The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-05
WILL TRY TO INCREASE
 POWER OF THE CHURCH,


 London, August 4.-It Is difficult to find in London any member of the Catholic church having personal knowledge of the new pope, or one who Is willing to give an opinion as to the pontiffs probable policy. The general belief Is that Plus x will endeavor to increase the power of the church rather a spiritual than a diplomatic organization, and that his reign will pave the way for better relations between the vatican and the quirinal. On this point, however, 1t Is believed that better idea can be formed when 1t is seen who the pontiff chooses for papal secre- tary of state. If Cardinal Rampolla is chosen it will be taken as an i'll omen.
 Father Gaspet, abbot of the English Benedictiones, in an interview tonight said the English Catholics would well come any modus vivendi with the quiri- nal because the existing state of things was bad for everybody. He thinks the present pope is better able than any man who could have been chosen to bring about improved conditions.
 Catholic Church Congratulated.
 Salt Lake Utah, August 4-"The Roman Catholic church Is to be congratulated upon the speedy election of successor to the late Pope Leo said President Joseph P Smith of the Mormon church today. Cardinal Sarto has achieved en- yiabe fame as a model bishop, and in hls office as patriarch of Venice for ten years is reputed to have given evidence of wisdom piety and good judgment. As man beloved by Catholics and one in favor by the Italian government, his election augurs well for peace and good will in Italy and throughout the Catholic world"
 Leo's Policy Continued.
 Paris, August 4.-Monsignor Boeglin a prominent ecclesiastical writer has a lengthy article in the Temps tonight on the political meaning of Sarto's election. He declares that it means that the policy of Pope Leo will be continued Next to Rampola, Sarto was the obvious success sor. he completing the ediflce that Leo began. The writer asserts that the re- suit of the conclave indicates the com plete collapse of the coalition of Aus trian, English, German and American cardinals, which aimed at the supremacy of the Anglo -Saxon-Ge races in the direction of the Catholic church, and at the overthrow of the French policy of the papacy. He makes sarcastic allu- sions to Cardinal Gibbons taking part in this European question, and declares that Pope Leo foresaw this coalition and con sequently strengthened the Italian ele- ment in the sacred college in order to de- feat 1t. In conclusion Monslgnor Boeglin says the defeat of the anti-French coa- lition is most suspicious. both for the re- public and the church, which have every reason to be satisfied with the result of the conclave.
 Will Receive Court Today.
 Rome, August 4.--Pius x has given orders that he will receive the papal court in great state tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
 He has confirmed in the post of master of the chamber Monsignor Bisleti, who was so trusted by Pope Leo in that po- sition and has also reappointed Dr. Lap poni the papal doctor.
 Compliment to Herrero. Rome, August 4.-Pius x, accompanied by Cardinals Satolli and San Miniatelli and Monsignor Riggi, master of cere- monies. this afternoon went to the cell of the sick cardinal. Herrero. saying he wished the first act of his pontificate to be a compliment to brother laid low. Cardinal Herrero seemed transfigured by such thoughtfulness and exclaimed: Let me kiss your hand. Now I shall die happy"
 The pope remained some time in the cell, encouraged the sick man and said he would, pray for his, recovery. He then oava him the an0efOifc bleSSing