The Washington herald., 1912-05-05


owing to John Carroll for his share IN
sdyancing the educational work OF his
when the bronze was finally barred 20
the breeze, displaying a noble statue
overlooking the Potomac. the beil in the
tower OF Carroll Hall chimed out. and
the Marine Band played Maryland, My
Maryland" sculptor Conway was then
presented TO the aEsembiage
In accepting the memorial. a review
OF the life OF Archbishop Carroll was
made by President Donlon OF the uni-
versity. That the institution had given
valued service 10 the nation. he declared.
vas eyinced by its roster OF distIn-
guished names. including the governors
OF States. legislators, jurists, and law
yers. President Hamilton OF the alumni
was lauded as one OF the most progress
I've OF its graduates.
Unable 90 Attend.
President Taft was unable to be pres
ent. but was represented at the unveil-
ing by Attorney General wiekersham.
who paid tribute to the founder Of the
university, saying. In part:
Throughout his career Carroll demon
strated his devotion TO the colonists. His
advice and the example he set aided the
pendence more than any one will ever
knew. Almost coineident with the inau-
guration OF Washington as the first
President Of the United States the Holy
See at Rome appointed John Carroll as
the first Bishop Of Baltimore and the
head OF the Catholic hierarchy. in the
United States.
His first public act alone typifes the
public spirit and devotion Of the man
Nrhnn ha al go
ole clergy OF the country and in a let
ter to Washington told OF how wisely
he thought the American people had
acted IN selecting such a man as the
first man to head the new republic"
He Builded Better Than He Knew"
was the theme OF the mastery address
made by his eminence Cardinal Gibbons.
who was introduced by Mr.. Hamilton as
'the great American citizen and prelate."
John Carrolrs selection as the first
American bishop as head OF the Cath
olic Church in America was providen-
tial." said the cardinal He endeared
himself to the American colonists by his
ardent patriotism. and won the esteem
OF Washington. Madison. Franklin. and
the early leaders OF the country's af-
fairs
Among the many monuments that will
go down the years to the memory OF
Carroll will be this wonder
full Institution. Carroll had wonderful
and wonderful mind in every
respect"
Baron HenEelmuIIer Speaks.
with a brief comparison OF the re-
ligious life in the old world and the new.
Baron Hengelmuller. the Austro-Hun-
garian Ambassador. spoke in appreciation
Of the work OF Georgetown University.
1T is fortunate for the Catholic
Church and the American people that
John Carroll and his emf
nence Cardinal Gibbons have been Sc
lected as the leaders Of the church in
this country"
The concluding address was made
by Speaker Champ Clark. He said in
part:
Archbishop CarrolTs exquisite men
tally. his splendid scholarship, his
high character, his widely extended
and distinguished family connections,
his facility in speech and with his pen.
his activity in every good work. and
his unimpeachable standing as a patri-
otic citizen direct attention to him as
the appropriate person for appointment |
10 the great positions which were con-
terred upon him.
The education Of the youths of the
and is one OF the most important OF
III human undertakings and duties. for
his republic must rest upon the broad |
oundations OF the intelligence, conscience |
md patriotism OF the people. John Car
oil was famous as q prelate, being the |
irst American Catholic bishop and arch
bishop. The very fact that he was the
irst to hold those high positions in this |
country would alone have given him an
reputation. but in founding !
Georgetown College, now Georgetown
University. he reared for himself monu-
nent more lasting than marble or gran
te or bronze"