WIDESPREAD TRIBUTES

Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20728, 11 February 1939, Page 7

WIDESPREAD TRIBUTES

BORE HEAVY BURDENS GREAT EFFORTS FOR PEACE (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel, Copyright) (Received Feb. 11, 10.30 a.m.) LONDON, Feb. 10 The Archbishop of Canterbury paid a tribute to the Pope's unwearying efforts for peace. He said he was a man of sincere piety and bore immense burdens with dignity and courage. Particular attention is devoted in the newspaper reviews to the Pope’s interest in recent international affairs and his tireless efforts for world peace, which he maintained until the end. DICTATORS’ CONDOLENCES MUSSOLINI’S MESSAGE (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Feb. 11, 11.30 a.m.) VATICAN CITY, Feb. 10 Signor Mussolini and Count Giano visited the Vatican to pay their last respects and Herr Hitler sent a message of condolence. Flags were flown at half-mast in Rome, Berlin and Paris. Signor Mussolini sent the following message to Cardinal Pacelli: “The disappearance of the Pope of Conciliation means mourning for the church and Italian people. I offer the condolences for myself and the Fascist Government.” EIGHT DAYS MOURNING BODY LYING IN STATE ELECTION OF SUCCESSOR < United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Feb. 11. 11.30 a.m.) VATICAN CITY, Feb. 10 The remains of the Pope are lying in state in the Sistine Chapel for three days. All public spectacles are forbidden. The Italian court will observe eight days’ mourning. It is officially announced that the conclave of cardinals to elect a new Pope will be held on Friday, March 3, and not on February 28 as previously announce cL