The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-20

my life. What jewel could he more
precious to me-
Tile carried the watch fastened 10
a little white sill<en cord in the bright
sash that hc wore around his waist
tho Journalist stated. continuing his
narrative. and lie did not hesitate To
offcuG against the etiquette that
he has wished TO know the time TO
apply TO one OF his preiates.
NO Light INuERITA NtE
TO SUCCEED pOPE: LEO NH
II was no light inheritance 10 sue
coed such a Pontiff As Leo MIL. for in
many ways Leo symbolized the old
order. incarnatinG. AS lie did. the arts
toctatic ideal OF the scholar ana the
diplomat
''Pius y. was, as benttcd a demo
cratic Pope. different in many respects
from his illustriouS predecessor Like
the fisherman whose place he held. he
found his recreation fishing lin the
Vatican ponds, rather than in writing
Latin verses TO his sajntlincss of
character and moral worth. indopcud-
entity Of all lesser and worldly consid-
crations memory doubtless viii pay
homage.
While ballotlng began TO choose a
successor to Pope Leo Kill. the name
of Giuseppe Sarto was hardly consid
cred at first. AS ballotinc continued.
however, the roll Of votes IN his "a.
vor Increased. lie was then regarded
as n compromise candidate. and. I'm
ally. on the sixth ballot. he was elect
cd August 4, 1903. and five days later
he was crowned in ST. Peters Cathc-
dral, Rome, with all tho magnlncenca
and hrilliance Of ceremonial that dis
a,ar- f.sI,.
cessor TO the apostolic throne.
From the post of spiritual head Of
Eondolicrs and peasants. work that
, he loved, 10 the throne in the Vatican.
was the career of Giuseppe Sarto. Pope
Plus y
And he never had hecn ambitious to
he tn" head Of the Catholic Church
and the successor OF St Peter. lie
lived the simple life among has
friends. his relatives, and his protaecs
! il tho parish lie first held The gran.
deur. the pomp. the great power IF
tho Vatican did not appeal 10 him
There was a great difference Of
opinion as 10 the qualifications Of
Pope Plus y for his office. Ills clcc-
ton. compromise. was par;icularly
pleasing to Austria. Germany and
France. and in these countries, with
the exception Of France. in recent
years. he was hirhly commended fo~
wisdom and strength.
While at first he Was referred 10 as
apostle. executive and rcformcr, i'm tho
later years OF his reign, there We're
many reports of dissatisfaction among
cardinals and factions in the church.
because of a lack or strength. OF com
handing power, and iron viii.
HIS LIFE WAS THAT or
PRIEST. SCHOLAR AND PASTOR
Ills life had been one of fine. severe
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thoughts, devoted entirely 10 tho high
est and most universal interests. and
intensely active. for his writings are
acts In themselves. To sum up I'm three
words. the life of a priest, Il scholar
and = pastor.
Pope Leo MIL had predicted tina;
great things were III store for Car
mark that he would not he surprised II
he should he his successor.
Pope Pius's policy was the simplest
His election resulted because major
ity OF the cardinals had wear!cd IT
diplomacy and its barren Results. and
lonSed for Poutiff who would luild
M the units OF organization, that H.
the dioceses they ruled hy bishops
In France, Italy and Spain. these units
wore eithe" raralyzcd or directed hy
the hostile or indiftcrent state.
There was a show OF life. hut net
such tecmn9 End varied life as IS
seen in the d.occses OF America, Can
ada and ireland. /; was known that
Plus would desert diplomacy. and try
10 make all dIocescs as they are In
English speaking countries.
That diplomacy found no place in
Piuss mind Is evidenced by many Of
his acts Ills action toward the
French government was perfect in
difference. Therefore France had all