Conference with Vatican to Settle Differences Washington, May 19.
The United Press learns from 1 high authority in the Catholic Church that the proposal of Pres ident Gil of Mexico, that representatives of the Mexican Governmi should mee: with representatives of the Church to attempt an adjustment ff the differences between the has been forwarded to Rome.
The Mexican President proposed a formal conference between Mexico ind the Vali stile the long-standing—dispute which has resulted in the virtual overthrow of the old Catholic hose many in Mexico.
'A majority of the former bishops: and archbishops of the Church in Mexico have approved the Gil proposals enthusiastically, understanding that these conform to a plan submitted by Archbishop Flores, who has advocated such a conference for sume time, "It is now thought certain tha! the conference will be held." the United Press informant caid, "and it will undoubtedly be of the utmost importance for the whole future of religion in. Mexico."
Colonel Henry L. Stimson, Secretary of State, it is understood, has replied favourably to a communica-Lion from Mr. Dwight Merross, the United States Ambassador' in Mexico City, asking that he be allowed to Use his good offices and his personal influence in favour of a settlement of the controversy. The Ambassudor, however, will act in a purely non-official eapacity.—United Press,
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