THE Telegraph publishes a letter from Rome, which states that the pope is determined to leave nothing undone to induce Mr. Gladstone to form an alliance with France and Russia. He believes that this new Triple Alliance would not entangle England in continental affairs, but would render a European war utterly impossible. If this scheme fails, it is stated that whenever war becomes imminent, the pope will propose that the real differences between the intending belligerents, as distinguished from shadowy pretexts, shall be referred to arbitration; and if his suggestion be rejected, he will declare that, as the aims of the Triple Alliance are opposed to the vital interests of the church, no Catholic can conscientiously take up arms or risk his life to further them, so that in any case the pope will maintain the21peace of Europe. This is a very pretty scheme, but there is no possibility that the pope, with all his wisdom and power, can prevent war in Europe when the time comes. So much pent-up war spirit must some time find vent. Nevertheless there is no doubt that he has immense influence, and that when war has broken out he will be able to convince the nations that he alone can arbitrate the differences. The papal power will yet be seen to be the power in Europe.—The (London) Present Truth.