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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Dec 1, 1904

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 81, No. 48.

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Note and Comment

A DISPATCH from the Italian capital brings word that the pope is well pleased with the result of the presidential election in this country, which “he is sure will be for the prosperity of the glorious, strong American republic, and for the maintenance of the most cordial relations between Washington and the holy see.” It is also stated that “Cardinal Satolli, formerly papal delegate in the United States, was especially pleased, and warmly expressed full satisfaction with the result.” Why is the papal hierarchy so interested in American politics, and so pleased at the triumph of one political party over the other?