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The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-08-21
ALASKA'S FRIENDS ENDEAVOR
TO SECURE RE-ENACTME.NT OF
MILLION-DOLLARC COAL FUND

SEATTLE, Aug. 21 (by Associated Press) "A Post
Integencer special from Washington says that Assist
ant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt Secretary Of the
Interior Lane Senator Poindexter Of Washington and j.
L. MCPHERSON representing the Alaska bureau Of the
Seattle Chamber of Commerce. endeavorng to
action by congress for the securing Of fund for
the development Of Alaska coal bodies by the navy de-
aartment
It was recently discovered that in the deficiency bill
ich was passed by congress last February it pro
lied that the unexpended portion of the milliondolar
nd appropriated for coal investigation and development
build revert to the treasury.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-08-21
EFFICIENCY OF NAVY
IS THREATENED BY
PARSIMONIOUS POLICY

WASHINGTON, Aug. q (by Asso-
ciated Press) ).-Acting Secretary of
the Navy Roosevelt is working on pro-
posed legislation which contemplates
substantial increases in pay for naval
officers and men.
More than three hundred officers of
thepermanent naval establishment re-
Gently resigned, and it is believed that
the efficiency of the navy is seriously
threatened by these defections.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-08-21
Nation Is at War
Until Peace Treaty
Receives Sanction

WASHINGTON, Aug. u tby
Associated Press) Answering
written questions by Senator
Fall of New Mexico, President
Wilson has written to the sen
ator to the effect that the Presi-
dent has no power to declare
peace by proclamation before
the peace treaty has been rati-
fed by the senate.
The President also expressed
the belief that the League of
Nations could not be created by
the ratification of the treaty by
three powers.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-08-21
GRIGSBY IS DETAINED
BY BILL APPROPRIATING
MONEY FOR RAILROAD

SEATTLE, Aug, 21 Cby Associated
Press).-A special to the Post-InteIli-
gencer says that Delegate George
Grigsby will leave for Alaska to take
testimony in the contested election
case as soon as the house has disposed
of the bill appropriating $17,OOO,OOO
for the government railroad in Alaska.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-08-21
ANOTHER AVIATOR
MISSING AT BORDER

Ell CENTRIC, Cal, Aug. 21 (by AS
sociated Press) ).-Lieutenant Water
house, an aviator, has been missing
since Wednesday afternoon. It is
not known whether he flew across the
Mexican border. His two brothers,
also aviators, are planning to start in
search of him.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-08-21
TEXAS HAS RIVAL
FOR TENNESSEEAN WHO
IS ACCLAIMED AS HERO

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 21 (by
Associated Press) Sergeant w. K.
Simpson of Austin has been given the
French war cross for his exploit in
capturing seventy-one prisoners, fifty
machine guns and several mortars.
Simpson served in the same division
with Sergeant York, who has been
designated as "the greatest hero of the
war" Simpson was wounded.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-08-21
RESOLUTIONOF
NEVADA MANIS
NOT POPULAR

WASHINGTON, Aug. p (by Asso-
ciated Press) mo time has been set
for q vote in the senate on Senator
Pittman's resolution proposing reser-
vations to the peace treaty in line
with President Wilson'S suggestions
that the reservations be in a separate
document.
Senator McNary of Oregon is the
leader of a group of Republicans who
are standing out for the reservations
to be incorporated in the final ratifca-
ton resolution.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-08-21
NOME MINING MEN
ARE RELEASED ON BAIL
AND WILL COME NORTH

ST. PAUL, Aug. 21 (by Associated
Press) ).-Victor and Ashby, the two
Nome, Alaska, mining men who are
charged with fraud in connection with
mining transaction, have been re-
leased on $4,000 bail each. The case
has been set for trial on December s.
The long delay is to enable them
to go to Alaska to secure witnesses.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-08-21
TREATY RATIFICATION
WOULD help TOREDUCE
HIGH COST OF LIVING

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (by Associ-
ated Press) ).-President Wilson, in his
letter to Senator Fall, said he believed
that the immediate ratification of the
peace treaty would soon reduce the
cost of living, through the restoration
Of production and commerce to nor
NAL conditions.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-08-21
PACKERS IN ARMS AGAINST REGULATIONS
GERMAN SAILORS AND CIVILIANS
ATTACK AMERICAN BLUEJACKETS
WHO ARE ASSISTED BY FRENCH

