The New York herald., 1921-03-16
ARCHBISHOP HAYES
WARMLY GREETED
Back From Visit 10 Rome He
/ Says Vatican Is Neutral on
irish Troubles.
PRAISE FOR HARDING
Prelate Heartily Approves In
augural-Socialism in Italy
Gets Setback.

Archbishop Patrick J. Hayes returned
yesterday on the steamship Paria o
the Fabre Line. after an extended visi
10 Rome. where he was received by the
Pope, 10 whom he presented reports COW
ering the activities OF the diocese, and
particularly the work Of the Catholic
chaplains in the American Army during
the world war In a statement issued
after his arrival Archbishop Hayes de-
MED that he had been consulted by the
Pope on the Irish question. He de-
olared that the question was not under
discussion, either officially or unoffi-
ciany, and said that the Vatican was
Following policy or neutrality and I'M
Partially in this. as in other similar
matters
After reading the forceful utterances
of the bishops Of Ireland. who have the
right to speak on the subject" said the
Archbishop. 1T would be indelicate for
an American bishop TO interfere outside
OF his own diocese"
The Patria encountered stormy weather
almost as soon as she left Naples II
continued until the ship ran into heavy
fog bank outside Of New York. She ar
rived off Sandy Hook on Monday night.
but It was not until yesterday that the
fog had lifted sufficiently for her to navi-
gate Ambrose Channel and get to
Quarantine. She was delayed at Quaran-
tine for an examination OF the passengers
by the Health officers. and Archbishop
Hayes and his party, which included
Mgr. Joseph P. Dineen, the Rev. Stephen
Donohue. the Rev. Vincenzo Arcese and
the Rev. John 3. Kelly. were brought to
Manhattan on the police boat John #.
Aylan. A welcoming committee OF
n Ia her a
pier.
Archbishop Hayes in his statement
said that his visit to Europe had filed
him with the hope that some interna-
tional policy will be adopted by the
United States in accordance with the
soundest and most integral American
principles. without entangling and selfish
alliances, such a policy as win enable
this country to do the things that she
can do toward international arbitration.
wise disarmament social justice and
economic righteousness.
Il read with keen satisfaction" he
said, "the radio at sea quoting President
Harding's inaugural address in regard
TO Americas friendly attitude toward
all mankind. Fervently do l pray that
our Chief Magistrates Administrat tlon
may be blessed by God with the light
OF wisdom. the strength Of courage, the
sense of justice and the breadth of
charity that the heart and mind Of
humanity so much yearned for on the
new and strange day that had dawned
upon the world"
The Archbishop said that social and
living conditions in Italy are not as dis
couraging as might be thought from
some published reports
Fl There Is much unrest, il is true" he
said, but a most encouraging sign is
the strong conservation that has made
Itself manifest In the formation OF a
new party opposed to socialism. which is
being branded as disloyal TO the country
am convinced that Italy will be found
among the worlds conservative builders
In the reconstruction period that must
now soon come.
a After he had reached his home in
Madison avenue Archbishop Hayes an
bounced the creation OF three Knights
of St Gregory and four new Monsignors
for the New York diocese. The Knights
are George ]. Gillespie. an attorney
George Mcdonald, a financier, and
Thomas Farrell, coal dealer. The
new Monsignors are the Rev. William
Livingston OF ST. Gabriel Church. the
Rev. Joseph Mcmahon OF the Church OF
Our Lady Of Lourdes. the Rev. Joseph
Smith, superintendent OF parochiaI
schools and pastor or St Bernard's
Church, and the Rev. Joseph Sheahon or
Poughkeepsie