New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-05

touched by the unexpected confidence reposed In
him that he could no longer control his feelings
and, to the surprise of all. he broke down. de-
claring that such responsibility and honor We're
not for him. and that he must refuse the honor
il offered. Tears rolled down his cheeks, and he
seemed firm in his determination to refuse the
dignity
CARDINALS URGE ACCEPTANCE
He was so paIpably sincere that CONSERVATION
reigned in the conclare, and the cardinals spent
the whole evening and far into the night in con-
vincng him that his election was the viii of
Providence and that he must accept. Several
times he almost tainted. and had to be revived
by the use of salts. He seemed happy but
broken down even after all the other candidates
bad retired and on the final ballot he looked
statue of resignation.
Cardinal Casetta, as sorutineer, was reading
out the vote. When forty-two votes had been
recorded for the Patriarch of Venice. the scru-
timer arose. lifted his red succhetto. saying:
"Habemus pontificem." From many sides cardi-
mails cried out "Continue" AS the vote APP
preached fifty, however. the cardinals. with one
accord, surrounded the new Pontiff and. accord
ing to tradition. demanded to know if he would
accept the Pontificate. Cardinal Sarto's lips
trembled so that he could hardly articulate, but,
after a visible effort. he said:
IF this cup cannot pass from me-
There he paused. but the cardinals around
him insisted that 1t was necessary for him to
answer Yes" or NO" Thereupon he replied
firmly, II accept"
INTERVIEW WITH CARDINAL GIBBONS.
Cardinal Gibbons said that the election Of
Cardinal Sarto had produced the best impress
sion i'm the entire Sacred College he being man
of such piety, tact and culture that he was best
fitted to be at the head of the Church at the
present time Cardinal Gibbons hopes that the
coronation of Plus Y will occur soon in order
that the foreign cardinals may be able to take
part in it. Others think that the coronation
may be postponed for three months.
There is much speculation regarding the po-
litical attitude of the Pope, inasnuch as
he has not taken part in the general affairs OF
the Church during his career. The general
opinion, however is that he will make no change
in the relations between the Vatican and the
Quirinal, except perhaps to render them more
courteous. inasmuch as he enjoys personal &C
quaiptance with the King and members of the
royal family. Queen Margherita considers him
almost friend One of his first steps certainly
will be TO improve the relations of the Vatican
and France and try to prevent similar struggle
against the congregations in Spain. He is not
credited with being particularly favorable to
Austria, as he still remembers how much his
fatherland suffered under the domination of
that country.
PoNTIFTrS INTEREST IN AMERICA.
Fiux X admires the progress Of Catholicism in
America and considers the United States most
fertile field for religion. The cardinals men
toned likely TO be appointed Secretary Of
State are Ferrata, Project Of the Congregation
of Bishops. Cavagnis and Vincenzo Vannutel
Bishop of Palestrina.
This afternoon, before opening the conclave
Plus \ repaired to the Sistine Chapel in full
PontifcaI robes and wearing the mitre, where he
seated himself on the throne which he so little
expected to occupy. that he left the affairs Of the
Patrarchate at Venice in some confusion.
There on the throne, he received the second
obedience, or so-called Alteration of the Sacred
College, each cardinal, as before kissing his
hand and foot as a sign that he acknowledged
the new Pope's sovereignty. Meantime, the ora
ton Super Pontifcem Electum was recited in
low tones. Then the new Pontiff rose and, ex-
tending his hands. his powerful voice much
stronger than that of the late Pope, reverberat-
ing through the dim chapel, pronounced the
Apostolic benedcton amid profound silence
Then the great door of the conclave opened.
DIGNITARIEs PAY HOMAGE
About $50 p. m, Prince Chigi, the marshal Of
lay dignitaries went to the SistinA Chapel to kiss
the Pope's hand and foot. They were received
with great benignity The commandant of the
Noble Guard and the officials of the Swiss Pale
tine Guard also went to perform this duty
Among these officers was Count Camille Pecci
the bigadier general of the Noble Guard, and
nephew Of the late Pope Leo. The new Pontiff
received him with special graciousness, saying
d few words of welcome.
Pope Plus then retired to his cell while the
cardinals all left the Vatican with feeling of
particular pleasure after their confinement in
the small rooms Of the conclave. In his cell.
which was very small and dark, the Pontif re-
oeived the picket of guards on duty.
The Pope confirmed in the post of Master of
the Chamber. Monsignor Bisleti, who was SO
trusted by Pope Leo in that office, and has also
reaPponted DR.. Lapponi the Papal doctor.
POPE VISITS DYING CARDINAL.
Plus X. accompanied by Cardinals Satolli and
SanminiatelH and Monsgnor Riggi Master Of
the Ceremonies this afternoon went to the cell
of the sick Cardinal Herrera, saying he wished
the first act of his pontificate to be compli-
ment to brother laid so low. Cardinal Herrera
was greatly affected by such thoughfulness and
exclaimed: Let me kiss your hand. Now I
shall die happy" The Pope remained some time
In the CELL encouraged the sick man and said he
would pray for his recovery. He then gave him
the apostolic blessing.
The military bodies of the Vatican have as
sumed their fun uniform and hoisted the white
and yellow Papal flag at the bronze door.
Regarding the veto power supposed to be
vested in Austria Spain and Italy one cardinal
said that no attempt had been made to1exercise
such a power and that the Sacred College was
greatly divided TO the continuance Of that
tradition. A Venetian might he Objectionable to
Austria, but the cardinal said that he failed TO
see why that should be so, as the ancient en-