COPENHAGEN Aug. q (oy Associated Press).-
American and German sailors mixed' on Tuesday last
at Neufarwasser when several civilians and one sailor
wounded The fight started in dance hall Monday
night and continued in the streets Tuesday, when
German sailors and civilians attacked the American sail
ors On Tuesday French seamen helped the Americans
to charge the crowd, when shots were fired.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-08-21
MEXICAN ROBBERS
ARE SAID TO HAVE
BEEN EXECUTED

GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 21 (by
Associated Press) The seven Mex
lean bandits who a short time ago
robbed a party of American sailors at
Tampico have been executed, accord
ing to an official Carranza report.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-08-21
INVESTIGATORS VISIT
WASHINGTON SHIPYARDS

BELLINGHAM, Wash, Aug. q (by
Associated Press) ).-The special COM
mittee of the federal house of repre-
sentatives which is conducting an in
vestigation of the shipyards arrived
here today. They will go to Everett
tomorrow.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-08-21
MEXICAN GOVERNMENT PROTESTS
AGAINST AMERICAN EXPEDITION
And DEMANDS IT'S WITHDRAWAL
Cavalry, However, VIII Not Be Recalled Until It
Has Accomplished Its Purpose, Which Is Cap
ture of Offending Bandits-American
Aviators Acting with Mexicans

WASHINGTON, Aug q (by Associated Press).-The
Mexican government has instructed the Mexican ambassador
the United States to protest against the sending of troops
across the border and to request their immediate withdrawal
It is ntimated in official crces that the protest Of Mexico
against the crossing Of the border by the American expedition
will hasten the withdrawal of the Americans, who have
been ordered to capture the bandits.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-08-21
FORMER TREADWELL MAN
IS KILLED In ACCIDENT

VALLEJO, Cal, Aug. q (by Associ-
ated Press) ).-Elish Penrose was killed
in an automobile accident here today.
He was one of the foremost mining
authorities in California, and for
merly was with the great Treadwell
mines at Juneau, Alaska.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-08-21
DISTURBANCE RESULTS
FROM GARMENTS STRIKE

LOS ANGELES, Aug. q (by Asso-
ciated Press about four hundred
sympathizers with the striking street
car platform men created a disturb
ance today by blocking the cars and
jeering and stoning the strike break
ers. The police dispersed the crowd.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-08-21
PEACEFUL PENETRATION

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. q (by AS
sociated Press 1t is announced
that more than four thousand Japa-
nese picture brides" have been ad-
mitted to Pacific ports during the past
year.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-08-21
NEW AMBASSADOR COMING

LONDON, Aug. 21 (by Associated
Press) Grey, the new Brit
ish ambassador to the United States
will sail for New York September 16
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-08-21
BIG FRENCH PLANE
GIVEN UP FOR LOST

PARIS, Aug. 21 (by Associated
Press).-The big French airplane Co
Hath, which started on journey
across Africa with eight passengers,
has been given UP for lost.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-08-21
American Aviators Cooperate with Mexicans

MARFA Texas Aug q (by Associated Press Ut IS re
ported that Captain Leonard Matlac of the Eighth cavalry
has captured two MeXcan who believed to have been
pcated in the capture of the two American army avator5
The American column column is still pursuing the bandits.
It is believed the captured today companions of those
captured yesterday
The work Of the alanes in Mexico is dangerous because
of the few landing fields the line 1t is necessary for the
aviators to fly where the bandits may fire upon them
American aviators assisting the Carranzstas in the
hunt for the BANDITS carrying messages between the Caranza
consul Preside and the Carraza General Pruneda in the
field
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-08-21
Significant Preparations on Border

COLUMBUS Ohio, Aug q (by Associated Press ):-Sxty
tanks have been shipped to the forts along the
Mexican border There than hundred one
ln,il WlippeU ''tanKs on the border.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-08-21

LOUISBURG, N. c., Aug. 21 (by
Associated Press) s).-Walter Elliott, a
negro, was shot to death here last
night for assaulting the wife of a
farmer.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-08-21
TRAIN IS HELD UP
IN LAND OF DIXIE

