Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-01
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
BalIoting for Leo's Successor.

Rome. Aug. 1.@Since FIVE o'clock
Yesterday evening the Vatican has been
closed to the outer world. The actual
work of the couclave, however, did not
begin until this morning. Atten O'Clock
the conclavists again left their apart
ments and congregated in the Sisune,
Chapel. Here "a separate canopieu
throne had been erected for each Carai-
nal with q small table in front OF the
dais. Six candles rested on the altar
over which was hung a tapestry SHOW
inc the descent of the Holy Ghost. On
a little cabinet, near the door, hung
vestments of several sizes from when
the robes of the successful candidate VIII
be chosen. When all were seated the
sacristian invoked Gods assistance
The master of ceremonies then cried
"Exeunt omnes," when all except the
Cardinals left the room. Cardinal wives
v. Tutor, the youngest of the Cardinals
deacons, then approached table on
which we're slips Of paper containing the
names ofthe various Cardinals. Heplac-
ed all the slips in bag which he shook
vigorously, and drew by hazard three
strips. The three Cardinals thus named
became scrutiners of the votes. The
ballots we're then prepared, each with
two folds. On the upper part OF the
paper the Cardinal wrote his own name,
on the middle part the name OF the
candidate for whom he voted, and on
the lower part some fayorite Latin
motto. He then folded the ballot and
7 sealed it, so that only the middle part
with the name of the candidate was
visible. Then, in order of seniority,
the Cardinals placed their votes in
great chalice. When all had voted the
frat scrutiner read the name OF the can
didate, the second followed his example,
and the third read the name aloud.
If no result was obtained, the ballots
were burned in small stove, the smoke
of the chimney often indicating to the
people outside that no result had been
obtained. In this case two ballots VIII
be taken daily until some one obtains
t the necessary two-thirds. When can
didate has finally been elected all the
thrones will be lowered except his. Then
7 the Camerlengo asks him what name he
will choose as the new Pope, and goes to
5 the cabinet where he removes the robes
E for the new Pontif. When he has re-
Q turned all the Cardinals do homage tC
5 their new ruler. When this is completed
9 the news will be published to the world
Rome, Aug. 1.-Early this morning
, fully three thousand people gathered
under the shade of the Colonnade OF St
e Peters, and from eight o'clock all eye
a were fixed upon the small stoye-piPe pro
s truding from the roof of the Sistln
]. chapel. Exactly at 11:l5 a. M, a. put
of yellow smoke came from the pipe, an'
then fairly steady stream of smoke
d lasting for about a minute. A sigh o
i disappointment went from the crawd a
it was supposed to indicate that the hrs
g ballot had been unsuccessful and ha
n been burned with wet straw.
ii At 6:l0 o'clock this evening smok
y was again seen issuing from the stove
e pipe which showed that no selection ha
s. been made.
s. Rome, Aug. 1.-Two formal ballot
&c to choose a successor to Pope Leo XII
p were taken at the Vatican today. Bot
er were without result. A certain indica
" ton of this is obtainable from the out
rs side because of the burning of the ba
ne lots which have been canvassed an
c. show no result. The smoke whlc
n rising from this blaze escapes through
d. chimney tells the people of Rome thu
oil the Cardinals have not completed the
OF work.
tie Cardinal Rampolla was early favorit'
n but later it was thought that his chance
oil has wanned. 1t was thought that /
y might be elected on the first ballot, bI
III when he was not, the gossipers said thi
III some of his early adherents would lea'
OF him.
tie Late rumors has it that Rampolla vi
y, out of the contest and Cardinals Got
ld and Pietro are now the leading cand
III dates.
to For lunch today the Cardinals ha
baked calves brains, bouillon, braise
er beef, chicken and fruit. The only az
e. ditional news that leaked out at tn
ut Vatican today was the report that Ca
dinal Gibbons has proposed Cardin'
to Martinelli as a compromise candidate.
er London, Aug. IA dispatch fro
Rome states that on the first ballot Gard
r. nal Rampolla received the largest nun
or Der of votes. He was followed by Card
en- nails Serafno Vanutelli, Oreglia, Got
in and Agliardi in the order named. Gard
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