The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-04
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GContinued from Page 1) preted to mean the Papal emblem, flown since the sovereignty of the Pope was again recognized in the Lateran treaty signed early in 1929. This attitude of suppression of all anti-fascist activities will be de- tended "against anyone at any cost" the communique said. While re- affirming our profound and unchang- ed respect for the Catholic religion an dits supreme chief, it's ministers and temple, the directorate declares in the most explicit manner that it is firmly determined not to tolerate lanti-fascism.
 "The directorate orders directors of its sections to inspire action to- ward this policy, remembering that those who feel for the revolution de- mand that 1t be defended infiexibly, against anyone at any cost"
 Despite the firm attitude outlined in the communique, negotiations for Ia peaceful and early settlement of the controversy which has aroused the nation were understood to be progressing rapidly toward success full conclusion.
 A frankly conciliatory statement was issued by the Vatican, although 1t was said that police measures, in- cluding many arrests, had been talk en against prominent members of the Catholic Youths society, which fascists accused of political activ- ity.
 However, the Vatican's note enum- erated extenuating circumstances concerning the governments action in closing Catholic clubs throughout Italy.
 Among the causes was the inten- tion of preventing attacks and in- vasions of the clubs in an effort to prevent outbursts not alone against the Pope but also against the king" the Holy Sees statement said. Tn all of the clubs were portraits of the king and Premier Mussolini. In many cases the portraits of the king suffered the same mutiiations as those of the Pope.
 From our investigations, 1t has been confirmed that the provisions closing the clubs was not formal application of decree recently is- sued, but merely a police measure. Police said some clubs were closed only for few days. In others, docu- ments were not taken away, but the doors closed and sealed"
 The Vatican's statement, however, tended toward bitterness in it's re- marks on the action taken against certain Catholic laymen leaders. One reference said:
 Attorney Borsanego, honorary president of the society, received a warning to refrain from political ac- tion. This measure usually is taken before deportation into exile."
 Both the Osservatore Romano, aVtican organ, an dthe Lavoro Fas- cista, fascist newspaper, have been ordered to cease attacks against each other which at the start of the con- troversy 10 days ago aroused the public and resulted in mob violence
 Vatican City, June 4.-(UP).-All Corpus Christi processions have been postponed and local Catholic activi- ties abandoned during the present crisis between the fascist state and the Vatican. Perfect calm prevails throughout the country, reports said to-day.
 private library, conferred at length nuncio to Italy, and MarTuis Fran cesco Pacelli, brother of Cardinal Pacelli and unofficial liaison officer between the Pope and Premier Mus- solini.
 Borgongini-Ducas and Pacelli ex- plained the reasons for the recent police measures, as related to them by Italian officials. The pontiff lis- tened attentively, and appeared to be ready for further reconsideration of the whole question.