Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-09-24
WELCOME FOR NOTED GUEST

Cardinal VannutelIi Made TO Feel He
is Among Friends I'm Omaha
Cardinal Vanuteln was given reception
by the citizens of Omaha Thursday that
has never been equalled in the state OF
Nebraska without regard TO religion
creed, tongue or class nearly 1000 persons
gathered at the Paxton hotel to welcome
the distinguished prelate. Assembled at the
banqeut was q most notable body OF men,
including the governor of the state with his
staff of officers, u pTlgadier general OF the
United States army with his staff, judges
OF the district and United States courts,
state officials. city officials, and the city's
most representative men.
Hours before time for the reception to
begin the lobby Of the Paxton was crowded
to it's capacity and six police officers were
required to hold the hundreds of persons
who crowded eagerly forward to catch a
glimpse OF the cardinal From early in the
evening until after 10 o'clock two long lines
OF waiting people stood outside the hotel
entrance, unable to get into the already
packed lobby, patiently awaiting their turn
to be presented to the visitor.
On every hand Cardinal Vannuteln was
greeted with the greatest enthusiasm. When
he first appeared, entering the banquet hall
escorted by Governor Shallenberger, the
guests who had already assembled arose
to their feet and greeted him with applause
and a prolonged cheer.
The Paxton dining hall was not large
enough to accommodate the hundreds who
were on hand wishing seats at the ban
quet board. Every seat was taken some
time before the cardinal appeared and pro-
vision for a large number had to be made
in one OF the parlors of the hotel.
Glad He f. Here.
Cardinal VannuteIli expressed as great a
pleasure at the reception accorded him in
Omaha as at any he has received since ar
irving in the United States. He praised
Omaha and the spirit OF Omaha citizens
and said he was glad to be on hand. He
loves America and American people, he
said, and he was glad OF the opportunity
OF getting better acquainted.
The cardinal and his party will leave
Omaha this evening over the WaDash for
st. Louis. Today he will visit South omaha.
stopping at each OF the parochiaI schools
as he did yesterday in Omaha During the
day he will be entertained at the home of
Bishop Ccannell. meeting few OF the visit
ing elergymen.
Notable among the guests OF the evening
were clergy from all parts OF the state.
4 ully OhS-lhlEu OA tue DanQneterS were
clergymen of the state, many of whom had
come many miles to assist in extending a
royal welcome to the great Catholic.
Aside from the visiting cergymen there
was a larger number of out-of- town people
than has appeared for any such gathering
in years. Prominent men. Catholics and
Protestant were present, representing
every important city in the state.
Entering the banquet hall for the first
event OF the evenings entertainment, the
cardinal was followed by the members of
his suite. Brigadier General Frederick A.
smith. U. S. A.. and his staff, members OF
Governor Shallenberger's staff. judges OF
the district court and fourth degree
! Knights OF Columbus This body filed to
the speakers table at the end OF the hal
where they took their seats and the ban,
auet began.
bishop scanne1 Welcomes Him.
At the close of the dinner. which was tn,
most elaborate over prepared In Omaha fo
a clergyman. Bishop scannell OF omahS
made a brief address OF welcome TO IN,
cardinal. He read It first in French anC
followed by reading it again in English
In brief. Bishop Scannells address OF wei
come was as follows:
ION behalf OF the citizens Of Omaha an,
Nebraska 1 wish to extend TO you a mos