The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-05
HIS LAST PUBLIC MASS IN AMERICA
CELEBRATED AT WASHING
TON.
MARTINELu NOW SUCCEEDS
RETIRING PAPAL DELEGATE IN
DITEs A LETTER TO AMERI-
CAN CLERGY.
Was offered an Archbishopric, but
Has Formally Declined the
Honor.

WASHINGTON, Oct.4.-The last pub
lie mass in this country conducted by
Cardinal Satolli and the farewell re-
ception to him took place here today,
the mass being celebrated at Alloy
sius' church and the reception being
given at Gonzaga college. At the mass
also was the first public appearance
of the new apostolic delegate. Mgr.
Martinelli, Cardinal Satolli's successor.
Rev. William O'Brien Pardow, provin-
cial 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
to Cardinal Satolli at the reception his
language was very complimentary
The high pontificaI mass at st. Alloy
sius' was one of the most impressive
that has ever taken place here. When
the information was received here yes
terday that Mgr. Martinelli had con-
sented to be present, throne had been
erected for him opposite to that of Car
dinal Satolli Father Gillespie told the
mons1gnor of the arrangements, and
the delegate demurred, as he thought
It was not not fitting he should have a.
throne which would put him on an
equality with the cardinal, and he at
first declined to come.
The throne was hastily removed and
then Mgr. Martinelli proceeded to the
priests mouse, where Cardinal Satolli
and others were assembled A compa-
ny OF acolytes escorted Cardinal Sa-
TOLL through the house and into the
sanctuary, followed by his honorary
deacons, Revs. Cornelius Gillespie and
William lyman. Mgr. MartineIli fol-
lowed the cardinal into the church. es-
corted by his deacons, Revs. Charles
M. Driscoll and Father Fedigan. Rev.
rather Harrfgan, of Brooklyn, sat on
the right side of the sanctuary with the
cardinal. The vestments of the latter
were particularly remarkable for their
splendor. Around his neck fell the
chain with the pastoral cross and he
wore white shoes and gloves The
wearing Of white shoes at this form
OF mass is q custom among Europeans,
but seldom seen in America On his
head was the red skull cap, and at diff
ferent times he wore the jeweled mitre
of the bishop. Mgr. Martinelli was
robed in the veStments of an archbish-
op. Rev. Father Pardow, in his SER
mon, called attention to the fact that
Leo XIII. had illustrated very impor-
tant doctrines from the beginning Of
his refgn-that of the Bible and it's
inspiration; labor and capital and
many points Of philosophy, but that
he considered the most important les
son taught this age by the reigning
pontiff was the absolute necessity Of
prayer The pope had sent to this coun-
try two men who are enlinently men
of prayer-Cardinal Satolli and Mgr.
Martinelli.
The priests from out Of the city who
attended the mass were entertained at
dinner by Father Gillespie. In relfn-
gushing Office Cardinal Satolli sent the
following letter to the bishops through
out the United States:
Washington, D. c.. Oct. 4, 1S96.-Your Ex-
cellency: After the holy father has shown
his sovereign goodness by elevating me to
the dignity of the cardinalate, naturally no
great length of time could elapse before ne
should recall me and name my successor In
the Office Of this apostolic delegation. He
has named to succeed me the iIlustrious pre-
late, his excellency, Mgr. Sebastian Martin
ELI, 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 fur
Their the greatest good in the spiritual gov
ernment of the Catholic church in this great
country where the most striking and no.
blest characteristic 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 which
the holy father has entrusted to him. with
all the accompanying faculties and powers.
While conveying to your excellency this in
formation, most cordially fulfill a CRATE
full duty by thanking your excellency for all
the kindness you have shown me from the
time OF my arrival in this country up to to-
day. am sincerely grateful for all your good
ness indulgence and cooperation in every
thing which pertained to the duties Of my
Office. 1t only remains for me to wish you
health and prosperity for many years to
come in the exercise of your episcopal min
istry.
With sentiments Of highest esteem and fra
ternal charity, / remain most faithfully yours
in Christ. FIR. Cardinal Satolli.