The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-18

Rome, March 17.-The Pope this even
Ing gave an audience lasting about an
hour to Bishop O-Gorman. Of Sioux Falls.
S. Oak, in his private library.
His holiness questioned hm at length
concerning his former work and about
Affairs in the Philippines. He especially
asked whether the United States govern
ment was satisfied with the solution Of
the church question in the archipelago.
and expressed pleasure when he was as
sured that it was fully satisfied.
The conversation then turned upon
Archbishop Ireland. The Pope inquired
after his health. and highly praised his
speech on the French state and church
question. remarking that that portion
enumerating the causes Of the present
situation in France, which displeased
French Catholics and provoked criticism,
was quite true.
America Cheers P0ntin.
His holiness added;
THE French Catholics should have fol-
loved the advice Of my ilustrious prede-
e1z9~r,' Abiding to the beginning Of the
FrencL cr..is. the Pope said.
while ] was bowed with sorrow be-
cause OF the news of Mgr. Montagninfs
expulsion. received a cable dispatch
which consoled and cheered and en-
eouraged me. II was a protest against
the violation OF the Nunciature and the
expulsion Of Mgr. MontagninL 1t was
signed By Archbishop Ireland / then
said to myself that America is with the
Pope"
The Pope waxed eloquent in speaking
Of the sympathy repeatedly expressed by
American Catholics. which, he said. con-
stituted one of the most wonderful
events in history. The feeling Of fra
ternity in America toward the rerse-
cuted French Catholics makes them look
toward America
Praise for President Roosevelt.
He contrasted the liberty Of the church
in America with that pretended 10 be
Roosevelt. whose sense OF fairness and
justice ia dealing with the church he ad-
nairod- Re commanded Bishap German
10 present his respects TO the President
on his return. On taking leave of the
bishop, the Pope said:
Come and see me often. At this hour
enjoy chatting without any fear Of in
terrupuon.'
Bishop O'GOrman says that the Pope's
health is robust and his humor cheerful
and affable except when he alludes 70
France. when a shadow of sadness passes
over hisa. The bishop subsequently, saw
Cardinal Merry del Val papal secretary
cf state, who moved into his new apart
ments to-day. When congratulated upon
the change. the cardinal said he had aban-
doned art-meaning the Borgia apartment
but had gained comfort.
Woman Drops Dead in Vatichn.
While the Vatican's reception rooms
were crowded with persons awaiting the
Pope's passage. an elderly Italian woman.
who was accompanied by her daughters.
had an apoplectic stroke and fell dead in
Clementine Hall
The Pope al the time was giving au-
licences in a nearby room. Several Ameri-
cans were presented by Mgr. FareIley,
acting rector Of the American College.
Among the number was DR.. Billings. OF
who rushed to the lady's aid.
He ascertained that death had been in
for the dead. and then continued the
audiences The body WAS hurriedly re-
moved. The legal fOrmalities with the
view to ascertaining the cause of death
were carried out by the Vatican investi-
eating judge, as Italian officials are ex-
cluded from the Vatican.