Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09
Pope Appoints Harty Arch
bishop Of Manila.
NEW BISHOPOF HAVANA
FIRST SECRET CONSISTORY OF
NEW PoNTIFIcATE.
Brilliant Scene About Throne Where
Cardinals Gather to Pay HON.
age to Plus <.

ROME. November 9.-The first secret con-
sistory of the new pontificate was held to-
day. No American cardinal was appointed
Several appointments of archbshops and
bishops were made, including that of the
Rev. J. J. Harry as archbishop of Manila.
Philippine Islands, who as an exceptional
privilege, received the pallium at an extra
consstory when he came to Rome for con-
secration.
The Rev. Pedro Gonzalez Estrada was
appointed bishop of Havana. and the Right
Rev Macmillan Reynoso Delcoral, FORM
erly bishop of Tulancingo Mexico. was APP
pointed titular bishop of Nocesarea
Cardinals Meeting Simple.
The inhabitants of this city had been
looking forward with unusual interest to
the consistory, principally because 1t was
the first to be held by Pope Plus X
The meeting of the cardinals, however,
was quite simple and private. the pomp
and ceremony of the Vatican court being
reserved for the public conSistory, Whlcn
will be held Thursday.
Only the pope and the cardinals were
present today. The latter. according to
custom, gathered somewhat early in an
ante-chamber near the hall OF the CON
sistory, from where they PASSED into the
latter place. the MAN. papGl guards in at
tendance rendering them sovereign honors.
The cardinals took their places according
to precedence.
Pope Takes Brisk Walk.
Every one except Pope Plus showed ex-
element and preoccupation. The pontiff
rose at his usual hour, and, after pri-
waite mass, he partook of a cup of coffee
and went for brisk walk in the third
loggia, returning in time to dress for the
ceremoney at H.
r~l,o n lie RI ant
accompanied only by the personages in
immediate attendance on him.
AS he entered the hall of the consistory
the picture produced was very striking,
the red gowns of the cardinals and the
white robes and gold and red mantle of the
pope giving a pleasing coloring to the
scene.
Commanding Appearance Of Pontiff.
The commanding appearance of the pom
tiff was somewhat softened by his silver
hair, under which his blue eyes cleaned
with pleasure and friendliness. He wore
the full pontifical robes which are only
used as a secret consistory once in each
pontifcate, namely, for the first one.
When the pope had seated himself on the
throne all those present, one by one, paid
him homage, after which the master of
ceremonies called upon all but those au-
thorized to take part in the consistory to
leave the hail. which was done.
When the doors mad been closed and
guard had been stationed before them, out
side, Pope Plus, in harmonious voice, in
toned a prayer. Cardinal Oreglia, dean of
the Sacred College, then stood up and in
few words thanked the pontiff for having
put aside his private preferences and ac-
cepted the burden of the church The pope
replied in an allocution, which received uni
versal appreciation.
Real Business Proceeded With.
!. Then the real business of the day was
proceeded with. the appointment of the two
cardinals Mgr. Merry del Val, the papaI
secretary of state, and Mgr. Callegari. arch
bishop of Padua, being announced by the
pope who said In Latin:
What have you to say?"
In response the cardinals raised their caps
as a sign of affirmation on their part.
This was all, so every doubt was laid at
rest for the present regarding the appoint
ment of another American cardinal.
, THE confirmation of the appointment of
the Rev. ii. Harry as archbishop of Ma
Eila and of the Rev. Pedro Gonzalez y Es-
trada as bishop of Havana. and the Ri.
Rev. Macmillan Reynoso Y Delcoral as tit
ular bishop of Nocesarea followed.
The pope then arose and bestowed the
apostolic blessing, after which he returned
to his apartments.