New-York tribune., 1911-12-28
FARLEY GIVES BANQUET
Cardinal Toasts Pope at Fare.
well Dinner in Rome.

Rome. Dec. 27.-Cardlnal Farley gave a
farewell dinner in the royal apartment OF
the Hotel Bristol tonight. Covers were
laid FOR thirty guests. Cardinals Vannutelll
and Gasparri sat on one size OF the host.
while Cardinals Falconio, Bisleti and Van
Rossam had seats on the other. The table
vas decorated with red flowers, and the
room was fastooned with the American and
Papal flags.
Cardinal Farley gave a toast 10 the Pope
and also addressed a compliment 70 each
OF the cardinals present. Cardinal Vannu-
tell. in seconding the toast TO the Pope
spoke in enthusiastic terms Of America and
his visit there He ended by proposing a
toast TO the Archbishop OF New York
which was warmly greeted.
This being his name day, Cardinal Farley
was again the recipient Of many warm mes
sages and beautiful flowers. With his whole
suite and some American visitors, the car
dinaI drove TO she Vatican for his farewell
audience with the Pope and was received
with great honors The Ponuh met him at
the door Of his private library and remained
in conversation with him for over a half
an hour. during which he granted all the re-
quests that Cardinal Farley made includ-
ing honors for the clergy and laity OF New
York. These honors Cardinal Farley will
personally announce on his return TO
America.
The Pope spoke in tender terms OF the
United States and Of its loyal and Jealous
Catholic population. He said the rise OF
Cardinal Farley to the 0ardiralate was one
OF the greatest satisfaction OF his pom
tlfcate. The Pope instructed Cardinal Far
ley to give a special Papal benediction 10
his flock on his return TO New York.
Cardinal Farley afterward introduced the
members Of his suite and several American
visitors. The Pope spoke to each Of them
and gave them his hand to kiss. He blessed
all their religious objects and told them they
must be proud 70 have such an Archbishop
as Cardinal Farley.
The Pope speaking again to the Cardinal
said ne had learned Of the grand prepara-
tons which have been made by American
Catholics and Protestants alike 10 receive
him on his return TO New York. and that
his heart rejoiced at the tribute 70 be paid
to a member OF the Sacred College
Cardinal Farley later in the morning
visited Cardinal Merry del Val, with whom
he had a lengthy conversation. Then, with
Monsignor John Edwards, Of New York.
and his nephew. Father Farley. the Amerl-
can Cardinal paid a visit TO the American
College, where Monsignor 7. +. Kennedy.
the rector. and the students Joined in
hearty farewell
Naples. Dec 27.-Cardlnal o OConnsll who
arrived here from Rome yesterday after
noon paid a visit 20 Cardinal Joseph Frisco.
Archbishop OF Naples. this morning. Car
dinal o'Connell brought TO Cardinal Frisco
the Popes greetings and Informed him OF
the Pontir's desire 20 see him shortly. as
the Neapolitan prelate has not been in
Rome since the last conclave.
Receptions We're given by the American
Consul and by the chaplain OF the Eng
lish Catholic Church here In honor OF Car
dinal O'ConneI In conversation with the
English chaplain Cardinal oConnell praised
the work OF the chaplains among the sol
diers In active service In Tripoli. The Car
dinal proceeded by motor car to Sorrento
this afternoon.