The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-05
and women, throwing hats in the air. shout
ing and cheering at the top of their voices.
MACCHTS ANNOUNCEMENT


MACCHTS ANNOUNCEMENT.
vainly the cardinal waved his hand for
silence. The long pent-up feelings of those
who had watched the Sistine Chapel Chin
ney for four days now found an outlet and
for some minutes they could not be sup
pressed. Finally it was quiet enough for
Cardinal Macch to proceed and say that
the new Pontiff had taken the name of Plus
X. Then with blessing upon the crowd
the cardinal disappeared from the window
and the attendants quickly drew up the
banner
Those below instantaneously made
rush to go into ST. Peters, and a mad
scramble ensued for the basilica. Thou
sands dashed toward the four huge doors,
and in spite of their width a desperate jam
occurred. in which the women narrowly es-
capped injury. Like roaring wave the peo-
pie swept into ST. Peters, still cheering and
waving hats. Within pandemonium reigned.
Those already standing in a good position to
see the gallery window where Plus Y was
momentarily expected to appear were hurled
back to the further end of the nave by the
irresistible impact of those seeking en-
trance.
sPope Plus" and "Sarto' were the cries
which could. be family heard above the din
that was raging from end to end of the his
toric cathedral. The attendants at the gal
lery window, who had hung out the same
banner as was previously displayed from
the window in front. now hastily drew it
up. With every sign OF excitement they
motioned the crowd to go back to the steps
of ST. Peters. A great cry arose Those
who a few moments ago were fighting their
way into the cathedral now struggled with
redoubled energy to get out. 1t was the
going to bless the world from the outside
of the Basilica. which had not been done
since the days when the vatican ruled
Rome 1t was a revolution which each
seemed to think had been brought about by
divine favor, and a terrific effort was made
to get out in time.
PANDEMONIUM IN ST. PETERS.
With extraordinary rapidity the basilica
was almost deserted. The attendants hung
the banner outside, and as all the thousands
waiting in the piazza saw 1t and realized
what was intended a great shout of APP
prevail arose. Then came sudden revul-
sion. AS quickly as the banner had been
let down 1T was drawn up. The plans had
been again changed. The last rush that i'm
mediately followed for the doors of st.
Peters was almost indescribable. How so
many people entered the basilica in so short
time without injury will always remain
mystery. Inside the pandemonlum IN
creased. wheat pit in its widest mo-
ments could not compare with the stately
nave Of ST. Peters at this moment.
At the gallery window stood CARDINAL
Mathu Mgr Merry del Val and several
other cardinals. The center place was va
cant. Among the seething mass below.
which never ceased waving hats, two MEM
berS OF the American pilgrimage, Fatner
Lynch. of Niagara University. and Father
MCGOWAN, OF New York, held aloft Ameri-
can flags. These swayed brightly around
the nave as the bearers were alternately
borne forward and backward by the ebb
and flow of the throng.
In a few moments terrific cheers burst
forth from every throat. There, with the
sun streaming in from the window behind,
was the new Pope. His rich red papal
robes shone Respondent amid the more
somber colors OF those who stood beside
him. For few moments the tall form re-
NAMED perfectly still-the Pontin was gaz-
ing at the crowd beneath. The deafening
roar of cheers showed no signs of diminish
ing. Mgr. Merry del Val and others waved
for peace, but none came. Then Plus X
raised his hand. In the twinkling of an
eye the crowd, mad with excitement but a
moment before, became dumb and a DEATH
like silence prevailed throughout the BASIL
lea 1t was broken only by the clear. strong
voice of the new Pope.
Auditorium nostrum in nomne Dominic"
he chanted, like the keys of a magnificent
organ struck by master hand The re-
Spouse swelled up from the crowd below.
There was another silence and another re-
Spouse. Then came the benediction, such as
few will ever forget. All crossed them
selves. and with magical rapidity the scene
ceased TO be one of deep devotion. Loud
cheers burst from the people as the Pope
started TO go back to the Vatican by way
of the terrace. These acclamations con-
tinued long after Plus y had disappeared.
Then the thousands streamed out, all happy
at the conclave'S choice of the Pontin and
heartily glad that the suspense had ended.
Plus " accompanied by Cardinals Sa-
TOLL and San Miniateli and Mgr. Riggi,
master of the ceremonies, this afternoon
went to the cell of the sick Cardinal Her.
rero saying he wished the first act of his
pontificate to be compliment TO a brother
| laid so low. Cardinal Herrera seemed
TRANSPORTED by such thoughtfulness and en-
claimed: Let me kiss your hand. Now
/ shall die happy" The Pope remained
some time in the cell. encouraged the sick
man and said he would pray for his re-
| covery. He then gave him the apostolic
| blessing.
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