The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-30
POPE AND CONCLAVE.
Calculations on the Probable Result
of Pho Nono's Death.
THE CONCLAVB TO BIZ HELD IN ROME.

From the London T:mes.l


ROME. Dec. IA, 1871. Il
There never, perhaps, was man whose death was
made the theme Of cooler calculations and discus
sons, his presence and himself joining in the
speculation than Plus ks has been for these last
seven years Tho Pontdcato OF Plus vi had. Indeed.
more disastrous end Tor he died real exile
and prisoner Vaence IN 1895 But, although he
also, apprehensve OF what might happen after
him, gave at Florence, being already in the
power OF the French, secret instructions TO
the cardinals the forms TO DO observed at the
Conclave which was 10 under grea, difficulties
after his death. bull only related the place Of
tho Concave itself, and 10 tho number Of voters
which, in pressing circumstances, he wished should
he accepted by the Catholic world as constituting
a legal election. Plus vi. mentioned no name
and prescribed no policy TO his successor, Tor
the blow which had struck him had been sudden;
the violence to which the Holy See then succumbed
the work OF the French Directory. and he could
safely rely on the sympathy Of all nations, and OF
the French people themselves, for repeal OF tho
,yrannical OF Republic in every respect goddess
But the Of Plus TX tell under tho attacks OF
popular revolution under attacks which had already
twice shaker foundation both under his prede.
cessor's reign and his own. and would long since have
determined It's ruin had II not been precariousy upheld
by overbcarng foreign force. Between Italy ana the
Vatican tho Pope must feel the contest IS r
revocaby settled and tho alternative for him and for
those who after him rs either to acquiescc
in the accomplished fact the result OF the will OF
Providence or TO rely for redress and restoration on
ex.rancous aid. For Plus TX therefore, II Is material
to bequeath policy, and point OUT, far as may
be deemed lawful the person best fitted 10 carry
THE coNcLAvE TO BE HELD IN ROME.
Soon after the occupation OF Rome by the Italian
troops IN 1870 told the Pope called together the
twcnty-one cardinals who happened TO be In Rome,
and laid before them two questions Tor discussion
The Grst was, "Should he and all dependent on him
Quit Rome at once 2" and IL votes given
support OF his own.and Cardinal Antone's opinion,
which was that all should remain where they were.
The second question was whether the Conclave,"
which, owing TO the Pope's mfr mites and chiefly to
the frequency Of his epllcptc tits, was even then
looked upon imminent contingency. ''should be
held in Rome - and this point, also, only three
voted for departure IRON the neighborhood OF tho
Tomb OF the Apostles BY this transaction the line OF
conduct 10 DO pursued already partly decided
Plus W. allowed tho Conclave to be held anywhere, in
obedicnce to the necessity which banshed II from
usual scat; what the present Pontir suggcs ted
was spontaneous nigration, which could only nave
been Interpreted a CONVICTION on the part OF The
Council that the deliberations oil The Conciave
could not DO rec within the Vatican walls. ny re-
solving stay the Council gave the lie 10 that fonu
fiction OF tho Ul,ramontancs that the successor OF
ST. Peter captive in his palace. aud virtually
proclaimed that there could DO freedom Tor The Church
and Tor the exercise OF some OF her most solemn
rights notwithstanding her loss OF temporal sover.
eighty.
II at that time deemed cxpedicnt That the Pope
should prepare bull relating 70 inc election Of his
successor. A bull purpofting 10 be the Phpal doc
ument question was, IN Il e.. published III some
German papers in 1875 bu /. declared and justly
held TO DO apocrypnal and entirely framed oa That Of
Plus vi. The real bull, as have reason TO believe.
