Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-02-25

ClQcate Is CeleDrateQ.
was the pontiff's only reference to
his long term ,of self-imposed i'm
prisonment in the vatican during
which he has never gone beyond the
palace grounds and St. Peters, which
is considered to be part of the vati-
can. "What glorious morning for
the jubilee of my pontifcate," the
pope added, as he proceeded with
evident pleasure to peruse the al
most innumerable kilograms, letters
and addresses of congratulations
which have reached the vatican from
all parts of the world.
The hall of Qualification, above the
portico of St. Peters, where the
pontiff held his jubilee reception, pre-.
scented brilliant scene. 1t was
beautifully hung with antique bro
cades and illuminated by thousands of
electric lights and wax candles.
The boxes lining the long, narro@v
hall were filled to their capacity with
members of the Roman aristocracy,
diplomats, women with black wells
men in evening dress and monks
and sisters in varying garb, Here
and there groups of papal guards IN
bright uniforms lent color to the
whole. Notable among the diploma is
was Count Almodovar, head of the
special mission sent to represent the
king of Spain at the jubilee.
The struggle to get into the hall
was terrific. People were swept off
their feet and women were over
come, but no one was really in
iured The babel of tongues raised
in protest testified to the world
wide character of the gathering.
Cheers for the Pope.
There was a long and tedious wait
before the ceremony commenced, and
the audience was growing restless,
when suddenly great roar of ''Long
live Leo" and ''Long live the pope-king"
announced the arrival of the pontiff.
His holiness was borne in the sedia
gestatoria on the shoulders of eight
men habited in red brocade. The pope
himself wore gorgeous robes, and had
the triple crown on his head. He be-
slowed his benediction right and left,
as he passed through the cheering con-
course, whose enthusiasm was so great,
and whose desire to touch the hem of
the pope's gown was so intense that the
presence of the guard seemed really
necessary for his protection.
In a procession, surrounded by such
brilliant escort of prelates, aristoc-
racy and guards, Pope Leo always ap-
pears at his, best, His feebleness and
bent form are hidden and the public
sees only the venerable patriarch, with
cameo-like features and kindly smile.
When the pope advances to the
throne, the Pecci family Chat of the
pontiff)* stood on it's right, and Count
Almodovar on its left. -
Cardinal Ferrari. in behalf of a pill
grimage from Lombardy, presented an
address of sfelicitation to the pope.
who thanked the pilgrims and gave
them his benediction. -,
Subsequently the presentation of
gifts occurred, including the gold
tiara, the jubilee present of the Cath
olic world, which cost $25,000, the gold
medal and the symbolic keys. After
bestowing the apostolic blessing the
pope returned to his apartments
amidst the enthusiastic plaudits Of the
multitude. z'" .+..-z.: 49,: -
The pope completed the functions Of
his jubilee without undue fatigue.
Upon returning to his apartments he
exclaimed: - Is s5ss Fl :z@ 5s.
This is really the: happiest day Of
my life S.s.s .=:.7 .,*..
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