South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-21
MAY ASK TRUCE DURING
THE ROMAN CONCLAVE
italian ChurChman, Agliardi,
Mentioned as New Candi-
date With Good Chance to be
Elevated to Throne.
BY BRIXTON ID. ALDAIRE.
(Staf Correspondent-)

ROME, Aug. 21-The conclave
which will meet at the vatican 10
elect the two hundred and sixtieth
pope Will be one OF the most import
ant in the history Of the Roman
Catholic church. Not only will 1T
choose a sovereign pOntiff to rule the
destinies Of the church, but It's choice
is expected TO be a man who will at
tempt 10 bring about peace between
the warning nations Of Europe.
A movement has been started
among the so-called political cardi-
nails 10 have the holy see appeal to
the governments OF the countries
now at war, TO declare a truce while
the next pope is being elected.
Following a congregation Of the
Roman cardinals today it was an
nounced that the definite date for the
holding Of the cOnclave TO elect a new
pope would not be fixed until the
American cardinals could be cons
suited
A mighty crowd numbering at least
$4,000 persons swarmed against the
portals of st. Peters cathedral when
they were opened TO allow the public
10 pass before the bier Of Pope Plus
Y. Two regiments OF infantry were
rushed TO the scene to hold back the
struggling mass of humanity.
May Seal Coffin.
ton Of the remains the body may be
enclosed in "A sealed coffin tonight.
one Of the most touching scenes
Of the day occurred when Angelo
Sarto, the aged brother of the dead
pope, passed before the bier IN st.
Peters He kneIt with tears stream
ing down his cheeks while he uttered
prayer.
Cardinal Della Volpe, the Gamer
lingo, formally took possession Of the
apartments of the papal secretary Of
state Cardinal Merry Del Val has
taken possession Of the residence OF
the late Cardinal Rampolla-
Traditions may go by the board In
the coming COnClave. Some or the
cardinals want TO do away with the
seclusion and secrecy OF the past.
The last conclave cost the church
100000 for three days, and the car
diuals want 10 make the next one
short as possible
According to the traditions or the
church the conclave should open 10
days after the death of the pope, but
in the present instance IT may be de-
layed a few days owing to the war.
Many new names were today added
20 the possible candidates who were
mentioned yesterday, among them
the name Of Cardinal Agliardi, an
Italian whose election is urged for
two reasons:
F'irst-Because he is an Italian
and thus not only sustains the tradi-
ti0ns OF the church, but also repre-
sents neutral power.
Second-Because he would prove a
strong figure in any attempt that may
be made TO effect a reconciliation
between the vatican and the Italian
government during the next ponufcal
administration.
Among the others are Cardinal
Cajetan De Iai, secretary OF the con-
sistoria1 congregation; Cardinal Pfet-
ro MafIi, archbishop OF Pisa; Cardinal
I'll Belmonte. the NeapOlitian. who
was raised 20 the holy see two years
ago. and Cardinal LUaldi
VIII Guard COnclave.
The italian foreign minister has
teIegraphed that the government is
giving the fullest guarantee OF the ap-
preaching conclave. The cardinals
viii be received with the deepest re-
spect and every facility afforded
them.
Cardinal Vannutelli. whose journey
from Naples was interrupted by the
explosion Of a bomb on his train, ar
rived at the vatican before noon.
Cardinal Nannutelli is almost blind
and is suffering from nervous pros
tratiOn which was aggravated by the
death OF Pope Plus y. and by the ex-
citement attending his journey 10
Rome
Cardinal vannuteIH, who Is dean
bf the sacred college. NAV not be able
10 fulhn the functions OF his office,
owing 10 his physical condition.
In such event his place viii be taken
by Cardinal Agliardi. the substitute
dean.
Another powerful prelate. who IS
suffering from illness. il Cardinal
Martinelh. Because his mind Is af-
fected he may not be allowed 10 vote
II ne attends the cOlsclave.
Difficulties Expected
In spite OF the efforts OF the gov
ernment 20 secure safety and speed
conditions for members OF the sacred
college from all parts OF Europe II is
most probable that difficulties and
danger VIII attend those mem bers
Who come from Belgium. Germany.
Austria and France. Word has been
'eCcived Of the capture of Mechlin,
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