The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-20
An Hou With Cardinal Manning.
From the Ne,o York Sun.


When in London not long since enjoyed
en- hours talk with Cardinal Manning at his
home. Although 50 famous the world over,
found policeman almost at his very
door who could not tell me where he lived.
Some little street gamins were better ac-
Qualatet with the residence of one of the
mos. celebrated Englishmeu of this century,
and under their guidance | approached the
htu!ar palace" Of the cardinal archbishop
Of Westminster The house was large, but
severely plain both inside and out. A mid
dIe-aged woman in black took my card
and ushered me into the cardinals
Aorary, roomy apartment crowded
win book cases and containing besides an
oCDIong table and half-dozen leather chairs.
The home Of the archbishop Of New York
was far more elegant. But when Cardinal
manning giided gracefully into the room |
was welcomed with that exquisite courtesy
Wnlch was the outward sign of the inward
sweetness Of the prelate's mind and heart.
ana you are from America" he said,
alleF cordially shaking my hand. "a great
country, wonderful country, the hope of
tae human race. Every person interested
ID the good Of humanity must be interested
In the United States y
l noticed he did not say Estates" as SO
many Englshmen do.
MS tail, slender figure was extremely
vaia butthere was a steady bright
t neo' IN the deep-set eyes which illumined
o n' pale' delicate face, and gave assurance
VI noble intellect. He was one of the
, I.s' brilliant men Of this age, whether in
S SIe church or out of it, and the English, of
q, classes and religions, we're Justly proud
VI henry Edward Manning. Fragile as
t vas us BODY, he outlived many more ro-
S Sl's man but he was extremely careful of
h Sa' uleI. When guest at the most splendid
"a ofSuluetS ne would dine off a potato, bit
ra, nVaI ana glass of water. Wine he
t5 c,t ,l. urank. He was greatly interested in
dJ 'eihperance cause, and told me spirits
cIoso lure 10 destroy the homes of the poorer
~'a aS5 than all else combined.
:. me Engllshman drinks from brutality.
e aoe nlshnan from joviality, and it is much
G Fa 70 reform an Irish drunkard than an
t eiLeuSn' said the cardinal. "My duties
stn @g me much among the poor, and l have
TtIeu thls question thoroughly
MaIp5; the subject Of education Cardinal
raorI. expressed views which were the
wou uV u much study and reflection. He
s1. III favor of universal education, but for
tb ot with religion, not an education
NJ NV o,. ieaVes the student on the broad road
~ 5lostcism. He lamented the skepticism
FrsDoa1 many OF the brilliant intellects Of
cb~.o{, England, and Germany. AS a
ylsH ro he held strict, ultramontaae
dr.. out was generous to those who
evil IL IAN. and his great charity knew nc
dinsI ing Lu9Ish government recognized Car
bin np' al aannings great abilities, advised with
especio % many important questions, more
tbe 'i inny upon the subject Of education and
Door p, ovement Of the condition of the
dnTiin,, maidstone greatly admired him, and
cad iag The last liberal administrator the
D0rra.l al was associated with Sir Charlie,
Of f0n IN lettering the condition of the poor
d1siG i 9jy not be generally known that Car.
an 4n,-ai;IIlllng was once married. While
Hgrgaaoasss.n clergyman he married Mrs
Wubarso., whose two sisters married Bishop
& trotbsrt Orce and Henry Wlberforce, hi
non 't59' Mrs. Manning lived only few
n d death latter after her marriage, and her early
ity, and NV CIV nm nearer to life of spiritual
nhally to the Catholic church.
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