The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-08-06

lJosenh Sarto, Patriarch OF Nenice.l
Peters after the conclave was formally
dissolved. The cardinals returned TO
their various apartments in Rome with
the exception Of Cardinals Oreglia and
Rampolla, who Temporarily retain their
official suits in the Vatican, and Car
dinal Herrero y Espnosa, who is too i'll
TO be moved for several days. 1t was
TO the sick cardinal that the new pope
paid his first visit after being formally
proclaimed pontiff.
The cardinals will remain in Rome
for the ceremonies. and should the cor
onation be fixed for next Sunday they
are not likely to return to their respec-
i've homes until after that. With the
reception of the Spanish cardinal. Her
"cro. all the others are now in fairly
,ood health.
The election of the patriarch of Ven
ice was unanimous. After many bal
lots ii was n foregone conclusion that
he was the only candidate sufficiently
acceptable TO all TO secure the necessa-
ry two-thirds which the laws of the
church require. One of the cardinals
said that he believed Plus Y. would
follow the broad lines of Leos policy,
although not likely to accentuate ii.
This voices the general feeling here,
which IS one of satisfaction The new
pontif is Il man of simple origin and
although not Il very prominent candi-
date he had been frequently mentioned
as one of the many cardinals who
a
In several respects he resembles his
venerable predecessor, notably in his
reputation for culture and piety. Hav-
ing been associated with no factions
this fact alone won him much favor
from foreign cardinals who were with
out an especial candidate. Plus Y. was
humorously described as "a country
mouse who could not possibly find his
way about Rome" Venetians who
know the new pope well say that he
will soon be as much beloved as pontiff
as he was beloved as patriarch of the
poor of the Adratic. In appearance
Plus X. is very handsome man. He
has fine, erect figure despite his sixty,
eight years, his face greatly resembling
that of the late Phillips Brooks. the
eminent Boston divine. When he pro-
nounced his first benediction at st. Pc
ter's his voice rang out with splendid
resonance. In every way he showed
beyond doubt that he has dignity and
personality in keeping with the best
traditions associated with the famous
pontiffs who for centuries have ruled
the Vatican.
When the result of this ballot was
announced in the conclave Cardinal
Sarto was so overwhelmed with emo
ton and so touched by the unlocked
for confidence reposed in him that he
could no longer control his feelings.
and, to the surprise of all, he broke
down, declaring that such responsible.
ty and honor We're not for him and
that he must refuse it if offered. Tears
rolled down his cheeks, and he seemed
firm in his determination to refuse the
dignity. He was so palpably sincere
that CONSERVATION reigned in the con-
clave and the cardinals spent the whole
evening and far into the night in con-
vincing him that his election was the
will of Providence and that he must
accept.
Cardinal Gibbons said that the cleo
tlon of Cardinal Sarto had produced
the best impression in the entire sacred
college, being man of such piety, tact
and culture that he was best fitted to
be the head of the church at the pres
ent time. Cardinal Gibbons hopes that
the coronation of Plus X. will occur
soon in order that the foreign cardi-
nails may be able to assist.