The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-24

NOs
mite announcement of the death of
Pope Leo made to his immediate rep
Iresentative. IN Washington, apostolic
delegate Falconic, was conveyed to him
lat a quarter of one o'clock today,
Through the medium Of an Associated
Press bulletin. Four hours later the
I~official confirmation of the news came.
when the Associated Press bulletin was
handed to Bishop Falconlo he was hav-
ling his midday meal in company with
bishop Rocker and Auditor Marchetti,
lof the apostolic delegation. All ex-
lpressed deep sorrow and seemed to
feel shocked Notwithstanding they had
Expected the announcement any mo-
lment. During the afternoon the dele
tgation was visited by many of the
lCatholic clergy and others. Among the
IcallerS We're representatives Of the Ger |
man and Russian embassies. both of
Whom called in state to express the
sympathy of their respective nations.
The official announcement of the
ipope'S death was carried to the Legal
ltion at 4:45 o'clock by a messenger
lfrom the Postal telegram Company.
Delegate FalcOniO Immediately pre-
lpared n gave out the following adj
Idress to the archbishOpS of the Cath
lolic church of whom there are ninety
lin America:
lApostolic Delegation, United States of
America. Washington. D. c.. July 20,
1908.
Your L~ordship: 1t is my painful duty
Ito convey to you the sad intelligence
Iof the death of our holy father, the
lpope, which occurred today. AS in life.
lin death, the august pontiff has
shown such wonderful example of seri-
louS thought, of determination of char
lacter, of sweetness of heart. of piety.
lAl' christian fortltude as to evoke in
Jail lands the most striking manifesto
ltion of reverence and espec Leo
XIII. is dead. In him the world has
Host a profound scholar, a distinguish
led statesman, a lover and protector OF
fright and justice has lost one whose
lpower for the amelioratiOn of society
has been exercised with such consum-
innate skill and earnestneSS as to be felt
everywhere and to gain for him uni
l~versal admiration. Hence his death is
ldeplored by all without distinction Of
nationality or creed. However, FOR Us
catholics the loss is greater and conse-
lquently still more keenly felt. In Leo
XIII. besides the scholar, the states
Imam. the philanthrOpic, We nave lost
Jour spiritual father. the supreme pas
ltor of our church him who during his
Hong nOntificate has watched with in
i~cessant solitude for our spiritual well
fare and has spared no labor to pro-
lclaim farther and wider the kingdom
IOf his divine master. His reign recalls
Ito our minds the brightest day of the
papacy. His noble figure has earned
lone Of the most glorious places in his
tory.
While we bow reverently before the
mortal remains of our august pontiff
land deplore the great loss which his
death has cauSp6 70 the ch1lrch. lei
public and private prayers be raised &c
Heaven in every diocese and in every
parrish for the eternal repose of that
noble soul. AS to the public prayers
lyour lordship may prescribe such SUI
t Ifrages as you piety may inspire. Witt
|, sentiments of highest esteem and pro
found respect / beg leave to remain
. tyour devoted servant in Christ.
: (Signed) D. FALCON1O,
l Archbishop of Laryssa
} Archbishop of Laryssa, Delegate Apos'
lie.
Monsignor FalcOnio requested tina
= this address to bishops YOU be &c
[ lcepted as his statement concerning
{ the death Of the pope.
1 Bishop Rocker and DR.. Marchetti
: also expressed profound sorrow. Thu
s state department upon learning of tn
: death Of the pope. sent the following
Icablegram to Cardinal Rampolla:
t"Cardinal Rampolla, the vatican
Rome
The president desires me to expires
- his profound sense Of the loss which
= 1.-THE Christian world has sustained il
1.-THE death Of his holiness Leo XIII. 3.
his lofty character, his great learning
land his comprehensive charity h
u adorned his exalted station and mad
= mis- reign one of the most illuStrlOu
p as il has been one of the longest il
. the history Of the Catholic church.
. (Signed) JOHN HAY
: The bishops of the Catholic churcl
:, will celebrate pOntlfical mass for tn
, Irepose Of the soul of the pope in tn
= land funeral masses will be said IN a
= lCatholic churches. -
= a solemn pontificial requiem for n.
: holiness, Leo XIII. will be celebrate
: by the apostolic delegate, Monsigno
!FalconiO. at st. Mary's church O
B.. "wednesday. July 22nd. at half pas
nine O'Clock in the morning. The SCI
mon for the occasion ~" be dehVere
a Ibv Rev. Charles W. Currier. the pas
L tor.
- After the interment Of the pope pray
u ers will be held in the Catholl
1, lchurches asking that divine guldanc
Imay attend the labors of the conslsto
nv in their election Of a successor I
Leo XIII.
u PRESIDENT DEEPLY TOUCHED.
Oyster Bay. L. l., July 2o.-Presidef
u Roosevelt was deeply touched by tn
death of Pope Leo. At his nome Q
- ISagamore Hill on being informed OF IN
>, demise Of the venerable head Of II
- ICatholic church, he dictated the 10
lowing for the Associated Press
-, The president expressed his PIT
- found regret at the death Of the veI
'ara ble nontiff whose long career r