The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-07-21
TRIBUTES TO THE POPE HERE.
PERMANENTLY A CHOSEN IN
STRUMENT, SAYS MGR. FARLEY.
His Paternsl solicitude Extended 10 All
Peoples-Fls Affection and Care for
America" America IL MY ConsOla-
tl0n Hills LOSS Deemed Irroparable.

America" America In MY C0nsOla-
ta0n Hills Loss Deemed Irroparnble.
Archbishop Farley paid this tribute to
the dead Pope:
The history OF his pontihcate, with its
marvels and it's blessings. point to Leo XIII.
as having been prominently chosen instru-
ment in the hands of Divine Providence
A great Pope. his gifted soul could soar UP
20. and find congenial atmosphere among
thesublime heights Of theology and philosophy.
his fatherly heart could feel, and his fore
sight could provide for tho well-being Of
the humblest of his flock No other aim nor
end than this indeed. has ne had in view in
his wise and snlutary councils, and in his
luminous and emphatic teachings upon the
sacredness of the Christian marriage tie az
being the source Of the safety and protection
OF domestic happiness.
His pdternal solicitude extended to all
peoples. America always had u large share
OF both his pronounced affection and his
anxious care. The increase in the hierarchy
and the impulse given to every grade from
elementary to university among us, are
evidences which are too familiar that We
should need to dwell upon them. Rarely
did Leo XIII. permit an occasion to pass
when speaking to Americans or those who
owe American institutions. that he did not
manifest his special affection and admiration
for our people and our country.
With what emotion do l recall the words
that fell from those venerable lips as l bado
him farewell. at the end Of a memorable
audience, after he had listened TO an account
Of the progress Of the Church in this. our
diocese, during his own lifetime: "Ah,
he said Hmd my tsa .
liberty. In the United States she is free
to build her churches and her schools un..
S4 mss slave IN F aspvea q m re s sston
secuted by those who should defend her.
Thank God for the consolation that comes
strikingiy has it been brought home to us
many times how his lofty intellect 80 cultured
on every side and so richly stored with the
lore OF the ages never ceased TO concern
itself with everything that made for the
progress Of act. literature and science; how
MS magnaRhimous spirit fearless In the cause use
Vatican library to the scholars Of the world;
probation Of the highest PHILOSOPHY man ,Ss
schools" brought 1t back to it's rightful place
in the esteem of the learned and In the re-
gard of the thoughtfu Of our own times "a >,
such PontH, our hearts go out to-day,
and out prayers for him go up TO heaven In
no limited measure.
AS DIR. NC MACKIN SAW HIM
DR. Daniel McMackin, assistant pastor
at the Cathedral, who studied in Rome
under Leo's supervision has perhaps been
more closely associated with the Pope
than any other young priest in the United
States. He said:
His loss will be irreparable. especially to
this country. His personal interest and
feeling have been felt in all OF her institutions
and projects. He has raised us from the grade
Of si,n ~ md In n raln
placed VA on the highest plane. 49,
To America he gave the priced plan OF his HE
the establishment Of a Cathol lie university
and for i to suffer would mean, for him to
suffer Since his early manhood this great
project has been one OF HI hS chief h; aims ana "a
place it on "A firm and lasting footing in the
United States
His has been recognized by everybody
irrespective Of nationality or creed. as one
OF the greatest minds of the age His ency-
clicnls on society. marriage, labor and such
questions have BECOME authorities, even for
pagan believers. His encyclicai on labor has.
by the order OF the Gar Of Russia, been
made a text book in the National University
at st. Petersburg
There have been many kings and presi-
dents and rulers. but there is but one Pope
Of Rome. and there has been but one Leo
XIII. always recall him az the embodi-
physical weakness and almost superhuman
viii power, One OF the strongest memories
| have of him is az he appeared at the can
onization Of st Jean dc la Sale In ST. Peters
With thousands of people crowded in that
| great cathedral, waiting to receive his bless
| ing and to cheer when the announcement
| of the colonization was made, the Holy
| Father was carried into the cathedral robcd
in his white vestments He was weak. and
| some Of the Cardinals had suggested that he
| be secured to his chair. fearing that he might
| faint and fall while being carried through the
/ aises.
With his wonderful strength OF will he not
| only made that trying trip unsupported.
bn, rose from time to time and nc grnspng the
| the multitude He was superhumnn in that
moment, and even ,mntter-of-fnct people
bowed their heads and wept.
| treatment of the students OF the American
College. Never, did one OF us win q prize
or honor that he did not send his blessing
and congratulations. On his name day and
on other days Of feasting. he would frequently
! send TO MS personally packages OF the finest
/ candies. just to show that he knew what IL
Few pieces OF those dainties were ever
eaten. for most OF the students preferred
sending them away az souvenirs, remem-
Der among the younger students OF other
| colleges there used to exist a. touch OF ieal-
ousy when these favors were shown so gener-
ously TO the American boys
ever had more-he was gentle and kind as u
human father or mother; remember some.
times when would kneel before him, he would
place his hand with strong Arm touch upon
my head and ask in his deep loving tones:
MY good son. what are you studying' You
must devote much time to philosophy"
And he was 80 to all his children
FATHER LAvELLE's TRIBUTE
The Rev. Dr. Michael J. Lavelle. rector
of the Cathedral, said:
Pope Leo's pontiacRte ID one Of the largest
most brilliant and most munihcent in the his
tory even of the papacv. All his methods
were peaceful and conciliatory. His scholar
the human heart deep and accurate: his piety
and personal virtue of the highest order
he will be distinguished in history by his
constant labors for the perfection OF the
forts for the reunion Of the churches OF Chris
| tendon his sound. wise views in the social
problems Of the day, and his love for the
| Church in America, a. well Us for the United
| States and our institutions. in general He
| will be mourned by Catholics all the world
| over and by millions outside the fold. We
| can ask nothing more than that his successor
may equal him in nobility Of character, in
| Church and for all mankind.
IMMORTAL. MGR. MOONEY CALLS HIM.
yicar-General Mooney said of the dead
Pope:
| One whose life has been a continuous pro-
and immortal principles to the passing and
| transitOry phases of an earthly tenement;
| one VIII ose life has been an unfiinohing strug:
glc against the ruthless agencies that, would
| the worlds society: one whose life has been
| a series OF striking triumphs on the field
with no weapon but the impenetrable panoply
of divine truth he renewed again the pristine
once more the immortal cause Of Justice,
right and order. gave, the needed courage.