New-York tribune., 1922-02-07
oerg, aud I.ai,, Unanimous
in Approving Elevation
Of Cardinal Ratii. Who
Is Hailed aS Progressive
Rejoicing al Cathedral
Commentators Stress Work
Of Poniifi a. CI,urcI,nnan.
Diplomat and Concilialor

ssa,ion. The choice was regarded as
ere nat would continue the policies of
,ezce and conciliation followed by
p.us X and Benedict Ky. and church
rsn and laymon joined in rejoicing
,ver the selection Of ahuman and pjouS
,an whose career has been marked by
progressive accomplishments and a
sympathetic understanding OF the
people.
,s,mes Of s. Patrick's Cathedral rang
ont with Holy God We Praise Thy
Name" ard other hymns Of thanks
giving. 4. night the Tc peum. the
rv~ln of c'oriicatiou. was chantcd bv
me priests ~ INC Cathedral and to
oav in all churches III the archdiocese
nrsyers for ;hc success of the now
rort;f will hc said
A. the residence OF Archbishon
Hayes al Fiftietb street and Madison
Avenue. it was SAID an official state
nent announcing the election Of the
rev Pope would be issued to-day.
While the bells o. st Patrick's were
,inciag Monsignor Michael j. Lavelle.
rector Of the Cathedral, expressed
pleasure at the outcome Of the papal
eonclave.
q an glad the election has come
50 soon" he said. and have every
confidence in the wisdom Of the Sacred
College. Although tine new Pope was
the Youngest Of cardinals. he has had
wide experience both as a diplomat on
important missions and rs an admins
t.stor Of the large diocese Of Milan.
he Distinguished himself particularly
IN the last Polish commission
l:onsgnor Joseph McNamee, Church
Of St. Theresa, Brooklyn said:
81 am delighted with the selection Of
Cardinal Ratti- had the pleasure of
meeting him, and have been in the
Cathedral of Milan. over which he pre-
sided. HIS selection will meet With
the entire aooroval Of the hierarchy
and the public generally, and under
nm the Nnurch VIII continue to pro
eress.
THE fact that so many ballots were
taken shows tha. great interest was
manifested the election. and the
result proves to be hannv one"
Nonsgnor David j. Hickey. Church
cf St. Francs Xavier. Brooklvn. said
The olergy and the people Of tho
world extend their congratulations to
me new Pontih, who viii. | am sure.
measure up to the exalted Office to
which he has been named. He is a
man Of learning, man of picty. and
he will, there is no doubt. take rank
with the great pontiHs Of the Catholic
Church."
Aonsignor James ! Coau. of All
Saints Church. Brooklyn. said:
understand the new Pope is a
very aggressive and fearless Church.
rlar. do not know much of him. but
he has been spoken Of from the FIRST
= hkely selection. am gratitied at
the result"
Bishop John } O'Connor. Of the New
ark diocese, said:
Il rejoice, together with the res, Of
the Catholic world, in the selection Of
another successor to the chair of 81.
Peter feel confidence that the great
work for human bottcrment begun bv
Plus and Bcnedict NV Will be carried
10 ucceSsful conclusion through the
labors Of the now Pontif. Plus XI."
Nons isnor Charles A Cassidy. st.
Pe'.''s Church New Brighton, S. l..
said;
he selection is most pleasing to
INC Catholic world The nov Pope is
very sympathetic and pious man. and
ne is loved by all the MIlanesc. He is
very falr and progressive and cspc-
cialy good to the poor"
'udge Alfred !. Jailey. Of the Court
ol General Sessions. said:
inorc IS only one thing that can be
'ad at this time and that is it is Ger
,ain the selection represents the best
Juagment ol the conclaVc of the one
believed to b. the best qualified for the
ruler Of the greatest spiritual empire
on eastR feel sure choice made as
mis- one Wa will prove to De worthy
successor to the our great mon who
nave preced ID hlm within the memories
Of living men"
John Il. McCoocy emocratic leader Of
brooklyn. said:
FROM al accounts, no mistake has
peeh made IN The election OF Cardinal
hst'i. know many who have met him
ana are aware Of mis- abilities He is a
nan OF great leaning and nietv and is
Very discreet. He has 4 reputation as
o'piomat. predict he will live up to
NE ldeais of bis predecessors
Ludwig Enrich. director Of the
Fomsh bureau Of Informaton said
Inc Polish government is exceed
1s!y glad that one who understands
me Polish people. their aspirations, diff
.oui'les and problems has been elected
~ such high Office, and it wishes
n'm successful reign"
me choice Of the Sacred College was
.?soos!y received by all Poles in the
Guy They declared it would send q
~ase OF rejoicing throughout Poland
- interpreting the feeling Of the Polish
sVsTrnment we, Mr.. Ehrlich declared:
me new Pope, As Monsignc- Ratti.
Nm Nm 70 Poland in March, 1919, as Papal
.,.nc'o. He went there with the first
ffro9up OF diplomats and remained until
KY, i92l- He was n Warsaw during
ooEnevk INVASION, at the time that
..aao nad two wars on her hands. He
as ,nere throughout that troublous
go ns .S until the difficulties arising out
.n n"eSe conflicts were settled.
po,as mas always been very popular in
v+ Aiu indeed, and he was chiefly in
~ nen'ai .h IN organizing a large part
f,.t "e 'ellcf activities in Poland. In
49, nsA. to the American relief work
~. u. Mgr- Rat6 was the most i'm
ss;'anc 1t was through his GOOD
w. o .nat the help Of the late Pope
~ opralhcd IN this important work.
.s,. "a roland between so and 90 per
NJ, ., the population is Cath olic.
po,sn'suS 1t means great deal to
poIa"o 70 have good relations with the
of - oee- Poland hopes that the reign
m, %"e new Pope will be most success
CO., I NOT only for the benefit of the
AZ loiic CHURCH and all the world, but
sise for Poland. -
OCO1tneI 4n,nzod Whon