The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-05
STORY OF THE ELECTION.
sarto Bears Himself With Becoming Dignity.

Rome, Aug 4.-While Prince Chigi, the master of the Conclave was drawing up the official act of the election and ac- ceptance of the new Pope, the latter sur rounded by his friends, disappeared. into a small room near the altar where he donned, with who can say what feeling and triumph and humility, the white robes of his office. Plus x was assisted by his conclavist, who first knelt and kissed his masters hand, and thus re- ceived the first apostolic blessing given by Plus x.
 The new Pope was attired all in white with the exception of red shoes. which was quite regular, but he did not stop to remove the red cardinals stockings for the white papal ones, and these showed as he raised his gown to move forward. When he was quite robed, the secretary of the conclave, Monsignor Merry de Bal, kneeling offered him the papal white cap, | amidst breathless silence.
 He did not follow the precedent created | by Pope Leo, who declined to give his | red cap to the master of ceremonies. as sign that he would soon be created a cardinal but with a slight smile Sarto | took the white cap, placed 1t calmly on l his head, and dropped the red one lightly on the head of Monsignor Merry del Val, amidst a murmer of applause. This is | taken as a certain indication that the happy recipient is soon to be raised to | the cardinate.
 As the new pontiff stepped from behind the altar, the only touch of color about him being his red and gold shoes, he really seemed to be the embodiment of his holy office. His face was pale and clearly softened by emotion. He paused a mo- ment as he came before the expectant cardinals, then seated himself on the tod a q though he had suddenly grown weak. His back was to the altar and he was en- throned to serve the so-called first obedience' of the cardinals. They came forward, one by one, some calm, smiling, others sober and non-committal, while still others found considerable difficulty. even at this hour. in concealing their too obvious disappointment.
 All kissed his hand and foot while he saluted each on the cheek with the kiss of peace. Then all broke into the ere Deum" with such effect that scarcely an eye was dry.
 Plus x then rose and in a voice at first 1 tremulous, but gradually becoming full and firm, administered the papal blessing to all of the members of the sacred col liege. It was received with bowed and uncovered heads.
 The fisherman's ring, not yet having been found. a new one designed by Camerllngo Oreglia was placed on the pontiffs finger as a symbol of renewed power and evidence that the Catholic Church has once more a sovereign head.
 Sarto bore himself with becoming dig nifty and gave no outward sign of exul- tation in this, the supreme moment of his life
 In the meanwhile masons and carpen- ters had been busy breaking down doors so that the cardinal deacons, together with the master of ceremonies and the conclavists and many others might pro- ceed 70 the balcony of St. Peters. The populace waiting in the piazza had all ready, at 11:3O o'clock. seen the tiny thread of smoke, almost transparent which warned them what to expect, so that when the windows on the balcony slowly opened and the great gleaming cross was seen the excitement and inn patience heightened to the extreme.
 Slowly Cardinal Macchi. secretary oi the congregation of apostolic briefs. ad- vanced and exclaimed in a loud voice:
 "Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum habemus Papem eminentissimum ac rev terendisslmum dominum cardlnalem, Jos eph Sarto, qui sibi imposuit nomen Plum K" q announce to you. with great joy that we have as Pope. the most eminent and reverend lord cardinal, Joseph Sarto who has placed upon himself the name oi | P1uS A-'O
 Then the bells of St. Peters boomed out. as did those of all the churches oi Rome, giving the news to the world.
 As Cardinal Macchi returned to the Sis tine chapel. after having performed his duty the new Pope rose and ah effort tc make some kind of procession was made but Plus x was literally carried ir triumph to his cell followed by great concourse and preceded by the cross He was stopped ever step or two by those anxious to kiss his ring and receive the papal blessing, which Sarto accorded with great benignity and patience.
 As the new Pope passed along. many of those present tried to prove that they had always known what the result would be and how satisfied they all were.
 Why, of course" shouted one, before the conclave gathered, I always said i would be he"
 If any of these compliments reached thu ears of the pontif he gave no signi thereof. When he arrived at the doo of his cell, the Pope turned and raised his hands. gave in a voice almost suffo cated with emotion his benediction to tn, assembly which received it on bendeC knees.
 After a short rest imposed by the ia
 tigue and emotion of his election. Piui x, joined his court in the ducstl hall fo the solemn benediction which he wa about to give to the people of Rome.