prescribed that tho conciave should be held AZ the
ing usual interval Of ten days al
ter the pops's deceasc to allow leisure
tor the arrival OF absent members or the
College; 1t prescribed that the notary who drew up
tho certificate should convey the Intelligence
TO the municpa authorities thnt the great BEL Of the
Popes NaJordomo should extra officially commu-
the same information to the lreect OF Rome,
While the CardinalN lear should issue orders TO all tho
incumbents OF Roman parish churcncs 10 JOIN IN
that funeral chime OF which all those living IN Italy
recollections date further back than the year
1916 will, perhaps, not have forgotten the
dismal impression. Tho Pope's burial SER
SHOULD Sui Ss %ou SS
ceremonies celebrated in ST. Pcter's. Confinement
In separate cells Tor the Cardinals durn the Concave
would DO obligatory. as no such cells exist any
longer IN the valcana Papal elections since that Vt
pus WI. having been held IN the Quirinal-and
would have to be built The proclamation OF The new
Pontn should be made coim popnio, unless prevented
by circumstances, IN which case u should be made IN
tile great Council Hall N the northern transept OF 81.
Peters, The Ambassadors or Ministers o. foreign
Powers accredited TO the Vatican should be admitted
VINO is rnG COMING ropg9
As have repeatedly telegraphed 10 you tho Pope
s,ili rcckons upon being alive az the end OF tins
month, ana holding his Consistory on Christmas
Eve, whether In bed or in has arm chssr, and the
general report is favorable to these expectatons as
His Holiness experiences some relief III the morning,
when people him, his symptoms being generally
more aggravated in tho evening, when he is alone
with the doctors and lew domestic attendants.
Lately, 1t seems, he has suffered less from Sleep
lessness All this, though Of some consequence with
respect 70 tho circumstances III winch the uturo con-
cave will DO held, does not greatly advance us III our
Knowledge oil the man on whom the Suffrage Of Tho
electors viii fall, or OF the policy which the chosen
ltf.nl,, has ntG I Ia M
likely that either any namc or any policy wi have
been positively and deliberately written N The Bull
alluded to; believe 1t would DO unlawful Tor
a Pope TO attempt exercise any posthumou IN
auencc the proceedings either Of tho electors or OF
the Pontil OF Their cuoicc Mitch, however, may have
been agreed upon private councils or CONVERSATIONS,
and much conveyed by mere hints. Kiario SioTza.
now dead, was the only Cardinal whose elevation was
tor long tmo predicted Us probable with general
confidence Those who are more frequently named
pecc and Sina. the candidates OF the more
liberal conciliaory party; Franchi DAvanzo and
purocch as more likely deserve thor colleagues
suffrage consideration OF their distinguished
abilities aud respectable character. The cnanccs
OF the monk, Pancbanco, the iavorito Of the I'M
compromising party, to be not so good as
they were hitherto supposed TO be; is there much
hope Tor the Apostolic Vicar Lomonaco la Vallctta,
Tor the State Secretary Sneoni, both OF whom
have, discharge OF their respective Offices, shown
rather zeal than discretion. Cardinal Simconi has
gwen great offence by the ncmperatc circular with
which he has conveyed 10 foreign Powcrs--as u the
matter could IN any way concern thom--thc COM
plants OF the Holy soc about decree Of tie
Italian government forbidding outdoor process
OF The local AUTHORIZES he contents that
professions among the integral rites Of the Roman
Catnolic worship auc Their celebration means OF
propagating ana strengthening the believers iath.
There may more than one opinion on the subject
aud ali that faith thrves an countries even
purely Roman Catholic which, Tor the sake OF
public order outdoor professions absolutely and
ncxorably forbidden snlconi quotes the instance OF
Turkey these holy ceremonies are not only freely
allowed, but escorted with every demonstration
OF honor by the Ottoman troops. But the Cardinal
secretary should remember that tho Ottoman govern
mont "a n
Catholic Sricsts Turkey are the sinnchest iricpds
OF the cause the Crescent, while tho priests IN italy
open and declared enemies OF tho established
constitution OF their country.
THE DEVIL On THE WATCH.
From tho London Worldl