Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-03-27
WO ARCHBIeHOPS
MADE CARDINALS IN
SECRET CONSISTORY

ROME, March 24.-(By the Asso
ated Press.)-Mgr. Patrick J
ayes, archbishop of New York
nd Mgr. George W. Mundelein
Fchbishop of Chicago, were made
Rrdinals of the Roman Catholic
f. hurch at a secret consistory this
forming in the historic hall of con
4story at the vatican. The cere
ony, carried out in conformity
18th centuries-old ritual, was per
Prmed in majestic solemnity amid a
biting of colorful splendor.
The two American prelates thus
kised to the dignity of princes OF
be church were not present, but
waited certification of their eleva-
on at their respective temporary
laces of residence in Rome, IN &C
4sdance with custom. Cardinal
yes received the "biglietti," as
9 notification is called at the
feTican college, and Cardinal Nun
elein at the college of Uganda.
Ceremony Impressive
The consistory was participated in
y all the cardinals resident in
+ome. The hall was a dazzling mass
color. The striking violet robes
the cardinals hanging to the
round in graceful folds, mingled
18th the purple of the monsignors
: the papaI household, Swiss guards
/ their multi-colored medieval uni
brrns and bearing halberds, papal
endarmes, officers of the vatican's
,ned forces and numerous func-
onaries in historic garb added to
be picturesquenes of the scene.
he cardinals were ranged according
rank with Cardinal Vannuteli,
be octogenarian dean, at the head.
The ringing of a bell announced
be approach of the pope, who en-
red amid profound silence. He was
ad In white, his robes standing out
bold contrast to the rest Of the
blorful array. He walked slowly,
anked by a group of Swiss guards
I'd members CT the household. Each
relate knelt as he approached.
When the pontiff took his place on
be throne the cardinals paid him
omage, each in turn approaching
= he throne and kissing the papal
ng.
At the conclusion the papal mas
Pr of ceremonies in a low voice an
.ounced extra omnes"
A II
ne sacred college began to retire
[om the hall. When all those who
[ere not to partiC: to in the n
STORY had withdrawn the doors
Fere closed and a group Of Swiss
yards took up their station at the
tltrance.
The pope rose from his throne and
ttered short prayer to the Holy
most for the guidance of the consis-
Pry He next read his allocution.
The election of the new Cardinals
|nen took place, occupying but
REF time. The pontiff announced
heir names and then asked the re.
luired question: "Quid quis vide.
|ur?" C'Has any one aught to say?'D
Each Cardinal, beginning with the
lean, rose in turn, bowed to the
Pope and removed his skull cap as
sign of assent. The pontiff then
|nnounced a list Of bishops and 9TH
|r nominations and the consistory
Vas over.
Robes Presented Thursday
While becoming cardinals from
The moment of their notifica ton, the
american dignitaries must wait I'M
I'll Thursday morning to be invested
|n the scarlet robes and hats and
Pther insignia of their office. This
ceremony, which is open to the pub
PC, is even more colorful than to-
lays. TO accommodate the large
fumbers of Americans desiring to
Witness it, the ceremony will be held
pa the huge basilica of st. Peters.
The Pope in his allocution declared
america to have attained 'primacy'
Ia charity, and that he wished to
remember this in an unusual way.
Therefore he elevated to the sacred
purple two prelates whose qualities
knd the Importance Of whose Sees
Warranted it.
From the moment in which our
Foice was first raised in behalf of
poor starving children Of Russia,
The Episcopal clergy and people of
The United States responded to our
lppsal with a promptnes. and gen.
EoTty which at once placed them n
~ rank in this crusade of charity.
NThis beeficence, show every
where and by all, continued for a
ong time; we can say that it even
still continues, though gradually re-
luced in proportion as the days adj
Vanced in which the need di-
Later we intimated that fresh
niseries and necessities had arisen
In various parts of the world. 1t was
only an intimation as indeed 'discre-
ton counselled but it was sufficient
TO enkindle again everywhere fresh
ardor to bestow money and material
according to the varying possibili-
ties.
1.-THE slight intimation was suf-
Ncient to move the hierarchy,
clergy and people not only to main
tain their primacy, but to push for
ward. and upward, so they are seen
to excel even the grand and Won
derful deeds of charity they had
performed"
Mr. A w Mel ,artv