Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-08-07

by the appearance of the new pope at
the window of St. Peters. the conclave
was not formally dissolved until $50
in the afternoon. The cardinals then re-
turned to their various apartments in
Rome, with the exception of Cardinals
Rampolla and Oreglia, who temporarily
retain their official suites in the vati-
can, and Cardinal Herrera y Espinosa,
who is too i'll to be moved for several
days. 1t was to the sick cardinal that
the new pope paid his first visit after
being formally proclaimed pontiff
Election Was Unanimous.
The election of the patriarch of Ven
Ice was unanimous. After Mondays
ballot it was foregone conclusion that
he was the only candidate sufficiently
acceptable to all to secure the necessary
two-thirds, which the laws of the church
require. One of the cardinals said that
he believed Plus x. would follow the
broad lines of Leo's policy, although not
likely to accentuate it. This voices the
general feeling here, which is one of
satisfaction.
Plus K. has confirmed in the post of
master of the chamber Mgr Bisleti, who
was so trusted by Pope Leo in that posi-
ton. and has also reappointed DR.. Lap
poni, the papal doctor.
Dons. White Robes of Office.
While Prince Chigi, the master of
the conclave, was drawing up the Off
cial act of the election and acceptance
of the newly elected pope, the latter,
surrounded by his friends, disappeared
into small room near the altar,
where he donned, with who can say
what feelings of triumph and
humility, the white robes of his Office
Plus x. was assisted by his conclavist,
wko first knelt and kissed his masters
hand and thus received the first apos-
tolic blessing given by Plus x.
Receives Homage of Cardinals.
AS the new pontiff stepped from be-
hind the altar, the only touch of color
about him being his red and gold
Shoes he really seemed to be the en-
bodiment of his holy Office. His face
was pale and clearly softened by emo
ton. He paused a moment, as he
came before the expectant cardinals,
then seated himself on the throne
with hurried movement, as though
he had suddenly grown weak. His
throned to serve the so-called first
obedience" of the cardinals. They
came forward, one by one, some calm
and smiling, others sober and nom
committal. while still others found con-
siderable difficulty, even at this hour,
in concealing their too obvious disap-
pointment.
All kissed his hand and feet, while
he saluted each on the cheek with
the kiss of peace. Then all broke into
the TIE Deum with such effect that
scarcely an eye was dry.
Blessing of New Pope.
Plus x. then rose and in voice at
first tremulous, but gradually becom-
ing full and firm, administered the
papal blessing to all of the members of
the sacred college. It was received
with bowed and uncovered heads. e..
The fisherman's ring not yet having
been found, a new one designed by
Canerlengo Oreglia was placed on the
pontif's finger as symbol of renewed
power and evidence that the Catholic
church has once more sovereign
head.
Sarto bore himself with becoming
dignity and gave no outward sign of
exultation in this, the supreme mo-
ment of his life.
Joins His Court.
After short rest, imposed by the
fatigue and emotion of his election,
Plus x. joined his court in the ducal
hall for the solemn benediction which
he was about to give to the people of
Rome. The procession traversed many
noble halls, until it approached the
window looking into st. Peters. From
below rose murmur of voices, which,
although subdued by distance, denoted
the presence Of large concourse Of
people. The pope was seen to grow
pale, and then, turning to Cardinal
Bacilieri, who stood beside him, he
said:
New Pope Blesses People.
CHOW 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 deliber-
ately controlled himself and looked
across the great basilica. Crossing
himself Sarto raised his hand and in