New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-11
THE VACANT PAPAL CHAIR.

| FOR THE DEAD POyTIFF UTTERED BOTH IN
CATHOLIC AND PROTESTANT CHURCHES IN NEw-
YORK AND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FOR
REQUIEM MAssEs-TALK ABOUT THE SUCCESSOR
or Plus TX.
The remains of the late Pope Plus TX. have been
removed to the Sextine Chapel in st. Peters, and
will lie in state three days. The public was adj
mltted, yesterday, to them the crowd was tre-
mcndous. 1t is settled that the Conclave will DO
held at the Vatican. Germany will not interfere in
the Papal election, but may open negotiations with
| the Vatican il Pope of moderate opinions is
elected Formal announcement OF the death
| Of Plus TX. was made in all the Catholic
| churches of New-York and Brooklyn yesterday, and
| requiem masses were provided for Words of eulogy
| were numerous and earnest. both in Catholic and
Protestant places of worship. Monsignor Seton has
given some interesting facts concerning the Cardl.
nails who may receive the votes of the Sacred Col
lego. conversation with him Is given herewith.
AN IMMENSE CROWD AT ST. PETERS
THE LATE POPE LYING IN sTATE-GERMANY STRICT
LY NEUTRAL.
ROME. Feb. 10, 1873.
According to newspaper reports there was a stormy
and acrimonious scene in the Congreg CATION of Car
dinals OH Friday, arising from Cardinal Manning
and the extremists desiring to have the COnclave
held at Malta Later accounts concur in saying that
nearly all the Cardinals prefer Rome. According to
| the Rcforma, the Roman and German Cardinals wish
to elect Pope of advanced age, but the
Italians in general desire one disconnected with the
events of the late reign. The Italian Government
has telegraphed the foreign Governments pledging
the secdrity of the COnclave Contrary to previous
arrangements the POpe's body was removed tonight
to the Sixtne Chanel. and thence through covered
passage TO st. Peters where it VIII lie III state
Sunday, Monday, and tuesday. The alteration i'm
plies the fastening Of the Conclaye."
LONDON, Feb. 10. 1873
Berlin kilograms state that Prince Bismarck has
instructed the german Ambassador at Rome to
frain fro. interference in the election of new Pope.
If Pope OF moderate opinions is elected Germany
may make Overtures for an understanding.
Tomorrow, on the arrival Of the foreign Card
nals, the Sacred College will permanently constitute
itself N congregation. bull left by Plus TX.
thOrizes the Cardinals to dcvIate from established
procedure, but does not prescribe any special new
rules.
AN MMENcE CROWD AT ST. PETERS.
The pubc We're admitted to st. Peters to view
the remains Of the Pope, at $50 this morning. The
crowd was tremendous, and many women tainted
from tie pressure. company of soldiers had to
enter the church to regulate the passage of the
crowd.
The BODY of the Pope array ed III Pontifcal robes,
lies Oh crimson bed, at each of which stands
IL
The bed is surrounded by twelve large candelabra,
and is so placed that the feet of the deceased
outside the altar rails in order that the faithful may
LIss them. The face is calm and unchanged by
death.
The Retorma states that the Conclave will last
long time At one of the next congregations the
Cardinals will consider the questions Of permitting
absent Cardinals to telegraph their votes.
The Keforma also states that MOnsgnor Lusagni.
Acting Papal Secretary of State has sent note to
the Nuncios protesting against any power excrcis-
ing veto and stating that perfect tranquility
and independence are assured TO the Conclaye III
Rome.
The Italian Government has ordered eight adj
additional battallons to Rome.
POSSIBLE CANDIDATES FOR THE CHAIR.
TIE CARDINALS WHOSE PROSPECTS ARE BELIEVED
TO BE THE observation-disclosures or EACH
OTItFR MEMBERS OF The CoLLEGE-DR. sEToNS
"REMINISCENCES.
Universal interest is now felt in the College
of Cardinals and in the question which Of them Will
he the successor Of Plus TX Mousignorseon, in q re-
cent conversation. some interesting "reminiscences
Of many cardinals with whom he is acquainted. Dr.
Seton Is the only prelate Of the Roman See in
the United States and bears the title OF Prothonotary
Apostolic He has spent many years in Rome, and mas
been of the Pope's chamberalns He was graduated
from the Popes Prclatc Seminary from which has
a large number Of the cardinals who will constitute the
Conclave. Among them are Fabius Mary Asquna.
Gustavus Adolphus De Hohenohe, Raphael Monaco La
Valet,a Mlceslaus Ledochowski, Henry Edward Man.
nng Edward Howard, Edward Borromeo, Lorenzo
Hilarlon Randi, Bartoomeo Pacca, Frederick dc Fall
loux Du Coudray, Alexander Franchl, and Camillus
The two last named were Di Pieiro Professors of the
seminary.
Dr. Seton OF the opinion that out Of the sixyfour
who compose the College OF Cardinals tho probable
cessor Of Plus TX will he one Of the following four
Anthony Mary Paneblanco Raphael Monaco La yaetta,
Alexander Frauchi and Louis Bo. He spoke Of them in
substance follows:
CARDINAL PANEBIANCO.
Anthony Mary PanebiancO, of the order Of priests,
WAS born at Ferranoya Italy in 1908. and was appoint
cd cardinal September 81, 1851 For long time pop
MAR belief prevailed in Il me- which dates from the time
of Pope Gregory, that he would eventually be-
come Pope. According TO a prophecy Of st.
Malachy, a bishop in Ireland, the next Pope
il described as itnen in cGIo llight in the hcayens)
The literal translation Of Cardinal Panebiancos
name is "whtc bread" which connected with the
prophecy because the shining in the heavens re-
scmbes white bread He possesses many qualities that
pcculiarly III him 10 become the Roman Pontlh He
ia an Italian and not yet seventy years old
IN early life he was a Franciscan friar.
This is the same order from which chosen
pope sixtus who the htth of his name,
r,,ned five years and cid five great things
Mt Rome. Being member Of 4 religious order
OF priests, Cardinal Panebianeo received that early
discipine and training which are considered By so
many requisite in tho ruler OF tle clulcn no
Is looked upon with great favor by tho
Romans His personal characteristics are admirable
He is most humble and religious man, full OF energy
ard reserved power lie is possessed Of great strength
Of character and who dcses that justice should
nreponderate over mercy. His erudton Is unques-
toned remember once speaking with him." said Or.
Seton "wile the civil raging in this country,
and was very much impressed with The fact that a