The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-02

man TO fill the chair once occupied by st. Peter.
The Catholics of Indianapolis not alone in
celebrating this joyful day. The followers of
the Pope in every part of the world to-day
observing 1t; and have no doubt but what there
are thousands of Catholics in heaven who
lending their voices in great jubilee song in
his honor.s
The Captain then announced Bishop Chatard
as the first speaker of the afternoon. When the
Bishop approached the front of the stage he was
crested with applause hearty and pro-
longed that it was several minutes before he
could be heard His spe ech. though brief. was
delivered with great earnestness the applause
being frequent. He said they were there in
family feast. all children of one common
matter under what conditions fhey may have
been born. 1t was q feast in which ali partici-
pate with gratitude-gratitude to the Pope for
stranger in any CLINE. He is revered in every
part of the world as the common father of all
Catholics. Prince Bismarck. of Germany, req
ognized great truth when he declared that the
Pope was not foreigner. As the great Prince
stated it. the Pope is equally interested
in oil his children. no matter whether
they be in the German empire or elsewhere.
HE is our father said the Bishop, land
anything that affects him is not foreign to this
country. It is for that reason we take part in >
celebration that is being observed wherever the
sun shines. This is a day when every Catholic
feels proud OF his faith and the beautiful union
that binds all the Catholic churches of the world
together. We are to-day of one mind. 1t is
fifty years to-day since the Pepe took his frat
mass. His work has prospered. and what he
has completed shows the wisdom Of his choice
in devoting himself to God. He is intimately
ncerned in the affairs of the world. He is the
ruler of Gods church, and has been recognized
such since the beginning of Christianity The
Bishops of Rome were always regarded as Gods
workers. and although the great mead of the
church was once cast into prison another arose
to take his place and the succession has since
continued. European civilization has long ago
recognized the sovereign independence of the
Pope.
s'The Pope, as I said, is the ruler of Gods
church: To rule means to act, not in the specu-
lative sphere but in the sphere of fact. It deals
with facts altogether The action of the ruler
will be regulated by them. This is the reason
why he should be in position TO accurately
such circumstances that he be prevented
from knowing facts or by influence facts may
be falsely colored, he is in danger of being mis-
led, and of injuring the interests of those whom
ne rules. It is, therefore, of the first impor-
tance that supreme ruler should be absolutely
free If he is not. he forfeits his title to
supremacy, and he and his subjects fall into
slavery to the power that controls
him. The Pope is the supreme
ruler of all the Catholics of the world in
matters spiritual and ecclesiastical Vast inter-
ests are in his hands. and these may be leopard
lied by want OF accurate information, or discol-
oration of facts. think, my friends. that you
enlightened enough not to be scandalized by
what am going to say. The Pope, as ruler,
is not infallible. His infalibility regards faith
and morals When he administers the affairs Of
the church he has to deal with facts, ana his
action depends on information. If he is misin-
formed unduly influenced he may make q
mistake. To illustrate: Pins VII taken
prisoner by Napoleon and kent in confinement.
Some years ago the Dublin Review published
the details of this imprisonment. The keeper
of the Pope was a brutal man. and subjected
his prisoner TO indienity and hard
treatment to wiring from him the concessions
the Emperor demanded. One day the jaier en-
tered the room of the Pope, seized him by the
arm with such a roueh grasp as almost to make
his fingers meet in his flesh, and shook the poor
old man, who terrified to be almost out
of his mind. Those with the Pope say that for
about forty eight hours he was out of his mind.
It was during this time the Pope signed a COM
promising document. He made mistake.
When he became calm enough to review what
he had done he dispatched couriers to recall his
act, and did annu it.
Now let us make application. In 1870, by
fraud and force. the Italian government took
Rome and made the Pope prisoner. 1t en-
acted the so-called law of guarantees of the
Pope's liberty. In case of dispute about these
guarantees the tribunals of Italy to de-
cide and. therefore, the Pope is subject of Italy.
That government is face to face with him, and
has succeeded in surrounding g him with it's erea-
tures These things done. It is said the
italian government knows immediately what is
have high prelate gained over; q subordinase
often answers better / was introduced by q
bishop to a prominent newspaper man in Rome.
in 1870, iustas this gentleman was telling how
he had seen a scheme to be laid before the Vati.
can CounciI. He had visited a newspaper corre-
spondent of a European Journal and found him
turn in an hour. How did he get itq The
ant had taken his masters papers while he was
out This shows how easy it is for the Italian
government to carry or its intrigues at the ex-
pense Of the Catholics of all nations. The Cath
olics insist the restoration OF the Pope to full
liberty. which cannot be carried out only by the
possession of his temporal dominiops. / claim
this for him, and believe I do not misrepresent
you by claiming this in your name. This grand
demonstration throughout the world means that
the Catholic would demand the restoration OF
ia
'MeLe, Thekel. Phares' of the italian domina-
tion over Rome. 1t 10 the handwriting ths
in the scale and found wanting. We do not look
for a miracle. But Code hand is not shortened,
and in his own way He may bring about the de-
sired result We must initiate the Christians of
of the apostolic day, AND pray without ceasing
FOR the delivery of the Pope from the hands OF
his enemies as they prayed for Peter"
The vast audience showed it's earnest APPROX
al Of the Bishops sentiments by enthusiastically
er some excellent music by the choir of st. Ma
ry's Church, the Very Rev. A. Scheideler deliv-
cred an address in German. Among other things
he said:
'sThe eyes of all Catholics are turned towards
Rome. There they behold venerable priest
by age. knowledge. sufferines virtues,
and especially by the high dignity with which he
is vested. They him surrounded by fear
dinais, archbishops. bishops priests and
delegates from all parts of the
globe eI. TO tender him their eonsratulations
Pecci, papal nuncio ir Belgium, visited the
fatherland he prayed in the great Cathedral
Of Cologne, that masterpiece of German archi-
lecture, and also went to Mayence aud other
cities, and witnessed German sociableuess in
teerity and honesty. Ee there conceived high
esteem for the German nation. which he enter
tains TO this very day and will The speaker,
showed how Cardinal Pecci was
slected Pope when he assumed the nams Leo
on and ss went & as "a captive hon on the Sd Of
said, the voice of this lion has been
heard all over the world. He raises his voice
and all teIegraphs tick and all papers print
Leo is also called lumen de coeilo light from
heaven, the speaker said. Indeed. his light In
shining. 1t pierces the walls OF the Vatican; it
passes over the points of the swords and bayo-
nets of the italian robber soldiers vino stand
guard at the foot of st. Peters place. It
beats its path across the snow-covered Alps;
shines in Paris, and shines in Berlin. and has
wen nierced the eyea of bismarck tire man OF