Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 241, 20 August 1914 — Page 10

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TEIJJGRAMrraURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1914

UcSUIT LcAUtli FOLLOWS POPE INTO ETERNITY

Summons to Father Francis Xavier Wernz Comes 10 Minutes After Pius Enters Great Beyond. Backed by Kaiser William, Head of Society, Elected to Office in Rome in 1906. . BY LEASED WIRE. ROME, Aug. 20. Father Francis Xavier Wernz, head of the order of Jesuits, and known as "The Black Pope," died here at 1:30 this morning, ten minutes after the death of Pope Pius X. The death of Father Wernz, who was 72 years old, came suddenly, although it was known that he has not been la the best of health for a number of years. The "Black Pope" was on terms of intimacy with Tope Pius and the latter's illness depressed him. Father Wernz was elected to his high office in September 8, 1906, at a conclave of the Jesuits in Rome when they met to choose a successor to Father Martin, who died the preceding Ma. Backed By Kaiser. Father Wernz, who was a German, had the powerful backing of Kaiser William and this was one of the big factors that secured for him the election over Ruloph Meyer of St. Louis, who seemed to be the logical choice. Father Wernz wrote a number of books dealing with the most profound questions of canonical law and was a consulting choice for ecclesiastical dignitaries. He was called the "Black Pope" because he exercises power over the Jesuits as does the Pope over the entire world, and because he always is garbed in black when he is not celebrating mass. SIMPLICITY MARKED POPE'S MANNER OF LIVING IN VATICAN

ROME, Aug. 20. Pope Plus was a simple man, simple in his tastes, simple in his manner of living. For years the grandeur of tke Vatican overpowered him. He could not get used to the pomp and the ceremony. He long

ed for the old days when he was just

a simple parish priest. Soon after his elevation to the pa pacy he was asked if he wished a Ven

etian cook he had come to Rome from Venice, where he had been the Patriarch. "Why?" he asked In his native dialect, "are not my sisters capable of cooking my porridge and beans?" At that . time it was said he did riot know his sisters could not live at the Vatican with him. He was hurt when he found the Vatican kitchen was filled with cooks and scullions. Favorite Dishes. Pope Pius' favorite dishes were macaroni with beans, polenta (a paste made with flour) with butter and sugar and boiled meat and soup. It was a tradition in the Vatican that the Pope must eat alone. When Pope Pius heard of that he answered that it was about time they had a new tradition. There was one from that day forth. The pope was fond of his little joke. The Bishop of Acequi dined with his holiness. After the dinner the pope pmoked a Turkish cigarette, of which he was very fond. The good bishop said: "Does your holiness really smoke Turkish cigarettes?" "Yes," said the Pope, with a little emlle. "Up to this tjme I have been unable to Christianize them." Believed In Work. It is said that several years ago Plus' sisters wished to sell the inn at Riese which they had inherited from their parents. The sisters were old; they had money enough for their wants; they had an idea that it was undignified for a relative of the pope of Rome to be keeping an inn. They wrote to his holiness about the matter. He replied: "Honest labor never has, never can disgrace any one." The sisters did not sell the inn. Pope Pius had his first automobile

ride in 190!. Some rich Americans presented him with a line car. lie was much annoyed for a time, but finally was persi aded to try the machine. He thought it wonderful. He soon gave the car up, however, saying he did not think the Vatican gardens were big enough for automobiling. Liked Newspapers. Pope Pius was an omnivorous reader. He liked to read newspapers. He had a regular clipping bureau established. The papers came from all over the world. Then the extracts were translated into Latin and given to the Pope to peruse at his leisure. In this way he was able to keep informed on topics of the day and happenings in the outside world. In 1907 Archbishop Quigley was in Rome. With him were twenty-five Chicago students who had been attending the American College in Rome. Pope Pius gave them an audience just before their departure. He showed that he knew much about Chicago when he said: "I know Chicago is a big town, a great town, one of the biggest and greatest In America."

Pope's Body Rests

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ing Europe, and not to himself. The scene in the death chamber was pathetic. Cardinals who were in

Rome at the moment of the crisis, and who had been hastily summoned to the Vatican, knelt in prayer. The brother, sisters and niece of the pope sobbed their grief. Cardinal Delle Volpe, chamberlain of the Roman Catholic church assumed direction of the Holy See, after the pope's death, and will administer the affairs of the church until another pope is elected. According to custom, Cardinal Merry Del Val, papal secretary of state, has re

signed.

Pleads For Peace. Rousing himself from time to time,

the dying prelate murmured pleas for his beloved peoples of Europe. Once he said:

"In ancient times the pope might

have stayed the slaughter, but now

he is impotent."

