Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-20

Washington, January 19.-Very Rev.
Thomas j. Conaty, d. D., was to-day
installed as rector of the Catholic Uni
versity of America. 1t was a notable
event in the history of the institu-
ton and drew together a distinguished
assemblage of churchmen and educa-
tors.
At 4 p. m, Cardinal Gibbons, in his
scarlet robes, headed the procession
across the University grounds to Nc
Mahon hall. He was accompanied by
Mgr. Martinelli, the papel delegate and
a number of other visiting clergymen,
including Archbishops Elder, OF Gin
cinnati, and Ryan, Of Philadelphia;
Bishops Bevan, Donahue and Farley;
Mgrs. Griffin, Maginnis and MacMahon.
Following these came the faculty and
students of the University.
MacMahon hall was handsomely de-
corated for the event. the papa colors
and the stars and stripes being inter-
twined above the platform where the
ceremony occurred. The Cardinal.
Archbishops and Bishops occupied the
platform and also President Whitman.
of Columbian University; President
Richards, of Georgetown University;
President Rankin. of Howard Univer-
sity; Senators Carter, Smith and Roach
and Minister Andrade, of Venezuela.
The body of the hall was crowded to
overfowing with invited guests.
The ceremony opened with the read
ing Of the Popes brief appointing DR..
Conaty as rector, by Prof. Shea, OF the
University staff.
Cardinal Gibbons then delivered the
opening address. He referred to Pope
Leo XIII. and Bishop Keane as the
two founders of the University and also
paid a high tribute to Vice Rector Car
rigan. He heartily congratulated Dr..
Conaty on the auspicious circumstances
of his appointment, and referred to the
high esteem in which the new rector
was held by men of high station at his
former home. including the senior sen
ator from Massachusetts, Mr.. Hoar' tht
governor of Massachusetts and mayor
of Worcester. Pre9eeaa ~, 5iss. ; =. s..
LET the watchword Of the Gatholl,
University be: Revelation ana science
religion and patriotism, God and our
country. If had the privilege of mod
ifving the constitution of the United
States | would not eXpunge or alter a
single paragraph, a single line, or
single word of that immortal instru-
ment. The constitution is admirably
adapted to the growth and expansion
of the Catholic religion, and the Cath-
olic religion is admirably adapted 10
the genius of the constitution. lhey
fit together like two links in the Same
chain .-,..
The Cardinal referred with satlslac-
tion to the fact that the University
did no nave to look to the government
in order TO shape its acion, the only
restriction on it being the limits oil ils
own purse. He added
Here. thank God. our government
holds over us the arm Of it's protecuoh
without interfering with our God-giveh
liberties as expounders Of the DIVINE
law"
The Cardinal closed with an eloquent
plea that all those connected WIN 1"s
University be indicators not only a..
religion and science. but also OF the CIV,
and political institutions OF our beioV''
country.
At the conclusion Of the Cardinal adj
dress. Vice Rector Garrigau stepped Iol
ward and presented the new rector WIN
the constitution and seal OF the Chi'eIS'N
adding an earnest welcome to DR. 'oH''5'
The latter acknowledged the long-coh-
,,,,od apnlause and then began his in
aug,,ral discourse. speaking in a strong
pleasing voice.
Or. Conaty. after expressing h's deep
gratitude TO the directors Of the DnlFeI-
sitv who had recommended him TO the
Pope for the high honor Of the rector
shin. said that he had been called To ms
new post from the busy sphere ol p"io
chial duties. and felt unable 10 'hlou''o
any definite plan of work untl he ""t
opportunity 10 study the he'o7 "a -
great institution. lie pail 20 warm u'Du''
to the ability and integrity OF nus p
decessor. Bishop Keane. ,,.
Speaking Of the scope ana ci''ID'
Of the Unlvcrsitys teaching Or. Comfy
said:
Truth is one. as God IS one. whe'Hfr IL
be sought for i'm the moral or s'ieHu"1
order. There IS no secret Boo nature "'"en
can offer danger 10 truth me '"-ie
Inns ai,rovs blessed frl- science ana
blesses # every day ...t
ss pr cou.,tv ..o-,G ho Was greeted
with hearty applause ......s.
Tho nov rector proceeded 20 he rotnnaa
below. where for hnif an hour he recelF
tine long line of guests who were ahN'"I
,.f ...T ..ufr-s their wen