The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-07-11


each received a slip Of white paper on
which the morning bulletin was already
printed. Intently reading the papers,
the crowd filed out through another
door, past the armed guard and into
the quiet street. During the remain
der Of the day but few Of the public
sought the vatican. Then came the
night bulletin, and far larger crowds
than had gathered during the day wan
uered 20 the vatican in the cool of the
evening. The Swiss guards had re-
ceived Instructions only to admit q
small portion OF the inquireTs prior To
the printing of the bulletin. and even
this restricted number almost filled the
court OF the vatican, while many
waited in suspense ON the steps of st.
Peters.
once today the doctors succeeded in
overcoming Pope Leos iron viii. he had
firmly decided TO receive three cardi-
nails. This decision followed his con-
clusiOn 20 receive in accordance with his
rank Of cardinals viz Cardinal bish-
ops. cardinal deacons and caroeIal
priests. Tho last named body had shown
considerable irritation at not seeing the
pOntlff and at being compelled to get
news or his condition through outside
channels Therefore following Cardinal
4sampolla's visit yesterday. the pope de-
y&JIcd to receive today one OF each Of
these classes OF cardinals After this
mornings operation he requested the doc
Tors 30 leave the room. saying he wished
10 soc the cardinals. The doctors gently
but firmly protested. declaring that he
was still too weak.
But I shall not be fatigued. as I feel
much better this morning" argued the
nope But the doctors insisted. urging
that it was FOR his own good and POoe
Leo finally yielded. although expressing
the hone that he might see some Of the
cardinals later.
The Potif's Faithful Valet
A lowly hero has been developed by the
popes illness I'm the person OF Pho Cen
q
was maintains a sleepless vigil, night and
day, over his beloved master When
Contra is watching alone through the
long nights he looks on the venerable
pontiff with the eyes of mother anx-
iously studying the progress of disease
in her child. Frequently the patient s
eyes are unable to gaze on Centr- face.
but the two men. without speaking, I'M
derstand each other perfectly The ia
tigue OF the present ordeal has almost
broken down the faithful attendaft. but
nevertheless he Obstinately refuses to
yield to others the honor of rendering
his services Whenever the pope wakes
from a short browse he calls for Cen
ira. knowing that the latter fully I'M
.derstands his slightest personal wishes.
The doctors and members of the pope s
household advise. almost command, Cen
ira to take rest but he refuses TO
listen TO them, respectfully giving every
one 70 understand that 1t IS useless 10
annoy him and that he considers his post
20 be beside the pope, and no one about
the vatican seems TO have the power
20 drive him from the pope's side.
An interesting story Is told Of the re-
cent interview between the pope and his
nephews. When they were admitted 70
his apartment the pope promptly asked
Tor news Of his birthplace. when did
word Of my illness reach CarpinetOs
"ou saturday. holy father" replied
Count Ludovic Pecci.
Strange" resumed the pontiff: Il only
fell iil last Sunday.
As his nephews were leaving the pope
called his valet Contra and said: BE
sure TO serve the children as he calls
his Sray-haired nephews, with Ices
Then. turning to his nephews he said
"if there is any left. leave one for me-
When his nephews were at the door the
pope abruptly asked: when will you
leave for Carpineto2'
Count Ludovic, embarrassed, knowing
his uncle's fonduess for diplomatic traps,
AN right responded the pope, land
you. Camille. when viii you gOY
"As soon as possible.
pope seemed highly satisfied
obsequies of Voljoni.
The extra ordinary confusion prevailing
az the vatican outside the immediate VI
cpiiy OF the poPe.s sick room is demon-
20 stratod by tnG REMARKABLE neglect. of
Mgr NOlpOui. the secretary Of the con-
sistory and canon OF st. Peter who died
the funeral Of SO high an ecclesiastic
would have been a prominent, event in
gotten IN the shadow OF the great i'm
pending loss 10 the church.
The body OF Mgr. Nolponi seems to have
been permitted to remain almost in the
condition in which he died. The remains
were not laid out i'm the customary man
ner. Only two lighted candles were pro-
vided and they were permitted to burn
to thc sockets and had almost expired
when a noble Roman lady came this
morning 60 view the body She raised an
Indignant cutlery at such condition OF
affairs. Hasty arrangements wore lhen
made for the interment At O'Clock
the coffin was brought down from Mgr.
VolpOnis room. situated Immediately
above the popcs apartments. and placed
iu communal hearse OF the fourth
class drawn By two horses. such as is
usually employed for small Jradesmen
and comparatively poor persons
a few choir boys. monks and priests
headed the procession to the church OF
Santa Maria where the final rites were
celebrated. There was an entire absence
~ ecclesiastical dignitaries and promi-
nent members of the laity. who. in or
binary circumstance would attend lne
ceremony. The great bell of st. Peter S
was tolled a few moments only. which is
remarkable i'm view Of the fact that the
news of Mgr Volponi's death was kept
from the pope. who must have heard the
bell. which Is tolled only for prelates and
ecclesiasts OF the highest order.
Deep Interest of Italy.
The Italian government follows the
fluctuations Of Pope Leo's condition with
deep interest Premier Zanardelli is kept
constantly advised of every stage of the
sickness Immediately after yesterday s
conference Professor Rossini called on
thc premier and made a statement re-
gardiuE the condition OF the pope. He
again informed the premier on this
mornings conference. Regarding Ques-
tons put 10 him Senior Zanardelh has eN-
pressed his personal feeling regarding the
pouuff RE added.
nv duty is 10 assure not only In the
interest OF Italy. but of an Europe, the
most absolute liberty TO the approaching
he entertained that this liberty VIII be
given
Pope Leo has manifested great inter-
est in the intended visit OF King victor
Emmanuel 20 Paris next week. Today
he made inquiries REGARDING the plans LOT
the trip but the person Intercepted was
unable 20 reply.
The Tribuua. the semi-offical organ OF
tho government. says tonight:
I'm view Of the condition OF the pope,
which occasions deep suspense through
out thc Catholic world, the visit Of King
Victor Emmanuel to France has been
postponed until next September By a
common accord between the French and
italian governments.
The report has reached here from Ber-
iin that EmeperOr William has expressed
an intention OF attending the pope tu-
neral As the French papers have com
mcntcd on this news. saying that the
pmperOr's action would offend the tia
iians it may be as well TO say that no
body here believes the report. TO may
be added further that Italy does not look
unon the papacy from this point OF view,
as the government. well as the Italian
people evincc their desire 10 demonstrate
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