The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-07-25
DEATH OF POPE LEO.
Leading Facts Concerning Pope's
Demise-Events In His Life, Etc.

Leading L dCJ5 NIOI1CO1 OpC .
Demise-Events In His Life, Etc.
Pope Leo XIII died at 4O4 p. July 90 lois Bal
timore time.
His final severe illness began July l.
The age of Pope Leo XIII was 93 years, months
and Is days his birth being on March 2, 1870
The length of his pontiicate was 25 years and
months, his election having taken place on Febru-
airy 20 1878.
The Pope's last words were reported to be Faith
er," Mother"
His last conscious act was an attempt to bless his
nephews and others at his bedside.
The acting Pope in the interval before the eee-
ton OF successor to Leo is the Camerlengo, or
Chamberlain to the Holy See, Cardinal oreglia.
Secretary Hay Immediately upon being inform
ell of the Pope's death, eabled the condolences of
the President. The message was signed John
Hay emitting the customary secretary of State"
While this recognition of a Pontif's death is un-
precedented in this country, it is thought the Pres
dent desired to express his appreciation of the
sstance Of Leo in solving the religions questions in
the Philippines
The sacred College met July q for the ceremony
Of proclaimiug the Pope dead.
The funeral ceremonies will extend over nine
days, the body lying in state at St Peters Cathe
dtal, the final resting place being the Basica of
st Jonn the Laterln.
The conelaye for the election OF a successor to
Leo XIII will assemble within 10 days
Flags were placed at halfmast on many public
buildings in the United states, bells were tolled
and churches daped in mourning.
Great Events In His Life.
Born at Carpneto, March >, 1910 entered college
in Rome 1924; entered College Of Noble Ecelesias-
tics ls}2: ordained priest by Cardinal Odeschal-
chi and aided in experimenting cholera hospitals
during scourge, 1867; Governor of Spoleto, 1911
ISIS PapaI Nuncio at Brussels. IsiS-1sl5; decor
ated by King Leopold with Grand Cross of order
founded BY King Archbishop of Perugia pre-
ycuteI an outbreak at death Of Gregory XVI, 1876;
created Cardinal December ~, 1858 created Cardi-
nal CimerIeugo to Pope Plus TX July 1877 elected
Pope aiter three ballots February 20 1873; revived
Roman Catholic Hierarchy in Scotland, March 4,
ISIS. founded college for Armenans in Rome;
gained diplomatic victory over Prince Bismarck
and re-esiablshed friendly relations with Ger
many chosen To settle quarrel between Germany
ana Spain over Caroline Islands: recognized unity
Of Ilaly October :. lsS}; celebrated golden jubilee
Of his accession TO priesthood lSss celebrated If
tsth anniversary Of fhisaccesSion TO the episcopaie
1879 issued sppeal to England for reunion of
Christendom. April A. lSgi celebrated sixtieth an
niversary Of his nrst mass, February lS, lseS;
atet @ new cardinals, June ~. 1899 celebrated
twenty nth anniversary Of his Pontiheate, March,
lSG received King Edward in April and Emperor
William May, lsl3 died at Vatican. July %. 1893,
Universal regret Of the Pope's death has been ex-
pressed throughout the entire world by all denom-
nations The Baltimore sun, of July n. says:
II : not surprising that the whole civilized
world is interested the choice of the successor of
the great man who died yesterday. Leo XIII WAS
not only one Of The most learned theoogians of his
age. bat he also enlighted statesman, pos
sessing qualities which would have enabled him to
achieve eminence in the field of diplomacy. Only
a man OF profound intellect, thoroughly bslacned
Judgment deeply yeFsed in secular affairs could
have guarded successfully the interests of the Cath
0lic church throughout the world in the crises
which arose afieF Leo Mi succeed 10 the Pspaey.
The marvel Of the Popc's world wide influence IS
that il is exercised without the temporal power
and without the material authority with which
Kings aud EmPerors assert and maintain their
sovereignty.
