The New York herald., 1870-12-20

same way greece when II mad asserted ts independ.
ence, would not submit TO ConsIaniinopie IN
spiritual matters and lately the members or the
Greek Church IN Austria have constituted paul-
arch of their own. In this way the Cardinal pointed
out the evils that would oefaIl the Church IN case
the Pope became q subject OF the King OF ltalY.
His address. which occupied upwards OF an hour
In delivery, is considered most exhaustive docu-
ment, putting. as 1t does teEore the pupllc III le
most favorable light possible for the Pope the whoe
Italian question. .,
and, though his Lordshp ~ not good speaker ne y
an able man and man OF great influence. ne IL,
am told, the largest landed propuelor ~ ,reaila ~
identihes himself more with the people ana enters
more into their feelings ana sympatnies lhah pro-
bably any other member OF his order In this country
and in all questions connected with the Catholic re-
ligion he takes an active aud prominent part. 10 Is
not two wears since he Joined the Catholic Church,
ana up to the present he has shown all the zeal ol
devoted neOphyte. He has appeared at two or three
Judging from MS language, 1t would appear that ne
is quite great an ntramOnane IA Cardinal
Cullen himself The only subject touched upon In his
speech to which shall refer 10 TO the famous article
in the Edta6tug Reuiep. Lord Granard complained
bitterly OF the tone OF this article but would not be-
lieve that it written by the Pr me Minister ior
he could not think that ne would ignore the conyic
tons OF the millions Of her Majestys Catholic sub
jects.
But the great object OF attraction at this great
meeting was neither a cardinal, nor an earl nor
bishop, nor member of Parliament but an humble
Dominican trar There are few Catholics, think,
either In the 0d or in the New World who have not
heard OF the famous preacher, Father Tom Burke.
When say that this great lrishman is as eloquent
in the pulpit and on the platform lie Is witty ana
amusing In private life ] say good deal. Every
year, ior several years past be has been invited
by the Pope TO preach the Lenten sermons
to the English speaking residents, and this
little incident shows how highly he Ia thought
Of by the head Of his Church. Cardinal Cullen has
pronounced hun 'tne prince OF English speaking
preachers;n bur, whether he deserves this high
euiogium or not, he is certainly one OF the most
fascinating OF living orators. Yet Father To as he
famliarly called, Is one OF the hunlblest aud most
careless OF men, for he refuses all titles and
iishng any of his admirable dscourses. lie is q
typical Irish priest fond OF the people, OF whom he
fond Of society and society is fond OF him. And
well IT might, for wine ever he goes .he sets the table
In rOarN He Is the soul oi wit, ana grave dign-
taries laugh at his jokes almost III spite Of them.
selves.
Every eye was turned on Father Tom al the great
meeting ON Wednesday, and the assembly seemed
impatient until he arose. At last he came for
ward and delivered address which is universally
admitted to have been the speech OF the day. lie
WAS peculiarly severe On the English press which,
on the Eastern and Italian questions, he said blew
hot ana cold from the one mouth. He quoted ex-
tracts from the Times showing now that journal
applauded the violation OF the September Conven-
ton and the spoaton OF the Pope's dominions by
Victor Emmanuel, while IL abused the Gar for his
breach OF faith in attempting TO set aside the Treaty
OF 1855. He pointed out nj great length how much
civilization was indebted TO tile Roman Ponufs. and
| concluded by ipsfitutnig comparison between
| King OF Italy.
| Whatever may be the effect OF this and other
meetings having similar object, one thing Is cer-
tain-that Ireland has done everything in her power
In behalf 81 the Pope. II is Impossible to say
| by English statesmen; but every Catholic Irish
| member, and many liberal Protestants also,
| are pledged 10 fight the Pope's battle In the
| coming session OF the British House OF Commons.
| An address was presented to Mr.. Gladstone remind
| ing him OF the policy towards the Holy See OF many
Of ms predecessors, and praying that IN the coming
! European conference the English government may
extend It's protection 10 the head OF the Catholic
| Church
| 1t Is not yet known outside ecclesiastical circles
that Cardinal Cullen Is now virtually the Popc ol
the Western Church. The Pope, being at present un.
able TO discharge the duties OF his Office, has dele
| gated TO the Cardinal Archbishop of Dublin the
power OF appointing all the Englisnspeaking blsh-
ops OF the Church. This includes Ireland. England
America Australia, India ana several other parts OF
the world. No one will doubt after THIS that Cardi-
! nal Cullen Is all-powerful at Rome. This appoint
ment rejects credit upon Ireland and the Irish peo
| plo VIII learn with satisfaction that the Pope Il
| anxious to recognize Their fidelity and attachment
| 10 him. There are many eccleslastcs here, high IN
authority, who think that this appointment fore
! shadows tile elevation Of Cardinal Cullen 10 the
| Papacy itself.