A ROME (Italy) correspondent of the Churchman, in the issue of that journal of June 29, in referring to the position of the Italian Government toward Leo XIII., says:— “Popular feeling is mostly for him. ‘Why should this poor old man, who has done nothing but good, be insulted for the sins of popes who burned rebellious friars 300 years ago?’ is one expression of sentiment. ‘Cannot papists share in the liberty of the press and freedom of conscience enjoyed by all their fellow-citizens?’ is another problem suggested on their side. At the Quirinal palace there was not more cheerfulness on this Whitsunday than at the Vatican, for King Humbert could scarcely mistake the anti-monarchical spirit of the demonstration. He cannot tell one tune from another, but his son, the prince of Naples, who inherits a musical ear from his mother, must have been struck by the strains of the Marseillaise, which was played by all the bands passing the royal palace, with especial emphasis.”