The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-23
GIBBONS HOME FROM ROME.
LIMITING GUARDEDLY THAT We
MAY HAVE A NEW CARDINAL.
Describes Plus Y. as Man OF God anu the
People. Chosen by an Impulse rs Mighty
q 1t Was Diylnely Inspired-Tells Of
the Pope's Frienciliness 10 America.

a. 1t Was Div nely Inspired-Tells Of
the Pope's Friendliness 10 America.
His Eminence Cardinal Gibbons, safely
home from his journey to Rome, received
the most notable and enthusiastic greeting
OF the 900 passengers who arrived yester-
day morning on the Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse. The Cardinal was in excellent
health and spirits. The liner encountered
rough seas and q hard northeasterly gale
otter leaving Cherbourg, and for the next
two days only half Of the ships company
we're we'll enough to appear at table. The
Cardinal was not among these, but he had
completely recovered by Saturday and took
his seat at the left OF Cap. Cuppers.
To q SUN reporter who was fellow
passenger Cardinal Gibbons, In speaking
OF the Conclave, said that the associates Of
Plus X. in the Sacred College were moved
TO choose him by an impulse "as mighty
as it was divinely inspired" The whole
proceedings wore conducted with dignity
and awe that smothered all but the hottest
emotions. The impress of the event on
his memory. the Cardinal said, was the
most solemn Of his life.
Cardinal Gibbons spoke also OF the Pom
tif's health. but expressed no alarm for
him. Plus X. had indeed as reported,
suffered from several fainting spells, he
said, and there was no doubt that the close
confinement and incessant obligations Of
his restricted life in the Vatican were work.
ing against him for the time; but his re-
ulpera,ion in cooler weather and as soon
rs he became more accusto med to his new
RESPONSIBILITIES might surely be anticipated.
Many customs Of life at the Vatican have
been simplifed since the lew Pope's sue
cession, but no radical changes have been
permanently instituted
The feeling in Europe toward the Pope
the American Cardinal gagged az being
most heartily sympathetic.
AS for America said Cardinal Gibbons,
'we should rejoice with exceeding joy
that this benevolent, Jealous and deeply
spiritual man has been elevated to the
Holy See
A large delegation of priests from the
Baltimore province, headed by Fathers
William A. fletcher, John D. Boland, Will
liam T. Russell and o. d. Corrigan, Joseph
Kelley, lifelong friend Of the Cardinal,
Ind Richard B. Tippett, supreme president
81 the Catholic Benevolent Legion. went
down the bay yesterday morning to meet
the steamer At the pier in Hoboken
there was an even larger delegation.
After the Kaiser had docked an informal
reception was held by the Cardinal in his
suite on tho saloon deck, and Mr.. Tippett
formally extended greeting to his Eminence.
He reviewed tho career Of the Cardinal
knd spoke Of tho deep love and pride Ameri-
leans have in him. In replying the Cardinal
avoided all mertion Of church politics and
spoke only OF the happiness Of his return,
Of his voyage and improved health. Mr..
Tippett remarked that all the reporters
we're wait II to know why Cardinal Gibbons
was not elected Pope.
.For the same reason said the Cardinal
that Grover Cleveland gave when he was
not elected the second time he ran-l didn t
have enough votes.
When asked about the reports concern
Ing the creation OF another Cardinal for
America, his Eminence made this guarded
statement.
While have no positive knowledge Of
the Holy Fathers intention In this regard
lwould not be at all surprised II before long
q number Of new Cardinals were created
and among them America will in all proba-
bility have share"
He would not discuss the probable candi-
dates. AS to a cabled story predicting
the creation Of new Patriarchate with the
title of the Occident. he said
There is absolutely no truth in that
] do not believe that rev Patriarohal see
Is even being considered.
Pope Plus X. the Cardinal described to
the reporters as "a man OF handsome per-
sonality, winning manner. beautifully
formed, in the fitness OF llfe-about the
same age as Leo when he was elected He
is derocratc' said the Cardinal. land
openness and simplicity are, strongly
marked in him. Time will develop In him
all characteristics which we don't appre-
ciate at present. He may be characterized
He has an affection for the American
people. This was evinced when at my
request he granted his first audience to q
pilgrimage from the United States, giving
his first and special blessing to them and
all belonging to them.
His Holiness shows also the deep inter
est in the Catholic University Of America
which was displayed by his predecessor
This is shown in a long letter to the Ameri'
can hierarchy which he has given to Mgr
O'Connell, who ia still in Rome. This letter
outlines the plan for the future welfare
and prosperity Of the university. Plus
is fairly well posted on our AFFAIRS here
ne - III tOuSh "i'i Jul p'oBi Gee
history and institutions and broadening
every day
After leaving Rome Cardinal Gibbons
went to Lake Geneva, where he was en-
terained by Mr.. and Mrs. Francis de Sale'
Jenkins Of Baltimore, who have a villa
there There he met Chatrand and Pade
rewski. Later he travelled In France ant
Normandy.
On landing Yesterday he went first t
st Michaal's, the Passionist monas ter,
in West Hoboken. After dining there h
was escorted to the home of Mrs. John ID
Kelley in Brooklyn, where he will stay unit
Thurs day. Archbishop Farley called Their
TO pay his respects to the Cardinal, who IL
turn will visit the Archbishop and dine will
him to-day. A number of prominent Catho
lics will meet the Cardinal this evening, bu
no formal celebration Of his return will b'
held until his arrival in Baltimore, whel
the first American Cardinal to cast vot
for a succ, sor of St Peter will be formal,
greeted by Church and State officials. H
will depart for Baltimore at 1890 o'clocl
Tomorrow morning in private car
Cardinal Gibbons is just ten month
older than Plus X, who was born in June
1895 At the shpboard service on thu
Kaiser last Sunday morning the Carolina
gave an earnest, practical talk on the beau
Ties of Chri. tain character which was liz
tened to with the kaenest interest by nearl
all OF the 400 cabin passengers of man
faiths. He was much sought by his fe
low vcyagers and was keen to get the bes
entertainment out of his many acquaint
ances. A story that made him laue
harder than any other was THE Sun
account of the Glovers vile priest VIII