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with the reconstruction of the hier- archy in India, Agliardi was sent there with the title of archbishop of Cesarea- given to hinl September 23, 1884. He visited the whole Of the immense dis trict under his care and returned to kome in 1886 to give an account of his mission to the Holy Father. At the end of the same year he returned to India to direct the carrying out of the Concordat. The second journey was most fatiguing, it lasted five months, in which tit1e he only passed thirteen nights In a bed: sleeping in railway carriages CT steamers according to cir cumstances. His health suffered much from his eXertions a. well as from the climate. but he had the satisfaction of being able to preside at three councils one in Colombo. Ceylon, anothed at Bengaicse. and the third at Allahahad, and to bring to d satisfactCr conclus- ion a work which was near the heart of Leo KILL
 Giuseppe Sarto was born in Riesi, diocese of Treviso. June ?. 1885 and was created cardinal by Leo XIII at the consistory of June F. 1893 receiving the title of S. Bernardo delle Terme. He is also patriarch of Venice since June. 1893, and bishop of Mantua. He be- longs to the ecclesiastical ccngrega- tions of bishops and regulars, sacred rites. indulgence and sacred relics.
 Cardinal Sarto enjoys great popular ity in his diocese, and is honored by all for his purity, for the strict up rightness Of his life. and for liberal ideas. He is a modest and agreeable man. highly cultivated. very kind hearted. still strong and robust in spite of his 6S years. He has never taken great part in the political and pubic life of the church; but divided his time between study and good works. Although most faithful to the holy see he was presented to the king and queen of Italy in Venice. He may be considered among the more liberal members of the Italian episcoDate and sacred college. He is rather tinid in expressing an opinion. It is said that Leo XIII always thought very highly of him. and sided with him on enc oc- casion when Sarto disapproved Of Eng lands policy.
 Domanico Ferrata. was born in Gru- doli, diocese of Moate Fiascope, March 1, 1S47. and was created cardinal by Leo XIII at the consistory of June 22, 1896, with the title of Santa Priesca.
  : tion of bishops and regulars and be- lcngs to the congregation of the inqui- sition, the council of sacred rites, in- dulgence and sacred relics, and Of ec- clesiastical affairs. He is member of the pont1fical commission for the re- union of dissident churches, and pro- tector of many institutions and mcnas- tical Crders. for example the Sisters of Our Lady of Namur. of the Brothers of Charity for Ghert, of the agricultural institutions of the Holy Family, and of mutual aid societies. Having been ' nuncic for great part of his life. Ferrata would, if elected pope, probably be a successful diplomatist- It was observed that on receiving the cardi- nals for the first time during his illness Leo XIII spoke longer with Ferrata than with any of the others. and by many he is looked upon as q possible successor to the papal throne
 Domenico Svampa was born ct Monte GrenarC, diocese of Fermo. June Is. 1851, and was created q cardinal by Leo XIII in the consistCry of May IS, 1894, with the title of St. Onoffrio. He IS also archbishop of Bologna, having previously distinguished himself by his intransigent zeal as bishop Cf Forli. In personal appearance SVampa resembles a fanatical Spanish Dominican, but in private life he is most agreeable to men of all parties. He has dark. curly hair, and bright eager eyes, and is somewhat cumulative in disposition. Although he has been suggested as possible candi- date for the papacy it is hardly likely that he will De elected, for the office of pope requires great tact and prud- ence, and extreme care net to offend susceptibilities. Another circumstance against him would be a disorder from which he has suffered for Q long time. And, thirdly, the connection of his name with the case of Buonmartini and Murri, although only as having en- Ceavored to act as peace maker be- tween the husband and wife, will not help him. The murder of the husband by his own relations. gave rise to d most scandalous trial attracting at tentiou not only in Bologna but through out Italy. The intransigent party look