The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-04

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the onicial papers naming him the Papal
Nuncio. but he refused to accept them.
Announcement was made at the Vati-
can that the new Pope will take the
name OF Benedict XIV. 1t has been 166
years since an occupant OF the chair Of
St Peter has borne the name Of Bene-
DICT
Freedom of the Church.
The election OF Cardinal Della Chiesa
illustrates the freedom of the Catholic
Church from social distinction. Pope
Plus X was the son Of q enetian post
man, while Benedict XIV is a member
OF one Of the oldest families OF the Ital-
ian aristocracy. The name Giacomo
Della Chiesa. literally translated, means
In English James Of the Church"
Pope Benedict XIV is the two hundred
and sixtieth Pope. His coronation ac-
! cording 70 an announcement by the Vati-
can. will not take place until peace is
declared in Europe.
NE election OF Cardinal Della Chiesa
took place on the second ballot to-
| day. Despite a falling rain a crowd Of
1000 had gathered in st. Peters Square
to watch for the smoke which proclaims
the burning OF ballots.
At $50 o'clock a thin cloud Of smoke
assembled through the drizzle, giving no.
tice that another ballot had been taken
in vain. This whetted the expectancy
of the crowd and the throng about the
Vatican increased in size.
Later when no more smoke arose from
the Vatican chimney excitement ran
high among the populace and the word
ran from mouth to mouth that a sover-
eign pontiff had been elected.
Immediately after his ELECTION Cardi-
nal Della Chiesa appeared Apon the bal
cony Of st. Peters and bestowed his first
papal blessing, addressed to all the people
Of the Roman Catholic Church.
Before this. however. workmen had to
break down the doors OF Conciave Hall.
in the Vatican. which had been sealed
since Monday, when the conclave was
formally opened.
All Of the deliberations took place in
secret. according to the laws and tradi-
tons of the church. but II was anthem
tically reported that the assembled prel-
ates came to the conclusion TO support
Cardinal Della Chiesa when II began to
| look as though the rivalry between the
supporters of Cardinal Nam and CArdi-
nal Ferrata would draw out the pro-
ceedings to an unreasonable length.
two-thirds vote was necessary to
elect.
tanned concerning the election Of the
Pope. The announcement that a large
number OF cardinals. both Italian and
foreigners had agreed to vote for him.
and that others were not opposed 20 his
election was a surprise to Cardinal Della
Chiesa. although his name had often
been mentioned during the last few days
as that Of one who would ultimately
| triumph.
Considered Himself Unworthy.
On the day the concIave opened he
told a number Of friends who had as
| sembled TO wish him success. that he
considered himself unworthy OF the honor
and he mentioned the names of Cardinals
Gssparri and Ferrata as more likely can
didates.
On Monday evening the first balIoting
revealed the fact that the opposition to
Cardinal Nam was growing stronger
| The second balloting proved him still
weaker. only Gasparri held his own. The
| fight was now between him and GasparrL
II was then that a hurried consultation
| was held in the apartment OF Cardinal
Della Nolpe. twenty cardinals attending.
At this conference Cardinal Della
chiesa's name proved acceptable to all.
| The last TO give his consent was Cardinal
Gotti. who turned over his vote to his
powerful friends.
The scrutiny Of the ballots was in the
midst OF a most solemn scene. As the
secretary read the ballots his name was
steadily repeated. Cardinal Della Chiesa
| who was ignorant OF tile agreement
grew uneasy and closely scrutinlzed his
colleagues beaming countenances.
When his name was pronounced for the
thirty-ninth time. making the election
certain, the Canopies over the thrones
OF all the other cardinals were dropped
Overcome ny Election.
still refusing TO believe that he had
been elected. the new Pope abruptly
stood up and would have fallen had
not Cardinal Delais supported him So
overcome that he was unable to speak,
! the Pope motiOned with mis- hand to-
ward the altar and was escorted there
where he knelt and prayed.
On resuming his seat on the temporary
papal throne he received the first adora-
ton of the cardinals. each Of his for
mer colleagues kissing his foot and hand
and receiving an embrace.
The new Ponti1's first words were Of
thanks to his colleagues Then he added :
Next to God and unanimous thoughts
are the thoughts Of the countries which
are now the victims OF war. This day
has been terribly saddened by the con-
| fiagratiOn we are now witnessing. Tell
my children that l will pray God to
spare us further bloodshed and to re-
store peace among the nationE."
The press remarks upon the fact that
the Pope, when he was elected. was &C
| tually occupying apartment No. 10. as
his name was the thirteenth extracted
when the apartments were allotted.
The choosing of Pope. was done quick