The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-03

nence, Serafno Vannutelli will be one
of the most important and highly con-
sidered personages.
The Gotto- Rampolla alliance, which
Agliardi may quite possibly join at the
last moment, has concentrated the OPP
position forces on the side Of Cardi-
nal Serafino Vannutelli.
For him his brother, Cardinal Vim
cenzo Vannutelli, has openly renowned
his own candidature, and for him are
now working all those who think it
necessary to have a pope rather re-
ligious man than politician. one who
is rather conciliatory rather than in
transient.
OF Serafino Vannutelli it is related
that on one occasion hearing some
friends dcprecating the liberal element
pervading so many countries, he gent
ly rebuked them, saying: '"rhey are
all our children"
In him we are assured that young
priests, who are sincerely trying to
diminish the friction between the
church and modern society will find
a friend.
Serafino VannuteM appears to have
much faith in the ptbverb, the absent
are always wrong, and by temporis-
ing he has contrived to remain in Rome
instead of going to Bologna, to which
See he was appointed after Battag-
lini's death 1t is true that he was
more prominent here, but also more
exposed to the fierce jealousy and envy
prevailing among Rampolla's followers
who feared the rising of new stars.
Although very prudent by nature Van
nutelli was not able to prevent en-
tirely the consequences of these feel
ings. He thus found the situation less
favorable than his antecedents might
have given the right to expect.
Rampolla a Noble siciIian.
Mariana Rampolla del Tindaro be-
longs to a noble Sicilian family. He
was horn at Palizzi, diocese of Cedula,
Aug. II. 1913, and was made cardinal
by Leo XIII in 1887. with the title OF
santa Cecilia He was also Secretary
of state Of his holiness, pretect OF
the Sacred Congregation OF Loreto'
president of the commission OF carol-
nails for the administration OF the prop
ertv of the holy see and the commits
sion for Biblical study. He is protec-
tor of numerous monastic orders, etc.,
both foreign and italian.
Rampolla, having completed his stu
dies in the Oagranica College, IN
Porne entered the Academy for Ec-
cIesiastics of Rank.( In 1875 he was
sent To Spain as auditor to Mgr. SINE
one the nuncio. In 1887 Rampolla was
non1irated secretary of the propaganda
for matters connected with Oriental
rife. In 1882 he was made archbishop
~ Heraslea and sent as nuncio to
snain. where he won general esteem
and yeneration, so much so that his
nromotion to the rank of cardinal,
though fully deserved, and his SUISSE
oI,enf departure from Spain caused
Great regret to the court, the govern
ment, the clergy and the. Catholics. AS
cardinal h.. bore the Atle OF Santa Ce-
ella and soon after his promotion in
1857 he was appointed Secretary of
state in which capacity he won the
esteem Of the diplomatists with whom
ha correspondent. Though he has won
high esteem he has also made enemies.
The turning point of Rampolla's ca
reer was in 1885, when the question
If the Caroline Islands arose between
snsin and Germany, upon which he
suggested the idea of referring 1t to
the Pope as arbitrator. This was a
great diplomatic success for the Vail
can. because 1t seemed like return
M the papacy to its former position
In Europe. from which II had been ex-
cluded since 1870.
The diplomatic career Of RAmpolla Is
too closely intertwined with the politi-
cal part OF the glorious pontihcate OF
Leo XIII 70 be judged sepatately from
IL. The verdict Of history on the late