The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-08-14
CORONATION
OF POPE Plus
CEREMONY CONDUCTED WITH
GREAT %sPLENDoR AND
soLEMNlTY.
THE GREAT CATHEDRAL IS PACKED
IMPOSSIBLE TO RESTRAIN AC.
CARNATIONS OF THE VAST
THRoNG.
NEW POPE IS GREATLY yATlGUED
SCARCELY HAD STRENGTH TO
IMPART APOSTOLIC BENE.
DIcTloN.
NEW POPE IS GREATLY yATIGjED

Norway, Mich, Aug. 11.-Five Ital-
the coronation OF Pope Plus X. took
! place yesterday in the basilica of st.
Peters in the presence of the princes
and high dignitaries OF the church,
diplomats and Roman mobiles, and with
all the solemnity and splendor assocl-
ated with this, the most magnificent
rite in the Roman Catholic church. AS
Cardinal Macci, the dean of the cardi-
nal deacons, placed the crown on the
head of the venerable pontiff, the
throng of 10000 persons gathered
within the cathedral burst into unre-
strained acclamations, the choir in
toned a hymn of triumph and the bells
of Rome rang out a joyful peal. 1t is
ffty-seven years since the Romans and
Europe assisted in such a function in
Sc. Peters.
+. Rush Was Terrific.
The great basilica, popularity sup
posed never to have been quite full,
was overlooking with humanity. When
the doors of st. Peters were opened
the thrush of people was terrific;
many who started from the bottom of
the steps outside were lifted off their
feet and carried into the cathedral. 1t
was a great human torrent let loose,
thousands of people rushing and
squeezing amid screams, protests,
g~esticulations and cries for help. But
once in the whirlpool there was no
escape, and the compactness of the
crowd proved to be the safety of those
caught in it. Women tainted in COM
paratively large numbers, and even
men were overcome by the heat, but
no serious accidents were reported.
After their entrance the people had
further
Long Hours Of Waiting,
and it is computed that the majority
were on their feet altogether ten
hours, five before the ceremony and
another five while it lasted.
Inside the Vatican palace there was
no less movement and hustle as the
papal procession composed of about
500 persons was formed. The pope
seemed to be the only tranquil one
among them all. The procession was
a long time in getting under way, but
a~fterward, as 1t moved through the
magnificent halls and corridors of
the Vatican it recalled former days
when all was color and picturesque
ness within the palace. The central
figure in the long cortege was Plus X,
borne in the sedia gastatoria. His
heavy white robes and the red and
gold inter were worn without an eff.
fort. The procession proceeded to the
door of the basilica, and when the
cleaning cross which preceded the
cortege was seen it was
Greeted With Great Applause.
On the appearance of the pontif
himself 1t seemed as though the peo-
pie would seek to carry him in their
arms, SO great was their enthusiasm.
Cries of "Pius, our pope, our father
and Long live Plus X" were raised
Notwithstanding the large placards
posted all over the basilica saying:
"~Acclamations are forbidden" The
cries continued until the pontiff was
compelled to rise and bless the n,ul.
titude, and at the same time made a
sign for more reverential behavior.
The procession then proceeded, the
pope's face meanwhile Illuminated
with a smile.
The scene presented on his mount.
ing the throne formed a magnificent
picture to which 10 pen could do JUS.
tice. From the throne Plus x, sur.
rounded by his suite, walked to the
J high altar. The
Appearance of the Pope
in that elevated position called forth
another burst of enthusiasm. The pope
then blessed the altar, and after say.
ing the 'indulgentiam." the maniple,
a symbol of the core with which
Christ was bound on his capture, was
placed, with great ceremony. upon the
pope's arm. Returning from The
crypt, Cardinal Macchi placed upon the
shoulders of the pope the pontiiical
pallium and attached it with three
golden jeweled pins. Mass was then
celebrated with great porlp and cere.
mony. Following this Cardinal
Macchi performed the rite of incens.
ing the pope.
Upon the pope's return to the throne
the cardinals offered their last obedi-
ence to the pontiff, kissing his hand
and feet, and being embraced by him
twice in turn. The holy father then
walked to the shrine of st. Peter for
the eliminating rites Of the extremely
Fatiauing Ceremony.
Cardinal Deacon Segna then praised
the pontiff's inter and Senior Cardinal
Deacon Macchi placed on the yenera.