Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
FARLEY HON0REO
BY NON-CATH0L|CS
All Walks of Life and Varying
Religious Beliefs Represent.
ed at Dinner.

New York, Jan. 30-Men In all
walks OF life and of varying reHsious
beliefs were represented to-hisnt
among prominent residents who tend
cred q dinner to Cardinal Farley as
token OF the esteem In which the now
member of tho Sacred College Is held
by tn. ron Catholic population OF the
city The dinner was the last In
series of tributes to tho cardinal since
his return from Rome In most OF which
those of his owr. faith have been the
chief participants
To-nights function was noteworthy
FOR the inclusion in it's program OF
the reading OF letter from Pres'oeht
TAT. voicinx American appreciation of
the appointment of three more Ameri-
can cardinals ard paying tribute to
the worth OF the recipients of tho
honor. and for an address in honor of
the guest of the evening by Gov. John
A. Dix of New York.
'rhe non -denomi M tional character CT
the dinner" said President Taft in his
letter, addressed TO Herman a. Metz.
the roastmastsr. 20 an Indication OF the
great progrtgs which has taken place
IN Americari society In the direction OF
mutual tolerance. and Of the closer
brotherhood ymong these ~ho support
and maintain different religious faiths
aud organizations
In It's sturd" oppoG.tion to anAtttistic
doctrine. and ,ts powerful support of lew
and order ana constituted authority ell
non-Catholios MAJ properly express u
high appreciation Ct the good influence
of the Catholic church In our COM
munity TIN: ,hc head of the church
should honor It's A'aer!can branch by tho
appointment OF three more American
cardinals ie naturally source Of pride
to all Am orleans who ars Kla1 TO note the
| advancement to such eminence OF ablo,
deserving and worthy countrymen Of
| theirs"
The President concluded with a re-
quest for the presentation of his COM
pliments and solicitations to Cardinal
Farley with whose friendship" he
said. Il have been honored for a num-
Der of years
| An illuminated set Of resolutions
expressing tho esteem in which the
cardinal Is hold by the committee on
arrangements for the banquet was
, presented by DR. Edwin Zimmerman.
tho committees secretary.
II. may not be granted to those not
of your belief" said Dr. Zimmerman.
ito measure fully. or pentrate suff-
cien,ly. the religious convictions that so
admirably unite Catholic bishop and
his flock. in their soul vision of the I'M
seen world: but our American instinct,
keen to see clearly and appreciable Just
ly what this means to the nation. impels
mo N fhn nd tn ~
plaud the achievements of such church.
men ms your eminence In spreading the
kingdom of righteousness amongst us. -
Cardinal Farley in his reply thanked
the givers of the dinner for the ''gen-
erous compliment" he considered it.
"You do me honor. gentlemen" he
said. when you set such store by my
representative American character in
the highest councils of my church. But
can assure you that now and always
since my elevation by favor OF the
Sovereign Pontlff to the cardinalate
and in future, l have felt and shall
feel In an especial manner, that
carry with me the honor Of my be.
loved country in whatever place OF
post I may be called upon to act. Fol-
love my country second only to my
Creator and my duty to Him"
In closing. the cardinal said:
Let me express the thought which is
suggested by the kind letter Of his Elk
cellency. the President. What change
has come in public feeling In % years, II
my own memory. You will allow me t(
say that the present Is an occasion FOL
heartfelt thanksgiving to Almighty God
both for me and for you"