The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-05

bers Of the royal family. Queen Marg-
harita considers him almost a friend.
One of his first steps certainly will
be to ameliorate the relations of the
Vatican and France and try to prevent
a similar struggle against the congre-
cations of Spain. He is not credited
with being favorable to Austria, as he
still remembers how much his father
land suffered under the domination of
that country.
Plus X admires the progress of Cath
olicism in America ana considers the
United States a most fertile field for
religion. The cardinals. mentioned as
likeiyt TO be appointed secretary of
state are Ferrata, perfect of the con-
gregation of bishops Cavagnis and
Vincenzo VannuteIli, Bishop of Pales-
trina.
waiting to See Smoke.
The usual large crowd assembled be-
fore St. Peters at about 1920 o'clock
this morning to await the rising of the
smoke from the Sistine chapel. Hun
dreds of carriages stood in the blister
ing sun, which seemed hotter than
ever. The colonnades were blocked
with people, but even there the anxious
watchers could scarcely escape from
the severe heat.
Minutes sped on, and still no smoke
was seen. When the bells sounded
IL 30 the ministers and others left their
carriages and Joined the watchers on
the steps of the Basilica- inside ST.
Peters many also were waiting, ana
the suspense brought thousands run
ming, from the near by streets, the de-
lay on the fourth morning OF the con-
clave being interpreted to mean that
a decision had at length been reached
The troops spread themselves across
the square and nervous anticipation
possessed all.
Crowds Surged About.
st. Peters doomed out the three
quarters of the hour and there was
still no sign either OF the SMOKE vi
of an announcement.
A second later the great central win
dow of st. Peters facing the piazza
swung slowly open. A loud shout arose
and all rushed madly towards the ca
thedral At the open window half a
dozen Vatican attendants appeared
Suddenly there broke out into the fierce
sunlight a gorgeous banner, bearing a
cardinals arms. Reinforcements or
troops crossed the piazza at the dou-
BILE. then closed their ranks and held
back many who strained every perse
to get close to the window.
The tension was soon relieved. Car
dinal Macchi, carrying large red book
and preceded by a glittering cross, APP
peared at the window. A wild shout
went up. Cardinal Macchi waved both
hands for silence. In second SOL
emn hush fell on the scene, broken
only by sharp word of command from
an officer and the rattle wherewith the
troops brought their rifles to the pre-
sent.
Cheers for sartO.
In clear tones Cardinal Macchi read
the preamble, the people below mean
while being scarcely able to contain
themselves until he reached the word,
"Sarto" when a terrific roar went up.
Those out of hearing of the cardinals
voice Joined in the reclamation, and
the whole square became one mass of
men and women throwing hats in the
air, shouting and cheering at the top
of their voices.
Vainly the Cardinal waved his hand
for silence. Finally 1t was quiet
enough for Cardinal Macchi to pro-
taken the name of Plus the Tenth.
Then, with blessing upon the crowd
the Cardinal disappeared from the win
dow, and the attendants quickly drew
up the banner.
Those below instantaneously made a
rush to go into st. Peters, and a mad
scramble ensued for the Basilica.
Thousands dashed toward the four
huge doors and in spite of their width,
a desperate jam occurred, in which the
women narrowly escaped injury. Like
a roaring wave the people swept into
St. Peters.
Wheat Pit Could Not Compare.
Still cheering, still waving hats,
within a pandemonium reigned. Those
already standing in a good position
to see the gallery window, where Plus
X was momentarily expected to APP
pear, were hurled back to the further
end Of the nave by the irresistible
impact of those seeking entrance. A
wheat Dit in its widest moments,
could not compare with the stately
nave of ST. Peters at this moment.
At the gallery window stood Car
dinal Matthew. Monsignor Merry Del
Val and several other cardinals. The