Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-14
pOMP AND SPLENDOR
The Catholic University Form
 ally Opened.
AN IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIAL
Speeches by President Harrison and Score
 tary of State Blaine

the Cabinet Present-Cardinals Gibbons
 and Tasohersau Deliver Short Addressed
 MT. Blaine Receives n Great Ovation
 Enthustastio Cheering for the President.
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.-Bishop Gil. mour of Cleveland preached an eloquent sermon at the University dedication to a congregation of distinguished church dignitaries from home and abroad,
 The arrival of President Harrison was about given up, when, at about4:$U, tho sun having come out to brighten up tho day and the rain having ceased, Presi. dent Harrison drove up to the door, while the Marine Band played Hail to the Chief" His entrance in the hall. way and to the banquet hall, where he was at once shown, was accompanied by a series of enthusiastic cheering. 4 like reception was given VicePresident Morton, Secretaries Noble and Rusk and other officials.
 When the President and MT. Morton, in leaving the building, stepped to the lecture room, where the gathering to witness the inaugural cerem onies had assemb bled, they were cheered time and again. as they smilingly recognized the compliment; but the exhibition of popu larity of the officials reached its height J applause then became deafening.
 Secretary Blaine's Speech.
 In the banquet hall. responding to the toast Our Country and Her President,' Sedret tary Blaine said: 'I come to rep resent the United States, not in any po litical sense, much less in any partisan sense, nor in connection with any church, or sect, but to speak for all and the great freedom we enloY. l have semblieS, and am glad to mako it in 8 Catholic one."
 He then referred to the administra tion of President Harrison as one which had produced good results, and contin- ulng, said: "I am glad of every college that is endowed, no matter who endows it. Every institution of learning in. creases the country's culture, and this, 1 believe will build up the Government are free and equal.
 fr. Blaine was cheered repeatedly during his remarks, and the applause at its close lasted slDme minutes.
 The toast, "Clr Sister Universities, i" was responded to by Cardinal Tasche. reaN. He spoke of the future of Catho- lie universities, and said that imagina- tion had no bounds to picture it's future, judging by what he had seen.
 Just at this point the band was heard playing Hail to the Chief" and Presi- dent Harrison, escorted by Father Gar rigan, entered the room. The entire as- semblage rose to their feet and applaud ed him until he took his seat on the left of Cardinal Gibbons.
 Tho Presidents Remarks.
 Bishop Keane proposed the health of the United States. It was drunk standing, and in response to urg- ent calls for speech, the President said: II am thankful for the reception you have given me. I have avoided speech making heretofore on occasions of this kind. It has been my fortune often to have that covenant broken, be- ing compelled to make a speech. 1 am sure you will permit mo to exact com pliance with that covenant, and again to simply thank you for your kindly greet ing.h
 Just as the President concluded Vice. President Morton and his wife entered the hall. They were greeted with cheers and escorted to seats at the Cardinal s table, Mrs. Morton taking Bishop Kean's s seat and her husband was seated on her left.
 Cardinal Gibbons on the Hierarchy.
 Cardinal Gibbons responded to the toast, "The Hierarchy of. the United States" He thanked the President and the other officials of the Government for their presence. and referred to the distinguished gathering as being of more than ordinary local significance. Tn this university" he said, your children will be educated to strengthen the country by their wisdom and if necessary defend it with their valor."l
 Archbishop Ryan made humorous speech in reference to the same toast, and after John Boyle O'Reilly had re- sponded to "The Press" the exercises were closed with grace by the Cardinal.