Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-04

Rome, Aug. 4-cardinal Sarto. Pa
triarch, of Venice. was elected pope OF
the first ballot today and amid i'm
pressive ceremonies was crowned Pope
Plus X
While Prince Chigi, master of the
conclave was drawing UP the officia
act of election and acceptance of tbs
newly elected pope, the latter. sur
rounded by his friends, disappeared in
to small room near the altar where
he donned the white robes of his Office
Plus X was assisted by his conclavist
who first knelt and kissed his masters
hand and thus received the first apos-
tolic blessing given by Plus x.
The new pope was attired all ir
white with the exception Of red shoes
and stockings. When he was quite
robed, the secretary OF the conelave
Monseignor Merry Del Val, kneeling
offered him the papal white cap amids,
breathless silence
With slight smile, Sarto took the
cap. placed it calmly on his head, drop
ped the red one lightly on the head
of Merry Ded Val amidst q murmu,
OF approval. This was taken as certain
indication that the happy recipient is
soon to be raised to a cardmalate.
AS the new pontiff stepped from be-
hind the altar with his face pale and
clearly softened by emotion, he paused
a moment as he came before the ex-
pectant cardinals, then seated himself
on the throne, to serve the so-csilled
..first obedience" OF cardinals. They
came forward one by one, some calm
and smiling, others sober and nom
commital while still others found con-
siderable difficulty even at this hour
pointment All kissed his hand, while
he saluted each on the cheek with the
kiss OF peace. Then all broke into the
Te Deum with such effect that scarce
ly AN eye was dry.
Plus X then rose full and firm and
administered the papal blessing to all
members Of the sacred college. It was
received with bowed and uncovered
heads. The fsherman's ring, not yet
having been found, new one designe
by Camerlengo Oreglia, was placed on
the pontiffs finger as symbolic of re-
newed power and an evidence that the
Catholic church has once more SOW
ereign head Sarto bore himself with
becoming dis lty and gave no outward
sign OF exulation in this, the supreme
moment Of his life.
In the meanwhile masons and car
penters had been busy breaking down
the doors SO that the cardinal deacons,
master of ceremonies, conclavists and
many others might proceed to the bal
cony Of Saint Peters. The populacs,
waiting in the plaza had already, at
half past eleven. seen a tiny thread of
smoke almost apparent which warned
them what to expect, so that when the
windows on the balcony slowly opened
and the great cleaning cross was seen,
excitement and impatience heightened
to an extreme. Slowly Cardinal Mac
CHA secretary of the apostolic briefs
advanced and in loud voice pro-
claimed the election of Sarto as Popc
Plus x. Then the bells of ST. Peters
doomed out as did those of all churches
In Rome giving the glad news to the
world.
Plus x has expressed a desire not to
dissolve the conclave until this even
ing. 1t is supposed the cardinals Will
therefore remain in their present quar-
ters until o'clock p. m.
The announcement of Sarto's cleo
ton was received with wild enthusi-
asm on the part of thousands Of per-
sons who had gathered outside Saint
Peters. The scene within the basilicia
when the pope pronounced the bene-
diction was one of unparalleled. excite
ment and enthusiasm. Thousands q
persons within the cathedral cheered
and waved their hats. All is now
quiet.
AS Cardinal Macchi returned to the
sistine chapel after having performed
his pious duty the new pope arose and
an effort to make some kind of pro-
cession was made, but Plus x was
literally carried in triumph to his cell.
followed by a great cancourse and
proceeded by the cross. He was stop
ped every step or two by those anxious
to kiss his ring and to receive the pa
pal blessing which Sarto accorded with
great benimity and patience.
AS the new pope passed along many
of those present tried to prove they
had always known what the result
would be and how satisfied they all
were. why OF course" shouted one,
s'before the conclave gathered I al
ways said it would be he If any these
compliments reached the ears of the
pontiff he gave no sign thereof. When
he arrived at the door of his cell, the
pope turned, and, raising his hands,
gave in a voice almost suffocated with
emotion, his benediction to the assem-
bly,, who received it on bended knees.
After short rest, imposed by the
fatigue and emotion OF his election.