The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-23
POPE STANDS STRAIN
OF THE CONSISTORY
Cardinals Created, ArchbishOps
Appointed and Ancient Cere-
monies Observed.

ROME, June 22.-The consistory to-
day was specially important, owing to
the persistent rumors regarding the
pope'S i'll health and the previous post
ponements. A man capable of under
going the strain of such function has
plenty of vitality. The pontiff's fea-
lures seemed slightly more clear cut
and his hands trembled perceptfbIy,
but his voice was plainly heard, though
1t has lost something of it's power. The
consiStOry was shortened as much as
possible and lasted only thirty-five
minutes. All the cardinals Of the
Curia were invited to the Vatican half
an hour before the pope's appearance
and they assembled in the consistory
hall in order of precedence. The en-
trance of the pope, clad in white vest
ments and surrounded by his trusted.
companions in their robes, gave a fin
ishing touch to the scene.
After receiving the homage of those
present the pontiff read a prayer, and
then he proceeded to the nomination
of the new cardinals. The traditional
secrecy was maintained, though now it
is largely a matter of form. The pope
proposed each new cardinal, the MEM
bers Of the sacred college signifying
their assent by raising their caps. The
following were created cardinals: Mgr.
Fischer, archbishop Of Cologne; Mgr.
Taliani, papal nuncio at Vienna; Mgr.
Caviochioni, secretary Of the congre-
cation Of the council; Mgr. Ajuti, papal
nuncio at Lisbon; Mgr. NocelIa, sec
rotary of the Consistory congregation;
Mgr. Katschthaler, archbishop Of SaIz-
burg, Austria; Most Rev. Herroy Es-
p1noza, archbishop Of Valencia.
The pope transferred Cardinal Sera-
f1no Vannutelli from the bishopric Of
Frascati to that of Porto Santa Rufina,
which iS of hiOhnT, MI
TOLL was transferred from the titular
bfshopric of Santa Maria, in AraeoeH,
to the diocese of Frascati, near Rome
the summer residence of the Roman
aristocracy. Afterwards the pope an
nounced the nominations of several
archbishops who had been appointed
by brief. The pontiff appointed Car
dinal Agliarida, who has been replaced
as project of economy of the propa-
ganda, to be vice chancellor of the
Chiesa Della Volpe.
The pope delivered a short aIIocu-
ton. which he intended to be kent Sc
cret, though containing nothing Of
great Importance. He merely greeted
the cardinals and said he liked to dis
cuss only pleasant subjects, but salts
factory events were mingled with
painful occurrences. The demonstra-
lions Of loyalty from all over the world
on the occasion of his jubilee had
caused him great joy. He had been
saddened, however. by the persecu-
lions Of which the church was the OBJ
ject. The pope evidently referred to
the suppression Of the unauthorized
congregations in France
AT the conclusion of the consistory
the pope went to the throne room
where, surrounded by the cardinals and
the papal court, he received the hom-
age of the new archbishops and bish-
ops. The ancient ceremonies were OBJ
served, each of the prelates kissing
the pontiff's foot and receiving the
apostolic benediction. Meanwhile. the
masters Of ceremonies, accompanied bv
church dignitaries. proceeded to the
residence of Mgrs. Fischer, Cavicchi-
oni and Nocella, announced their ap-
po1ntments and informed them that
the pope would bestow the red hats on
them at a public consistory, to be held
Thursday. Specially selected mem
bers of the noble guard will be sent to
officially convey the news to appointees
who are abroad.
1t is reported that on his return to
his apartments, afer the consistorv.
the pope said, smiling, to his attend
ants: There is no doubt feel better
after these ceremonies"
Among the appointments confirmed
today was that of Father Robert Seton.
formerly of Jersey City, as tftuIar
archbishop of Heliopolis