The herald., 1896-10-05
the university's existence and to make
it what by right 1t must be-the CROWN
ing glory of Christian education in


America"
REASONS ASSIGNED
WASHINGTON, Oct 4.-The current
belief among some of the prominent
Catholics of Washington is that one II
the reasons for Bishop Keane's resig-
nation may be found in his cooperation
with Archbishop Ireland In fostering
liberal spirit as against the old regime.
The same persons say the German Cath
olics of the country are antagonizing the
archbishop and everybody having any
thing to do with him for his attitude on
the parochial school question. 1t is as
serted that Mgr. O'Connell, formerly rec
tor of the American college at Rome.
lost his position be cause Of hostility to
those who are hostile to Archbishop Ire
land and the retirement of Bishop Keane
is another evidence of their hostility.
Bishop Keane is said to have been a
warm supporter of Archbishop ireland
and his official acts, and that the latter
supported Bishop Keane in all he did.
The officials at the Catholic legation
here and Cardinal Satolli decline to
make any statement in regard to the
resignation and declare the news was
a matter of utter surprise to them.
SATOLLTS LAST MASS
WASHINGTON, Oct 4.-The last pub.
lie mass in this country conducted by
Cardinal Satolli and the farewell recer'
tion to him took place here today, the
mass being celebrated at st. Aloysius'
church and the reception being given at
Gonzaga college. At the first mass also
was the first public appearance Of the
new apostolic delegate. Mgr. Martini
elli. Cardinal Satollfs successor. Rev.
William O'Brfen Pardow, provincial of
the provinces of Maryland and New
York, made an address at the reception
and preached the sermon at the mass
in the morning. In speaking Of Cardi-
nal Satolli at the reception, his language
was very complimentary.
The high pontificial mass at st.
Aloysius' was one of the most impress
sive that has ever taken place in a
church here. When the information was
received here yesterday that Mgr. Mar
tinelli had consented to be present, q
throne had been erected for him opposite
to that of Cardinal Satolli. Father Gil
lespie told the monsignore Of the ar
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thought 1t was not fitting that he should
have q throne, which would put him on
an equality with the cardinal, and he ut
first declined to come. The throne was
hastily removed. and then Mgr. Mar
tinelli proceeded to the priests house.
where Cardinal Satolli and others were
assembled. A company Of acolytes es-
corted Cardinal Satolli through the
house and into the sanctuary, followed
by his honorary deacons, Revs. Corne-
Illus Gillespie and William lyman. Mgr
Martinelli followed the cardinal into the
church, escorted by his deacons, Rev. T.
M. Driscoll and Rev. Father Fedigan.
Rev. Father Harrlgan of Brooklyn sat
on the right side Of the sanctuary with
the cardinal. The vestments Of the lat
ter were particularly remarkable for
their splendor. Around his neck fell the
chain with the pastoral cross and he
wore white shoes and gloves. The wear
ing Of white shoes at this form of mass
is custom among Europeans, but sell
dom seen in America. On his head was
the red skullcap and at different times
he wore the jeweied mitre of the bishop.
Mgr. Martinelli was robed in the vest
ments of an archbishop. On his head was
the purple beretta. The music inciden-
tai to the mass was particularly beau
tiful.
Rev. Father Pardow in his sermon call
ed attention to the fact that Leo XIII
had illustrated very important doctrines
from the beginning of his reign, that of
the Bible and it's inspiration, labor and
capital and many points of philosophy,
but that he considered the most import
ant lesson taught this age by the reign
ing pontiff was the absolute necessity
of prayer The pope had sent to this
country two men who are eminently men
of prayer-Cardinal Satolli and Mgr
Martinelli.
The priests from out of the city who
attended the mass were Rev. Father
Harrigan of Brooklyn, Rev. Father Papi
of Woodstock, Nd, Rev. ]. p. Quinn and
Rev. Father Mandalari Of Baltimore
and Fathers Driscoll and Fedigan of the
House of the Augustinians at Bryn
Mawr, Pa. The party were entertained
at dinner by Father Gillespie.
In reliquishing Office Cardinal Satolli
sent the following letter to the bishops
throughout the United States:
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Oct. 4.-Your
Excellency: After the holy father had
shown his sovereign goodness by ela-
waiting me to the dignity of the cardinal
ate, naturally no great length of time
could elapse before he should recall me
and name my successor in the office of
this apostolic delegation.
He has named to succeed me the H.
lustrious prelate, his excellency, Mgr
Martinelll, who for his distinguished
qualities of mind and for his endowment
of prudence has rightly been deemed
well fitted to fill the requirements of this
Office, and to further the greatest good
in the spiritual government of the Cath :.
olic church in this great country, where
the most striking and noblest character
istics is the universal love Of Justice,
charity and peace. Mgr. Martinelli has
now arrived, and from this day assumes
as apostolic delegate the high Office the
holy father has entrusted to him, with
all the accompanying faculties and pow
ers. t
this information l must cordially fulfill
a grateful duty by thanking your excel
lency for all the kindness you have
shown me from the time of my arrival in
this country up to the presene day. lam
sincerely grateful for all your goodness,
indulgence and cooperation in every
thing which pertained to the duties Of