Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22
CARDINAL LEAVES CITY
GOES TO NEW JERSEY TO PER
FORM MARRIAGE CEREMONY.
Calls on President and Makes Felici-
tous Address - Returns to
Washington Monday.

Cardinal Satolli left Washington late yes
terday afternoon for Spring Lake, N. j.,
to officiate at the marriage of Miss Mar
garet Frances Maloney of Philadelphia and
Mr.. Louis Carbery Richie of this city. He
will return to Washington Monday and re-
main several days before leaving for the St
Louis exposition.
Cardinal Satoli called on President Roose-
Welt at the White House before leaving
Washington. With him were Mgr. D. j.
OConnell Father Satoll, a nephew Of the
cardinal; Rev. George Dougherty Rev. p
c. Gavan, chancellor to the cardinal. and
Rev. D. J. Stafford, rector of st. Patrick's
Church. who made the introductions. Car
dina Satoli shook hands cordially with
he President, and with Secretary Taft
Secretary Hitchcock and Secretary M cody.
" no were present.
Makes an Address.
The cardinal presented to the President
felicitous address, in which he referred in
a most kindly way to the United States and
its people.
He said in part
This is the third time that l behold
America-wth admiration for the rapid
and marvellous progress of this republic
Hence | regard myself most highly honored
in presenting my cordial homage to your
excellency as also it was my happy privi-
lege to do with two others of your prede-
cesSOrs.
From the very first day of my coming
| was able to contend that the Catholic
Church in the present condition of human
ity. has place where she can display
better her imperishahle vitality than in the
United States of America Your Constltu-
ton is the fundamental basis of that great
MS and sperity-poiticaI, Industrial
and civil--whch all the world regards with
amaZement. Under the guarantees OF TINS
Constitution the Catholic Church mas the
right to have no fear either for her future
or for her liberty. Here come those from
every nation who are in search of new lie
and civilization while at the same time
here the church displays her harmonious
universally, embracing all peoples, CO
operating for the real well-being of all In
the union of authority and liberty. Inc
Catholic Church is, by nature, conservative
and progressive. She stands immovable
upon true and righteous morality She
goes down the ages with the nations, intent
upon the cause of civilization. which only
Is the true one when 1t goes FORWARD py
the straight path making no truce elther
with license or with tyranny.
II trust Mr.. President that although not
charged with an official mission, l a mem
Der of the sacred college, and by reason OF
INV office living near the apostolic see may
extend to you the sincere expression OF my
highest esteem and of a grateful heart
Your courteous thoughtfulness Will not De
forgotten for many year when you TOOK
such pains to be informed concerning the
last DAYS of the immortal Leo XIII. Your
telegram of coincidence to the sacred col
lege while 1t was gathered in conclaVe Tor
the election of the new pontiH gave us IN
comparable satisfaction
You gave an example of the highest
wisdom and equity in those things which
concerned both your government and rel1-
gion In the Philippine Islands. And be-
cause CT this / saw a sweet smile on the
venerable countenance of the already dying
no lode yyith AT
height of his glory, gave up the government
of the church militant blessing the Ameri-
can republic"
The Presidents Response.
The President replied, in part, rs follows:
Cardinal Satolli: 1t Is a pleasure to me
to welcome so distinguished visitor
thank You most heartily for your kind
words about the United States and in re-
turn 1 greet you in nv capacity as chief
executive of government which has as Its
root principle the doctrine of treating with
impartial justice all men, without regard
to creed or birthplace. l. gives me pleasure
tC welcome you
Before going to the White House Cardinal
Satoli vas entertained at the papal lega-
ton at luncheon by DR.. Marchetti auditor,
and Rey. Father Stickney, secretary of the
legation. Archbishop Ireland was among
those present to meet the cardinal, and the
party included Mgr. O'Coniell rector of the
CalNOlc University, rev dlIeF MuileH VI
Georgetown University, Rev. E. X. Fink, s..
j., pastor of St. Aloysius' and president of
Gonzaga College; Rev. Charles Warren
Currier pastor of st. Mary's Church. Rev.
w. S. Caughy, pastor of st. Stephen q
| Church; Rev Father Sotoll, cousin of the
cardinal; Rev. Father Marucchi, Rev.
Father Grontini, secretary to the cardinal;
| Rev Father Spencely OF the Catholic Uni
versity, Rev Father P:pi of Woodstock
| College and Rev. Father George DOugherty,
secretary to Mgr O'Connell, rector of the
| Catholic University.
At the conclusion of the reception by the
| President the cardinal was entertained at
| st. Patrick's rectory, and was later driven
| to the Pennsylvania railroad station. He
| took the o'clock train for Philadelphia.