Evening star., 1922-01-22

tour hours at the maximum.
LONDON. January 22-The Pope
died at o'clock this morning, accord
ing to Reuter- dispatch from Rome
The Vatican has officially invited
the foreign cardinals to come to
Rome. according TO a dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph Company.
PARIS, January 22.-The Havas cor
respondent at Rome reports the death
of the Pope early this morning.
ROME. January %, 3 a.m.-At
o'clock this morning DIR. Cherubini
Cardinal Giorgi and the Pope's
nephew gathered around the bedside
the end seemingly being near. The
pope appeared to be in considerable
distress; his extremities were already
becoming cold.
Temporarily Revived.
There had been moments during
Saturday when it was feared the end
had come. but stiu1ulants revived the
sistance carried him through the
turning point temporarily. The holy
father seemed to cling to life. as did
Pope Plus X in 1914, when the final
outcome was in doubt for many hours
DIR. Battistini, the chief Intending
physician. visited the patient several
times Saturday evening and through
4. I - $I,o
any minute might see the conclusion
of the long hours of suffering through
which Benedict XIV had passed in his
fight for life.
The last announcement Of the even
ing to the diplomatic representatives
waiting in the ante-chamber was
made by Cardinal Gasparri, the papal
secretary of state, who said:
"A catastrophe is imminent. The
Holy Father is getting worse and
worse: we must be prepared for the
inevitable"
Willingly Offers Life.
The cardinals face was downcast
and sad. He spoke in quiet tones
with deep emotion. making gestures
with his hands. showing that his
lower.
After the publication of the latest
bulletin. Cardinal Giorgi. Mgr Migone
Father Basil and DR.. Battistini, re-
mained by the bedside. After a time
the doctor told his holiness that
-
the world, to which the Pope re-
piled:
Il would willingly offer my life for
the peace of the world"
He then turned on his side and lay
watching those near him.
Day of Uncertainty.
1t was a day Of great uncertainty
in Rome and deep anxiety amone
those who watched and prayed at the
Vatican. for virtually all hope of the
Pope's recovery was abandoned ever
in the early hours Of the morning.
AS the hours passed the wonde,
grew at the recuperative powers Of
the holy father, which enabled him
to pass from one sinking spell an6
another to periods of comparative
restfulness and strength. 1t was thi.
changing condition that inspired hope
at one moment and gave rise t.
rumors of death at another.
1t was thought that if the Pop,
passed safely through the night hi
would have a chance of life after
4 T.
early part of the day sleep came ant
seemed to add to his powers of re-
sistance.
Great Crowds Gather.
Throughout the day great crowd.
gathered around the Vatican and s
double row of royal guards took vi
positions in the outskirts of st
Peters, forming a passageway fol
diplomatic representatives, prelate.
and other notable personages con.
stantly arriving.
Cardinal Gasparri received a great
number of kilograms from all parts Of
the world. including those from King
George Of England. King Alfonso OF
Spain, the King Of the Belgians and
the President of Brazil. The cardinal
spent considerable time in the sick
room, but entered the antechambel
shortly after 5 o'clock in the evening
where he was surrounded by those
who had waited hours for definite
news He said to them:
All Hope Abandoned.
came out to- announce to the