vatican by the Swiss Guards,
who paid them military hOnors. At the foot of
the state staircase the Americans were met by
Monsignor Biset, master of the ceremonies.
VINO was accompanied by several other digni-
taries of the Papal Court AT the door of the
PontihcaI apartments the Noble Guards and
gendarmes paid the customary honors.
The Americans were ushered into the pri-
vate library, and as soon as the door was opened
the Pope went halfway 10 meet them. and
greeted Governor Taft with the greatest cor
diality. lie began the interview by saying he
was most satisfied and happy at the results OBJ
tanned and was confident that the negotiations
would be the starting point OF complete and
satisfactory solution OF the question under dis
cussion. He added that the Apostolic Delegate
soon to be appointed would be instructed strict
ly and precisely regarding carrying out the
ideas determined upon between the United
States and the Vatican. saying
will see that orders pe given him to his
work over which I viii watch personally.
Turning the conversation. the Pope expressed
the highest esteem for American methods of
treating Church matters, In fact, he had more
than once pointed to the United States as set
ting an example well worth copying.
Governor Taft thanked the Pope for the
promptness and courtesy shown TO him, and
promised cooperation with the apostolic dele
gate in executing the business the lines
agreed upon at Rome. He expressed regret that
the negotiations had been made the occasion
for the circulation Of false and even calumnious
rumors in various papers and by some tee-
graphic agencies. which had given rise to un-
favorable comments on the Vatican.
The Pope also protested against such false
reports but he philosophicaly declared that by
this time he accustomed to that kind of
Misrepresentation
RICH GIFTS FOR AMERICANS.
The Pope then rose with unusual activity.
walked with the Americans to the opposite
side of the ROOM and showed them the mosaic
which he will send to President Roosevelt in
return for the Presidents present of a box
tanning Mr.. Roosevelts literary works. The
mosaic is a copy Of Corridis well known picture
of Pope Leo sitting the terrace of the Vati-
can gardens, surveying Rome. 1t was made In
the Vatican workshops. The Pope then gave
Bishop OtIOrm:tn an autograph letter 10 PreSl-
dent ROOseve
Members of Governor Tafts party asked the
Pope to bless several boxes of rOsaries and other
religious nemeutoS. which he did willingly,
adding that his benediction was extended to all
their relations and friends.
To mark his satisfaction at the success of the
negotiations the Pope presented to each MEM
Der of Governor Taft's party a personal gift
inclosed i'm a magnificent morocco case. adorned
with the Papal arms Governor Taft received a
gold goosequill of exquisite workmanship, with
Pope LeO's coat of arms the feather. TO
Bishop OGoman was presented peCtOral cross
set with rubies and amethysts, and having a
cameo centre bearing the figure of the Virgin.
surrounded with pearls. Judge Smith and Major
Porter both received gold jubilee medal. The
Pope gave Mrs. Taft an enamel reproduction of
the ancient painting of St Ursula surrounded
by virgins.
After an audience lasting forty minutes in
which the conversation was carried on in
French. Bishop O'Gorman and Major Porter
translating. the Pope saw the Americans to the
door of the library.
Governor Taft and his Companiors then called
- the Papal Secretary Of State Cardinal Ram
poa. with whom they exchanged somewhat
similar COurtesieS.
Later Governor Taft accompanied by Judge
Smith and Captain Strother. left Rome for
Naples.
Bishop OGorman will sail for the United
States next week. He will take with him let
ter from Cardinal Rampolla to Secretary Hay.