The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-11-14
TO THE PURPOSES OF EDUCATION.
The Dedication of the Catholic UNI
versity at Washington.
Imposing Ceremonies In the Build
lngs OF the Institution.
Brief Speeches by Secretary Blaine
and President Harrison.

WASHINGTON, November 13.-The Catho-
lie University was dedicated today. Much
Of the programme had to be omitted ;on ae-
count Of the inclement weather, and only
that part designed to occur indoors was car
ried out. At IL o'clock Cardinal Gibbons
and the Catholic prelates and delegates from
the Catholic convention in Baltimore arrived.
The religious ceremonies began at half-past
IL, in the chapel, with the chanting Of the
hymn to the Holy Ghost. "Veni Creator
Splritus," by $50 students Of st. MaTy's Semi
nary and st. Charles College. The chapel
was not sufficient to hold hundredth part
of those who sought admission. On both
sides Of the altar were thrones, the right oc-
cupied by Cardinal Gibbons and the left by
Cardinal Taschereau Of Quebec. After the
hymn TO the Holy Ghost had been chanted,
Cardinal Gibbons proceeded from the chapel,
and, going to the outer door, formally blessed
tho univel sity.
After the dedication. the Cardinal resumed
his position at the right of the altar, and the
seminarians chanted the Miserere. Shortly
after II, Rev. Mgr. Sattoli, Archbishop Of
Lepanto, special representative Of the Pope,
began a celebration in the chapel Of the pom
tifcal mass of the Holv GnOst. The assist
ant priests were w. Magher, ID. D., Hart
ford, Conn, deacon; Rev. j. @. Sheehan,
Buffalo, sub deacon; and Rev. I. Kennedy.
Philadelphia. Father McCallar was master
Of ceremonies, assisted by Rev. Fathers M.
Curley and Nolen Of St. Mary's seminary.
Baltimore. The acolytes were Rev. John
Lang and Joseph Sellenger Of st. Louis: Rt.
Rev. X. Gilmour, Bishop OF Cleveland,
tioD of the mass, Rev. Father Fidels (James
Kent Stone9 Superior Of the Order Of Pas
sionists In Brazil, addressed an overflow au-
dlence in one OF the large lecture rooms.
Secretaries Blaine and Rusk arrived about
1.30 and were shown to the parlors at the
right Of the main entrance.
Secretaries Tracy. Noble aud Window, and
Attorney General Miller arrived In time 10
participate In the banquet which took place
$50 guests. Cardinal Gibbons occupied
seat at the head Of the table. On his right
was Cardinal Taschereau and ArchblshOps
Satolli and Fabre. Cardinal Gibbons VISA
Wis was Secretary Blaine, who was thanked
by ArchbishOps Ryan, Williams and Du-
chanel on his left and Secretaries Tracy,No-
BILE and Rusk on his right. Bishop Keane
was POSTMASTER. The first toast was "His
Holiness, Pope Leo KILL, RESPONDED to by
Most Rev. Monsignor Satolll, representative
Of the Pope, who spoke In Latin.
Secretary Blaine, in responding to the toast
sour Country and her President" said: 81
came TO represent the United States, not In
any political sense, nor in connection with
any church or Sect out TO speak for all, and
the great freedom which we enjoy. / have
made the statement In Protestant assemblies
and am glad to make IL In a Catholic one" He
referreS t0Nthe administration as one which
had produced good results and said: II am
glad OF every college endowed, No matter
who end0ws it. Every Institution OF learn
ing increases culture, which | believe will
build up the government Of this great coun-
trysof ours. under which all are free and
equal" Mr.. Blaine was cheered loudly dur
Ing his remarks and the appluse when he
concluded lasted several minutes.
Cardinal Taschereau OF Canada was re-
spending to the toast "Our Sister Universi-
ties" when President Harrison entered the
hall. The entire assemblage rose to their
feet and applauded until the President took
the seat reserved for him on the left OF Car
dinal Gibbons. As soon as the President
was seated. Bishop Keane proposed his health
which was drunk standing.
Presdsppt 9ssd 70 urgent CALI for the re-
eeption given me. l have avoided speech
making heretofore on occasions Of this kind.
1t has been my fortune often to have that
covenant broken by being compelled to make
a speech. | am sure you will permit me TO
exact compliance with that covenant and
again simply thank you for your kindly
Vice President Morton and wife entered
the hall as the President concluded, and
were shown seats near Cardinal Gibbons.
Tho next toast, "The Hierarchy Of the
United States" was responded TO by Car
dinal Gibbons. "In this university" he
said, "yOur children will be educated
to strengthen the country by their number,
enlighten it by their wisdom, and
II necessary defend 1t with their valor." The
speech making concluded with a humorous
address by Archbishop Ryan and response
by John Boyle O'Reilly to the toast "The
Press" The days celebration closed with
the inaugural exercises which took place In
the lecture room.