Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-10
PLUS X. IS CROWNED
Magnificent Rite In the Great
 St. Peter's
ROMAN BELLS RANG OUT GLAD PEAL

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 ROME. Aug. 1O.-The ceremony Of the coronation of Pope Plus X. took place In the basilica of St. Peters in the presence of the princes and high digritarfes of the church, diplomats and Roman nobles, and with all the solemnity and splendor associated with this, the most magnificent rite in the Roman Catholic church.
 As Cardinal Macchi, the dean of the cardinal deacons, placed the triple crown on the head of the venerable pontiff the throng of 10000 persons gathered within the cathedral burst into unrestrained acclamations, the choir intoned a hymn of triumph and the bells of Rome rang out joyful peal.
 Those who had received special invi- tations, including the high ecclesias- tics who were not participating in the procession, the diplomats and the Ro- man aristocracy, had a reserved en- trance through the sacristy of St. Pc ter's. Prince Massimo arrived accom- panied by his daughter-in-law, Prin- cess Beatrice, the daughter of Don Carlos, and they were given prominent seats. Duke Robert of Parma was the only other member of a royal. family to attend. Among the aristocracy there was a great mixture of those Roman nobles who remain faithful to the pa pacy and those adherfng to the Quiri- nal. Sir Thomas Esmonde, represent ing the Irish parliamentary party, was received by two knights of the Gap and Sword, one, F. McNutt, an Amerf- can, and conducted to the diplomatic inclosure.
 Inside the Vatican palace there was no less movement and hustle as the pa pal procession, composed of about 500 people, all of whom had gathered early in the apostolic palace, was formed. The pope seemed to be the only tran quill one among them all. He rose un- usually early and took few turns in the Vatican garden. Then he allowed himself to be dressed by the cardinals. He evinced no nervousness and even said jokingly to the master of ceremo- nies, who the other day suggested that he should use the plural form in speak ing of himself, we feel very we'll this morning, but we may be different on returning from our coronation"
 The central figure in the long cortege was Plus x. borne in the sedia gesta- toria. His heavy white robes and the red and gold miter were worn without an effort, making vivid contrast to those memorable occasions on which Pope Leo wore them, for Leo seemed always unable to support their weight. Over the pontihfs head canopy was held by eight men, while the historic ostrich feather fans with peacock tips gave touch of barbaric splendor to western eyes.
 Before leaving the Vatican the pope went to the Sistine chapel to worship before the sacrament exposed therein and thence passed through the Sala Regia and the Constantine staircase in to the portico of the basilica.
 The people in the basilica had mean time become very impatient, and when the gleaming cross which preceded the cortege was seen it was greeted with great applause. On the appearance of the pontiff himself it seemed as though the people would seek to carry him in their arms, so great was their enthusi- asm. Cries of "Pius, our pope, our ia ther!' and Long live Plus X!" were raised notwithstanding the large pla- cards posted all over the basflica say ing "Acclamations Are Forbidden"
 A quaint ceremony was then carried out. The master of the ceremonies knelt three times before the pontinf, each time lighting handful of hemp which surmounted silver torch, and as the flame flashed and then died out he chanted, 'Pater sancte, sic transit gloria mundf' (Holy father, thus pass eth away the worlds glory'O. The pro- cession then proceeded the pope's face meanwhile illumined by a smile. At the Chapel of the Sacrament there was another halt, and his holiness left the sedia gestatoria and prayed awhile at the altar. On re-entering the chair he was carried to the Chapel of St. Grego- ", Wu0Fc uG OluCldL6u dL HldSS, DG1uS assisted by Cardinals Machi, Di Pie tro, Segna and Vannutelli. Then all the cardinals donned their silver copes and white miters, and the pope was borne to the throne amid renewed ac- clamations.
 The scene presented on his mounting the throne formed magnificent pie ture to which no pen could do justice. The central figure was the venerable pontif seated on the throne. Overhead was the most magnificent dome in the world. up to which f1oated the harmo- ny of the music. 5
 The appearance of the pope in that elevated position called forth another burst of enthusiasm. The pope then blessed the altar and after saying the "indulgentian.' the maniple, symbol of the cord with which Christ was bound on his capture, was placed with great ceremony upon the pope's arm.
 Pope Pins was oT1ite overcome and