The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-04
CARDINAL SARTO.
Continued From Page One.)
IN ROBES OF POPE.

While Prince Chigi. the master OF the
conclave, was drawing up the Official act
OF the election and acceptance OF the new
ly elected pope, the latter surrounded by
his friends, disappeared to a small room
near the altar. where he donned. with
who can say what feeling OF triumph and
humility the white robes OF his office.
Plus X was assisted by his conclaviyt.
who first knelt and kissed his masters
hand and thus received the first apostolic
blessing given by Plus X.
The new pope was attired all In white
with the exception OF the red shoes,
which was quite regular. but he did not
stop to remove the red cardinals stock
ings for the white papal ones and these
showed as he raised his gown to move
forward. When he was quite robed, the
secretary of the conclave. Mgr. Merry Del
Val. kneeling offered him the papal white
cap, amidst breathless silence
lie did not follow the precedent created
by Pope Leo. who declined TO give his red
that he would soon be created n cardinal.
but with a slight smile. Sarto took the
white cap. placed II calmly on his head,
head of Mgr. Merry Del Val amidst a
murmur OF approval. This is taken as "A
certain indication that the happy recipient
Is soon to be raised to the cardinalate.
THE FIRST OBEDIENCE.
AS the new pontifr stepped from behind
the altar. the only touch OF color about
him being his red and gold shoes, he re-
ally seemed the embodiment OF his holy
office. Ills face was pale and cleanly
softened by emotion. He paused a mo-
ment. as he came before the expectant
throne. with a hurried movement as
though he had suddenly grown weak.
His back was TO the altar and he was
enthroned to receive the so-called FIRST
a n hav for
ward. one by one, some calm and smil-
ing, others sober and non -committal. while
sull others found considerable difficulty,
even at this hour in concealing their too
obvious disappointment.
All kissed his hand and foot while he
saluted each on the cheek. with the kiss
OF peace. Then all broke into the To
Deum. with such effect that scarcely an
eye was dry.
THE FIsHBRAiAN's RING.
Plus X ther rose and In voice. at nrst
tremulous. but gradually becoming full
and firm. addressed the papal blessing 10
all OF the members of the Sacred college.
IL was received with bowed and uncover
sd heads.
The hsherman's ring, not yet having
been found, a new one designed by Cam
erlengo Oreglia Was placed on the pom
tins finger as a symbol OF renewed power.
and evidence that the Catholic church
has once moro sovereign head
The new pope bore himself with bacom-
ing dignity and gave no outward sign OF
exultation I'm this the supreme moment
OF his nfe
SCENE AFTER ELECTION.
The election OF the new pope, once II
was contaminated was proclaimed in a
oud voice W the cardinal scrutinizers to |
he Sacred College. Mgr. Merry Del Val.
secretary OF the conclave and Prince Chi
g.. marshal OF the conclsve were notified |
through a bell by Cardinal Orsgiia They |
entered the Sistine chapel amid visible |
excitement. the eager faces OF the con |
,lavists and prclates being seen crowd |
ng about the door.
II is impossible TO describe the confe- |
ion I nthe chapel. The friends and sup /
,orters OF Cardinal Sarto gathered about |
linn. complimenting and congratulations /
lim an deven clapptng their hands with |
ut ceremony. They appeared 10 be un-
bile 10 contain their Joy. These few mo-
nents OF oblivion gave sartos opponents
lme to recover their balance and conceal
heir chagrin. although the majority even
mong them declared themselves 10 be
atisted with the result and only only few
our faces were esen.
Among the conclavists and prelafeS.
he expression of opinion was much rreer
nd two 90, lost control OF their tempers
hat they had 90 be separated by the
candali1ed on-lookers
There was great irritation on one side
nd correspon6tngly great exultation
n the other.
HURRY TO THE CHAPEL.
"Sarto." "Sarto" ran from mouth 10
routh, penetrating 20 the further most
orner Of the vatican precincts All hur-
led towards the Sistine chapel 20 see
he newly elected pontifr emerge and pay
heir homage 90 the new sun and have
he honor 20 be among the fret 20 kiss
is hand. After the election when the