Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-04
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as insurng the continuance OF the re-
sent policy of moderation followed by
me holy see In It's relations with France
and other Catholic countries What
was most feared was the election Of
one who might adopt policy antagon-
site 20 the government OF France,there-
by increasing the difficulties Of the
present governmental policy against
The congregations ana possibly threatens
Ing the existence OF the concordat
Although little Is known OF Sarto's po-
litical tendencies, he Is considered 20 be
one likely to avoid conflicts ard TO con-
tlnue the policy of Pope Leo ana Carr
Ginai Rampolla. The officials here re-
call Sarto's tactful course in receiving
the King ana queen OF Italy at Venice,
which removed much of the friction
hitherto existing and led to a warm
friendship between Sarto and Queen
Helena. This incident is cited as an
evidence OF his conciliatory disposition
and the likelihood of no material
change taking place In the policy Of
The vatican.
WASHINGTON ADVISED.
Washington, Aug 4,--rhe Washing
ton government was advised Of the
tlfNllon VI tue new Iopt ny TIE iollVM~
ing cabiegram received from Mr.. lido
ings, the American charge daffaires at
Rome;
Cardinal sarto elected pope. Aged
6s."
NEWS IN ENGLAND.
London, Aug. 4.--News OF the cleo
ton OF Cardinal Sarto as pope reached
England through an Associated Press
dispatch from New York. The informa-
lion Mas communicated to the Catholic
church authorities and Mgr. Johnson,
who Is IN charge of church affairs here
pending the appointment OF u successor
10 Cardinal Vaughan said
II am glad the election Is over and
the suspense ended Cardinal Sarto Is
midway between the older and younger
element Of the sacred college, so that he
probably has many useful years to live.
lie Is active and energetic"
To the Catholics Of London the cleo
ton was great surprise. The FIRST
question asked. not only by laymen but
by high church dignltariea, as who is
Sarto?" Books OF reference were quick
ly hunted up in order 10 ascertain
knowledge of the career Of the new pon-
til,
This afternoon a cable dispatch was
received at the archbishop's house from
The college at Home formally announo-
ing the fact OF the election. The church.
men at Westminster expressed the
opinion that the new pope ls quiet &C.
cleslastic who has not mixed much In
politics and probably win pursue poll
ley designed TO harmonic conflicting
interests. The few who are acquainted
with him say he is highly esteemed by
the Italian government and was a close
friend OF King Humbert.
ACCEPTABLE TO GERMANY.
Berlin. Aug. 4-The election Of Car
dlnal Sarto as the new pope was made
known here at O'clock this afternoon
through the newspapers, which we're
eagerly read. The foreign Office at that
hour had no confirmation OF the news
but regarded It as probable, II having
been learned that Sarto had strongly
increased his vote yesterday. Replying
20 the question whether the election
was acceptable to Germany, a represen.
tatiyc Of the foreign office answered.
"Unquallhedly so from an official
view point. Sarto is q mild hammered
man. and has never been active politi-
cally."
In other quarters Il was remarked
that sarto was the only Italian car
dinal whom the king OF Italy received
His repeated visits TO the king and his
aversion to politics are regarded as
an suspicious sign for the triple ALI
ance. Germany is also fully satisfied
that Sarto does not aspire to the res
toration Of the temporal power Of the
pnpacy. The officials think that the
German emperor will be well pleased
with the election, and believe that the
emperor received Sarto in audience
while visiting the king OF Italy.
GIBBONS BLOCKED RAMPoLLA's
PLAN
Berlin, Aug. A dispatch 20 the Lo-
kal Anzieger from Rome asserts that
Cardinal Gibbons played the chief part
IN frustrating the election OF Cardinal
Rampolla.
CONCLAVE DISSOLVED.
Rome, Aug. 4 1885 p. m.-The con-
claye has dissolved. the cardinals have
returned TO their various apartments in
Rome.