New-York tribune., 1922-02-04
y cW POntiff
UnchOsen on
Fourth Vote
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enter the conclauc. His room in the
Vatican has been prepared for him.
Confusion Among Watchers
ROME, Feb. 3 (By The Associated
Press The white smoke incident was
almost repeated at the conclusion Of
the afternoons deliberations. when
erayish smoke began issuing from one
OF the chimneys in the Vatican palace,
causing confusion among the thousands
OF onlookers as 10 whether the smoke
could be considered white or black.
Tn" better informed among the as
semblage, however. drew attention to
the fac' that the smoke MAS rot issuing
from the proper chimney but from one
nearby. A portion Of the multitude
nevertheless surgcd forward 40 as TO
be near the balcony Of St Peters in
case the ncw pontih came out to give
d bleasug
A moment later the people we're dis
appointed to observe the second chin
belching forth q dense dark cloud that
came directly from the Sstne Chapel
The illness OF three Of the cardinals
within the Vatican makes IT necessary
for the ballot takers to leave the Sis
tine Chapel. with due ceremony. and
repair to the apartments Of the in
yalids Cardinal Marin has been i'll
for several days from influenza and
there is some apprehension over MS
other cardinals, Pompili and Bacilicri
arc suffering from colds.
10000 Wait Near Vatican
Fully 10000 persons had tak~n up
positions of vantage on the steps Of
ST. Peters or along the cohble pave
ment or on balconies and roofs Of the
neighboring houses; the favored few.
Tor the most part members OF the papal
cour, or the Roman aristocracy, oc-
cupied places in the leit lpggia of thc
Vatican. the envy OF the crowds as
semhlcd below
Ali eyes eagerly centered on tie
slender metal chimney of the Vatican,
which is so old thai il inclines Sharply
to one side. masking identification
easier among the other flucs:
In the square were many Americans,
some of whom had journeyed from re-
mote points III lldiH 70 NitHNS9 ,i-
memorable ceremony OF electng the
head of the Catholic Church. a mum
Der O. them we're equipped With bnoc.
uiars and telescopes, which they turned
on The aN-mportant smokestack.
A Russian refugee. former member
Of Wrangel's army. SO. up huge long
distance artillery range finder and
charged spectators small sum for an
inspection of the chimney. Photog-
raphers were everywhere. rlvettlnE
long distance telescope lenses either
or the balcony OF st. Peters, in antici-
nation Of am announcement By the dean
of the cardinals. or upon the Natica n
chimney. But most conspicuous of all
in the waiting multitude were German
thcoiogicaI students in robes OF fam
iNg red their bright vestments impart-
ing a colorful touch to the otherwise
drab appearance Of the asacmblagc.
Many Prepare for Vigil
HunGreGa OF dcvout Italians, intent
upon being The first TO receive the
oenedictiou OF the new Pope brought
baskets of food and Jugs Of vine. some
NJ them even blankets. prepared, ii
rtcossary, FOR . long vigil. One mem
her OF the church. over eighty years OF
age. who prded himself on having re-
ceived the blessing Of the last three
pontiiYs, came all the way from Naples.
and spent the night under the colon
naded wings Of 81. Peters.
Upon the steps of St. Peters were
numerous American and foreign ar
/ tsts. VINO had the greatest difficulty
IN finding places for their easels. but
WAC labored hard under the toying cir
/ cum stances.