p. 432 | The Pope Appeals to the Powers

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, Cal. · Jul 15, 1889

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 15, No. 27.

The Pope Appeals to the Powers

A DISPATCH from Rome under date of July 4, states that the Pope has sent a copy of his recent allocution to each of the powers asking whether or not they would interest themselves in his position. It is also naively stated that "his future action will depend upon the nature of the replies received." Just what Leo proposes to do about it if the powers that have been appealed to do not interest themselves in his behalf is not indicated. Possibly, however, he may use his influence with his devotees in the various nations in the same way that he did in Germany when he gained his victory over Bismarck. There is no doubt that either he or his successor will find means to bring the nations of the earth to terms.