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rie, rector Of st. Paul's American Church,
and Francis d. Keene. the . American
Consul General. other bodies repre-
scented were the Waldensian Church.
the English Baptist Missions, tho Italian
American Methodist churches, the Wes-
leyan Missions, the Presbyterian Church
and the British bible Society.
After the presentation Of the various
representatives President Wilson had "A
pleasant talk with his callers. Reins
told that all were praying the success
of his work, the President answered
that he thought the hand of providence
might be seen in the mobilization OF
the moral forces OF the world" and in
the union OF all the churches for a high
standard of civilization.
In the conversation the President re-
marked that Gen. Pershing had told him
the war had produced stronger religious
feelings among the soldiers, and lie
added that the manner In which the dif-
ferent peoples throughout the world had
responded to the appeal to their idealism
had touched him.
A vast crowd awaited the President
outside the church and gave him most
cordial greeting.
Informal Dinner at Quirtnal.
The official luncheon given by Arnbas-
sador Page and Mrs. Page in honor oil
pr, sident Wilson was attended by king
Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena
members OF the Cabinet and court offi-
cials. An American military band ir
tho courtyard played the italian and
American national airs. There was Q
rost cordial tone to the conversations
er gagged in by President Wilson. Kine
Victor Emanuel. Premier Orlando and
Foreign Minister Sonnino.
Although President and Mrs. Wilson
dined informally tonight at the Quiri.
nal with King Victor Emmanuel and
Queen Helena the President and his
wife went later TO pay the royal couple
farewell visit at the Villa Savoia
They took this occasion TO express to
their hosts their deepest appreciation
and feeling of gratitude for the enthu'
sastic reception that had been accorded
hem IN Rome, which they considered as
, tribute paid by the people OF Italy &c
The people of America.
Valuable gifts were presented by the
King and the Queen 70 Fresidene- 1Hno
Mrs Wilson and the members OF the
Presidential party.
Pope Benedict to-day received in spe.
cial audience the American Journalists
who arrived here with President Will
SON. together with some OF the fresi-
dents suite. The visitors were con
Quoted by Monsignor O'Hearn. rector OF
the American College.
In brief address the Pope said thai
NIL his efforts. prayers and influence
had been directed to Fastening the sue
cess of the plan aiming to unite the
nations of the world in such brother
hood as would prevent future wars
The Pontiff added he was glad TO se'
American journalists for personal rea
sons saying:
eve were born In tho city which wa
the birthplace OF the man who discov
cred America. A further reason FOL
satisfaction In seeing you Is the fac
that there are 90 many Catholics Living
IN the United States. to whom we fee
hound by the closest ties The sympath,
we have always felt for America is In
creased now when we think o. Presi
dent Wilson's talents and his hopes FOL
just and lasting peace which are abou
to become a reality"
Pope Benedict concluded by impart
ing 70 all the Apostolic bened!ct!on.