The Washington herald., 1908-05-08
Cardinal LOgue the Guest of
Mr. BOurke Cochran.
PAYS VISIT TO MOUNT VERNON
Expresses Admiration for Character
of George Washington, and Places
Wreath on TOmb-Gmest OF Honor
at Various Catholic Institutions Of
WashingtOn-AIakes Speech.


sembled at the dinner given by Repre-
sentative ". Bourke Cochran, of New
York, in honor Of his eminence Cardinal
Logue last night.
The affair was informal and was in the
nature OF farewell 10 the primate, who
leaves this morning for New York Seat
ed about the board were distinguished
clergymen, judges Of the United States
Supreme Court, members Of Congress,
and laymen.
Following the dinner a reception was
held IN the Grawing-rooms Of Mr.. Cock
rams residence. A number Of the mem
bers Of the House of Representatives
were present, among them William J.
Cary, Of Wisconsin; Arsene p. Pujo. Of
louisiana James a. Hamill. of New Jer-
sey; Joseph A. Goulden, of New York;
Charles V. Fornes, of New York, and
Michael e Driscon. Of New York.
Guests at Dinner.
Seated about the banquet table were
Cardinal Logue. Cardinal Gibbons, Arch
bishops Ryan. of Philadelphia; GIennon,
of ST. Louis; Keane, of Dubuque; MoelIer.
of Cincinnati; Farley. Of New York and
Ireland, Of ST. Paul. Bishops OConneil.
rector Of the Catholic University;
Brown. Of Cloyne. Ireland; Mgr. Do
mede FaleoniO. papal delegate 10 the
United States; Mgr. Lavelle, Of New
York; Rev. Fathers William T. Russell,
William Brown. A. Hasselman, S. j..
Mr.. Justice White, and Mr.. Justice Nc
Kenna, Of the Supreme Court; Senator
AldrioE, Speaker Cannon, Representative
W Bourke Cochran. and Richard Hard
ing Davis.
The cardinal put in busy day yester-
day. visiting several Catholic educational
institutions and making a pilgrimage TO
Mount Vernon.
Accompanied by Bishop Brown. of
Cloyne. Ireland. and Revs. T. E Nc
Guigan, ". Brown. and J. Quinn. the
cardinal left this city for Mount Vernon
az O'Clock. Upon arrival, the party
was escorted about the grounds by Supt.
II. H. Dodge and his assistants
Pays Tribute to Washington.
The prelate was struck with the sim
plicity Of the surroundings. frequently ex-
pressing his admiration for the character
of Washington. as portrayed in the man
sion and grounds.
I admire the simplicity OF the great
general and President. who, after sue
eessful public life retired to the privacy
Of this beautiful home and lived in the
circle Of a cOntented family"
After viewing all the rooms OF the man
sion. the cardinal was taken 10 the tomb
Of Washington.
Upon noting the simplicity OF the
mausoleum,' he exclaimed. Il can now
appreciate the n0bleuess Of that charac-
ter which inspired him to the great deeds
Of life This grave is In truth a mirror
Of Washington's own character"
Places Wreath on Tomb.
Before leaving the grounds his emil
nence placed q wreath OF flowers upon
the tomb.
7 was surprised" said the prelate.
when he again boarded the train for
Washington, "at the breadth and beauty
Of the Potomac. Why it is as broad
and as placid as a lake"
While passing through Alexandria,
Cardinal Logue evinced much curiosity.
He asked numerous questions about the
city. and was surprised TO learn that at
one time alexandria was a leading sea-
port
Upon his arrival at St. Patrick's rec
tory dinner was served. Cardinal Glib
bons and Cardinal Logue afterward en-
gagged in a long conversation about the
condition of the Catholic Church in this
country and Europe.
the day, the visiting prelate addressed
the pupils and was entertained with a
musical programme. One song. entitled
Teddy Bear" was particularly enjoyed
by Cardinal Logue
Makes Hit with Boys.
He surprised the youngsters when he
recommended TO Father Russell, who ac-
companied him, that two holidays be
given them. The yells that greeted this
announcement were given with vim.
In a brief address to the pupils he IN
terspersed many witty remarks relative
to the school children Of this country and
ireland.
While must be loyal to the children
Of the old country. l can safely say they
do not surpass those OF the new" said he.
Accompanied by the Bishop Of Cloyne
and Fathers Russell. Brown. and Quinn,
the cardinal was driven to the Holy Cross
Academy, in Massachusetts avenue, where
he was again entertained by school chill
dren.
The cardinal and his party viii leave
here this morning at II o'clock for New
YORK.. 1t is his intention to visit Niagara
Falls and Boston before returning to
Ireland.
Speaking Of his sojourn here for the
past few days, the primate had nothing
but words of praise for the people and