The Washington herald., 1908-02-24
GREET HIS EMINENCE.
Cardinal Gives Reception at
st. Patrick's Church.
ADDRESSES AT THE LUNCHEON
Rev Father Russell Pays Eloquent
Tribute TO Head OF Church I'm
lie Has Been for Nineteen Years.
Feature Speech by Senator Carter.

Immediately after the installation of
Rev. Father Russell as pastor Of St.
Patrick's Church yesterday. Cardinal
Gibbons held a reception in the parIors
of the rectory. where ne was warmly
greeted by hundreds of people
The reception ended. the cardinal went
TO the floor above, where a luncheon was
given in his honor. AT this his eminence
was greeted by a number of Senators.
Representatives in Congress, ehurchmen
of high degree aSd men OF prominence
in the city Of Washington. 1t was a
notable function.
taste. and the decorations attractive. To
the right Of the Cardinal sat Senor Don
Anibal Cruz Diaz. Mipister from Chile. and
to the left Hon. Bourke Cochran, Of New
York Directly opposite his eminence at
a round table sat the new rector. Father
Russell. who. at the conclusion of the
luncheon. delivered a brief and eloquent
address which captivated all hearers.
Father RnsseIPs Address.
Father Russell said:
My first public expression pastor Of S. Patrick
must be OF grateful appreciation fOT the cordial
welcome that has been accorded to ne. and then.
with equal coTdality. l wish 10 extend 10 all a
hearty welcome to 81. Pauick's-a name that has
always been in the first. and trust viii always b.
synonym0us with hospitality.
II was not without pain that the tendrils Of AZ
lection which hsd multiplied and taken deep root
in Baltimore were torn up 10 BE- transplauted IL sn-
other soil The fourteen years Of ny pFiestly Nfe in
my native city years ~ peaceful sunshine dur
ing which I formed many strong attachments aud
friends who stood By Loyalty and a1eciOnately
IN all undertook. Their names are inscribed IN
undying chauacterS in my memory
But / bad adieu to-day 10 those derotcd friends
many of whom kindly followed 20 ny new
home 10 wish me God-speed ! around the
future co-workers in my lsbors. Animated by that
loyalty 90 the priest which j. such an admirable
trait IN or Catholic people. they have already
manifested a most encouraging readiness 20 take me
10 their hearts. Though a stranger ] have been az
home frum the hrN day uf my arrival. when the
clergy q the household who had won the admirs-
ton Of all by their devotion and loyalty 20 their
late beloved pastor. greeted me with hearty vel
and volunteered Their LOYALTY and lheir readi-
-; MY hand. Never has any one I think when
looking 20 the Tast with It's true loyalty and deFo-
tion, had les 20 leave holne: never has any
one. when l0Osing 20 the future. With rs promise
Of loyalty and assistance had les to fear the
outoome.
Entertafns MisgivfnEs.
Of one thing Nonly have I reason 10 entertain
misgiVings The Clergy Of my household are Niih
ms heart and soul tho people I feel stand ready
ff. do all -
fear Is concerning myself ] an overwhelmed when
consider thc ETrat man VINO has gunc before me and
my own limited abilities
But yOH emincnce knows bow much I sought my
present responsibilities how little | expected the
t7lss YOU have reposed in me. I can only say what
said 90 you when YOU called ne 20 the Cathedral
and explained 70 me what was expacted Of me. Il
shall do my best: God mnsf do the rest. :"
Hitherto ] have been but the child Of your voice.
In NY Difficulties have gone 70 You; IN ever trial
have relied upon you; IN my sorroTs have bccl
comiorted hy you. A prince q the church. the
church estees YOU becsuse you adequately measured
mp % the expectations Of your csnce. On account
of yollr love 81 our country, your democratic mode
Of life. your confidence in Cur republican fnstit-
tions. the pe;pe proclaim you the prince of Aneri-
csrs. But those only who have enjoyed your oonn-
dence. who have felt your comforting sustaining IN
dueDce. who hsve lived with you day by day and
know you as you are. can appreciate you the
prince O; fathers.
N II DfEOLeu SON
hope that you win sin consider me as your de-
voted son. and remember that TO a priest no nat
ter how magnificent has surroundings however well
furnished his home. there IS no home without
pastor We are yours. he you. also ours- Though
,oined by blessing to another spouse. the Ca
thedrsl. your sons house Is your home.
Be not against me 70 desire that / should leave
her for whithesoerer should 20 thou also must 60
and where shall dwell thou must also dwen.
Ny people are the people OF my God. thy God
But ] have already overstepped the bounds Of
Senatorial COURTESY. and therefore must ask another
90 say what would sdy. who can SAY II better one
Tor whom ] know you cherish a warm personal
affection. snd whose lips are accustomed TO give
expressions 10 the feelings Of ais heart 0Wn There
fore. he best express what our hearts feel-the
lovabe Senator from MontanH-Carter.
A toast to the cardinal, standing. was
followed BY an intensely American
speech by Hon. Thomas H. Carter. OF
Montana. in which he emphasized the
existence of broad and tolerant spirit
IN all churches at this time. He said:
Senator Carriers Address.
With great confidence I venture 60 say, on behalf
Of an here present. that Father Russell could not
have been introduced 10 ST Patrick's congregation
and the citizens OF the District Of Columbia under
more favorable auspices or by more highly respected
authority.
The unieserVed eommendaton Of his eminencc the
cardinal IS passport to the confidence and respect
Of this entire community During the delivery OF
The eloquent sermon preached by his eminence IL
the church this morning was seated beside a fell
low Senator WHO is not a Roman Catholic. and II
is pleasing here 10 announce that We were both
alike profoundly impressed not only by the sermon.
but by the beautiful tribute later paid 10 the de-
ceased Bishop Satterlee whose loss We all mourn
today That tribute Of respect paid to the memory
Of the eminent Protestant divine in a Roman Cath
ohc church brought me back to days Of long ago
IN southern Ohio when. as a child was witness
TO the bitter and unTelenting spirit of controversy
waged not only between Catholics and Protestants
but also over shades of difference real OF fancied
between the numerous secis OF the Protestant
Church.
The controversies were bitter, acrimonious. and
uneharitable The whole force Of Christian thought
seemed 20 h expended not against Wee OF evil
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