Bisbee daily review., 1903-08-14

years since the Romans and Europe assisted at such a function as was held in St. Peter's on Sunday. The great basilica, popularly supposed nev- CT to have been quite full, was over flowing with humanity. The papal throne, glowing to bewildering mkt ure of gold, red anl silver, was erect ed in front of the high altar. As, contrary to custom on these occasions, there were no galleries, the basilica hore more of its normal aspect. On the aliars Which was dressed in white, stood the famous Ssilver-gold candle sticks and a magnificent crucifix. All the available standing space within the cathedral was divided into sections by wooden barriers, which to a certain extent kept the vast crowd in order. During the early hours after sunrise thick fog hung over Rome and one bank. of the Fiber could not be seen from the other, while from the Angelo bridge one seemed to look into fath- omless abyss instead of the river. The effect was specially magnificent on en- tering the piazza of St. Peters. At times Michael Angelo's great dome dis appeared completely from view. while at others it apeared through an overflowing mist The morning wore on and the fog disappeared ani the sun shone with all its intensity until it became unbearably hot. and the stones, columns and statues seemed to radiate the heat on the thousands waiting to enter the church.
 Crowd Serees into St- Peter's.
 At 6 a. m. the ringing f bells made known the imminent opening of the doors, and the commotion a. once be- gan among the crowd. About ten minutes had to elapse before the doors were opened, and each seemed cen tury to the waiting crowd which for hours had been standing before the closed portals. The police and Italian soldiers had a difficult task to main tain order, as he crushing and ia tigue had begun to tell on the patience of the people.
 When the doors were opened the in- rush was terrific, many who started from the bottom of the steps outside were lifted of their feet and carried into the cathedral It was a great hu- man torrent let loose. thousands Of people rushing, crushing and squeez' ing amid screams, protests. gesticula- tions and cries for help. But once in the cathedral there was no escape, and the compactness of the crowd proved to be the safety of those w41o- were
 taught in it. Women tainted ir comparatively large naHfbers en even men were overc5me by heat but no serious accidents kwere reported Fortunately there weres few children present. After their entrance the people had further long hours of wait ing. and it is computed that the major ity were on their feet altogether ten hours before the ceremony.
 The pope seemed to be the only tranquil one among the multitude. He rose unusually early and took stroll in the vatican garden. Then he al loowed himself to be dressed by the cardinals. He evinced no nervous ness and even said jokingly to the mas ter of ceremonies, who the other taJ suggested that he would use the piu ral form of speaking of himself, We feel very we'll this morning. but we may be different on returning from oul coronation"
 Just before entering the sedia gesta toria he asked for his spectacles, and when the master of ceremonies dis creetly answered that his holiness would look better without them, ke said:
 "I have no desire to appear what am not" and in fact he wore then during the entire ceremony.
 The Grand Procession.
 This procession was a long time T getting under way, but afterwards a; i it moved through the magnificent halls and corridors of the Vatican t re l called former days when all was color and picturesqueness within the pa! ace. The pope was the central figure in the long procession. White robes and the miter were worn without ar
 effort. making a vivid contrast tc l those memorable occasions on which I Pope Leo XII wore them. for I-et seemed always unable to support theil weight. Over the pontiff's head
 canopy was held by eight men, wh't the historic ostrich feather fans witt
 peacock tips gave 8 touch of barbsr.t | splendor to western eyes.
 Surrounding Pope Plus were the no
 ble guard in new red uniforms anc gleaming helmets and carrying drawn swords, while in front marched the cardinals. gorgeous bit of color with many handsome faces among them | the cardinal-hishops in their capes the cardinal-priests wearing chasubles and the cardinal-deacons in their dai ! noatics Another figure whici