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. q (by
Associated Press) -Four masked ban
dts last night held up a passenger
train between Cincinnati and Mont
gomery, Ala, and robbed the mail.
The passengers were not molested.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-06-07
Fitting Honor to Bishop Marty

chapel which was his first cathedral.
The day was the annual gathering
of the Knights of Columbus of the
State, and two hundred Knights were
grouped around the statue, together
with a number of old friends of the
Bishop and newer citizens OF that sec
ton. The service was held in the
Bishop Marty memorial chapel, re-
Gently completed, with Father Ignat-
ius officiating, assisted by four
Knights of Columbus, as acolytes. The
ceremony at the statue followed High
Mass. The day ended with fine
banquet served at Sacred Heart
church banquet hall, by the ladies' of
the parish A very interesting pro-
gram of toasts completed the day for
X. of C.
In Marty Memorial Chapel has been
placed the throne formerly used by
Bishop Marty. Recently there have
been added two fine side affairs and
magnificent shrine, work of art
which must be seen to be appreciated.
The chapel is open daily from 6 a. m.
to 6 p. m. and visitors are made well
come to see this beautiful new addi-
ton to Yankton's places of worship.
The Bishop Marty Memorial Chapel
will be dedicated on June IL. Bishop
O'Corman, of Sioux Falls, will pontifi-
Continued on page 81
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FATHER SCHM|Tz DEAD
PASTOR AT ROLLlNGSTONE WAS
ILL FOR SEVERAL MONTHS
BURIAL LAST THURSDAY,

Rev. Nicholas Schmitz, pastor of
Holy Trinity Church, Rollingstone,
Minnesota, died Monday night, June 2,
at the home of his sister, Mrs. Stephen
Schmidt, in ST. Paul. He had been i'll
for some months following an attack
of influenza contracted last fall.
Father SchmitZ was born at Treves,
Germany, in 1857. When still a boy
he came to this country with his par
ents. The family settled at New Trier,
Minnesota. His classical studies were
made at Mount Calvary, Wisconsin,
and his course in philosophy and the
OlOgy was taken at st. Francis Semi
nary, Milwaukee, and st. Johns Uni.
versity, Collegeville, Minnesota. He
was ordained at St. Johns University
in 1882. His first appointment was at
Glencoe, Minnesota, where he acted as
assistant in charge of the neighbor.
ing missions. He then became pastor
at Adams, Minnesota. In 1891 he was
appointed pastor of Holy Trinity
Church, ROllingstOne, Minnesota
where he has remained ever since.
The body was sent to Rollingstone
last Wednesday morning, the funeral
taking place in his parish church
Thursday morning at ten o'clock.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-06-07
PLACING SOLDIERS
CATHOLIC WAR COUNCIL HAS
FIFTY BUREAUS AT WORK.
MANY POSITIONS FILLED.

Through it's fifty employment bu-
Council has secured positions for
eighteen thousand soldiers, sailors
and marines. Within the past four
weeks, there has been a considerable
increase in the number of placements.
On May the council was placing men
at the rate of two hundred a day. At
the present time, it is placing three
hundred a day.
The employment secretaries of the
National Catholic War Council are
able to fill only about one-third of the
positions which they receive for
former service men. Reports from
Chicago last week showed a surplus
of six hundred positions. Reports
from Detroit showed a surplus of five
hundred positions; reports from Bal.
timore, Philadelphia, and st. Louis
also showed fairly large surplus of
positions. This does not mean that
all returning soldiers are able TO Sc
cure positions Immediately after their
discharge. 1t simply means that the
agencies are unable to adjust the
present supply of labor to the present
demand. 1t does not help very much
to obtain positions for one thousand
automobile mechanics when there are
one thousand clerks seeking employ
ment All circumstances point to a
shortage of labor in this country
within the next three months.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-06-07
At LOURDES
AMERICAN FIGHTERS MAKE TWO
PiLGR4MAGES TO FAMOUS
SHRINE.

The second Pilgrimage Of the Amer.
lean doughboys to the shrine of Our
Lady at Lourdes, France, took place
on Thursday, May 20, under the direc.
ton of the Knights of Columbus. The
first pilgrimage of the American
doughboy to the Grotto at Lourdes
was on the occasion of the feast of
the Annunciation, and to use the word
of an aged French woman, There was
never anything SO wonderful as that
Endless lines of khaki-clad boys
filed toward the shrine of Our Lady
and on their arrival attended Mass,
visited the Grotto and Shrine and at
twilight, when the stars shone in all
their splendor, chanted a solemn Yes
pers and the Rosary.
On their departure they suggested
that each would give a 'Doughboy's
mite" and the proceeds will be used
toward placing a statue of Joan of
Arc above the Rosary Church. This
will mark the day of the first Amer
ican Military Pilgrimage TO the shrine
of Our Lady at Lonrdes.
Hundreds of doughboys left Paris
under the direction of the Knights of
Columbus, and attended the Second
American Military Pilgrimage to that
Shrine. Catholic travellers from every
part of the world have visited Lonrdes,
for they know that there, the Blessed
Virgin appeared to the little Shepherd
ess, Bernadette Soubirous, and told
her such things as have made Lourdes
one of the Holy Places of Christendom
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-06-07
BISHOP HARK|Ns' JUBILEE
PROVIDENCE; RHODE ISL AND,
CELEBRATES 5oTH ANNlVER-
sARY OF BELOVED PRELATE's
ORDINATION.

