New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-04


Nth the Italian members Of the Curia ne
u,ro chance Of election unless the con-
"a DELAYED until the allen members OF the
go COLLEGE can arrive from abroad. and.
-. tbs Triple Alliance to decline to recognize
~" ,ovt Ponc on political grounds In the event
~. candidate being elected whom 1t regards as
,,.o,onoble. t is probably Nannutelli whom
49,, vould endeav0r to set up as antelope lie
.,,ans the Cardinal at Rome who sees most
70, American society. which is always well
.aa with open arms at his eXquisitely APP
'on,ad apartrr ents. the dainty gray pearl satin
,, ,ha furniture and hargings being more suit
.,s for the boudoir Of a great lady than for
-. ,os;dence Of 4 Prince of the Church His
,osest associates are members of the United
c,.,es prelacy resident in Rome. lie is a warm
,-;erd and correspondent of Cardinal Gibbons
and Of Archbishop Ireland. and is generally I'M
serstood to favor that species Of Neo-Cathon-
cism which while advocated by some. is con-
dsmned by the majority Of the Sacred Col
ss. On doctrna grounds Cardinal Vannuteli
has a brother Of the name Of Vincenzo in the
Sacred College. and is brothcr-in-law, II Is
aid Of General Kanzler. the Swiss officer who
nmerly commanded the Papal Army.
THESE UNDERSTAND AMERICA
Cardinal satoni is so well known in this coun-
ty where ne exercised the Office Of Papal Dele
este. that it is unnecessary to make more than
easing reference 10 his very eminent qualifica-
ions for the Payacy. His wide experience OF
American affairs and Of the requirements Of the
church on this continent would render his cleo
don particularly acceptable 10 these who have
The Interests Of the Catholic Church in America
uheart.
Equally acceptable to this country would be
the election Of Cardinal Jacobini, who. as Sec
rtary-General Of the Propaganda may be said
to have been virtually its manager and chief
during the entire prefectorate Of that excellent
and kindly old Cardinal Simeone, who aban-
acned the entire control Of that great institution
INTO his capable hands. He speaks English per-
tsctly, having taken the trouble to acquire the
knowledge in order TO be able TO deal more salts
hctoriy at the Propaganda with the affairs Of
the Catholic Church in America and in Eng
land. OF small stature and OF delicate health.
be Is man Of singular charm Of manner and
breadth OF view, inspires good Will. regard and
sympathy in all those with whom he is brought
INTO contact and is adored by the lower classes
R the Eternal City. who can never forget that
Il is TO him that they are indebted for all those
vorkingmen's and artists benevolent clubs
which have contributed so much to relieve the
terrible misery and distress OF the last few
yeara His election would be viewed with favor
b. the Italian Government as well as by most
Il the foreign Powers. although the writer
Dubts whether he has large following In the
arcro her hy he
counts as one Of the most warm and apprecia-
i've admirers Of the United States
THE DARK HORSE.
The dark horse Of the forthcoming conclavs
win be Cardinal Gotti a Genoese by birth. and
{ Carmelite barefoot monk. the general Of his
eder. His elevation TO the Sacred College came
q reward for the skill which ne displayed in
arranging various difficulties with regard 10 the
interests Of the Church in Brazil after the over
throw Of Dom Pedro. Stories are current to the
1et that years ago. shortly after entering the
Grmelite order. he was hailed by one Of its
most aged members as a future Fope. His cleo
ton would likewise constitute fulhlment OF
ne old prophecy Of the Irish Saint Malachi &C
arding to which 'Ignis ATdens." that is to say
Z flaming torch CT blazing fire. Is the symbol OF
- next Pontf. II Is believed that he Is In
avor Of Cancellation between Church and State
But nothing is known positively about the mat
Ia. He has a great reputation for piety, and,
being seen little even in Papal society, is less
subject Of gossip and rumor than almost any
saer member Of the Senate Of the Church
in this letter the writer has restricted him
III to describing the personality, characteristics
md past history Of the "papabile" Cardinals.
svins the readers to form their own conclu-
hons with regard to the probable policy OF the
hat Pope, it Is because Of a remark Of Car
nnal ParocchI. made some years ago, and which
N always remained impressed upon the