New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-10
POPE Plus X CROWNED.
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self: I'VE feel very well this morning. but
may be different on returning from our
onation." Before entering the sedia gestatoria
he asked for his spectacles. and when the mas
ter of the ceremonies limited that His Holiness
would look better without them he said, IT
have no desire to appear what 1 not and
wore them during the ceremony.
The heavy white robes and the red and gold
mitre We're borne by the Pope without an effort.
in contrast with the occasions on which Pope
Leo wore them Over the Portif's head
canopy held by eight men. Surrounding
Pope Plus were the Noble Guard, IN new red
uniforms and cleaning helmets, and carrying
drawn swords, while in front marched the cardi-
nails. striking figure was the chaplain in his
crimson cope, bearing the cushion on which re-
posed the triple crown. He was accompanied
by the Pontiical jeweIIer. and by a special
guard, and was follower by the choir of the
Sistine Chapel. in white. ~ hich sang as it went.
THE PRELIMINARY CEREMONY.
Before leaving the Vatican the Pope went TO
the Sistine Chapel to worship before the sacra-
ment, and thence passed through the Sala Regia
and the Constantine staircase into the portico
Of the basilca. He there seated himself on a
throne erected directly before the Holy Door
Ihere were seats for the members of the Sacred
college, the Chapter of st. Peters and the PapaI
Court AT the right of the throne stood Prince
orslni. the Assistant to the Papal Throne, who
withdrew his recent resignation OF the post in
order to take part in the ceremony. Imme-
diately beside the Pope were the major domo,
Monsignor Cagiano; the master of the chamber.
Monsignor Bsleti: the master OF ceremonies,
honslgnor Riggi, and DR.. Lapponi.
III es Petrus" was sung by the Sistine choir
cardinal Rampolla advanced, knelt and kissed
the loot OF the Pontif. He then presented the
greetings of the Chapter of St Peters. which
he said, 'offers an act of obedience to Your
Holiness and wishes you prosperous and glorI-
pontincate."
The Pontif was visibly touched. and, answer
ing in trembling voice, warmly thanked the
chapter. Good Wishes" he said, ARE extremely
precious"
The procession then reformed and proceeded
to the door Of the basilica. through which
Plus x cast an almost frightened glance wills
pering to DR.. Lapponi. Shall ever be able to
go through with it?'
ENTERING THE CATHEDRAL.
The people in the basilca had meantime be-
come very impatient. and when the cleaning
cross which preceded the procession was seen it
was greeted with great applause. On the ap-
pearance of the Pontiff himself it seemed as if
the people would seek to carry him in their
arms, so great was their enthusiasm Cries of
Plus, our Pope, our father!" and Long live
Plus *! were raised, notwithstanding the large
placards posted all over the cathedral saying
that acclamations were forbidden. Cards to the
same effect distributed among the crowd.
The cries continued until the PontiR was COM
PEELED to rise and bless the multitude. and at
the same time he made sign for more reveren-
tial behavior. Silence was obtained when the
choir announced its entrance with the ''Ecce
Sal
the silver trumpets
A quaint ceremony was then carried out. The
master Of the ceremonies knelt three times be-
fore the Pontif, each time lighting handful of.
hemp which surmounted a silver TORCH and as
the flame flashed and died out he chanted:
Pater sancte, sic transit gloria mundr' (''Holy
Rather, thus passes the worlds glory'O. At the
Chapel Of the Sacrament there was another halt
and His Holiness left the sedia gestatoria and
prayed at the altar. Re-entering the chair he
was carried to the Chapel of St. Gregory, where
he of1ciated at mass, being assisted by Car
dinals Macchi, Di Pietro, Segna and VannutelH.
PONTIFF BORNE TO THE THRONE
Then all the cardinals donned their silver
copes and white nlitres, and the Pope was borne
to the throne amid renewed acclamations and
waving of handkerchiefs, fans and hats
The Pontiff seated himself on the throne Two
lines OF cardinals clad in silver and scarlet
reached to the high altar with its burden of
burning candles and sacred vessels, while around
stood the Papal Guards. the Pontihcal Court
monks and officials The cathedral was iIlu-
minated with twinkling lights, while the marble
columns and walls rendered the coIoring more
vivid
From the throne Plus Y. surrounded by his
suite walked to the high altar, standing over
the crypt Of st. Peter into which Cardinal
Mdcchh descended to pray. The altar was sur
mounted by 4 baldacchino. supported by four
prcnze pillars The Pope blessed the altar. and
the maniple, a symbol Of the cords with which
Christ was bound, placed upon the Pope's
arm. At the same time prayers for the corona
ton were recited by Cardinals Vannutelu No
cenni, Agliardi and SatoIli. Returning from the
crypt Cardinal Macchi placed upon the shoul-
ders of the Pope the Pontifcal palium and at
tached it with three golden jewelled pins, saw
ing:
Receive this sacred pallium as a symbol OF the
Tulness OF the Pontifical Office in honor NJ Al
mighty God, the most glorious Virgin Mary
His Mother. the blessed Apostles ST Peter ana
81 Faui' and the Holy Roman Catholic Church
Mass was then celebrated with great pomp
and ceremony, the voice of the Pope becoming
more firm and sonorous until it was audible in
the most distant corner of the immense church
Following this, Cardinal Macchi burned in
cense around the Pope whom he subsequently,
kissed three times on the cheeks and chest, as
did Cardinals Segna and Vannutelli Upon the
Pope's return to the throne the cardinals offered
obedience to the Pontiff, kissing his hand and
feet and being embraced by him twice in turn
The bishops and archbishops kissed his foot and
right knee. while the abbots kissed only his
foot The Holy Father then walked TO the
shrine of St Peter for the final rites Of the