Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-07-22
Lying in State in
Throne Room.
FKa OF The Ceremonies in Connection WIN Pope Leo's
Funeral Begaa Today diplomats, Roman Princes
High D9nuareS Of The Chusch, Heads OF Religious
OsderS Pass Betoze His Biet- Solemn Scene

ceremonies OF Pope Leo's funeral COM
,nenced today when the body lay IN
state in the throne room OF the vati-
can, the Roman princes, dukes, barons
and other representatives OF ancient
families remaining faithful to the pap
acy, all the high dignitarles of the
church, the archblshops bishops and
heads of the religious orders passed In
Solemn procession before the bier. The
papal throne had been removed and In
Its place, under the famous red silken
canopy, on a small bed lay the body of
Leo. over the bed was rhrown a
Sei damask covering on which the
body reposed, robed In white yestments,
with the red rochet and camaure hood
md ON the feet slippers embroidered
with gold, The thin hands clasped
bver the chest, held tightly small
tyory orucihS. Around this was en-
twlned Il rosary Of mother Of pearls
set IN gold, On the third finger of the
right hand the huge emerald pontlhcal
ring spanked In striking contrast
with the CHASTITY face was the purple
hood drawn down over the head, al
most TO the eyebrows and over the
ears. The sunken cheeks and Jaws
brought the nose and chin nearly to-
Rether on the mouth, which was re-
huced almost TO nothing though 10
signs OF agony were visible. II was
The corpse Of man who might have
been dead 80 years. on either side near |
me shoulders stood a member OF the |
noble guard, erect and motioness. only |
4 talnt culver of the drawn swords CIV |
Ing any indication that they were not |
mere statues. The ordeal Of the sol |
oilers In the heated chamber Is so in
Tense that they have to be constantly |
Relieved. a.
Al thns inettv corners of the
100 all of,lsnted candles, 10 feet
Inc IN the right of the body, |
fose to the bed, was a small table |
overed with a white linen cloth, on
Which were two candles throwing u
Rlimmer OF light on the cruclfx be-
ktween them. At the foot of the cross
Iwas crystal bowl. filled with holy wa
sfer, from which each cardinal, when
tver he passed the body sprnked il |
bnd uttered benedIction. Besides this
we're the devotional books used by the
hope.
The silence was unbroken save by the
foemn chanting of six Of the Francis
pan penitentiaries who, knaellng or
Ntanding at a bench at the foot Of the
pier continued their incessant supplica-
Ron.
To the left and right on the walls,
two great gold and marble brackets
supported many banched Candelabrae.
but those were not lighted nor were
1he lamps on the marble columns at
each corner OF the throne room. The
only light thrown on this solemn scene
rame from the candles beside the body
pnd from the faint rays Of sunlight
which filtered through the two win
bows.
The red damask tapestries with
which the room was hung gave touch
Of royal splendor to the surroundings.
otherwise IL was an almost simple
scene for the death rites OF a pope.
There was no carpet on the marble
floor, and not a flower was to be seen,
according to the strict ritual Of the
last honors Of the church to a pontiff. !
As each lay or clerical dignitary en-
Tered the throne room he advanced
slowly to the side Of the bed, took one
last look at the body and then with
drew. Some knelt In momentary prayer
and crossed themselves. Ii was the last
tribute OF devotion and affection rath-
er than mere homage to the head OF
The great church.
Outside the throne room the long cor
fidors OF the vatican presented bril-
liant spectacle. Al the entrance Of the !
court Of st. Damaso pontlfcial gem
BARNES were drawn up and rendered
military honors as each carriage drove
IN. The diplomats were in full uni
torm' and the princes and others were
dressed in black.
From the st. Damasco court they
passed up the marble staircase into the
Clermentino hall where the swiss
glard was ranged IN double columns on
1iHer side. Next they entered the hall
where % grooms in red
Fiery led the way TO the hall of the
Swiss. where n company of gendarmes ,
stood on guard at the threshhold Of the
ante chamber containing n platoon of
the Palatine guard. Further along
they passed through the hall of tapes
Try and the chapel OF the pope. The ,
noble guard, in full scarlet uniforms. !
yllttering brass helmets and silk sash
=, the latter covered with crepe kept /
The last watch at the door OF the ,
apartment of their dead master. s
outside the vatican an interested ,
'rowd. including a number of Italian {
soldiers, watched the coming and going Il
II the privileged mourners. 4
In the meanwhile the congregation Of {
'ardinals met In the han Of the con- (
llstory, under the presidency ~ Car 4
llnal oreglla. II was determined to ar n
'ange for the accommodation Of the a
'ardinals during their enforced seclu- 2
ion az the conclave In exactly the same I
manner as when Pope Leo was elected. /
Monsigneur Merry del Val took IN the +
luties OF secretary Of the consistoriai
aggregation. {
FROM JOHN REDMOND.
Cardinal oreglia today received the
Glowing telegram b
'House Of Commons. Westminster. c
uly q o
"At today's meeting OF the Irish par =
party on motion Of John ]
redmond, president. supported by John
)ion, as representatives, Of people p
Tho by so many centuries OF suffering 81
as attested its fidelity 10 the holy see, n