Thursday, May %. was the 50th an
priesthood Of Right Reverend Mat
thew Harkins, D. D., Bishop of Provi
dence, r. |.
In the presence of the Monsignori
the clergy, the religious and the peo
pie of the diocese, with appropriate
music and decoration, with the voices
of hundreds of children singing praise
and glory to God, Mass was offered by
Right Reverend William A. Hickey
D. d., in thanksgiving, at 10:30, at the
Cathedral of SIS. Peter and Paul. The
venerable jubilarian assisted in the
sanctuary.
Bishop Harkins was born in the par
ish of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Boston, Mass, on November II, 1845
At an early age the future Bishop at
tended the primary school in fremont
street, and from the very beginning
of his school days gave promise of the
attainments which have given him dis
tinction during all his career.
After completing his studies at St
Snlpice in Paris he was ordained on
May %, 1869, and was sent to Rome
for further study. He was there dur.
ing the sessions of the Vatican Coun
Gil. Returning to America in 1870 he
labored successfully in several par
ishes in the Diocese of Boston until
1887 when he was appointed Bishop OF
Providence. He was cOnsecrated
April IA, 1887. A few months ago he
was given coadjutor in Rt. Rev
William A. Hickey.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-06-07
WORLDS OLDEST DEMOCRACY
NOW IN BANKRUPTCY - SAN
MARINO HAS REPRESENTATlV
GOVERNMENT DATING BACK
TO YEAR $50.

While the Representatives of the
great nations of the world are as
sembed in Paris to frame a cove
nant that will insure the perpetuation
of democracy, a story comes through
Rome that is pathetic. 1t tells us that
the little republic of San Marino is
bankrupt. 1t has suspended payment
on a loan that it received from the
Italian government.
The republic of San Marino is the
oldest democratic form of government
in the world According to reliable
legend a stonecutter by the name of
Marinus came to the Mount of II Tt
tano about the year $50. His visit
was not only to ply his trade, but to
preach the gospel of Christ. At that
time the mount belonged to Felicis-
sima Riminese lady. At her death
she bequeathed it to the mountaineers
with the prayer that they always re-
main united. This was the beginning
of the little republic that was named
after the stonecutter Saint Marinus.
The independence of San Marino was
recognized by the Holy See in 1891.
For several centuries it had a check
cred career. The lords of Montefel-
tro, the Malatesta of Rimini and the
lords of Urbino attempted to conquer
the little country, but they were re-
pulsed When the people of. San
Marino aided Plus II, the Pope granted
the republic some castles. For few
months the republic was in posses
sion of Caesar Borgia. In the six
teenth century many attempts were
made to rob it of its independence
Contrary to the orders of Clement
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-06-07
STATE BODY MEETS
LOUISIANA STATE FEDERATION
OF CATHOLIC SOCIETIES.

The sixteen annual convention of
the Federation of Catholic Societies
of Louisiana was held in New Orleans
on Sunday and Monday, May 25 and
26.
The convention opened on Sunday
at the st. Louis Cathedral at 10 A. M.
with the beautiful memorial service
in memory of those who have made
the supreme sacrifice of their lives in
the service of our United States.
The Most Rev. Archbishop John w.
Shaw presided.
Pontifical High Mass was sung, the
celebrant being the Right Rev. J. NJ.
Laval, D. d., Auxiliary Bishop of New
NOrleans.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-06-07
ARCHBISHOP . IS GUEST
MOST REVEREND sAUSTiN DoWL.
ING AT BANQUET IN
MINNEAPOLIS.

Last Tuesday evening the Knights
of Columbus of Minneapolis gave a
banquet in Donaldson's Tea Rooms in
honor of Most Reverend Archbishop
Bowling. Judge VIM. c. Leary pre-
sided as Toastmaster. VIM. d. Dwyer,
member of the Supreme Council of
the Knights of Columbus, described
the war work of the Knights at home,
and Colonel VIM. H. Donahue, for
merly of the 151st Field Artillery,
described their work overseas. Mr..
George B. Hewetson also spoke. Prae.
tically the entire membership of the
Minneapolis Council, with many other
citizens, was present
Rev. Francis T. Burns introduced
Archbishop Bowling who, in an en-
Tightening address, pointed out the
need for Catholic leadership in the
social life of the community.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-06-07
ROMAN ALUMNI
AMERICAN COLLEGE GRADUATES
HELD CONVENTION.

