The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-04

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Rome, Aug 3.-After three full days OF
elaboration, during which six ballots have
been taken. the members of the conclave
still remain shut up in the Vatican without
having selected a successor to Leo XIII.
The futility Of both the ballots taken to-
day was evidenced BY the smoke which
arose from the Sistine Chapel.
This mute signal this evening was
watched by another large crowd, which
partly filled the Square of St Peters. and
which it was estimated numbered about To-
00o. Great disappointment was manifested
and when the little puff Of smoke appeared
there we're loud cries. not only OF disap-
pointment, but even of derision.
Rome Is becoming extremely impatient
over the delay in the selection Of the new
Pope, concerning which there appears to
be no definite explanation. owing to the
rigid secrecy with which the proceedings
within the conclave are being guarded.
HERRERo VERY ILL.
To-day practically the only news which
came from the Sistine Chapel was that>of
the extremely grave Illness Of Cardinal Her
zero. 1t is presumed, however. that the
other. aged Cardinals are also suffering
from their prolonged Incarceration and the
intense heat
Among Ambassadors and ecclesiastics
there exists a general opinion that. II only
for the sake of relieving the aged Cardinals.
much may be sacrificed within the con-
clave to arrive at speedy conclusion.
On the other hand. there are q few pesd-
mistic enough to believe that the hostility
among the factions in the Sacred College Is
SO bitter that the struggle may be con-
tinued for several weeks.
According to a reliable report from in
side the conclave, but one which 1t is i'm
possible to verify, Cardinal Herrero Es-
pinoza grew worse to such point that the
last sacrament was administered to him.
The news leaked out by those outside hear
ing through the wicket a procession and the
recital of prayers as the communion was
being taken to the sick Cardinal.
1t Is stated that on the request Of Cardi-
nal Herrera himself the Vicar General Of
the archdiocese OF Valencia, Spain. who ac-
companied the Cardinal to Rome. was al
lowed to enter the conclave and visit him.
Tho Cardinal Is affected with heart dis
ease 1t is reported that artificial respira-
ton Is being resorted to.
NURSED BY CARDINALS.
Cardinal Herrera is being treated by Doc
tor Lapponi and nursed in turn by his fell
low Cardinals, besides his conclavist
King Alfonso OF Spain has telegraphed to
his Ambassador tnquiring as to the condt-
ton Of the Cardinal.
The correspondent Of the Associated Press
visited the inside of the Vatican to-day and
found that all around the precincts Of the
conclaye the guards had been doubled, and
wherever there Is the slightest possibility
Of communication with the conclave the
Swiss Guards. gendarrnes and Palattne
Guards watched the ground.
The antagonism existing between these
bodies is the best guarantee that nothing
underhand will be allowed.
Besides. the captains of the conclave in
their cooked hats and uniforms. embroid-
cred with gold lace. assisted by the Wallets
of Prince Chigi, the marshal of the con-
clave, in gorgeous liveries are constantly
on the alert.
A new note to the scene was given by a
caravan Of peasants from the surrounding
provinces. composed of men. women and
children in costume. who have evidently
come to Rome for the Pope's blessing. The
women wore bright red skirts, white bodices
with colored corssts outside, spotless white
handkerchiefs on their heads and sandals
laced with leather thongs to the knee. The
men were less gorgeous in velvet knee
breaches with gold buttons.
Out Of all the rumors and gossip afloat
concerning what is transpiring in the con-
clave. the most persistent report is to the
effect that the Rampolla and Serafino Van
nute!ii factions have remained compact and
that the attempt of one faction to press for
ward new candidate in the hope of break
ing the strength Of the others has failed.
Tho Italia says that matters have reached
point which presages the possibility of
the election OF foreign Pope, and that
Cardinal kopp. Bishop of Breslau, who is
most frequently mentioned in this con-
nection. has the support of the German EN-
peror. II this is true the Italia interprets
1t as move on the part Of the Rampolla
faction to win over the Austro-G German
Cardinals from Serafino Yannuteiii.
RuMoRS OF ELECTION.
There are those who profess tonight to
believe that a Pope has already been
elected, but that the fact Is being kept
secret. They. recall that in August. 1910.
Cardinal Lambertfni benedict XIO was
elected Pope in the evening, but that the
conclave postponed the proclamation of his
election until the next morning. keeping the
fact OF the election secret even from the
conciavists.
On that occasion the head which was to
wear the crown was uneasy. Cardinal
LamberttM could not sleep, and his COM
claytst hearing him moving restlessly sew
nervousness. At last the Cardinal, no
longer able to contain himself, shouted:
am Pope. Now, can you 'sleep7 Just