Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-18
Three Quarters of a Million Peo.
pie Welcomed New Prince
Of Church.
CATHEDRAL BLAZE OF LIGHT
Memorable Day of Ovation
Brought to Brilliant Close
Mounted Police Had to
Charge Throngs.

New York, Jan. 17.--Iluminaion to
night of ST Patr,ck's Cathedral, with
5000 electric lights strung to the very
tips of the two great spires. ended a
memorable day of ovation for John
Cardinal Farley on his return to Amer
lea as newly created prince of the
church. It is estimated that three-quar-
ters of million people saw his enin-
ence driven from the Battery, where h.
landed from an ocean liner up Broad
way and Fifth avenue TO the cathedral.
so unbolnded was the enthusiasm Of
the mounted police were obliged to
charge the throngs repeatedly. Dressed
in his scarlet robes the cardinal rode IN
an open carriage through lane of his
people and friends for more than four
miles chilled by the cold weather. but
warmed by the plaudits of hundreds Of
thousands and the sight Of the cardinal
and plpal' colors displayed along the en-
tire route.
AS he reached the cathedral he found
a throng of such numbers that II was
only BY force that way was made for
him into the edifice. Six thousand chill
drens voices were raised in the ''Te
welcome he received. his eminence spoke
with great feeling and delivered the
blessings Of Pope Plus X.
Coming now from his sacred presence"
he said. land after several private audi
ences in which he opened his fatherly
heart as to a loving son. and after hear
Ing that voice which seemed to speak IN
tones Of inspiration in public consistory.
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nunciation OF the schemes Of the church's
enemies. I have returned with conn
dence more than ever before that God has
placed in the chair of Peter q man after
Christs own heart, to meet the needs of
the time.
Not only is that feeble old man calm
and untroubled. but one sees that nm
placid insistence Is founded on the pro
found faith of the saints. strong as adam :
ant In the belief that God Is with him and
his church as He had promised He woulo
be-"
At the conclusion Of his address the car
dinal descended from his throne ana
kneeling took part In the benediction or
the blessed sacrament the lan'un'
Ergo" being sung by the thousands OF
children assisted by priests and semina-
rianS banked on the le1t Eioo oi LILO ei1S>A
Cardinal Farley then gave the oeneoic-
ton to the congregation and the organ
pealed forth Holy God. We Praise my
Name"
The Berlin, bearing Cardinal Farley AMI
suite which steamed into quarantine last
night, got an early start up the DAY
TO dock at Hoboken this morning From
there the steamer Rosedale transported
the cardinal and party across the Hudsen
TO the foot Of broadway. where lbo auto
mobiles were assembled to carry him and
the committees Of welcome northWaSd
along Broadway and Fifth avenue to the
| cathedral.
The Catholic societies were at thear
| posts along the route by 1890 p. m The
national and papal colors huttered from
many business houses. From the city hall
foated the national. State and city naSS.
To-day's ceremonies marked only the
beginning Of the receptions. ecclesiastical.
public and private. at which Cardinal
Farley will be the chief figure during the
next few days.