Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-06
AUSTRIA USES VETO
NOTICE TO coNCLAvE AGAINST
RAMPoLLA's ELECTION.
Belief In Rome That the German EN-
peror Really Inspired the
Protest.

A special cable to the New York Herald
from Rome Wednesday says: fortnight
ago. when the semi Official organs in Vien-
ma were stating categorically that Austria
would not exercise the right of veto against
Cardinal Rampolla, said that Austria had
decided to exercise its veto.
A report that this had been done was
again denied officially yesterday at the
Austrian embassy to the Vatican. but to-
day the news that the Austrian emperor
vetoed the election of Cardinal Rampolla
has been confirmed by all of the cardinals.
In the ballot taken on Saturday afternoon
Cardinal Rampolla obtained Twenty-Five
votes an increase on the morning ballot.
On Sunday morning Cardinal Gruscha re-
ceived telegram from Emperor Francis
Joseph containing his veto against Cardinal
RampOlla- Cardinal Gruscha showed this
dispatch to Cardinal Oreglia. and the cam
erlingo communicated the information to
the Sacred College before the vote was
taken. The veto caused a profound sensa-
ton. as it was absolutely unexpected
Cardinal Rampolla at once stood up. He
was very pale. He declared he felt quite
unworthy of being elected pope. and that
the veto did not disquiet his conscience,
for he had always acted exclusively in the
interests OF the church.
However, though not personally affected
by the veto. he considered 1t his duty to
protest against the action Of the foreign
sovereign in interfering with the princes Of
the church assembled in conclave and in
imposing his will upon them.
Cardinal Oreglta delivered a similar
speech Of protest.
In the ballot which succeeded Cardinal
Rampolla obtained one vote more than on
the previous day, but his opponents there
upon renewed the campaign against him.
urging that If he were elected pope the
Holy See would Immediately be thrown
into conflict not only with France and
ltaly-aS during the reign of Lee XIII-hJlt
also with Austria and Germany. all cardi-
nails being convinced that the Austrian en-
perors veto was instigated by the kaiser.
On account of this conviction all of the
French cardinals cast their votes for Cardi-
nal Rampolla until the last
1t is certain that the Austrian erpperor's
exercise of his right Of veto will cause
much discussion. as through it Pope Plus
KS election represents the success of the
candidate favored by him. Or it should
perhaps be said, by the kaiser.
Since William II and Cardinal Sarto met
at Venice, some years ago. they have con-
stantly kept up friendly, correspondence,
and Cardinal Sartos candidacy was GER
tainly one of those most favored by the
German emperor.
Now that 1t has become known what hap
pened in the c0nclave, particularly the de-
tails in regard to the exercise of the Aus
TRAN veto. 1t Is clear that the French
party has been defeated. and that that of
the kaiser Is absolutely victorious.
1 say the German emperors party and
not the influence of the triple alliance. be-
cause the war between the Vatican and
Italy Will continue under the new pope's
reign just as vigorously as under Pope Leo
XIII. and under Plus TX.
The Italian government had hoped to re-
ceive official notification Of the election
of Plus X, but the new pontiff was not WILL
ing to recognize the Italian government,
and no notification has been made.
On account of this absence of an official
from the Vatican Signor
n n "a 10 amin hos n
strongly worded circular to all government
officials. absolutely forbiddng them to par
ticipate in homage to the new pope.
If Conte Grimani the mayor of Venice,
who Is expected in Rome this evening pays
dismissed from Office and active hostillities
between the italian government and the
Vatican will thus be begun.