Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-08-18
Plus X. Is CROW NED.
GREAT CROWD IN S1. PETERS TO
WITNESS CEREMONY.

Gorgeous Spectacle Never to BE For
gotten : FIfty-seven Years Since
Similar FuRction Many Faint in
the Crush-Memorabie Day in RENE.
The. ceremony of the coronation sef
Pope Plus y. took place Sunday in the
basilica of ST. Peters, Rome. in the pres
ence OF the princes and high dignitaries
Of the church, diplomats and Roman no
bies, 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
carcinal-deacons, placed the triple crown
on the head of the venerable pontiff, the
throng of 10000 persons gathered within
the cathedral burst into unrestrained ac-
CARNATIONS, the choir intoned a hymn of
triumph and the bells of Rome rang out
a joyful peal
Ii is ilfty-seven years since the Romans
and Europe assisted at such a function
as Was held in st. Peters Sunday. The
great basilica, popularity supposed never
to have been quite FULL was overlooking
with humanity. Else papal throne, a be-
wildering mixture of gold. red and silver.
was erected in front Of the high altar.
Contrary 10 custom OH these ceremonious
occasions. there were no galleries. and the
basilica consequently bore more of its
normal aspect. On the altar, which was
dressed in white, stood the famous silver
gilt candlesticks and magnificent cru
cifX.
When the doors were opened the in
rush was terrific many who started from
the bottom of the steps outside were lift
ed off their feet and carried into the ca
thedrai 1t was a great human torrent
let loose, thousands of people rushing.
crushing and squeezing amid screams,
protests, gesticulations and cries for help
But once in the whirlpool there was no
escape and the compactness Of the crowd
proved 10 be the safety of those caught
in il.
Inside the Vatican palace there was
movement and hustle as the papal process
sion, composed of about 500 persons,
all of whom had gathered early in the
apostolic palaces, was formed The pro-
cesSion was a long time getting under
way, but afterward, as it moved through
the magnificent halls and corridors of the
Vatican, it recalled former days. when
all was color and picturesqueness within
the palace.
Pope the Central Figure.
The central figure in the long eortege
was Plus X borne in the sedia gestato-
ria. His heavy white robes and the red
ard gold inter were worn without an
effort, making a vivid contrast to those
u, on, opal,lo occocioDe ~, vt+h;ak Dopa 1 40
XIII wore them, for Leo seemed always
unable to support their weight Over
the ponliff's head a canopy was held 10y
eight men, while the historic feather fans
with peacock tips gave a touch OF ba.
barrie splendor to western eyes.
Surrounding Pope Plus were the noble
guard in new red uniforms and cleaning
helmets and carrying drawn swords,
while in front marched the cardinals,
gorgeous bit of color with many hand
some faces among them, the cardinal
bishops in their capes, the cardinal
priests, wearing chasubles and the cardi-
nal-deacons in their delmatics.
The cathedral was illumined with
twinkling lights, while the marble col
umns and walls rendered the color
scheme more vivid. Overhead was the
most magnificent dome in the world, up
to which fioated the harmony of the mu-
sic.
From the throne Plus N, surrounded
by his suite, walked to the high altar
standing over the crypt of st. Peter, into
which meanwhile Cardinal Macchi de-
seconded to pray. The altar was sur
mounted by a baldacchino supported by
four historic bronze pillars taken from
the Parthenon. The appearance of the
Pipe in that elevated position called forth
another burst of enthusiasm. The Pope
then blessed the altar, and after saying
the .indulgentiam'' the maniple, a SYM
Dol of the cord with which Christ was
bound on His capture, was placed, with
great ceremony. upon the Pope's arm. At
the same time prayers for the coronation
were recited by Cardinals Nannutelli,
Mocenni, Aglardi and Satolli. Return
ing from the crypt, Cardinal Macchi plac-
ed upon the shoulders of the Pope the
pontifcal pallium and attached it with
three golden jeweled pins.
Mass was then celebrated with great
pomp and ceremony, the voice of the
Pope becoming gradually more firm and
sonorous until it was even audible in the
most distant corner Of the immense
church. Following this Cardinal Macchi
performed the rite of incensing the Pope,
whom he subsequently kissed three times
on the checks and chest, as did Cardinals
Segna and Vannutelli.
The whole sacred college gathered
about the Pope. singing Pedestrians Co
roma Aurea Super Caput Ejus," while |
the choir burst forth into song. Cardinal |
Macchi then recited the "Pater Noster
Noster'' and offered prayer.
Placed the Crown.
Cardinal Deacon Sagna then raised the
pontiffs mitre. and Senior Cardinal Dea-
con NEacchi placed on the venerable white
head the triple crown. at this moment
the church was filed with the ringing Of
bells, the blowing of silver trumpets, the
triumphant strains Of the choir and the
aeclamations of the multitude which
could no longer he repressed. When COM
parative silence had been restored Car
dinal Macchi addressed the Pope in
Latin as follows;
Receive the tiara ornamented with |
three crowns. Remember thou art the
father of princes and kings, the rector |
of the world, the vicar on earth of our
Saviour. Jesus Chris, who is the honor |
and glory of all countries"
Amen burst forth from the con-
course,
When the ceremony was over all the
exits 10 the basilica were opened, and |
within less than an hour the vast cathe- |
9fal was empty.