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peal with a promptness and gener-
osity which at once placed them in
first ranks in this crusade of char
ity.
This beneficence, shown every
where and by all. continued for a
long time; we can say IL even still
continues, though gradually reduced
in proportion as the days advanced
in which the need diminished.
Later we intimated that fresh
miseries and necessities had arisen
in various parts of the world. 1t was
only an intimation. as, indeed dis
cretion counselet but it was suffi-
cient to enkindle again everywhere
fresh ardor to beStow money and ma
terial according to the varying pos
sibiiities.
ExceIled in Charity.
1.-THE slight intimation was sufi-
cient to move the hierarchy. clergy
and people not only to maintain their
primacy, but to push forward ana
upward, so they are seen to eXcei
even the grand and wonderful deeds
of charity they had previously per
formed
Expression of Gratitude.
"rinding it truly impossible to eX-
press in words what our heart feit
regarding such series of historic ca :
lamities and the not less historic
and even epic charity, we have re
solved to express it by an act which
touching the very summit or the
sacred hierarchy, would be visible
and proclaim it especially to the great
and noble people and country when
gained so laudable a primacy In such
glorious undertaking.
I'VE have just elevated TO sacred
honor two dignitaries who by their
personal qualities, by the importance
of their respective Sees, by the yea
and merit of their pastoral ministry
already have shed lustre upon the
hierarchy of the United States OF
America.
'If the act is extraordinary, the
moment which insisted it is also ex-
traordInary and unexampled."
ConsoIed In Italy.
Passing to Italian affairs the pontiff
expressed himself as greatly con-
soled at seeing the crucifix and relig-
ious instruction restored in the
schools. He recommended the coop
Grafton and vigilance of the Episcopal
clergy that the results desired might
be obtained He welcomed the sus-
pension of the Legislative disposition
which threatened works of charity
and religious endowments. as he vel
coined also the economic amelioriZa-
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decreed for the clergy. Not on this
account. he added, does the church re-
nounCe it's rights in matters in its e3-
elusive domain, and IL considers the
concessions mentioned as but acts OF
partial restitution.
Example of France.
Having referred to the mysteries
of the lenten season the pontiff ex
pressed his satisfaction at the de-
voted welcome with which the
bishops and clergy of France received
the encyclical on the diocesan associ-
alton. He held up the example of the
faithful in France to the admiration
of tho Catholic world.
After referring with emotion to
the universal celebration of the sec
ond anniversary of his coronation
his holiness spoke of Arch bishop
Seepliak and of the numerous priests
and other religious persons incar-
cerated in Russia, recommending them
to the piety of the faithful and to the
humanity OF those upon whom their
fate depended.
Regarding the European situation
in general, the Pope found indications
of some slight amelioration, both in
"a Cnl2r { and in infprnatinn
relations. saying this was also aus
piciouS for religion.
He also referred TO the gratifying
religious development in China to be
further aided by the first plenary
council to be held in that country.
Expects Many Pilgrims.
Treating of the holy year and the
Vatican missionary exhibition, the
Pontiff said he had no doubt about
the coming of Catholics to Rome in
great numbers from all parts of the
world, all united in sentiments of
penance, in the desire for the fullest
reconciliation with their consciences
and in resolution for a more gener-
Gus profession of Christian life
He also believed that the pilgrims
and visitors to the exhibition would
be led still further to appreciate and
promote missionary work.
The pontiff concluded with the fer
vent hope that the holy year would
promote the most abundant sancti-
fication of souls and a much wider
expansion of the kingdom of God. and
at the same time bring about a more
intimate and fraternal feeling among
men in the effort to bring to compile
ton in fact that program which was
the aspiration and invocation of his
heart, pax Christi in regno Christi. ."
The consistory was participated in
by all the cardinals resident in Rome.
The hall was a dazzling mass of color.
The striking violet robes of the car
dinalS hanging to the ground in
graceful folds. mingled with the pur-
pie of the monsignors of the papal
Swiss Guards in their null
ti-colored medieval uniforms and
bearing halberds. papal gendarmes,
officers of the Naticln's armed forces
and numerous functionarieS in his
toric garb added TO the picturesque
ness of the scene. The cardinals were