The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1911-10-31
new CARDINALS GET LETTERS
PAPAL SECRETARY OF STATE
CONFIRMS THE NEWS.
MGr. Faiconis Summoned TO the Con.
sistory In Rome. where He viii Reside
Red caps May he Sent Here to
\rchbishOps Farley and OConneil.

NrcnOSnOps rartey ana OCOnneIl. /.
Late yesterday afternoon the postman
delivered a letter at Archbishop Farley g
residence which bore the Vatican seal.
In II was an official communication from
Cardinal Merry Del Val informing the
Archbishop that he had been chosen as
member of the Sacred College and would
be made a Cardinal at the consistory to
be held in Rome on November 81.
Mgr. Lewis last night said that he did
not care TO give ont the exact words OF the
letter from the papal Secretary Of State.
but that it had been received in the late
afternoon mail and confirmed the semi
official abatement published in Rome
Saturday.
We feel very happy said Mgr Lewis.
'tha, the Archbishop has been 81 sigma ly
honored and We are pleased that Official
confirmation has come even sooner this n
We had expected. The Archbishop fee d
deeply gratided." Mgr. Lewis said that
Archbishop Farley was not ready to make
any public statement and did not care to
discuss his plans at this time.
In cle.-ical circles IL was said that il will
probably not he necessary for either
Archbishop Farley or Archbishop O'Con-
nell to go 10 Rome for the November con-
sistory. The papal delegate. it was
pointed out. would leave Washin pton for
good and take up his residence in Rome.
In case Of Cardinals who will reside out
Of Italy the custom has been. it was said.
to have them invested with the scarlet
zucchetta and the biretta in their own
churches. The insignia Of the Office in
such cases are sent over from Rome. One
OF the Popes guard brings the zucchetta,
while the biretta IL carried by an ablegate.
II has been custom in the creation OF
American Cardinals to allow the candidate
biretta.
In any case Archbishop Farley will be
required to 60 to Rome Wit hin year
and receive the red cap from the hands
OF the Pope. Then he will take his oath
OF allegiance.
WAsHlSeToS, Oct. 80 Mgr. Fslconio.
the Papal Delegate. received cable mes
sage this morning from Cardinal Merry
del Val. Papal Secretary OF State. notify
ing him Of his approaching elevation to
the Cardna late and instructing him to
leave for Rome to attend the Consistory
depart from New York November 10.
Mgr. Cerretti, the present auditor OF
the Papal Legation. was designated by
cable despatch from the Vatican TODAY
10 act as Charge d AMaires pending the
appointment OF Mgr. Fslconio's sue
cessor.
Archbishop Falconio will not return to
this country. II is understood he will be
given a position OF importance in Rome
The cable desps tch To Mgr Falconio
also confirmed the news that Archbishops
O'Connell Of Boston and Farley Of New
York would receive the red hat
BosToN. Oct ~ Having received Off
ciai confirmation from Rome Of his ele-
vAtlon 10 the Cardinalate Archbishop
William H O'Conneil TO ght issued the
following statement.
To-day I have received Official comuiuni-
cation from the Cardinal Secretary Of state
stating that our Holy Father. Plus \. will
raise me TO the dignity OF the Cardinalste
at the coming consistory. November -.
Profoundly sensible Of this great testi-
moniai Of paternal affection on the part Of
his Holiness toward me. my nrst thought il
one OF itnmessurabie gratitude toward the
Vicar OF Christ who from the very begin
ming OF his pontincate has. no,withstsnd-
ing my own unworthiness given me re-
hewed and constant tokens Of his esteem
aad affection.
Until now have been forced on account
OF the delicacy OF the situation TO keep
silence But while my lips were sealed my
beautiful aud touching words that nav.
been written and said Of me and nv poor
efforts TO do something for God and nv
own dear country and city have touched
me most profoundly
II have done ought by word and work
IN the past TO merit even q tenth OF such
touching devotion and AFFECT ion am heart
iiN grateful 70 God
Win this greater honor come greater
responsibilities. aud larger dutie. 10 th.
Church. to the Holy See and to all America
With heart encouraged nv the love and
friendship OF which ! am truly proud /
shall. With Gods grace. endeayor n NV own
poor measure 20 rise TO The ne duties which
confront me. Ia this moment OF Joy for tho
whole diocese and New England feel that
every Catholic appreciates that in my
humble person the Holy Father has honored
every single one Of them and that they in
turn are correspondingly grateful 10
Plus \
| wish here 10 express my deep gratitude
TO the press for the digni.ed and delicate
manner in which this matter has been CON
Quoted. and to al return my most f-rvent
snd sincere thanks and hearty beue-
dictiou