New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-11-28
CARDINALS ASSENT TO
PAPAL NOMINATIONS
Sacred College, in Secret Con-
SiStOry. Raises Three American
PreIates to PrinCeIy Rank.
POPE DEGREES MODERNISM
Farley, 0'Connell and Falconio
Receive at American College
Latter, Inspired by Pontiff,
Praises America.

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Praises America.
Rome Nov. FIN the Hall of Consls
tories at the Vatican to-day the forma
ratification OF the Pope's nomination OF
eighteen new members Of the Sacred col
lege was carried out with simple cere'
monial The striking feature Of the con-
Slstory, which was attended only by the
Pope and the cardinals resident in Rome
a. well as the visiting cardinals was the
elevation OF three American prelates-
Monsignor Farley. Archbishop OF New
York Monsignor O'Connel Archbishop OF
Boston and Monsignor Falconio, the Apos-
tolic Delegate at Washington. who now re-
tires from that Office.
The actual bestowal of the red hat has
been reserved for Thursday, when the
public consistory will be held in the Hall
OF the BeatifcatiOn, and a much more
stately ceremony will mark the occasion.
The Pontiff himself seemed TO feel the
great importance Of the event to-day with
respect to the relation of America to the
Church In private conversation he said
that the fourishing condition of Cathol-
clsm in America would remain in history
as one of the chief characteristics of his
ponthcate. 1t was a decree of Plus y
which removed America from the jursdc-
ton of the Propaganda, thus lifting 1t out
of the class Of missionary lands. and the
granting of three cardinals TO the great
Republic is evidence that that country has
now been raised in the eyes of the Holy
See to the same level as that OF the Euro
pean Catholic countries which have ira
ditional attachment to the Church.
American Cardinals Congratulated.
Cardinals Falconio. Farley and O'Con-
nell. after the ceremony, repaired TO the
American College. where more than SIX
hundred visitors came to offer their con-
gratulations Among the number were
seventeen members OF the Sacred College,
including Cardinals Rampola, Nannutelh,
Martineli and I,ogue. The three cardinals
lunched at the college. whore they were
greeted by the students
A speech made by Cardinal Falconio at
the American College is considered as an
appendix 10 the Papal allocution. az It IL
known that II expresses the sentiments OF
the Holy See toward America. The sub
stance OF the speech. which praised the
United States. had been agreed upon by
the Vatican, as the nature Of the allocu-
ton did not allow the Pope to refer in such
enthusiastic terms 10 one particular ma
lion while so many are represented among
the new cardinals.
America will now have for the first time
Il representation Of four in the cardinalate,
which probably, much as now constituted,
will elect successor to the reigning
Pontff That this duty could not be de-
layed many years was an unwelcome
thought that came on the present occasion
TO those who had participated in the last
previous conFistory four years ago.
As he entered the Hall Of ConsistoIies to-
worn face bore signs Of the recent illness
that had come TO stay. Nevertheless. he
withstood the fatigue Of the long and try
ing ordeal bravely with a smile for each
and 2 word for several in the long process
sion that passed before the papsl throne
Like Medieval Scene.
To-days ceremony, though comparatively
simple was carried out with the stately
dignity and form that have characterized
the institution from the earliest days.
Save for those participating, It might have
been n scene from the thirteenth or four
teenth century. In olden times the Sacred
College met in secret consistory, and there
discussed and finally decided upon the
Popes nominations. Frequently objections
were raised TO candidates. and their names
were never proclaimed. Hence the privacy
Of the meeting. At present. however. the
consent Of the members to the Papal pro-
gramme is assured in advance. and III.
election is purely formal
The consistorv was set for o'clock. and
early in the day great crowds gathered In
basilica 10 witness the arrival of the car
dinals and the other dgnitares. Soon
after o'clock n procession of carriages
was entering the Porta della Zecca and
passing through the Court of San Domeso,
whence their occupants found entrance to
the palace
Tn the hall Of the consstory those brought
by duty or privilege chatted for few mo-
ments. noting sadly the passing ~ several
who had been present on the last similar
occasion AS the moment arranged for the
appearance of the Pontiff approached the
assemblage separated into three groups
before the throne. In one group were the
cardinal bishops. in another the cardinal
priests 10 whom the new American cardi-
nails will 10 added, while tho third section
comprised tho cardinal deacons. Behind
the cardinals were the pstriarchs. arch
bishops bishops, heads Of orders. other
high personages and various persons IA
millar TO the Papal court.
The Pope Enters.
Presently the door at the rear Of the hall
was opened. and the Noble Guards. in
their brilliant uniforms, appeared. making
way for the white clad figure Of His Holt
ness. Followed by Swiss Guards and his
suite. the Pontiff paused for moment at
the threshold. while those present bent the
knee With "A smile he greeted them and
then walked to the throne. The procession
before the throne followed Immediately.
Each dignitary. according 10 precedence,
approached I'm turn and. kneeling kissed
the Papal ring IT was a long and tire
some ceremony, and one which Plus X
bore with great patience.
As the last Of the number paying hOm-
age returned TO his place the Master OF
Ceremonies loudly proclaimed, "Exeunt
omncs" and gradually the greater part Of
those present withdrew until the Pontff
and the cardinals were left alone for the
duties which had brought them together.
Plus X broke the silence that followed,
voicng a simple prayer, and then, still sit
ting delivered a brief allocution.
In this the Pope began by saying that