The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-21
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Rome, Aug. 1.-THE ceremony Of

Rome, Aug. 1.-THE ceremony Of
the coronation of Pope Plus X took
place yesterday in the basilica Of st.
Peters in the presence Of the princes
and high dignitaries Of the church;
diplomats and Roman mobiles, and with
all the solemnity and splendor assoct-
ated with this, the most magnificent
rite in the Roman Catholic church. As
Cardinal Macci, the dean Of the cardi-
nal deacons, placed the crown on the
head Of the venerable pontiff, the
throng of 10000 persons gathered
within the cathedral burst into unre-
strained acclamations, the choir in
toned a hymn of triumph and the bells
Of Rome rang out joyful peal. 1t is
flftysseven years since the'Romans, and
Europe assisted in such function in
st. Peters.
a Rush Was Terrific.
The great basilica, popularity sup
posed never to have been quite full,
was overlooking with humanity. When
the doors of St. Peters were opened
the thrush of people was terrific:
many who started from the bottom of
the steps outside we're lifted off their
feet and carried into the cathedral. 1t
was great human torrent let loose,
thousands of people rushing and
squeezing amid screams, protests.
gesticulations and cries for help. But
once in the whirlpool there was no
escape, and the compactness of the
crowd proved to be the safety of those
caught in it. Women tainted in COM
paratively large numbers. and even
men were overcome by the heat, but
no serious accidents were reported.
After their entrance the people had
further
Long Hours Of Waiting,
and it is computed that the majority
were on their feet altogether ten
hours, five before the ceremony and
another five while it lasted.
Inside the Vatican palace there was
no less movement and hustle as the
papal procession composed of about
500 persons was formed. The pope
seemed to be the only tranquil one
among them all. The procession was
long time in getting under way, but
afterward, as it moved through the
magnificent halls and corridors Of
the Vatican it recalled former days
when all was colof and picturesque
ness within the palace. The central
figure in the long cortege was Plus X,
borne in the sedia gastatoria. His
heavy white robes and the red and
gold inter were worn without an ef-
fort. The procession proceeded to the
door of the basilica, and when the
cleaning cross which preceded the
cortege was seen it was
Greeted With Great Applause.
On the appearance of the pontiff
himself it seemed as though the PEG.
pie would seek to carry him In their
arms, so great was their enthusiasm.
Cries of ''Pius, our pope, our father"
and Long live Plus x, were raised
Notwithstanding the large placards
posted all over the basilica saying:
"Acclamations are forbidden" The
cries continued until the pontin was
compelled to rise and bless the null.
titude, and at the same time made a
sign for more reverential behavior.
The procession then proceeded, the
pope's face meanwhile Illuminated
with smile.
The scene presented on his mount
ing the throne formed a magnificent
picture to which no pen could do JUS.
sstice. From the throne Plus *, sur.
4 I Rounded by his suite. walked to- The
high altar. The %sss lS
4 Appearances Of the Pope , II
4 Il that elevated position called forth
another burst OF enthusiasm The pope
( then blessed the altar, and after say.
III Ing the "indulgentiam," the maniple,
! symbol Of 81 the cord with which
Christ was bound On his capture, was
4 placed with great cer smony, upon the
i pope's arm. Returni from the
1 crypt, cardt1a echis placed upon the
should ers of the pope the ponttfical
pallium and attached 1t with three
|, golden jeweled pins. Mass WIS then
Il celebrated with great pomp ma scers.
I! mony. Following rs this Gardinal
Maccht performed the fite al sincons.
Ing the pope.
Upon the pope turn o thea throne
(. he car inals offered their lsst soDlle
snce TO the pontitf, kissing I'M hand
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