Paris, Dec. 8. pite semi-official denials, circles that are usually well formed, maintain that negotiations were started some time ago by the Holy See with the French Government with the object. to obtain at least a partial official recognition for the Catholic Church, especially with regard to the dignity of the Church and th ranking at State ceremonials, The nogotiatinos have, further object, the question of, religious teaching by the clergy at the higher schools.
In the event of these negotiations proving successful, result would mean a fundamental change in the: declared attitude towards the Catholic Church in France, —Trans-Ocean Kuo Min.
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