New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-04

Misery Of WAR
FIRST THOUGHT
OF BENEDICT XIV
struggle Has Put Priest
Against Priest, Says
New POntiff.
HOPES THAT AMERICA
WILL BRING PEACE
Embraces Cardinals Glib
bons, O'Connell and
Farley.
nunnnI ACE
cHEERED BYPOPULACE
poutiff. Who Became a Cardinal
Only Last May, Likened to
Leo XIII and Plus \.

po,,e Sent. 8 The Sacred College
- Csr5inais to-day elected Cardinal
Seor,o Della CEiesa, Archbishop Of
paiogns Supreme Pontif 10 succeed
~ 9V'Ji e. Pope Plus y. His coronation
Ss Benedict XIV Will take place on sep
temberb 3. ~. A..
poptiH said that he could not imagine
sow his frail brain was capable OF en-
jgr;ng the weight Of the enormous re-
snons{bility thrown upon HIM, especially
y moment when almost all the coun-
t,;es Of Europe were stained with
tiood when the wounds inflicted upon
s"wanity were also inflicted on the
csurch. and when countless victims
AZ he war were being cut down.
The war. he said. had armed faithful
sgsinst faithful. priest against priest,
wbile the bishop of each country Of
Tered prayers for the success of the
srmv OF his own nation. But victory
~ one SIDE meant slaughter TO the
other. the destruction of children
eouslly dear TO the heart of the Pontif.
THE Conclaye Of the Sacred College
had been In session since the evening
Of Monday. August 81. and the final
vote was not taken until this morning,
When the name Of Cardinal Della
Cbiess was cried out by the Cardinal
ScrutlDers as having received the pre-
scrjbed two-thirds vote there was much
excitement among the members of the
CORclsye
Then followed the traditional form
ula. the Cardinal being asked as 70
whether he accepted the election. Amid
breathless silence, ne answered IN the
Affirmative, d. his reply, owing to pro-
fonnd emoGOG, was scarcely audible.
Immediately all the Cardinals removed
the ean0Dies from above their chairs,
this being the tangible sign that the
leadership Of the Church had passed
from them to the newly elected Pope.
Later, during the course Of a recep-
ton OF laymen, the Pope spoke Of
America. which ne said, was especially
dear 70 him. He expressed great ad-
miration Tor the genius of its people
which was only comparable to their re-
ligious zeal, and he added:
u am glad that my first Apostolic
benedietion abroad viii be forwarded
10 America. where the American cardl-
nails will az a later date impart 1t 10
the people
The Pontiff also expressed the hope
that since America was IN favor OF
peace, her influence, together with the
prayers raised TO the Almighty through
out the world, would mean that peace
would come.
In the history of papal conclaves the
present conclaye was unique, inasmuch
as theoretically the election of any
Cardinal was possible, while in previous
eonelayes there were special deslgna-
tions.
Cardinals Render Homage.
On the election of Cardinal Dells
Ckiess, Monsignor Boggiani, secretary
OF the eonclaye, with the master OF
ceremonies. the dean of the cardinals
and other high Church dignltarles
bowed before the chair where the new
Pope was seated.
He asked if the cardinal would accept
the Pontihcate, and upon an affirmative
leplv an the canopies above the car
dinals' thrones were lowered, except
iag thai OF Cardinal Della Chlesa;.
In answer 10 the question OF tht
dean Of the cardinals, the new rope
said he desired to take the name o.
Benedict XIV.
Monsignor Boggiani, assisted by the
ethsr officials, recorded the act OF cleo
ton and the acceptance, and the mem
hers Of the conclave then entered the
Sstine Chapel with the Pope. Inc
Poptif was clothed in a flowing. white
robe, red slippers and high stock WITT
a broad red cravat. Cardinal DellS
Yolbs placed over his shoulders rec
stole, embroidered with gold. The Pop'
then mounted the throne to receive thS
homage Of the cardinals.
The cardinals first kissed the Zee
and then the hands of the Pontitf, whC
administered the accolade and pro
houneed tho benediction. Cardlna
Della Volpe placed upon the Ponun
finger the Fisherman's Ring, which th'
Pope returned to Monsignor Damlco
to have engraved with his name.
Benediction in st. Peters.
The Pontif proceeded from the SIS SIS
hne Chapel TO the basilica Oh ot' I I3.
teT's, where he gave a benedlcIloh. ~
returned to the Sistine Chapel; "heI'
ths second act Of homage by the car
dihals was accorded him.
When the Pope was asked 70 pIeseh
himself before the people for the mr., mrs
bsnediction he turned to Cardlha
Merry del Val, Papal Secretary o
State, and said: 81 hope j shall nave
strength TO overcome my emotion.
Crowds outside clamOred to see IN
new POntH. and several Of the cardl
nails including Cardinals GIBBONS
Farley and O'Connell, tried to calm th'
assemblage, 70 obtain silence.
The excitement reached a cllm,a1'
shen the Pope finally emerged. ~
vas alone, and a hush fell over IN.
multitude. All Bnelt, and the Pontif
reised his hand, with three fingers out
Stretched, and impaired with meio
elels voice the apostolic blessing, =
Issl cheer rang out as he turned U
aih8isW.
Even in the conclave the election o
la asW Pope caused much excitement
he cardinals surrounded him and al
dressed 70 him their greetings and con
lstalations in Latin. All wished U
0e me first to kiss his hand. =,
cardinals Gibbons and O'Connell
she reached Rome shortly before nool
aey, expressed their qualification
ssihg the first cardinals not taking par
ne eOnelave TO render homage. TIT
sssih embraced them tenderly, ant
9 ne appreciated the efforts the!
made TO come TO Rome for the con
save At much personal discomfort.
clns selection Of Cardinal Dellj
Ss a as the new Pope came as
atise TO prominent Catholics il
~ country, where he is little known
~. "as created q Cardinal only las
aha was not then sixty years old
t,,;n: declared, however, that hi
R,t W and environment were sucl
ne would become g worthy sue
os 70 Pope Plus X.
koSt 'p..e9es from abroad say that tn
cSn,.So y MS inclinstions within tn
tfstiLh may be gathered from the fac
n ~. ~ Nas assigned 10 be Archbishop
.s..t tkna "a 1907 40 that he mich