Evening star., 1903-08-04
SART0 IS ELECTED
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benediction to the assembly, which recei

give 10 the people OF Rome. Although 10
ordinary eyes the confusion was as great as
ever. to those practiced in the mysteries of
the Vatican order was coming out Of chaos
and the bearing OF all in the presence of the
pope was much more formal. The babel OF
voices sank at his approach, while none aG
dressed him unless he spoke first.
The formal salutations having terminated
procession was formed. In the center
was the pontiff I'm his white robes. his figure
standing out above those surrounding him.
his silver hair cleaning under his white
cap He was surrounded by the cardinals
stil in their violet robes and preceded
by the pont;fical cross. the jewels OF which
flashed as though they also triumphed in
Sarto's success while the conclavists and
prelates seemed really jubilant in their jog
and satisfaction.
Shrunk From the Crowd.
The procession traversed many noble
halls until it approached the window look
ing into st. Peters. From below rose
murmur Of voices which. although subdued
by distance. denoted the presence Of a
large concourse of people. The pope was
seen to grow pale and then turning to
Cardinal Bacilieri who stood beside him,
he said
Now I understand the emotion Pope
Leo always showed when going into St
Peters to have the eyes of a great crowd
focused on him. It is almost terrifying"
Standing forward in the window. the
others having fallen back, he deliberately
COnCrOfeQ nlmSelT ana looked ACROSS luc
great basilica. Crossing himself sarto
raised his hand and in voice palpably
tremulous. he said, as soon as the cries
from below gave an opportunity:
Auditorium nOStrum in nOmne domini.'
To which came in reply from thousands OF
voices the cry: "Qui fecit coelum ct ter
ram In a thrilling voice the pope re-
sponded: "Sit nomen domini benedictum.
Then raising himself to his full height and
leaning forward as much as possible he
intoned: ''Benedicat vos omnipotens
deus" ETC.. which called forth such ap-
plause that several minutes elapsed before
the pontiff could retire He then drew
back and. the procession reforming. re-
turned to the ducal nall. At the moment
of leaving the window Plus x turned. to
Monsignor Bisleti, who happened to be be-
side him, and said: Il shall never again
feel just the same emotion.
Proclamation of the Election.
The election of Plus x. once it was con-
summated. was proclaimed in loud voice
by the cardinals scrutineers to the sacred
college Monsignor Merry del Val, secre-
tary of the conclave. and Prince Chigi.
marshal of the conclave were notified
through a bell by Cardinal Oreglia. They
entered the Sistine Chapel amid visible ex-
citement. the eager faces of the conclaV1sts
and prelates being seen croWding about the
door.
1t is impossible to describe the confusion
in the chapel. The friends and supporters
of the new pope gathered around him, COM
plmenting him and congratulating him,
crying. "Viva," and even clapping their
hands without ceremony. They appeared TO
be unable to contain their JOY. These few
moments of oblivion gave SartOs opponents
time to recover their balance and conceal
their chagrin, although the majority even
among them declared themselves to be sat
isfied with the result. and only few sour
faces were seen.
Among the conclavists and prelates the
ny SCin of niv,in yuac pIJrh
two lost control of their tempers that
they had to be separated by the scandalized
onlookerS. There was great irritation on
side and correspondingly great exul-
tation on the other.
Cheers for New PontiR.
''Sarto!' "Sarto!' ran from mouth to
mouth. penetrating to the furthermost cor
ner of the Vatican precincts. All scurried
toward the Sistine Chapel to see the new
pontif emerge and pay their homage to
the new sun and have the honor to be
among the first to kiss his hand. After
the election. even when the excitement be-
gan to calm down, none seemed quite to
know what to do. 1T being to all. except
Cardinal Oreglia, new ceremonial Even
he had only seen it twenty-five years ago.
Cardina Oreglfa, as dean of the cardinal
bishops called Cardinals Netto and Macchi,
the deans. respectively. of the cardinal
priests and cardinal-deacons They APP
preached the new pontiff, saying in Latin,
distinctly, but in shak king voice:
DO you accept your election according
to the canonical law supreme pontiff?"
| The moment was one of extreme tension
of feeling. There was a perceptibe pause
before Plus x found and controlled his
voice. Then he answered simply. Yes"
The cardinals thereupOn removed their
baldachins so that that of Sarto was the
only one remaining, thus marking him as
their supreme head. The passing suprem-
nf nd
now concentrated in one person.
Sketch of His Career.
Cardinal Giuseppe Sarto was born at
Riese. province Of Venice, June g 1888. He
was created cardinal and patriarch of Ven
ice June II, 1898. He is very learned in the
ecclesiastical doctrines. is modest, ener-
getic good administrator and organizer, a
patron of the arts. and his seriousness al
ways has been prove rbial.
| Early in April Pope Leo. in a conversa-
ton with Father Perosi, the italian COM
poser, said in speaking of Cardinal Sarto:
Hold him very dear. Perosi, as in the
| future he will be able to do much for you.
| We firmly believe he will be our sue
cessor."
| He has been known for many years as one
of the greatest preachers in the church
Cardinal Sarto belonged to the ecclesiasti-
| cal congregations Of bishops and regulars
| sacred rites. indudgences and sacred relics
! He enjoyed great popularity in his diocese
He is honored by all for his purity for the
| strict uprightness of his life and for liberal
| ideas. He is modest and agreeable man.
| highly cultivated very kind hearted and
| still strong and robust in spite of his sixty
eight years. He has never taken great
| part in the political and public life of the
| church. but divided his time between study
| and good works. Although most faithful
| to the holy see, he was presented to the
King and Queen Of Italy in Venice He was
| considered among the more liberal mem
| bers of the italian espiscopate and Sacred
| College. 1t is said that Leo XIII sided with
! him on one occasion when Sarto disap-
! proved of Rampollas s policy.