New Britain herald., 1926-12-21
POPE'S MESSAGE
 BEING CRITICIZED
Fascist Govt. RSentS State-
 ments by His Holiness

Rome, Dec. 21 LPN-The Italian government considers strange, sur prising and uncalled for" Pope Plus pointed criticism of Fascism's reli- gious policies contained in yester- days allocution. the Associated Press today was informed by gov ernment spokesman.
 Peace Now Impossible
 The Papal declaration. which is felt to have eliminated any hope of a speedy reconciliation between the church and state in Italy came as such shock to political circles gener ally that the greatest reticence is being observed. while the news papers have not printed single word of comment
 Incidents of violence against Cath olic individuals and organizations, upon which the pontiff based his criticism, it was declared, are definitely things the past. having occurred as a spontaneous and mo- nlentary reaction lasting for but a few days after the most recent at tempt on Mussolini's life.
 Since then, it was asserted by the government spokesman, nothing has occurred to occasion the Pope's re- marks while the government, in ad- dition has maintained and intends to continue maintaining Its policy of friendliness to religion and has taken the seyerest steps possible to prevent the recurrence of excesses.
 Pope's Attitude Censured
 The government therefore finds the Pope's attitude strange, and un- called for" the informant of the Associated Press said. Tt fails to understand the Holy Sees constant and insistent resurrection of a mat ter which Is definitely closed.'
 The true source of the Holy Sees criticism said the informant, lies in recognition of the growing strength os Fasrism organization for youths the Baiilla, for boys of eight to 14. and the Nanguardists, for youth Of 14 to IS. These organizations. it was said, are feared by the Vatican as anti-religious, monopolistic and strong competitors of Catholic youth organizations such as the Catholic Boy Scouts.
 Fear Is Cnfoundcd
 Such fear Is unfounded, the goy- ernment spokesman said, as will be demonstrated by statutes governing the Balllas and Vanguardists which tc o1Noh Ia hct IDra, ,S,- lini will publish in the near future as an indirect answer to the impli- cations contained in the Pope's allo- cution.
 Fascism intends 10 continue to strengthen it's training of the youth of the nation, but feels that black shirt boys instead of clashing with Catholic boys, can live on terms of friendlness provided the latter N:rupulouslv steer clear of politics. he spokesman stated.
 Church No Protection
 The remnants of the influence of En Ponular-Catholic party, which formerly was one Of the strongest regime organizations, he added. VI no. he tolerated nor will the r'>@k of Catholicism protect any o'her type of machination against Tas"ism.
 Although the Pontiff praised Pre- mier Mussolini personally with un- usual warmth, he condemned the conception of the state shown by certain Fascist clements in his allo- cution.
 We declare pointedly." he said. "that so far as religious interests. which are the supreme interests of the people, are concerned. the faith in the force of right. in the vigor Of laws and in the efficacious good will Of the authorities is not yet com plete or secure.
 "1t seems that an obscure menace confirmed by clouds of suspicion. in- references and difficulties. hovers over the activities Of the Catholic action organization which is the apple of our eye. It seems the task of the education of Christian youth. which Is an important part Of our divine mission is endangered.
 Tt seems there is q conception