New-York tribune., 1901-08-27
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BALTIMORE'S ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME
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Baltimore Aug. 26-The chimes of old St Vim
cents and st. AlphOnsus's and the big bell of
the cathedral rang out merry welcome and
fifteen thousand persons, crowded on the bridge
and every point of vantage about Union Sta
uon' cheered and waved flags and handkerchiefs
In greeting to Cardinal Archbishop Gibbons the
primate OF the Roman Catholic Church in Amer
lea as he stepped from the train to-day on his
return from Rome. 1t the greatest demon
stration Of popular faith ever accorded the
cardinal in his home city Citizens of every
iaith joined in the greeting to the prelate
A procession of seven thousand members Of
Catholic knighthoods. benevolent and temper
ance societies and cadets from the Catholic in
dustrial schools was lined up on Charles-ave
and acted as an escort to the Cardinal from the
station to the cathedral. General James r
Wheeler, the Cardinals closest friend outside the
clergy in Baltimore was chief marshal Of the
parade. In addition 10 the societies OF this city
and towns in various parts Of the State there
was a large delegation from the societies OF
Washington. headed by F. J. Hannah. and priests
from Philadelphia Wilmington, Del. Washing
ton and other cities, well as members OF the
Christian brotherhoods. participated in the well
come
Charles J. Bonaparte was the first to grasp the
Cardinals hand at the station He introduced
Acting Mayor Williams who welcomed the
Cardinal on the part OF the city. In his address
ne said
You will observe that in this vast assembly are
not only the members OF your own Church who
nave come 10 pay their respects 10 distin-
guished prelate but you have before you men Of
all religious bodies who have come TO extend
their greetings 10 one who has labored not only
Tor the good of those Of his own religious creed,
but for the welfare OF all his fellow men. regard
less Of their faith. They believe that your rule
or life is to do justly. love mercy and to walk
humbly with thy God"
Then Mr.. Bonaparte welcomed the prelate on
the part Of the Catholics OF Baltimore and
took occasion TO speak Of the aid of the Church
in the advancement of civilization and the safe
guarding OF the principles of government The
Cardinal. plainly showing how deeply he was
touched by the demonstration in his honor re-
sponded briefly. modestly acknowledging the
greetings, and saying that he loved Baltimore
above all places his home, and was happy to
be among his old friends again.
The first greetings over the Cardinal escorted
by Mr.. Bonaparte and the acting Mayor. entered
an open carriage. and the procession moved
through the most fashionable part of the city TO
the cathedral The windows of many homes
and apartment houses We're occupied by women
whose handkerchiefs fiuttered greetings to the
Cardinal. Nearly everyb body, men, women and
children, wore red badges. with the inscription
in gold. Welcome 10 our Cardinal" Flags in
the Cardinals colors were also displayed Mount
Vernon Square, about Washington monument
was hlled with cheering people. but it was in
the block in front of the Cardinals residence
that the enthusiastic scene reached a climax
The exterior of the Catholic Club was beauti-
fully decorated and In the windows were women
wearing cardinal ribbons and badges.
The spacious cathedral was crowded with peo-
pie and IN the sanctuary were many of the lead
ing priests in the State. When the Cardinal ap-
peared on his throne in the full vestments of his
"A
splendid welcome Services in thanksgiving for
the Cardinals safe return were held. after which
the Cardinal made address. in which he re-
ferred to his audience with the Holy Father at
Rome and the deep and tender interest felt by
the Holy Father for the faithful I'm America
The Cardinal concluded by bestowing the Papai
benediction.
After the services the Cardinal appeared on
the balcony of his home and the procession
which had been halted. awaiting his coming,
then marched in review The race OF the ven
cradle prelate wreathed in smiles as ne
bowed to the salutes of the cadets and the
knights To those standing by him he said the
demonstration surpassed all expectations. 1t
was the MANIFEST day of his life. A reception
at the Cardinals home followed the parade, at
which prominent citizens and members OF the
clergy shook hands with the Cardinal
Cardinal Gibbons talked entertainingly after
the parade on conditions abroad He was much
Interested in the status of the steel strike, and
said he hoped IL would be settled soon When
asked about the relations between capital and
labor IN Europe. he said:
study IT, | am not able to confirm or deny the
claims made that unions have the manuractur-
ers in England so bound down with their rules
as TO lessen the capacity of the works, with the
result that England is not able TO compete with
this country in many lines of trade. 1t would
take much study to learn all the details OF that
subject.
i've WERE however. struck with the care
taken to guard against accidents to employees In
England Seemingly more value is placed upon
human life there than here. Rules are made by
a board of commissioners. and these are rigidly
enforced.
In many instances employers take out fnsur-
ance on the lives of their hands. When an en-
ploye is permanently disabled he must be paid
his wages for. ! think, three years
.Do Vou believe labor in this country is better
off than in England?' was asked.
That too" replied the Cardinal. lis a subject
for much investigation. Condition is relative
term There is more in the question than wages
alone One must ascertain the cost of living In
each country in order to answer II intelligently
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