The Alumni Association of the North
American College, Rome, Italy, which
held it's annual reunion in New York
last week, has elected Rev. Dennis
Gleason of Hartford, Conn, president;
Rev. John Hickey, Cincinnati, vice
president; Rev. Louis Stickney, Balti-
more, second vice-president; Rev.
Charles McAuliffe, New York, secre-
tary; Rev. Joseph Corrigan, Philadel-
phia, treasurer; Rev. John Duffy,
Newark, historian; and Rev. Nicholas
Coleman, Rev. Thomas brennan and
Rev. John Anderson, all of Hartford,
were named as members of the exc
cutive committee Hartford was
chosen as the place for the 1920 con-
vention.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-06-07
THE OLDEST REPUBLIC

XII, the republic was invaded, a new
constitution was imposed upon it and
attempt was made to join it to the
PoJ IA cal states. Similar attempts
well made twice in the nineteenth
century, The gallant little people al
ways maintained their independence
in the face of prince or king.
The republic of San Marino occu-
pies only thirty-eight square miles
and has a population of about 10000
souls. The government is both SIM
pie and just. There is a general
council of sixty members, who are
elected for life. They are chosen
from the different elements among
the people. From these two consuls
are elected for six months. The
council has legislative powers and
from its members is selected the
great council of twelve, which is the
supreme court of the land The indie
pendence of San Marino was recog-
nized by the king of Italy on March
%, 1862. Since that time cordial rela-
I1oIo nave ShlolCu UeJWOGu 0du MD
rino and the Italian government The
little republic coins it's own money,
at least in small denominations
which is accepted in Italy. For the
most part the business of San Marino
is done with Italian money.
1t is hardly necessary to add that
! the entire population of San Marino
| is Catholic. The elections are held in
the Cathedral church Immediately fol
| lowing Solemn Mass offered by the
Bishop. They are a simple people
devoted for the most part to agricul
ture and the growing of vines. 1t is
one of the happiest little spots on
earth. 1t would be pity to see this
little republic pass into alien hands
We may pray that the story of its
seeming bankruptcy is a mistake
that this oldest republic in the world
may live to be an example for its
] bigger sisters among the nations.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-06-07
.MAIIO Off, DOh|REMF)
THE CANONIZATION OF BLESSED
JOAN or ARC.

The Sacred Congregation of Rites
will meet on June II to consider the
decree "De Tuto' for the canOnizatiOn
of Joan of Arc, after which it remains
only for the Pope to name the day for
the ceremony at st. Peter Basilica
which will have character Of special
solemnly The date, however, will de-
pend upon the return of normal cOndi
tions in Rome The housing and
transport accommodations at the pres
ent time are both inadequate in view
of the enormous numbers certain to
come to Rome for the grand occasion
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-06-07
NEW MONS|GNOR
DIOCESE OF ROCKFORD Is HON.
ORED.

The Very Reverend J. J. Bennett, V.
G., of Aurora and Rev. Clemens Kali
velage of Freeport, both of the Rock
ford, Ill.,, Diocese, have been made
domestic prelates, with the title of
monsignor. This signal honor, be-
slowed by our Holy Father, the Pope,
because of the long and especially
meritorius service of both priests, is
we'll deserved. Notification of the
high honor has been sent through
Right Rev P. j. Muldoon, D. D.,
Bishop Of Rockford, but the date of
the investiture has not been deter.
mined.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-06-07
SOCIALISTS AND BISHOP
NUNCiO TO BAVARIA GOES TIC
SWITZERLAND.

Mgr. Pacelli, Apostolic Nuncio to
Bavaria, has left Munich and gone to
Switzerland. He has been subjected
twice to serious insults during So
cialists' rule, incurring actual danger
to his life on the second occasion
Pope Benedict, foreWarned of such
possibilities, had telegraphed the nun.
clio, giving him permission to leave
for Switzerland, if such action should
become necessary.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-06-07
POPE RECEIVES MINISTER
COLOMBIA ENVOY HAS LONG AU
DIENcE WITH PONTiFF.

Dr. Jose Vicente Concha, former
president of Colombia, presented his
credentials on May 81 as minister to
the Vatican for that country, and was
received in solemn audience by Pope
Benedict, who engaged him in a
lengthy conversation.
Senor Concha afterwards visited
Cardinal Gasparri. Papal Secretary of
State.