Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-14
in HONOR OF KEANE.
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the world is the Catholic University Of
America. We have just pride in its noble
edifices, in its high standard Of learning,
and Its popular course OF lectures. and
the first rector of the institution, the dis
tinguished prelate who Is the honored guest
of this evening. (Applause.) Without dis
tinction of sect or creed, we deplore his de-
parture to another post of duty. We have
learned to know him as the strong and
fcrceful advocate of all that tended to the
best interests Of common country, to re-
spect him one whose life was an ex-
ponent of the faith which he processes. We
have learned to love him with unfeigned af-
lection and regard, and we hope that all
blessings as he himself has conferred upon
his fellow-men''
This felicitous expression which so ap-
propriately closed the altogether impressive
tribute of Mr.. Ross, was cheered to the
echo.
Expressions From Absentees.
The height of enthusiasm was yet to be
reached, however, and it caue later. after
Mr.. Domi1ick 1. Murphy had read list
of well-known men who were unable to be
present, ard extracts from letters which
contained feeling tributes to Archbishop
Keane
Secretary Sherman, who was unavoidably
prevented at the very last moment from
being present. wrote that in the brief ac-
he had learned to appreciate his ability,
his piety and his fidelity to duty, and would
be glad, indeed, 10 pay him any mark of
respect or honor in his power
President Whitman of Columbian Col
lege wrote: 1T is a matter of deep regret
to me that l shall be unable to be present
on account of absence from the city. If it
were possible, l should come home on pur-
pose to honor DR.. Keane, for whom 1 feel
the greatest admiration, but l shall have to
be content with sending good wishes.
These, however, are most abundant and
most sincere
Hr. Crosby S. Noyes, in the course of
his letter regrettng his inability to be
present, said: Il have so warm an appre-
citation of the high character, scholarship,
sturdy Americanism, broad and liberal
spirit and the inestimable value of his
services in the cause of morality and good
citizenship. that it would have given me
great satisfaction to have taken a part in
this testimonial to him..
Justice Martin F. Morris of the District
Court OF Appeals wrote as follows: THE
zeal the earnestness and the eminent good
qualities have SO endeared Archbishop
keane to the people of Washington as fully
to Justify all the recognition which we can
well give them
The following letter from Mr. Charles j.
Bonaparte CT Baltimore was warmly re-
oeived:
In my humble judgment, no American
preiate or our time has done more to
show our fcllow-countrymen. whether
III IL,
that she is. indeed, catholic in the true
and too often forgotten sense of the word
church wherein there is a place for the
ignorant and also for the learned, for the
poor and for the rich, for men of all races,
and for those attached to every form of
government which may minister to human
happiness. and that she has nothing TO
Tear from the widening of mans knowl-
cage or the universe from the steady
and rapid growth of free institutions
among all enlightened nations"
MI Murphy, when he had concluded the
reading. expressed to Archbishop Keane
the deep sentiments of affection and ad-
mlration entertained for him by the guests
who represented all Washington and all
the country, and wished him God-speed on
his return to Rome and life full of bless
ing and peace.
A Remarkable Demonstration.
When Chairman Berret arose and an
nounced that the distinguished guest would
address his friends and countrymen there
was a demonstration to which the former
evidences of enthusiasm shown during the
evening were but weak. The entire as
semblage rose en- masse and with glasses
held high above their heads cheered the
great and good man they had gathered to
honor Archbishop Keane was visibly af-
fected at the demonstration. In his adj
dress this feeling was shown again. Es-
pecially true was this of the periods when
his manly and forcble and significant al
lusions to the things that have been so hurt
full to his sensibilities in the past were re-
ceived with such magnificent outbursts of
approval.
Seldom, indeed, has the eloquent orator
been heard to such advantage. Those who
have been familiar with the music of his
voice, the smooth and -sonorous sentences
SO rep'ete with roaming and wisdom, of
which he is SO eminenty the master ever
since he was beginning his famous carer
simple priest at st. Patrick's Church
never listened to him with greater interest
or more loyal and loving approval The
reception given him when he arose was
emphasized and accentuated throughout
his address, and when he closed with his
peroration so full of promise for his
church, his country and humanity, there
We're many moist eyes in the assemblage.
met with the blended emotions of effective
sympathy. and hearty hope for a future
career. in which Archbishop Keane might
never know a failure, Misrepresentation
or a disappointment.
This address was listened to with con-
suming interest by all, but none were more
animated by his words than the distin-
guished representatives of the national
government. To them his sentences were
pregnant with significance.
Archbishop Keane,s Address.
Archbishop Keane spoke as follows:
Mr. Chairman: This tribute Of friend
slip offered me by men whom 1 honor
and friends whom l love touches me pro-
foundry. To these who have so kindly Of
fered it. to his eminence, our beloved car
jiral, 10 the most reverend apostolic dele
gate, to the numerous honored representa-
tives of our national and District govern
ments, and to the other distinguished pre-
lates ard gentlemen who honor the occa-
sion by their presence l return thanks
from the depths of a grateful heart.
The citizens of Washington whom you
sir, so wortaily represent. are pleased to
still consder me as their feilow-tOwnsman
l thank them fer the kind sentiment, and
am happy 10 assure them that no matter
where Providence may be pleased, now or
hereafter, to make me sojourner l shall
always be PROUD to remain a citizen of
this fair capital of our great republic
More than thirty-one years ago. in 1866
my life was linked with the city of Wash
ilston She was then far from being the
splendid city that we now behold her.
Since then We have seen her wondrously de-
veloped and beautiied and clad with all
the majesty that BELTS her rank among
the capital cities of the world. But she
had then, as now, that one quality which
makes her peerless, incomparable-sh was,
as she is, the capital Of the United States,
the very heart of the life blood of our
country. Applause.)
The Significance of the Capital.