The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-02-10

end learning. On the contrary. our holy
Father has more than once clearly traced the
line OF duty which Is to be serupuously fol-
lowed By thoss who aspire to the honor OF
Catholic journalism.
Il rejoice most sincerely with you all to-
day. dear brethren. that we are honorsd with
the presence Of him who represents the Vicar
Of CHRIST Himself: and in your name and in
my own welcome him most cordially to this
diocese
Whatever has been said In public or private
against the undoubted rights or sacred char
ncter OF our honored guest we reject and put
aside rs something not to be countenanced
for an instant. All that has been said in favor
Of his sacred ONCE and privileges We gladly
accept and endorse
To eulogize his virtues. particularly IN his
presence. would not be seemly. for to repeat
the thought OF Cardinal NEWMAN. 1t is not be-
coming 10 rnnegyrize those whom we must
obey. Rather let MS raise our hearts to heaven
and beg our blessed Mother. whose glorious
ASSUMPTION the Church is now com memorial
ing and whom ns patroness. both Ot this do
eess aud Of this country va have a special
right to invoke. to pour out upon him every
best Gift AMI every choicest bene,Iiction.
And let VA request hs Excclcncy. in turn.
that he will assure our HOLY Father. rope Irn
MIL that the sentiment EXPRESSED by the
great doctor OF tho church. 81. JEprHE to
Pope St DA&Asus. is the feeling OF the Catholic
population OF New York. namely. Whoever is
joined TO the chair OF PETER. he is ours"
Thus dangerous ordeal to the Church
was provdentiallv passed. for the time. at
least. In safety This event exhibited In Il
marked degree the breadth and strength "
Archbishop CDERfGAS's character. his per
feet fitness for his elevated trust and his
commanding influence with the multitude.
As to Munsignor SAroLLI, as he las
come To bo known Ia the Church there has
grown up a deep respect and regard for
him everywhere throughout it. He has
very captivating qualities. His intellectual
gifts. learning. sympathetic character, and
earnest zeal endear him to all brought
within the circle OF his winning influence.
We believe change of policy was ulti-
matcly adopted in the administration Of
Monsignor SAruLLr. by which the ancient
authority OF the bishops was restored.
aud the authority Of the Propaganda recog-
nized. measurably. at least.
The cathedral reception was followed
by the Catholic Congress OF the Worlds
Fair. which was attended by elected repre-.
ton in tho United States. Shortly after his
cathedral address. Archbishop CoRRIGAS at
tended this Congress. When his presence
was announced he was greeted with an un-
paralelcd reception. All business was sus-
pended and an enthusiastic personal well
come was unanimously bestowed. This
told In no doubtful way. how well he had
done his duty on the memorable occasion
which we have described. aud the estima-
tion in which he is held by the whole Cath
ole world on this side Of the Atlantic.
1t was supposed that with the great cathe-
dral testimonial. peace had settled down on
the Church in the United States: but these
groundless and repeated attacks from Rome
on Archbishop CoRRIGAN would seem to
show that there is to be no peace. Shall
the conspirators accomplish their pur-
pose !? We think not. LEO NH. Is
possessed OF acute discernment. en-
lightened judgment, aud high courage.
When he mounted the papal throne he found
the Catholic Church in this country united,
prosperous. and powerful. marching on
ward TO the highest destiny. It will be his
ambition. and doubtless he will consider 1t
his duty to transmit the trust untarnished.
the treasure undiminished.
Obviously. Il would be boon to the
Church in the United States to be once more
In its regular order OF progression; to have
the authority of the Propaganda. 80 sue
cessfully exerted from the foundation Of
the faith in this country. again recognized;
the jurisdictional power OF the bishops.
which has existed from the third century OF
the Christian era, restored: and signal
proofs of confidence extended to the admin
istrators OF the Church here. especially to
those who have been so unjustly assailed;
and the plots OF the enemies to peace. good
order. and discipline effectually frustrated
and suppressed.
Then there would be an era OF good feel
ing for the millions OF the faithful. so true
and confiding through every trial, and good
would flow from every worthy source.