The New York herald., 1872-07-14
PI0 N0N0's SUCCESSOR.
Europe Gazing on Roms-Who Will Succeed
Pope PiusE EThe Rising Qusstion-Proba-
BILE Coalition Of the Chief Powers-A
General Mum in tho Atmosphere.


General Muss in tho Atmosphere.
BERLIN, June a. 1877.
Fully conscious Of its now prominent position
among the nations, Germany has not only pre-
claimed war against ultramontansm, but evinces
decided inclination to secure II not direct vote
at least telling influence In the election OF Pho
Non0's successor The fact that, contrary to tho
myth which limits the term Of ofce Of st.. Peter's
representative to, at the most twenty-five years.
His Holiness has worn the tiara for twenty six and
is approaching eighty years, sufficiently explains
why the universal interest now centres upon that
inevitable event,
THE EARLY vACATNG OF THE PAPAL CHAIR.
This general interest Is greatly enhanced by the
Catholic schism and the GermanoJesuit imbroglio,
with both OF which Plus TX. Is intimately con-
nected, II not as chief mover at least as willing
instrument In the hands Of others. 1t is asserted
that two years ago the Pope signed bull which
decrees-n the event Of his death-that, prGsente
eadauere the election Of his be proceeded
with by the cardinals in Rome. The prospect Of
such monopoly on the part of the Vatican may
well, as 1t Is, be
SOURCE OF ALARM
to Germany as ner enemies might combine to sc.
lect French cardinal an Italian IN sympathy
with France for the Apostolic chair. This new head
of the Church might employ all the means at his
command and avail himself of the wonderfully Or
ganiZed hierarchical machinery throughout the
world to form hostile coalition for the overthrow
of the German empire. Hence we find German
official organs lifting warning voice against the
political plans now being matured at Rome, and
asserting that it would be objectionable short
sightedness on the part Of German statesmen II
they were to neglect the paramount duty of avert
ing in time catastrophe such as, two centuries
ago. through Rome's lust OF dominion, devastated
the Fathe rland and transformed it into on arena OF
the event OF the Pope's death, seriously contem-
plate forming conclave exclusively composed Of
organ, the Voce de Ia Vert,o. The Italian govern
ment seems now preOccupied with the same topic.
An iaan dRomatss sa mas HS recently f i
sued, in which he discusses the future cOnclave
and the rights OF governments to representation in
1t. Unquestlonably Prince Bismarck has carefully
considered the important bearings of the manner
of electing a new incumbent Of the Papal chair.
The recent appointment OF Cardinal Prince
HohenlUhe, wnch created much surprise, can
only be fully understood when considered In con-
nection with the now numbered days of His Hoi-
ness. Nothing Is more natural than that the
Chancellor having declared the "empire at war
with Rome, should take advantage OF every pos
sible means to thwart ultramOntane design hero
and across the Alps. In the face OF a cam0r0us
press constantly urging government to use repres-
sive measures against ROmsh pretenslOns, which, It
is contended, aim at the destruction OF Germany's
national greatness, the Chancellor cannot help re-
necting that, with an enlightened and
wELL-DIsPOSED NEW POPE,
one who would heed the claims of modern times,
without embarrassing treaties and cumbersome
concordats. The exceedingly limited influence,
however, which governments have hitherto been
allowed in Papal elections would not be likely to
insure the desired result. History points to two
agencies formerly employed in the interest of secu
lar power, VIZ, the socalled protectorate Of card
nails and the jus erciusipg granted to some States
and emitting them to veto the candidacy of certain
cardinals. AS has been shown by DR.. Augustin
Theiner, the learned archvst OF the Vatican lately
thrust aside by the Jesuists, in his work upon the
pontifcate of Clement XIv up to the French RevO-
luton, 1T had been the custom with the monarchs
OF France, Spain, Portugal, Naples and Poland to
nominate one cardinal-the German Emperor even
twO-tO represent their respective interests at
Rome, and particularly in the case OF a cOnclave.
1t stands to reason that the appointment OF Car
dinal Hohenl0he was an attempt the part Of
lOng-headed Bismarck to revive this ancient Gus
atom, but the idea was put under wet blanket on
reaching Rome. This shows that history Is advanc-
ing upon itself; that which, at the birth of this
century, was yet an hOnOred and observed practice
1.-THE Cardinal PrOtectorate" has to-day lost all
vitality.
The so-called J,ls erc,strg however, is stll con-
sdered Valid though it dates back to the thirteenth
century. 1t warrants to certain States the right
OF accrediting cardinal who, in cOnclave at Papal
elections, may object to the nomination Of any one
cardinal and so exclude him from the candidacy.
In his memoirs on the Popesn Cardinal wiseman
expressly states that this right of exclusion has
been exercised up to the latest times.
In 1929 If Leo MI. ascended the Papal throne, IL
was because Austria had objected to the election
Of Cardinal Severoli, and In 1880. at the death Of
1881, exercised its
RIGHT OF EXCLUSION
against Cardinal Giustiniani, who, but for that,
would have been voted Pope. This right of excu-
sion, however only belongs to the three CathO-
lie States, Austria, France and Spain. 1t is main
tained tnat the last two have renOunced this right,
and the Holy See gives 1t fully TO be understood
that 1t no longer recognizes the jus ercltstUR But
everything will depend at the moment Of Pio NOnO's
death upon the political condition of Europe which
will dictate as to whether the govern
ments-and Germany Is certain to bring in
her caim-need make use OF this right.
And considering that England, France, Spain and
Portugal are no longer Powers of much weight in
Italy and Germany to watch and shape the course
OF the events resulting nom the not far distant
death OF Plus TX. The German realm, enjoying
much confidence, may act an important part in
taken by these CHIEF Powers. For instance one or
the mooted ways of settling the generally spread
ing strife between Church and State would be q
plump REFUSAL on the part OF these four Powers, to
the intention OF Germany, by so ultra measure to
throw q firebrand among the populations OF
Europe. AT least she has always maintained
that time and Cancellation are the proper
religious strife now so prominently brought for
ward as q vulgar s'set-to' between the State and
Rome, in which the one or the other must sue
cumb. This view is utterly erroneous; for while
tramontanes seems imperative duty, the fact must
not be lost sight OF that the framework Of the
Catholic church Is older as to its foundation, nrmer
as to It's construction and more secure in Its de-
lence than many an actual state government and
that the Papacy, though elective In character, has
thrown its roots deeper In numberess cOmmuni
ties than any legitimate hereditary dynasty Of
Europe.
DISASTROUS CONFEDERATION IN MICHIGAN.