New-York tribune., 1911-11-30
CARDINALS GET B|RETTAS
Receive Insignia of PrinCeIy
Rank from Holy Father.
P0NTIFF PRAISES AMERICA
Monster Reception Planned for
Mgr. Farley When He Returns
to New York in January.


in the Hall of the Beatlfcauon. when the
red hat Will be conferred on the eighteen
new cardinals, who include three American
prelates. Monsisnor Falconio. formerly
Apostolic Delegate; Monsisnor Farley.
Archbishop of New York. and Monsignor
O'Connell. Archbishop of Boston.
The Pope received the new cardinals in
the state apartment to-day and accepted
benignly their mCst respectful homage.
They were tremendously conducted into
his presence by the Swiss and Noble
Guards. He imposed on each Of them the
red biretta, the first tangible proof OF their
exalted station. and in response To the
address Of Cardinal Falconio. who acted
as dean, expressed his deepest thanks for
the sentiments of devotion. He praised the
eminent prelates whom he had chosen TO
enter the Apostolic College for their piety.
zeal and culture, the signal services they
had rendered to the Church and their un-
limited devotion to the Holy See.
The Pope dealt with the persecution Of
the Church. but encouraged the new cardi-
nails with the words of Christ. who de-
clared thar His Church would last while
the world endured. The Ponun gave par
ticular greetings 10 the cardinals coming
from far America saying
The enthusiasm with which the news Of
your elevation was received, the Demon
stIatiOns of qualification by all classes OF
the aCclamations. accompanied by
benedctions. afectiOnata salutations and
best wishes. on your departur rom New
York and Boston. and finally your tri-
umpha voyage across tn" ocean. protected
by the pdpal ilag give me not only nope,
but absolute assurance, that on your return
our Lord will multiply the fruits OF your
apostolate while in that hosptable land
which gTeets all peoples OF the world ana
provides for their welfare through laws that
mean liberty. The Almighty VIII reign ana
His glory will shine in that land.
He expressed the hope that the example
Of Catholics i'm England and Holland would
influence the return of others in those
to m, bosom of the Church He
spoke sorrowfully OF the persecution OF the
Church in France, trusting that Divine
mercy would hasten the day Of repentance.
and ended by impartlug the apostolic bene-
diction.
Cardinal Falconio. in his address. warmly
thanked tho Pope. and placed the services
of the cardinals at the complete disposition
that ne understood the responsibilities
Weighing on the august person Of the Pom
un. especially iu these very sad times,
when society is threatened by AN anti
movement aiming at the destruc-
ton Of the Church OF Christ Thanks TO
the energetic and constant action taken by
Your Holiness since the day of your provi-
dental election d the ponuhcate, "a barrier
has been opposed against this devastating
The Pontif. after thanking Cardinal Fal-
COMO. spoke cordially with Cardinal Farley
and congratulated Cardinal O'CoHnell
The new cardinals have received the
text Of the oath which they will take to-
morrow before entering the public con
sistory. II is u modihedI form of the an
cient oath, and is as follows:
l. - OF the Holy Roman Church. Car
diual OF ---. promise ana swear from tins
hour hence as long as ! I've 70 be faithful
and obedient 10 the Blessed Potter the Holy
Roman Apostolic Church and the Most
HOLY Lord Plus y, and also his canonicaNy
not 10 concur in auyt hing and not
% aid in any way against the Pontihcal
Majesty or person, never 10 disclose al
fairs intrusted 10 me by the nunCiOs, or IN
their detrimcnt or dIshOuOr, 10 be ever
ready 10 aid them, defend or recover their
rights against all. / shall night with all
my zeal and all my FORCES Tor theF
honor and dignity / shall defend the
legates and nunciOs Of the Apostolic See IN
all places under my jurisdiction, provide
for their safe journey treat them honor
ably on their coming during tneir stay
and on their return, and resist even 10 the
Of blood. whOmever would at
tempt anything against them.
] shall try in every way 20 assert up
hold, preserve, increase and promote the
rights, even temporal, the liberty, the
hC nor, privileges and authority Of the Holy
Roman Church OF our Lord, the Pope ana
his SUCCESSOR. When II shall come TO my
knowledge that some machinatiOn prcju-
dicial 70 those rights. which / cannot pre-
vent, Is occurring, i shall Immediately
make il known 10 the Pope. his successor
or some one qualified TO convey such
know ledge to him.
| swear to observe and fulal and SEQ
that others observe and fulfil he reEuld-
tionS, DEGREES, ordinances, flspeusdtlOns,
reservations and provisions OF the Apos-
tOlic mandate and constitutions Of SiXtus
First Of happy memory, and % combat with
every effort heretics. schsmatics and re
be.licus utteranCes against our Lord the
Pope and his Successors.
When summoned fCr any reason by the
Holy Father or his successor ! shall obey.
or when detained by just cause, ] snail
CnQ some one 20 present my excuses, 10
show due reverence and obedience. ! shall
never sell, give away, mortgage or ALLEVIATE.
without the consent of the Roman POnun
the converts churches. mOnasterics or then
bcnefices committed 10 me, and ] shall like-
wise observe inyiClablc the constitution or
the Supreme POntiff, Plus Y. beginning va
cante sede Apostolicd, given AT Rome on
the 25th day of December i'm the year 1905.
concerning 'he vacancy In the Holy See and
the election OF the Roman Pontiff
] swear not 20 receive com mmission from
any civil power under any preteXt 70 pro
pose Il veto. even under the form OF
simple desire. I'm accordance with tho con
"Commissum NObs." given by Plus
y. January o. i90i and not 10 disclose
anything no matter how known 20 me.
either I'm open cOrClave or TO the individual
cardinals by writing or orally. directly or
f. directly. before or during the cOnclaVe,
and | promise 10 lend no help or counte-
narce no intervention OF any civil power
I'm the election Of the Pope.
Likewise / shall observe mnutely each
and all DEGREES. especially those which
have emanated from the Sacred Congrega-
tion of Ceremonies or those to come from
il relative TO the sublime dignity OF the
Nor shall ! do ANYTHING re-
pugnant 10 the honor and dignity OF the
ca rdinalate.
Cardinal Farley's return from Rome will
ne delayed until at least the first week in
January II was stated by the Right Rev
AIonsignor Mooney. vicar-general Of the
yesterday that letter had
been received from the Cardinal giving
list Of engagements abroad which IL will re-
ouire al least two weeks 70 fulfil. His emf
nence had originally planned 10 be back
with his flock by Christmas.
The welcome which Is being prepared for
the new prince Of the Church promises to
rival II not outdo any demonstration ever
accorded to an ecclesis sstical leader in this
city. Hundreds of priests will sail down
the bay in the specially chartered steamer
Rosedale 10 meet the ship bearing the
Cardinal. who will be taken off and landed
AZ the Battery. where a procession will be
formed.