The morning call., 1893-07-10
LOYALTY TO LEO.
A Demonstration at the
Cathedral.
HONORS TO THE ALLOCATE.
Thousands Throng the Sacred Edifice
to See the Papal Delegate and
Receive His Blessing.

in ST. Mary'S Cathedral than that when
was inside the walls last evening to see
Arch bishop SatoIli, Leo's ALLOCATE Con-
sentative estimates place the number OF
people who attended vespers al 1000 to 5000.
The pews we're packed so that every
seat. affording in all accommodation for
more than 5000 persons. was taken. In
deed there was not vacant seat at 1880
o'clock. Hall an hour later the aisles-
four of them capable OF holding four per-
sons abreast-were crowded to the doors.
The galleries were masses OF men and
women and children packed together.
This great throng had one object in
view-to see the ilustrious...prelate who
represents the father of the whole Cath
Ollie Church, and receive Papal bene-
dlction from the Pope's representative to
America. Interest in Monsignor Satolli
had evidently reached higher point in
San Francisco than was at first expected.
To the great mass of devout Catholics his
Grace has occupied an exalted position al
most next to the Pope himself. though the
chasm between is far indeed. They de-
sired, at least, to cast eyes on him. Even
that alone would satisfy curiosity and
something more, but to receive the pOntih-
cal blessing from him was privilege that
exceeded their expectations. For even
while in the American capital the able
gate seemed as far away from San Fran
cisco as ii he really lived in Rome.
His visit here is without a parallel in
Ca holc events, and this being the first
time that so distinguished prelate from
the Vatican came among Catholics, natur-
ally enough there was a mighty thr0pg
anxious to meet him In the cathedral.
In the opinion of constant attendants at
St. Mary's the cathedral never was bright
er nor more impressive than last night. 1t
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bered for its singular characteristics. Ev-
cry gasjet was lighted. The richly fres-
coed walls. with their pleasing colors of
the italian renaissance, seemed to reflect
the brightness. But the altar and sanctu-
airy were almost beyond description.
Over the heads of thousands of bowed
worshipers spectacle Of wonderful
grandeur shone like the brilliancy Of stars
Only a Consciousness of dazzling lights and
wonderfully blended cOlOrs rewarded
first glance. Gorgeous candeiabra with
circular tiers of candles fairly blazed
everywhere around the tabernacle. And
they only led up to the terraced rows Of
flaming tapers that developed the great
white altar in a glitter of light. Scattered
among them were numerous little fairy
lamps with crimson globes that gave out
crimson rays. Then there were flowers In
abundance, arranged with exquisite taste
and with a view to their color. Every
scarlet was lavishly displayed. AS an ap-
prOpriate framing for this gorgeous scene
palms and other evergreen shrubs we're
utilized.
The services began at 7:3O o'clock with
solemn vespers. Archbishop Riordan at
tended. Father Yorke officiated and was
assisted by Father Cottle of ST. Bridgets
the vesper Office and choir of excellent
voices gave TIE responses. During this
part of the services Archbishop Satnlli
was not present and many people imagined
they were to be disappointed. The doubt
was only momentary. for he came from the
sacristy with Fathers Yorke aud Cottle
before the benediction. His inter
and vestments we're of cloth of gold
heavily embroidered with gold bullion
which elstened in the bright lights. His
attendant priests wore veStments of this
same material that were extraordinarily
rich and gorgeous.
When be was seated in the Arch bishops
chair his Grace walked to the altar rail
and in elegantly chosen words formally
introduced and welcomed the MOnsignor,
whom he also assured of the loyalty of his
people to Leo in spiritual matters.
sit is our great pleasure" he said. ito
have in our midst tonight the ALLOCATE Of
our Holy Father.
For myself. my priests and you, my
good people, pledge our love and loyalty
to the vicar of Christ. Though we are
here on the most western part Of the world
this illustriouS man who represents the
Pope in our country will find the faith as
strong and LOYALTY as true as under the
shadow of st. Peters,"
In the course of his brief discourse, the
Archbishop told The congregation about
Monsignor Satolli's mission. He said that
the ablegate's coming to America marks an
important epoch in the country's history.
1t were as If America has passed from the
missionary period. and it was found ex-
pedient to have a permanent represent
alive here to weigh the multitudihou Gus in
terests and questions arising from time to
time.
Monsignor Satolli stood up and pro-
noun ced the Papal benediction. Every
head in the vast assembage was bowed as
he raised his hand to make the sign of
salvation. and at that moment the silence
was deeply impressive. He officiated at
solemn benediction of the blessed sacra-
ment, after which the ceremonies con-
cluded.
Rev. Mr.. Edwards on Bail.