The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-11
Thousands Honor the Cardinal
Upon His Return From Rome
His Eminence Is Greeted in Baltimore by Cheering
Throngs- Washington Sends Delegation of
600 Mcn-Recepton in Cathedral

presence Of my old friend the Attorney
General OF the United States. 1 say
old but perhaps he will refute the
imputation," at which the Attorney
General shook his head negatively
Il enjoyed my visit abroad. but my
homecoming has been far happier.
am glad TO be here and cannot express
the Joy that is in my heart at this
monster demonstration Of love and good
fellowship, which has come TO me. not
alone as the Archbishop Of Baltimore,
but to me as the friend of the people
Of Baltimore and Washington"
The cardinal was then escorted TO mis-
carriage. which was the last in line.
and the march 10 the cathedral was
begun. Hundreds of carriages were
necessary TO convey the visiting priests
and members Of the escort 10 the ca
thedral
Streets Are Thronged.
Every street along the line Of march
was thronged. Tens Of thousands Of
people poured into these streets. and
the windows Of every building and house
were crowded with those who wanted
TO get a view OF the procession. Bright
cOlored bunting was festOOned along the
front OF the buildings.
As the first carriage in the cardinals
escort came into view. the bells Of the
cathedral chimed out and soon were
Joined by those of every other Catholic
church IN Baltimore. The school girls
of the cathedral parish marched up and
took their places on the cathedral steps
They were gowned in white. wearing
large white ribbon bows IN their hair
while each girl carried a cluster Of
American Beauty roses or scarlet car
nations. Immediately following then
came the students from ST Mary'S
Seminary. wearing their cassocks. white
surplices and barettas. They formed IN
rows along the lower steps Of the
cathedral. while on the main portico
were priests and other invited guests
As the carriage bearing the cardinal
drove up TO the cathedral gate. the
school girls sent up a cheer
All Take Up Cheer.
This was taken up by the seminarians,
then by the crowd in front Of the big
cathedral and by those farther down
the street until the whole neiEhborhoOd
rang with the monster welcome 10 the
Archbishop Of Baltimore. Intermingled
with the cheers Of the crowds were
the cathedral and church bells and as
Cardinal Gibbons assembled the steps,
he could only smile his gratitude
The cardinal took his seat between
two of the large pillars where an arm
chair had been placed for him and the
procession Of Catholic men and boys
started past the cathedral More tnan
24o)0 Catholic men were in line and
added 10 these were thousands OF school
90
into companies. drilled and provided
themselves with flags or ether emblems.
Many Bands in Line.
Tweuty-one bands end a half dozen
OF more drum. buRIe and fife organiza-
tons helped 70 make things merry.
The National Guard Band OF Wash
iEston led the entire procession and
closely following that organization came
GO men from the Capital. representing
the parishes OF that Cirv. p J. Haiti
gan was marshal Of the delegation from
the District and had as his aides Z. +.
Hannah and James Shea. The visiting
delegation made q hre appearance and
proved 70 be one Of the most interesting
features Of the reception.
Il was delighted TO knew that so
mary men came over from washing
tom the cardinal said after the parade.
1T is most gratifying to know that
they were aS interested in NY return as
the people o. Baltimore I felt as II
should like 10 have shaken hands with
each and every one OF them
Heading the delegation from Wash
ington were a number Of priests. Con
spicuOus among them was the Rev.
William Russell. pastor Of =. Patrick
Church and formerly secretary 20 Car
dinal Gibbons When tie school girls
and seTninarians on the cathedral steps
caught sight of Father Russell they
gave a hearty cheer, waved their flow
ers and showed him IN no uncertain
way that he IS still held dear in their
hearts.
Other Washington Priests.
other priests in the Washington del
egation we-- the Rev. Father Bart.