Again, just before the chill of death

descended upon him, he murmured so

softly that those at the bed-side had to

bend their heads to hear: "Now I begin to think, as the end is approaching, that the Almighty In His inexhaustible goodness wishes to spare me the horrors Europe is undergoing."

Although the pontiff had been In an

enfeebled condition for some time the

final attack did not develop until

Wednesday morning, when he contracted a cold.

The old bronchial troubles from which the prelate suffered, coupled

with infirmities of old age, and Intense worry over the war, was more than his weakened condition could stand. Complications of pneumonia developed, but Dr. Marchiafava and Dr. Amid, who had guided the frail patient through

many serious. attacks, held out hope. Even after the serious sinking spell late yesterday afternoon when the pontiff seemed to be sinking into death, they were hopeful. Death Comes Easy. But, while the pontiff rallied slightly in the evening, and the Vatican physicians expressed hope that their patient yet might pass safely through the crisis, he evidently realized in his own mind that the end was at hand. His death was calm and peaceful; his countenance as placid as a child's. Pope Pius X had worn the triple crown for eleven years. Throughout the four hundred churches of Rome prayers were said for the pontiff and when it finally be

came known, early in the morning, that

he had succumbed, the muffled tones of the bells sounded with funeral softness throughout the Eternal City. Officials Present. According to the tradition the Pope must die surrounded by members of the college, the pontifical court, and the diplomats accredited to the Vatican. Many of these representatives were present when Mgr. Zampini, sacristan, to his holiness, administered the last sacraments. The solemnity of the scene and the pathos of the papal family moved all to the deepest emotions. Throughout the afternoon and early part of the night crowds stood before the bronze door of the Vatican, now

despairing, now hoping as their eyes reverted to the pope's chamber on the second floor, where the shades were drawn. A little knot of Swiss guards stood before the massive portal admitting only high officers of the church, who had been summoned for the last rites. Toward sunset, a bulletin was posted upon the bronze door, saying that the temperature of the pontiff had fallen to 102, but the anxiety on the faces of Dr. Marchiafava and Dr. Amici al

lowed this -news to give small comfort to the sorrowful watchers. When it became known that the patient had Buffered another relapse and that oxygen was being administered hope died in the breasts of all. - Hope For Improvement. Inside the Vatican, during the last hours, there were evidences of confusion, which had been occasioned by the suddenness with which the pope sank. . Few believed that his holiness was at death's door until the final hour was nearly at hand, and throughout the early part of the night hope was unfavorably expressed that the vitality which had sustained the patient on so many previous occasions, would be able to withstand the present attack. For hours before the pontiff died the Vatican had been flooded with telegrams and cablegrams of inquiry, occasioned by a report which had been circulated throughout the world in the afternoon that his holiness had passed away. It was found impossible to open half of them. Those who were in the death chamber say that the end came quietly, and peacefully. It seemed as though the pontiff drifted off into sleep. And such a conclusion was considered most fitting for a spirit so simple and tranquil in life. When the pontiff ceased to breathe, the ancient ceremonial of holding a lighted taper to the silent lips was observed. Not a breath disturbed the slender flame. All was over. Dr. Marchiafava felt the pulse. No spark was there. 1f T I ' 1 ' St. Peter's Tolls Knell.

The silence in the chamber of death was broken only by sobs and by prayers. A messenger stole forth, and immediately the great bell in the dome opposite St. Peter's tolled its solemn message. King Victor Emmanuel of Italy, was notified of the death of the pope at once. He communicated this intelligence to Queen Helen and the queen mother. The Vatican was then notified that the free use of the government telegraph had been turned over for its use. Following death the doctors made an examination of the body preparatory to signing the death certificate.

In the meantime solemn scenes were

being enacted in the churches. It was significant that upon this occasion, few pilgrims from foreign lands mingled with the congregations. The war had driven most of the foreigners from

Europe and the cosmopolitan aspect of the churches, which has been a 'fea

ture upon former occasions of a papal demise was absent. People Love Pope. The grief of the people was genuine for like Pope Leo XIII, who died on July 20, 1903, Pope Pius X had endeared himself to. the people by his simplicity and his democratic character. The peaceful nature of the deceased pontiff was emphasized by his anguish over the present war in Europe. His grief was expressed in these words, uttered not long ebfore his death : "Now I am forced to see the spectacle of my own children, even those who yesterday worked here with me, leave for the war, abandon the cassock and coat for the soldiers uniform. Yesterday, although they were of a different nationality, they were here studying sympathetic companionship; now in different fields they are armed against each other, ready to take each others lives." During the past fortnight the ppe sat silent and sad for hours at a time, while his mind dwelt upon the horrors of the war calamity.

