The New York herald., 1922-02-13
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Basilica OF st. Peters. silent and rever-
entail. had but one thought-that the
new Pontiff may yet enjoy that which
was the recreation OF young Ratti of
Desio. climbing the Alpine Mountains
of his native land. To-day he Is a
prisoner within the Vatican walls, but
tomorrow. the hope Is freely expressed,
he may be free 20 mingle among the
crowds of the common people he loves
so well
Standing upon the throne directly un-
der the cupola OF st Peters, Michael
Angeles masterpiece Plus XI., with
head adorned with the tiara. bestowed
the blessing upon those below. among
whom many races and creeds mingled.
Cortegc From Vatican.
The coptege from the Vatican to the
Basilica was led by Mgr. Carlo Respighi,
master Of ceremonies. followed BY the
heads OF the various Roman colleges and
escorted by two Swiss guards. The con-
fessor of the pontificial family, wearing
the habit of his order. came next, then
the servants, the "bussolanti," In their
red uniforms. A chaplain ordinary,
wearing a purple cope and escorted by
Swiss guards. bore the tiara on velvet
cushion. The jeweler to the Vatican
walked alone behind the tiara.
Then in order came ordinary chap
lains, carrying the precious mitre, two
apostolic couriers In violet colofed uni
forms, the Secret Camerieri, led By Mgr.
Nasalli-Rocca, the honor chaplains and
participants wearing purples copes, the
choir of the Pontfical Chapel, and the
entire Pontifcal household in multl-co-
orded uniforms. including the "pene-
t... Al.
chasubles.
The ushers of the "red mass" custo-
dians OF the Papal cross during the cere-
mony, were next in line. with bishops not
attending the throne. archbishops and
prelates from the Orient. bishops and
archbishops attending the throne, patr-
archs, cardinal-deacons cardinal-priests.
cardinal-bshops and Princes Orsinl and
Co!anna, assistants 10 the throne fol-
lowing after
Secret Camerieri OF the Cape and
Sword. led by Marquis Sacchetti. and
the Forager Major and Palatine Guards.
commanded by Baron Tabanelll. escorted
the papal chair, which was borne BY
parafrenieri, wearing red uniforms.
Eight prelates carried the canopy over
the Pontiff's head.
Seated on the papal chair wearing n
great white cope embroidered with gold
and the precious mitre. the newly elect
ed Pope blessed the worshipers who
lined the corridors of the Vatican and
the entrances OF s. Peters. Surround
ing the chair with drawn swords were
Swiss guards Officers of the Noble
Guard and officials of the pontifcal
court. with two huge Swiss guards,
closed the procession.
Ill mt Ease at First.
The Pope appeared pale, i'll at ease
and nervous as he emerged from the
Chapel of the Holy Sacrament, seated
high i'm the pontifical chair. But as
the ceremony proceeded his face became
flushed. beads of perspination standing
out on his forehead. when n few min
utes after midday Cardinal Lega, in the
absence Of Cardinal Bisleti, dean OF the
cardinal deacons, placed the marvellous
jeweled tiara On the Pontiff's head.
From the chapel of the Holy Sacra-
ment across the basilica TO the Chapel
of ST. Gregory the cortege proceeded in
solemn silence, passing through the
great assembage. which for the mo-
ment seemed to have forgotten the re-
llgious symbol, for the human factor
dominated, subdued cheering being heard
now and then. With little gestures OF
his left hand, as on thu day Of his elec-
ton, when he waved to the crowds out
side of st. Peters, Plus XI. conveyed 10
the faithful that he was thoroughly
democratic and one OF them.
At the entrance of the basilica the
Pope was received by Cardinal Merry
del Val archpriest of st. Peters, who
rendered homage The customary quaint
ceremony of burning hemp was carried
,ttt 1rr hp
Peters. One of the papal officials halt
ed the chair and knelt three times be-
fore the Pontff, on each occasion set
ting fire to n small bundle of oiled hemp.
chanting "Pater Sancate, sic transit
gloria mundi" ("Holy Father. thus
passes the glory of the world.")
The first two of the little bundles
burned with great rapidity, but the
third failed TO catch fire, an assistant
thrice relighting 1t before it was finally
CONSUMED. Those given to belief In
signs interpreted this to mean that the
Pope's glory would be lasting and his
reign long.
Reaching the altar, the Pope intoned
"Gloria in Excelsls' in loud, clear voice,
all trace OF emotion having disappeared.
His Holiness had a pleasant voice and
he keeps the harmony of the music.
which seems difficult accomplishment
TO many Cardinals. The responses were
made by Cardinal Vanutelli, Cardinal
Lega and Cardinal Gasquet of England.
One of the assisting Cardinals re-
moved the mitre from the head of the
Pontiff and placed around his head the
pallum-a consecrated vestment in the
form Of n scarf of white wool, embrold-
cred with purple crosses. The pallium
was next fastened to a staff with three
large pins surlnounted with precious
stones The dean kissed the Pope on the
cheek. as did also the other two Cardi-
nails.
Tiara Placed on Head.
Cardinal Lega placed the tiara on the
head of the Pontiff and Cardinal Merry