Arizona republican., 1922-01-23

The Vatican now was enveloped in
deep silence. with the ponderous dome
of st. Peters dominating the pervad-
ing gloom. No one was allowed TO
enter the Vatican and the spacious
hall became almost deserted. with
only an occasional guard quietly pac-
ing the corridors and stairways.
Guards were stationed at the OF ter
door to the pontifical apartment on
the top floor and on the inside OF
the same door there were two gem
darmas. Then the entrance OF the
ante chamber, at the other end of a
short corridor. was a corporal Of the
Swiss guard who permitted no one
to pass unless they furnished proper
credentials.
From midnight to o'clock there
was practically no movements
through the corridors save an occa-
sional visit by Or. Battistini. II was
not until the pope actually passed
away that stir TO call the pontifical
family together was made.
All Present In Tears
The formal announcement OF the
pope's passing was the occasion for
a scene of deep emotion. All those
present in the ante chamber wept
and the prelates knelt in prayer.
Shortly afterwards Cardinal Gasparri
proceeded with the formal taking
over of the temporary charge OF the
affairs of the church. lie will be
the nominal head of tne church until
a new pope is elected.
Throughout the night small groups
clustered In st. Peters square. Every
one leaving the vatican was anxious
ly questioned. Toward $3.50 it was
announced the end was near and at
a few minutes Of six the Swiss
guards inside the Vatican could be
seen kneeling. A few minutes later
the door was shut and thus the pope'S
death was announced
The noble guards then cleared a
space before the gate of the Vatican.
allowing only those connected with
the papal household to pass. Al
though it was still dark, the crowd
began TO increase. Toward o'clock
the bells of st. Peters slowly tolled
the signal that the pontiff had passed.
Masses were celebrated at various al
tars in the Vatican.
The first person, outside of the Inn
mediate pontifical circle. TO be in
formed of the pope's death was Pre-
mier Bonomi, who notified the king
and. other high dignitaries OF state.
as well as to the governors OF the
colonies. For the first time in the
history OF relations between Rone
and the Vatican. the government IN
structed that the flags be halfAmnstea
on all government offices "a obsort
ance of the pope's death. ~
Pompous Ceremonies
Already every one ~ recalilnk t1et
ceremonies of stately ppulp. OF which,
the dead pontiff now will be the
center during the next fe,v days. be-
ginning with the gafhHfing OF the
cardinals in the death chamber.
They then win call tile silent figure
by his Christian name before pro-
nouncing him ofnelally dead. This
Will be followed BY the historic cere-
mony of removing the fisherman's
ring. which will be drawn off the
pope's fingers by Cardinal Gasparri,s
who will destroy II and have it re-
cast for Benedict's successor. Then
win come the elaborate preparations
for the embalming OF the body and
for the three days ceremony during
which IT will lie in state in st. Peters
chapel before burial.
Speculation already IS rife concern
ing a successor. Cardinal Gasparri
is among those most prominently
mentioned, although the election of a
papal secretary is almost without
precedent.
The college or cardinals is under
stood 20 be divided into two fairly
equal groups on the pope's successor.
The groups represent those who wish
the next pope TO come from outside
Italy and those who think he should
be a native At the moment the lat
er group appears 10 be in the as
endency, although certain members
OF the sacred college show o strong
liking for Cardinal Maffi. of Pisa, the
most strongly supported in Italian
centers, hut his advanced modern
ideas are likely TO arouse opposition,
particularly from the group headed
ny Cardinal Merry Del Val. It is q.
considered possible that because or
these two opposing groups, Cardinal
Gasparri may be chosen as compro-
mise between them.
There were many true pilgrims
among the crowd Of notable persons
who came TO Rome during the fatal
llness OF Pope Benedict.
The Franciscan Monks arrived yes
terday from Constantinople. bringing
sacred image {" tokens Of the hom-
age of the Catholics Of the orient to
tie pope.
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NEVADA POLITICIAN DIES
AARYSVILLE, Calf, Jan. e.
William Gutter, 50, widely known in
California and Nevada political cir
cles. died last night at Marysville,
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