The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-20
PREPARATIONS BEING MADE
FOR ELECTION OF NEW POPE
Plus y. Changed Constitution in Regard to Selection of
Pontifrs 10y Cardnatia COnclaves-Onc of
Three Methods May BE Used.
CARDINALS SPEND ALL NIGHT BEFORE PR.

deacons OF Holy Roman Church. PROMISE
resolve and swear to observe involably
and to the letter everything contained
In the constitution of the Supreme pontiff
Plus y, on the vacancy OF the Apostolic See
and the election OF the Roman Pontiff and
the constitution "commissum nobis" on
the veto and that OF Leo Kill. "praede-
cessorcs nostri" We also promise, resolve
and swear that whoever OF us may be
by the disposition of Providence raised
to he Roman Pontir will never cease to
proclaim and defend. integrally and
strenuously also the temporal rights. espe-
cially concerning the civil prlncipality Of
the Roman Pontff and the liberty of the
Holy See; and that he shall again make
this promise and oath after his elevation
TO the lofty office OF the Supreme Pontifi-
cate
But we especially promise. resolve and
swear under the penalties lad down in
the said constitution OF Plus y. Vacant
Sede Apostoica,' that we shall most ac-
curatcly and with regard TO all, including
our attendants or conclavists, observe
secrecy In everything relating In any
way whatsoever TO the election OF the
Roman Pontln and in those things which
are done In the conclave or place OF
election, and that We shall never in any
way violate this secrecy. either during
the conclave itself or even after the cleo
faculty or an express dispensation he
given TO us by the future Pontln him
self. and also that we shall never accept
in any way and under any pretext from
any civil power whatever the Office of
proposing the veto or exclusive even I'M
der the form OF mere desire, or reveal
this veto. however II may have become
known to us. either to the entire College
of Cardinals taken as body or to in
dlvidual Fathers Cardinals. In writing or
orally, directly and proNimatcly or in
directly and through others either before
or during the conclave: and that we shall
never lend favor or aid to any inter.
ventton or intercession or any other
method whatever by which the lay powers
OF any grade or order whatsoever may
wish to interfere in the election of the
Pontiff
This oath Is taken by all the Cardi-
nails. including those who arrive after
tho meetings have already begun. The
Cardinals assembled in preparatory gen.
eral congregation make all arrangements
for the beginning OF the conclave. appoint
the day. hour and method for the re-
moval OF the body OF the deceased Pope
and the celebration OF the obsequies
receive the legates OF civil Govern
ments and the Knights OF the Order o.
Jerusalem. investigate and approve
the qualifications OF the conclavists
and those who are to serve In the con-
clave. provide for the construction and
enclosure of the conclave and the ar
rangements OF the cells. propose and
/ approve the expenses OF the conclave
read letters OF emperors. kings and
other rulers OF States, reports OF the
nuncios and documents left by the de
Z TaoSad pnnfin hrpak tho ring Of
/ fisherman and the lead seal OF the
Apostolic Chancellery. receive petitions
handed over by the pro-datary and tn.
secretary of briefs. and distribute by
( lot the cells Of the conclave to the
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