The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-01-14

office of Coadjutor Bishop in Los Angeles.
The news so far is only a telegram bear
ing the welcome inform alton that he had
been chosen in Rome to assist Bishop
Mora. Two other priests had beeu select
ed with Father Montgomery as proper
men Tor consideration at the Vatican, and
the three names were submitted at the
same time. No furiner knowledge of the
appoint ent can be acquired until the
bulls arrive from Rome. These dOcu-
ments are deliberately drawn up on parch-
ment. They are printed in Latin and will
Instruct the Bishop-elect on his appoint
ment. He will receive them direct, and
find in them the power to select the place
of his consecrecation as Bishop and the
dignitary by whom he wishes TO be con Sc
Grated. This is customary where there
may not be three Bishops. as is often the
case in missionary countries such as Cali
fornis. Whether Father Montgomery will
be given the right of succession or simply
the appointment of Coadjuior Bishop re-
mains TO be seen. 1t is considered most
probable he will have the right of sue
cession.
A continuous stream of visitors called
at the rchbishop's residence yesterday to
congratulate Father Montgomery. His
time was occupied receiving visits, though
at o'clock in the afternoon he hurried
downtown with money for the unem-
ployed. He received congratulations in
the spirit they were given.
81 don't know when the change will
take place." he said. $50 far there is only
a telegram. aud that is all know about
tn e matter. In fact l have not given it
any thought yet; l have no plans nor have
| heard it mentioned who shall succeed
me-"
This much was given with reluctance
and disconnectedly in reply to many ques-
tons.
The priests were without exception glad
to hear The news.
I'm his capacities of secretary TO the
Archbishop and chancellor of the arch
diocese" said well-known pastor, she
has been invariably most accommodating
to the priests and al the same time faithful
10 the discharge of his duties. He has not
five cents to his name to-day. He never
received salary in this city during all the
time he has been secretary and chancellor.
His services have been gratuitous. He
was always generous to fault, and what
money he had came from friends, who
knew very we'll that he could dispose OF it
in charities TO the best advantage. For his
many sterling virtues we esteem him
highly, and personally there is no man
more beloved among the priests of this
archdiocese than Father Montgomery.
You can write what you please, but it
cannot be too good, and I'm very glad he
has received this appointment"
Father Montgomery was born in Ken
lucky. His family is American. He
studied at Bardstown College when it was
a seminary for the diocese of Louisville,
Thence he passed to ST. Mary's College in
Baltimore, where he was ordained priest
de came to San Francisco over twelve years
ago and became secretary to Archbishop
AlemaDy, who was succeeded by Arch
bishop RiOrdan. When Archbishop Ale
many retired to monastery in Spain,
there 10 end bis declining days. Father
Montgomery was taken as chancellor to
the present Archbishop he has held the
Office since. At the conservation of Arch
bishop Riordan in Chicago Father Mont
gomery Was chaplain TO his Grace and the
only priest from San Francisco present.
He travelled with the Arch bishop to this
city and has since been his secretary and
chancellor. During the absence of the
Archbishop at repeated intervals Father
Montgomery had full control Of the Arch
bishops business affairs.
The Bishop-elect is a nephew of Zach
Montgomery, who is widely known
through his stand on the public-schooI
system.
In any walk of life there are few as
active men as Father Montgomery. AL
ways as Jealous priest of his church. soic-
itOus Tor the spiritual welfare of his peo.
pie be has found time and opportunities to
widen the scope of his good actions. No
movement that partOok of the nature of
moral reform was complete without him.
he made no distinction in creed. When
ever the churches combined for the well
fare of public morals he has been found 10
the front ranks. The social purity move
ment which accomplished much in the
Anti-Diye League received his support
and encouragement. The Citizens League,
now giving the unemployed work in the
park. Is due In great measure to his ef-