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if HI |!l Member of the National 1 III |! 1 %jpht louttttm 1 The Only Catholic |j| Newspaper Between Bal- rM j&j ^ IC cil News Service. j Iff i Jl Official Oa&smof the Catholic Laymans Associat ion^Geoi$a * “TO BRING ABOUT A FRIENDLIER. FEELING AMONG GEORGIANS, IRRESPECTIVE OF CREED” 3 timorc and New Orleans 2| TEN CENTS A COPY. VOL. III. NO. 8. AUGUSTA, GA., FEBRUARY 25, 1922. $2.00 A YEAH ISSUED SEMI-MONTHLY SUING QUALITIES OF 10 LUST POPES REVEALED IN PIOS XI PROVISION FOR MASS ON ATLANTIC OCEAN LINERS Resembles Pope Benedict in Intellectual Powers and Keen Grasp of Internation al Affairs. A Diplomat of Ability And Renowned Scholar Compared to Pope Pius X in Stature, and Physical Char acteristics and in His Burn ing Zeal. (By N. C. W. C. News Service) Washington, D. C.—Cardinal Ach- ille Ratti, elected the two hundred and sixtieth successor of St. Peter, is described by those who haVe come in contact with him as “combining in his personality many of the most striking qualities of Pope Pius X and Pope Benedict XV.” The new Pope was elevated to the Sacred College at the last Vatican consistory, held June 13, 1921, being preconized Archbishop of Milan, to succeed the late Cardinal Ferrari at the same time. His installation as Archbishop of Milan was marked by a remarkable address on the Roman question, which attracted widespread atten tion and immediately signalled him out as one of the most powerful in tellects in the Sacred College. He pointed out that the Roman question is “an international question which must be settled for the glory of God and the peace of the world.” "The Vatican,” he is reported to have said, “must be considered not an international power but a super natural power, and Rome is the uni versal capital because the Pope re sides there.” BORN IN LOMBARDY The new Pope was born at Dcsio, a town of about 10,000 population in Lombardy, about ten miles north of Milan. He was of a middle class family, the third of six children, of - whom only three, including the eld est, a son called Fcrmo and the youngest a daughter named Camil la, survive. His father, Francesco Ratti, was a weaver and was for some time director of a spinning factory at Carugatc. His mother was Teresa Galli, a native of Saron- no. Acliille Ratti received his first ed ucation-from the parish priest, Don Giuseppe Volontcri and later at tended! the gymnasium of St. Peter Martyr. He spent considerable time during the summer with his uncle, Don Ilamiano Ratti, studying much under his direction. So wide a grasp of knowledge had he when he was a student at the petit Seminary of St. Peter Martyr that one of his advisors, Monsignor de Calabiana called him “giovani vecchio,” the young old man. He spent two years in the Sem inary of Monza and later studied at the College of St. Charles Borromeo and in the major seminary. He was finally enrolled as a student of the Lombardy College in Rome, where he attended classes at the Gregor ian University. He celebrated his first mass in Rome on December 20, 1879. He continued his studies in Rome until 1882, receiving Doctorates of theol ogy, philosophy and canon law, be fore returning to Milan. On his return to Milan he taught theology and sacred eloquence for five years and was then appointed to the College of Doctors for the Ambrosiana, where he labored for so many years of his life. His call to the assistant prefcctship of the Vat ican library in Rome in 1910, re vealed his tender and filial devotion for his mother. Fearing that lie could not remove her from his na tive Milan without serious injury to her health and in order to com fort her with his presence, he re tained many of his duties at the New Y'ork.—Vessels and vest ments for the celebration of Holy Mass hereafter will be carried on practically every one of their passenger ships running in aiuj out of New York, it has icen an nounced by the White Star,-.the Red Star and the American lines of the International Mercantile Marine. The chief steward of each ves sel is to be appointed custodian of the vessels and vestments and provision is to be made whereby altars can he speedily erected. The ship’s “lounge” is customar ily used for the celebration of mass. French and Italian liners have made such provision for some time past. FREE STATES STATUS Premier Briand Announces Ireland Will Be Invited to Genoa Conference Schedul ed for March. Rt. Rev. Benjamin J. Keiley, Bishop of Savannah, Tenders Resignation As Diocesan Head (Continued on Page Eleven.) Dublin.—Most Rev. Archbishop Gilinartin of Tuam, in a public state ment, declares that Ireland’s great danger at the moment is disunion. No country, lie points out, could get all she wanted in this world. The practical and wise thing was, he says, to make the most of all that could be got. While there might be honest dif ferences of opinion there need be no strife, recrimination or violence, the Archbishop says. The Republican Party View The organ of the Republican party says: For our part we shall by no word or act contribute to the degrada tion of our people by the substi tution of factionalism for patriot- Frecdom of speech is essen tial to any progressive nation and above all at a time like this.” On the whole the long debate on the treaty and on subsequent mo tions in Dail Eireann was conducted with dignity and ability. The re sult of the proceedings has been the formation of two parties out of the hitherto undivided Sinn Fein party. The international status of the Irish Free State has already^ re ceived recognition. His Holiness the late Pope “rejoiced with the Irish people because of the understand ing or agreement and prayed that the Lord will send His blessing on the whole chosen people which has passed through such long sorrow ever faithful to the Catholic Church.’ This touching message from the Pontiff, who died at the moment when the Irish state was about to begin its existence, has given great satisfaction to the people. Invited to Genoa Conference The announcement made by form er Premier Briand that Ireland was to be Invited to the international conference at Genoa in March, is regarded as recognition of the state hood of Ireland under the Treaty. The invitation proves that Ireland, as the result of the Treaty, is en titled to a formal place amongst the nations of the world. It was stated by Mr. Griffith, the new President of Dail Eireann and the first Pre mier in the Irish Free State, that it was the right and duty of the Irish people to use the Treaty so that they might take their own place amongst the nations of Eu rope. The first public statement in re gard to the Genoa conference de clared that the allied powers had decided to summon to it “all the powers of Europe.” The Anglo- Irish treaty had not at that time been approved by Dail Eireann. The French Premier’s announcement was made after Dail Eireann’s approval had been obtained. Probable First Governor General It is announced that the Earl of Granard may be the first Governor Announcement of Beloved Prelate Source of Deep Re gret in Both Catholic and Non-Catholic Circles. FAILING SIGHTPROMPTS DECISION TO RETIRE Will Remain in Savannah for the Present — Father Mitchell Administrator Pending Selection of New Bishop. fci Rt. Rev. Benjamin J. Keiley, D. D. Efforts of Arms Conference For Peace Are Commended by Bishops (Continued on Page Eight.) Washington, D. C.,—The Admini strative Committee of the National Catholic Welfare Council, composed of the Most Rev. Archbishop Ed ward J. Hanna, chairman, San Fran cisco; Right Rev. P. J. Muldoon, Bishop of Rockford, vice-chairman; Most Rev. Archbishop Austin Dow ling of St. Paul, Right Rev. Joseph Sc.hrcmbs, Bishop of Cleveland, Right Rev W. T. Russell, Bishop of Charleston, Right Rev. Edmund F. Gibbons, Bishop of Albany, and Right Rev. Louis S. Walsh, Bishop of Portland, today issued the fol lowing statement on the subject of the Washington Conference on the Limitation of Armaments: The National Catholic Wel fare Council, in a public pro- nouncment last April, urged the calling of a Limitation of Arma ment Conference at Washing ton. That Conference has met and adjourned; and we feci that the hopes which led us to join in urging its assembling have been substantially vindicated. Complete disarmament was neither looked for nor advocat ed. Practical steps toward the decrease of armament with due safeguarding of the national defense were asked. Promotion of the ideal of peace among na tions by mutual conference and understanding were demanded. These have Leen accomplished The road to continued world peace has heen made wider and clearer. The rule of justice among the peoples of the world has been strengthened. Differences may exist as to particular conclusions of the Washington Conference. Some may feel that topics have not been considered which demand action. The Conference as a whole and its general results however, have worked for the peace of the world. For this we may be both grateful and hopeful The spirit and many of the results of the Conference nre singularly in line with that original inspiration to world peace issued by the greatest champion of this humane cause •—the late Pope Benedict XV-»-in his note of Augusta, 1917. As Catholics—brothers of the Prince of Peace—and as Ameri cans, we have the spiritual re sponsibility of promoting peace not only in our own country but throughout the world. America has set a generous ex ample to the nations. She had not labored in vain. We trust that the practical results will not fall short of the expecta tions of our peace-loving peo ple. In its sta’ement urging the call ing of the Limitation of Armament Conference the Administrative Committee said: “A congress of nations, called at Washington by the American Gov ernment, backed by popular inter est and apical, will secure un doubtedly practical, effective mea sures for the promotion of endur ing world peace Thus shall Ameri ca once again show her leadership on the path of civilization.” Savannah, Ga.—Rt. Rev. Benjamin J. Keiley, D. I)., for twenty-two years Bishop of Savannah, has tend ered his resignation as head of the Diocese of Savannah to the Holy See. The resignation lias been ac cepted, effective at once. The Very Rev. Joseph I). Mitchell, Vicar-Gcn- eral of the Diocese under Bishop Keiley, has been appointed adminis trator, and will act until the ap pointment of a new bishop. Bishop Kciley’s sight has been failing for some time, and it is responsible for his retirement. He has not announced his plans, but it is believed lie will remain in Sa vannah for the present at least. 'flic announcement of Bishop Kell ey's resignation was received with deep regret, not only by the Cath olics of Georgia, but by thousands of non-Catholics as well. He has been deluged wtli letters and tele grams of friendship and good wishes since the news of his retirement was made public. In Savannah in par ticular the announcement was the occasion of universal sorrow, and a stream of non-Catliolic well-wishers called at the Episcopal Residence to pay their respects to the retiring prelate. It is thirty-five years since Bishop Keiley came to Georgia, and during the major portion of that time he has been one of the outstanding figures of the state. His staunch patriotism, his love of the Southland and his fearlessness in defending his convictions, even when confronted with opposition that seemed insur mountable, earned for him the friendship and admiration of thous ands of Georgians not members of the Catholic Church. A Confederate Veteran. Bishop Keiley was born in 1847, and educated at Petersburg, Va. At the age of 17 he took up arms for the Confederate cause, and distin guished himself many times before the end of the war. After some time in newspaper work, he entered St. Charles’ College, Ellicott City, Md„ and a year later, 1869, he went to the American College in Rome. He was ordained a priest Decem ber 31, 1873, and his first appoint ment was as pastor of a church at New Castle, Delaware. In August, 1880, he was transferred to the rec torship of the pro-cathedral at Wil mington, Delaware, Rt. Rev. Thomas A. Becker being at that time Bishop of Wilmington. When Bishop Beck er was transferred to Savannah in May, 1886, Bishop Keiley, then Father Keiley. obtained permission to accompany him to this diocese and was made pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Atlanta. The following December, he was appointed vicar-general. He was called to Savannah, July 12, 1896, and was appointed by Bishop Becker, rector of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Two years later, the cathedral was destroyed by fire. This was February 6, 1898, about a year and a half before Bishop Becker’s death. Father Keiley threw himself, heart and soul, into the great task of re building the cathedral. Appeals for assistance were sent broadcast to members of the Catholic faith. The rector received permission to speak in support of the project, in many churches and the response to (Continued on Page Eight.)