Pope Pius in Vatican Garden

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This photograph was recently taken and shows his holiness walking in the beautiful garden of the Vatican.

POPE PIUS FRIEND ! OF UNITED STATES Places Church Here oil . Equal Standing With Other Countries. , ROM'S, Aug. 20. Pope Plus X was a warm friend of America, and showed his feelings toward the nation and toward American Catholics repeatedly by word and deed. Frequently he sent special messages to American parishes or prelates, outside the usual churchly routine, each showing admiration and love for the branch of the church across the water. He was firmly opposed to modernism in America. Late in 1908 he Issued an encyclical removing America from the list of nations to be regarded as missionary territory and gave it full equality with the Catholic churches of Europe. Many instances of the Pope's kindly, feeling for the United States have been told of by returning pilgrims. Sends Greeting. A message to America was carried by Cardinal Farley on his return from Europe. The following was the message brought by Farley: "His Holiness, Pope Pius X. sends his best wishes to the American people. Whenever he speaks of America or the Americans, his face lights up. He says that he considers the American people most wonderful and has the greatest admiration for them and for American institutions." Addressing Archbishop Farley on the occasion of the visit to the Vatican by the latter, the Pope said:

"What a great country is yours. Everything is done there on a grand scale. I have come to know and to love America, I admire the magnift cent independence of your people.1

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WILSON WIRES HIS CONDOLENCE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20. President Wilson telegraphed a message of condolence to the Vatican upon the death of Pope Pius X through Secretary Bryan. The message said: "The President desires me to express his sincere sympathy for the loss which the Christian world has sustained in the death of his holiness, Pius X. By his pure and gentle character, his unaffected piety and his broad and thoughtful sympathy with his fellowmen in his exalted station, he attracted to himself the affectionate regard of all who felt his world-wide influence."

ROOSEVELT SENDS HIS SYMPATHY

NEW LONDON, Conn., Aug. 20. Former President Roosevelt, sent the following message to Cardinal Farley: "Pray accept my sincere sympathy at the death of the venerable Pontiff, whose unfailing kindness, and love of humanity has won him the respect of the civilized world."

AMERICA SENDS

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nals John Farley of New York, James Gibbons of Baltimore, and William H. O'Connell of Boston. Cardinal Farley who is in Switzerland, has already been summoned to Rome by telegraph. From time to time it has been written that there is a possibility that an American might be elevated to the chair of St. Peter, but it must be remembered that Italian influence is still paramount in the councils of the church. In the many traditions of the church

there is one that a pope shall not select his successor and in this light one of the last acts of Pope Pius X might carry significance. Confers With Rosa. While he rested upon his bed still conscious and master of his faculties the pontiff asked to be allowed to confer alone with Manager Rosa, who will be secretary of the conclave of cardinals. It is believed that the Pope gave Manager Rosa his final instructions and reposed in him his last wishes. The two remained in conference for nearly half an hour. The pope's breathing became so difficult that the attending physicians had to put an end to the talk. Although Cardinal Merry Del Val is considered by some to be a strong candidate, there have been few if any instances where a man holding Cardinal Del Val's position has been elevated to the papal chair. The authority which he has exercised during his term of office in the name of the holy father is bound, no matter how discreetly consummated, to have given offense to many influential personages. Then too, at the end of a papel reign the sacred college usually wishes for a change of policy and seems to be of the opinion that the election of a secretary of state will merely be a continuation of the existing policy. Ferrari Strong Candidate. The name of Cardinal Ferrarf was mentioned in connection with the chair of St. Peter a year ago, when the serious illness of Pope Pius X bade fair to make the election of a new pope necessary within a short time. He has maintained the most courteous relations with the members of the reigning house of Italy and it is likely that his name will be put forward strongly in the conclave assembly. Cardinal Diomede Falcon! is an American by citizenship, having become naturalized in that country when he was living and working in the western region as member of the great Franciscan order for which he has done so much. This fact is regarded by many as a serious bar to his promotion as is also the fact that he Is the member of an order of Monks. There has already been a disposition among members of the sacred college to feel that the election of a monk

will be unduly favoring this particular order at the expense of others. Coming down to a general consideration of the possibilities, it is found that of the. thirt.v Italian mpmhpra of

! the Sacred college there is a considera

ble gap to be eliminated on account of advanced age. Judging from the past elections it would seem probable that the cardinals will select a pope who is under seventy but who is older than fiftyeight or there abouts. However, this is only one of the many elements which makes the unofficial picking of a new pope a difficult task.

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