Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23
PRESIDENT AND CARDINAL.
Both Made Addresses at the George.
town College Centennial.
THE PRELATE REVIEWS THE CHARACTER OF THE
FOUNDER OF THE UNIVERSITY, AND TIE CHIEF
MAGISTRATE ALLUDEs TO THE FEELINGS
WHICH MUST THRoNa uPoS THE ALUMNI.

| AAoisIBAIk ALLCpEs TO THE FEELINGS
WHICH MUST THRoSa UPON THE ALUMNI.
The closing ceremonies of the Georgetown
university centennial celebration included
some features not mentioned in yesterdays
| STAR, as the exercises lasted until after G
O'Clock p. m. The array of church and civil
dignltaries upon the platform was quite impos-
ing, including President Cleveland, Secretary
OF State Bayard, Chief Justice Fuller and JUS
tees Field, Harlan, Blatchford and Gray, of
the United States Supreme Court; Chief JUS
tlce Richardson, of the Court of Claims; Mar
snail Wilson, Hon. J. Randolph Tucker, Gen.
hosecrans, Hon. Zach Montgomery. the minis
tiers from Spain, Peru and Austria, Cardinal
Gibbons, Archbishops Corrigan, of New York,
and Ryan, of Philadelphia; Bishop Roberts. of
Detrolt; Father Doonan, former and Father
hlchards, the present president of the univer-
slty; the faculties of the different branches of
tine college and the candidates who were to re-
celve the honorary degrees. Their names
have already appeared in The STAR. and the
program was carried out stated with the adj
ditions of brief addresses by Cardinal Gibbons
| and President Cleveland.
CARDINAL Gibbons made an imposing figure in
MS rich red costume. relieved by the white lace
surplce, and he spoke with an earnestness that
showed how deeply he sympathized with those
connected with the university in the whole
scheme of the celebration. He spoke in a voice
that was clearly audible. and he was frequently
interrupted by applause.
Cardinal Gibbons Address.
commenced by referring to the fact that God
usually selects the proper man for the accom-
'plishment of any great work, and that when it
was time to found Georgetown college John
Carroll was raised up the person eminently
htted for that undertaking. He paid glowing
frIh 10 70. .1x
and patriot and spoke of the wonderful success
which the college founded by his energy and
foresight had enjoyed. He spoke of the great
number OF graduates which the univel sity had
sent forth and Of the distinguished part which
some OF them had played in the history of the
nation and of the church in this country and
he referred to the proud satisfaction which the
present president and professors must feel on
rejecting upon the number of kindred institu-
tions which have sprung from this mother of
celebration. All this proved that the pen was
mightier than the sword; that peace had
victories more substantial and more
enduring than those Of war. ut
proves" said the cardinal in conclusion
that all schemes conceived in passion and in
ordinate ambition are destined, like the Alpine
avalanche. to leave ruin and desolation in their
track, while the educational and religious pur-
suits Of men assembled under the invocation
and protection of GOD silently shed blessings
fruit In due season. 1t has been the custom of
the Chief Magistrates of the nation, from the
days of Washington, to honor Georgetown
college by their presence on public and festive
occasions. l am happy to see that our present
INDUSTRIOUS President is no exception to the
rule, and that he has been pleased to lend ad-
ditional luster to these ceremonies by his dis
tingulshed presence.
May those who in the long years to come
will gather together to celebrate the next GEN.
tennial be able to record a success as consoling
as that which We commemorate to-day'
Father Murphy then said that the President
of the United States had not only agreed to
lend his presence to the occasion and to pre-
sent the degrees, but had also agreed to make
few remarks. and would now in his own words
and in his own way speak of the impressions
which the exercises OF this centennial celebra-
ton had made upon him.
When Mr.. Cleveland rose ne was greeted
with prolonged cheers and applause, and it was
fully minute before he could command quiet
sufficient to be heard He spoke as follows:
PRESIDENT CLEyELASD's REMARKS
In the moment l shall occupy will not
speak of the Importance, in a general sense. of
liberal education or refer to the value of uni
versities like this as the means for acquiring
such education: nor will remind you of all the
causes for congratulation which this centennial
occasion affords. These things have been pre-
Seh1Vu W you III all lHdt you nave seen and
heard III the days just passed. and they are
suggested by the atmosphere all about u.s.
am thinking of this college as an alma mater
and calling to mind the volume of love and
affection which-ha been turned toward her
from the great outside world of her alumni.
during the, hundred years of her life
and at this time especially awakened. To-day
the young graduate whose alma mater occupies
broad place in his life, turns to her with
warm enthusiasm. The middle-aged graduate
to-day pauses in the hustle and turmoil of
business activity to give loving glance and
afectionate greeting TO his alma mater The
aged graduate to-day in memory passes over
scenes and events OF more recent date to recall
through the mellowing light Of years the Incl
dents OF college life while he breathes fervent
prayer Tor his alma mater If the dead gradu-
ates are not with you to-day in spirit the loving
bands which attached them to their alma
mater, though broken by DEATH are here hal
lowing the place where they are kept and
making at
THIS HoNoRED INSTITUTION SACRED SHRINE.
Another thought, born. l suppose, Of the
solemn trust which have held for the Ameri-
can people, prompts me to say word concern
ing the relations which such an institution as
this should bear to American citizenship Men
of learning we at all times need, but we also
need good citizenship.
There should not be that selfishness in edu-
cation which leads its possessor to live within
himself. and to hug his treasure with sordid
satisfaction. The least an educated man should
do Is to make himself good, true American
citizen. and he fails to do his entire duty if he
does not also improve the citizenship of others.
His love of country should be great his inter
est in public affairs should at all times be ac-
tive, and his discharge of the duties of Citizen
ship should be guided by all the intelligence
he possesses. and aided by all the learning he
has acquired
Georgetown college should be proud of the
impress she has made upon the citizenship of
our country. On her roll of graduates are
found the names of many who have performed
pubic duty better for her teaching while her
alumni have swollen the ranks OF those who in
private stations, have done their duty as Amer
lean citizens intelligently and we'll
cannot express my friendship for your col
lege better than to wish for her in the future.
Us she has had in the past, an army OF alumni,
learned, patriotic. and useful. cherishing the
good of their country as an object of loftiest
effort and deeming their contributions to good
citizenship supremacy worthy use Of the edu-
cation they have acquired within these walls
The President, Oh his arrival at the college,
was greeted by presidential salute of twenty
one guns fire by battery of the District mill
tia, and at the conclusion of the ceremonies
seventy-nine more guns were fired The work
performed by the young men of the battery is
most creditable, rs they were only organized
last October, and fired their first salute in
honor Of Gen. Harrison's election. Yesterday
the young men conducted themselves with the
precision OF veterans, and proved the effective
ness Of their drilling by their commander,
Capt. Yates.
The buildings and grounds were brilliantly
illuminated at night, and the three-days' cele-