The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-23
STRIKING
PICTURE
Pope Leo Holds Consistory
and Names New Cardinals.
.PONTIFF GROWING FEEBLE
His Hands TrembIed Perceptibly, and
His Voice, Though Clearly Heard,
Has Lost Some of Its
Wonted Power.
Wonted Power.
fBy Associated Press.)

ROME, June 22.--The consstory to-day
was specially important. owing to the
persistent rumors regarding the Popos
ill-health and the previous postponements.
Naturally, ceremony In which the Pope,
half hidden in vestments, IS borne on
chair and Is continually assisted IS not
the best opportunity to judge of his ap-
pearance or the state of his health. but
a man capable of undergoing the strain
Of such a function has plenty OF vitality.
The Pontiff's features seemed slightly
more clear cut and his hands trembed
perceptibly. but his voice was plainly
Its power. Tho ceremony was shortened
as much as possible and only lasted
about thrty-fve minutes.
All the cardinals not OF the Curla were
invited to the Vatican half an hour before
the Popes appearance, and they assembled
in the consistory hall IN the order OF pre-
cedence forming a striking picture. Inc
entrance Of the Pope, clad In white vest
tments and surrounded by his trusted COM
panions in their red robes. gave a iinlsh-
ing touch to the scene. After receiving
the homage of these present tho Pontitf
recited a prayer and then proceeded to
the nomination of the new cardinals.
SHORT ALLOCUTION.
Tho Pope delivered short allocution,
which he intended to be kept private,
though containing nothing Of great impor-
lance. He merely GREETED the cardinals
and said he liked to discuss only pleas
ant subjects but satisfactory events were
mingled with painful occurrences. Inc
demonstrations Of loyalty from all over
the world on the occasion OF his Jubilee
had caused him great joy. He had been
l,a nnrSncNfiOnS
OF which the church was the object. The
Pope did not add anything, but he evil
IDENTIFY referred to the suppression OF the
unauthorized congregations IN France.
The traditional secrecy was maintained.
though now 1T is largely matter or
form. The Pope here proposed each new
cardinal, the members of tho sacred col
lege sgnifying their assent by raising
their caps.
The following were created cardinals:
Monsignor Fischer, Archbishop of Co
logne; Monsignor Taliani. Papal nuncio
al Vienna; Monsignor Cavicchioni, secre-
tary of the congregation of the council;
Monsignor Ajuti, Papal nuncio at LIS
bon: NIonsignor Nocella, secretary of the
consistorial congregation; MonslGnor
katschthaler, Archbishop Of Salzburg'
Austria; Most Rev. Herroro Y. Espinosa,
Archbishop of Valency.
The Pope transferred Cardinal Seratno
Vannutclli from the bishopric Of Frascati
to that of Porto Santa Rutina. which is OF
higher rank.
Cardinal Satolli was transferred from
the titular bishopric Of Santa Maria. In
Aracoell to the diocese of Frascati, near
Rome, the summer residence Of the Ro-
man aristocracy.
1870 : NEW ARcHBIsHoPs
Afterwards the Pope announced the
nomination Of several archbishops who
had been appointed by brief.
The Pontiff appointed Cardinal AEliard.,
who has been replaced as project Of econ
omy Of tho Progananda, to be vice-chan-
celior OF the Chiesa Della Volpc.
q At the conclusion of the consistory the
Pope went to the throne room, where,
surrounded by the cardinals and the Pa
pal court he received the homage of the
new archbishops and bishops. The an
Client ceremonies were observed, each Of
tho prelates kissing the Pontiff's foot
and receiving tho apostolic benediction.
In the meantime, the masters of core
mcnies, accompanied by church dignita-
ries, proceeded to the residence Of Mon
slgnor Fischer, Cavicchloni and Nocella
announced their appointments and in
formed them that the Pope would be-
stow tho red hats on them at n public
consistory to be held Thursday. Spe-
cially selected members Of the nobel
guard will be sent to officially convey the
news to appointees who are abroad.