Notwithstanding the difference in creed that sep
arate Protestant and Catholic Christendom. Leo
XIII always enjoyed the respect and goodwill of
all religious denominations, and his benevolent
aud kindly personal qualities endeared him as an
individual 30 large numbers OF non-Catholics who
had bsen brought within the sphere of his nhu-
ence. His policy As head OF the Roman Church
served 70 strengthen this personal influence and
20 give 10 his Official character an unusual measure
Of popularity. To distinguished scholarship and
literary culture Of high order he united philO-
sophie and luminous mind. which understood great
social ami economic as well theological prinei-
plies aud could apply them with singular felicity
and force TO the situation before him
Eliminating all purely doctrinal points from
his various encyclcais. Il viii be gener-
ally conceded that many Of them displayed
broad statesmauship, great wisdom, foresight and
conservatism There viii be Little dissent from the
proposition that those portions of them which re-
frred 10 strictly worldly relations responsibilities
and obligations were remarkable for their sound
good and justice, and persons Of all religious
denominations aud subjects OF every country viii
chcerfuliy admit that the general principles which
he urged in connection with such themes tended
strongly TO the promotion Of good morals. happi-
ness good government and good citizenship. He
was as Cardinal Gibbons ydescribed him in
y sermon upon the celebration Of the Popes golden
jubilee man OF the age. In the language of the
Cardinal. 'he understood the times in which we
live he appreciated the fact that We are living in
the nineteenth century and not in the ninth. He
adapted himself TO times and circumstances with
out compromising the eternal principles of justice.
He understood the wants Of the people and sympa-
tAized with their legitimate aspirations, while at
the same dme he always the promoter and
yiudicator OF law aud orier and legitimate govern
ment everywhere'
This was the universal character of the testimony
20 his policy during the progress Of his golden iu-
bilee Ia sermon in this city at the Lloyd Street
Synagogue some years ago Rev. DR.. A. l. Bettel-
helm, while frankly declaring that the Jews could
recall with pleasant feelings the relations be-
tween their and the Catholic Church at sever
al historical periods, added that they recognized in
Leo XIII virtues which will shed lustre upon his
name and fame and record him as the pious peace
maker of the world. The future historian
wiz be just and viii inscribe the name of Cardinal
Pecci, afterward Pope. upon the golden page as a
man fun Of compassion for the suffering world.
ful OF sympathy for all denominations who differ
from his creed as man who prevented war and
bloodshed and stimulated peace and good will be-
tween combating nations"
In word his influence upon contemporary af-
fairs was exerted in the direction of harmony and
kindly feeling between classes and nations and all
his efforts made for practical good. Whether we
agree 10 dissent from his central proposition as
10 the supremacy OF the church, most persons will
admit that he proclaimed sound doctrine on the
subjects to which we have referred and that the
world is better and Christianity more at one with
ltstli 'oE the WHICH ne eAerLeu IN tleSe
directions and for the libealty and charity which
he displayed in discharging the duties of his high
Office His unique position the head of a spirit
ual dynasty that has been unbroken for many CEN
turtles, which numbers more than 200 600 900 people
in its grand army, which counts its willing sub
jectS in every cline and upon whose dominions the
never sets gives to the slightest Circumstance
connected with the Pope an abiding interest which
attaches TO no other ruler. The power which he
really wields can scarcely be exaggerated and the
whole civilized world. whether it be for or against
the principles he holds, is vitality interested in his
life and in his death. In the passing away of Leo
Mi mankind has lost potentate whom it has
reason to regret, and to whom il owes a debt of
gratitude as arbitrator, peacemaker, as a
preacher of harmony and good win between ma
lions aud religious denominations between capi-
tai and labor. If his successor shall prove his
equal in benevolence and purity of personal char
acter and breadth and liberality of policy, the
world at large, as well as the Catholic Church. will
have good reason for congatulstion.
dispatch from Honolulu, Hawaii, says :
An epidemic Of dengue appears to be sweep
ing over the islands. More than 1900 cases
have been reported but there have been no
deaths directly attributable to the disease.
Dengue, pronounced denga, is kind of rheu
matte fever, which appeared in 1927 and 1928
in the West Indies and the southern part of
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