The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-01
TOTHE ENVOY OFLE0
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parlors facing Robert street, adjoining
which a dressing room had been made
ready for the fair sex. and from these
parlors the line passed In ones, twos
and threes forfully two hours before all
VINO wished had grasped the hand of
the apostolic delegate. There was
nothing formal about the exercises.
Some Of the guests kissed the hands of
the prelates, while others contented
themselves with formal courtesy and
more or less casual expression of
Sooo VIII. After passing the line of
eccIeSlastlcaI dignitaries the guests
passed on into the parlOrs to be enter
tanned py the charming musical pro-
gramIne given by DanZ's orchestra. or
into the dining room, which had been
cleared for the more formal exercises
Of the evening.
The handshaking over, the orchestra
struck up lively number, and, after
the distinguished guests and the local
clergymen, together with the members
or the reception committee had made
their way to the raised platform at the
farther side Of the big dining room. as
many Of the people present as could
get into the place took their positions
WITHIN the hearing of Hon. Daniel w.
LAWYER, who, on behalf of the DeoDIe
OF the SANITY city. welcomed Mgr.
Martinelli Mr.. LAWYER, in addressing
the foreign prelate. said:
May It Please Your Excellency: The citi-
zens or ST Paul have assembled here tonight
LOT the purpose OF showing their respect and
eSteen Tor distinguished visitor The peo-
Pc OF this city, most reverend sir, consider
Inat they are personally honored by your
presence at this sacred season and they avail
themselves OF this opportunity to personally
Inahk you Tor that high honor. Around you
are clustered the Representative of the social
anu business life of this municipality adher-
ents or diverse forms Of religious belief de-
sCehqahts or all the various strains Of blood
W1ch, united, make the American people At
olher times there may be difference or con-
troYersyi tonight there is but one mind in
this demonstration OF respect.
Permit me to say that you stand here no
Stranger to this representative gathering Of
american citizens. Unfamiliar until today
with your face and form, they know your
public life and services They have obserVed
with admiration the successful DISCHARGE Of
the duties OF your high office, the single
right, your luminous insight into the prIn-
clples OF government upon which American
institutions are built, the burning zeal for
souls that points out to him who worthlly
presses the footprint of the Master. The
American people, independent OF character
and proud OF their political institutions, viii
ever bow to virtue and to genius from what
ever land or in whatever gGrb.
May not also say, and say It for all who
stand here, regardless Of creed, that an added
warmth belongs to this demonstration because
we greet our honored guest as the personal
representative of the kindly simple spirit the
far-seeing statesman. the lion-hearted pontiff
who has made the name of Leo the Thirteenth
forever iuustrious in the annals OF the world2
Foremost among thinkers and scholars 1t Is
emlnenty fitting that the revered pontln
whose name has been mentioned has contri-
buted in q greater degree than any other
statesman OF Europe to the literature Of
democracy and to the advancement Of the
great principles of human rights Of which this
republic Is the visible embodiment. 1t was
eminently fitting, therefore, that to this re-
public should come our guest, such O dis
ciple from such a teacher
1t would be manifestly improper to do moro
than suggest the emotions that stir the Cath
Ollie heart on this occasion. 1t means much
to us to gaze upon the form and listen to the
voice of one who comes from near the throne
OF Peter. The Catholic body Of America needs
no protestatlon of absolute loyalty to the
spiritual sovereignty Of the successor of the
fisherman. The history of that loyalty is
part OF the history OF America and Of the
church Tho church in America, unveXed by
governmental hindrance and unfettered by
governmental help, sustained by the volun-
tary offerings OF its children, has kept pace
with the growth OF this republic. The 10y
atty OF the American Catholic to his church
has gone hand in hand with loyalty to his
country. Both sovereign in their sphere, their
spheres are separate and distinct and he Is
the best and truest citizen who corresponds
TO the highest requirements Of both. 1t 10,
therefore, as loyal American citizens CT the
Catholic faith that we tonight renew our spir-
itual fealty to the head OF our historic church.
The speaker would be untrue to all the
prophecies of the occasion, and unresponslve
to the thought that IS swelling In the hearts
Of all here present, did he not give express
sion to another sentiment that Is shared by
every citizen Of st. Paul. We thank you for
the honor which you have conferred upon our
city, because 1t Is an additional honor con-
ferred upon the foremost citizen Of this COM
monweath, John Ireland archbishop OF st.
Paul. That name needs no eulOSy here or
elsewhere, and It IS pronounced only be-
cause throughout the length and breadth OF
this land It is the synonym Of all that Is best
and truest in American life, because the man
who wears It has so borne himself as soldier.
citizen and priest, that the glory OF his life
belongs to his church and his country, and
It's inspiration to his fellow men.
In conclusion, most reverend sir, I am COM
mssioned, behalf Of these gentlemen, to
express to you their sincere wishes for your
future welfare and success. They trust that
your sojourn in this beloved land may be
fruitful in all good works, that by your kindly
aid the fast dying animosites OF scctarian
strife NAV be succeeded by the broad and toll
Grant charity which all religion teaches, and
that whither-so-ever in the future you may
bend your footsteps, in answer to the Mas
ter's call, one Of the pleasant recoll9cti9nss OF
your life will be your visit In st. Paul dur
ing that holy season, when the angels sing
their hymn Of Peace on Earth, Coed VIII TO
Men"
When the applause at the ringing
address given by Mr.. Lawler had sub
sided Mgr. MartineIlI rose and. sur
Veying the room full OF people who had
come to do him honor, responded to his
welcome, as follows:
Your Grace. Ladies and Gentlemen: I must
canddly confess that l do not know how 10
express in a language not quite familiar TO
me the feelings which l experience TINS even
ing In being present at such a gathering CT
so many prominent citizens Of the capital OF
Minnesota. 1 feel highly hOnored and pleased
at the sentiments expressed In your address
to me- You are gathered regardless Of So
Cial position or religious differences to honor
me personally, and also as representative
of one OF the greatest popes who ever ruled
the church of Christ. The ability OF man
and his greatness Of heart and mind should
be judged by the work he has done and by
the achievements he has attained Mankind
is made I'D OF domestic, civil and religious
society. Leo XIII, with his encycllcal let
ters on marriage. on the constitution Ct civil
society, on the labor question, and on the
reformation of philosophy deals with the
security of a superior mind, with the greatest
problems and questions CT the day, and
strives to promote the prosperity and welfare
of society, rs well as OF the nation, pointing
out the means to be used for attaining that
end and indicating the evils which lead to
its destruction or ruin. Among the evils
want Of Individual and social freedom, the
want Of honesty. uprightness and religion:
Because no man can be honest, upright and
loyal to his neighbCr who is not loyal to his
God who Is net impressed with the Idea
that there is a supreme being to whom he
must give sooner or later an account Of all
his private and public accounts.
There is no need for me, gentlemen, to
speak to you of the pope's love for your great
country and its institutions, nor Of the inter-
est he takes in its prosperity nor Of the hope
general character Of the American people,
the nature Of your political constitution,
based on one of the greatest attributes with
which man IS endowed with, liberty. stand
as the basis and foundation OF this hope.
The sentiments Of the distinguished
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