New-York tribune., 1903-08-09
READY FOR CORONATION.
Preparations in st. Peter 's-Com-
pIaints about Tickets.

Rome, Aug. S-Within st. Peters the prepa-
rations for the coronation tomorrow have been
completed. In the central aisle wide space
has been fenced OFF for the passage of the pro-
cession. The chapels, including that of ST.
Gregory. where the Pope pauses, have been
richly decorated with red damaek, fringed with
gold. The Papal throne rises at the further end
of the great building.
On the wight space has been reserved for
the diplomatic body, the knights of Malta
and special representatives and envoys; on the
left another space has been reserved for the
Roman aristocracy. Close at hand stands the
bronze statue of st. Peter. dressed in full Pom
tifical robes. the great toe. worn away by much
kissing Of the faithful, being uncovered. The
high altar is adorned with gilded candelabra
after designs by Michael Angelo Cellini and
other artists. Several thousand electric lights
will ilumine the whole church.
There are twelve rooms to which persons who
may be sick may be taken. In each room doc
tors will be in attendance.
The portico of st, Peters has been closed by
immense curtains to prevent any one from look
ing in as the Pope passes. which would seem to
confirm the statement that Pope Plus will not
bless the people from an outside balcony,
half expected.
NEW POPE CHANGES CUSTOMS.
The new Pope has been upsetting all customs
at the Vatican. When his attendants thought
to-day to give him pleasure by saying that he
would have a tremendous reception at st.
Peters Sunday. the Pope. to their surprise.
was much displeased, and absolutely forbade
anything of the kind saying that he would not
have it. He called his maJOrdomo. who issued
the following proclamation, which was dis
tributed widely possible:
1t is the warm desire of His Holiness to have
VTnkE hoa aud
that the most devOut and most religious silence
he maintained.
Another innovation at the Vatican is the
Pope's refusal to permit everybody to be sent
away when he appears A gendarme had or
dered away some masOns who were working
about the grounds because the Pope was about
to come forth The Pope himself witnessed this
action, and had the gendarme severely repri-
manded. The masons were recalled. and the
Pope spoke to each of them. laying his hand on
their heads and giving them his blessing.
The Pope also insists on continuing his habit
of accompanying all persons whom he has re-
ceived to the door, no matter how humble
Every diplomatic measure has been adopted to
have him abandon this custom. but without
avail
The outcry regarding the distribution Of the
tickets for the coronation ceremonies has as
sumed vast proportions. Many distinguished
Catholics. especially foreigners, have arrived
in Rome for the purpose of being present at
the ceremonies, and they have been unable to
obtain tickets, while spectators are selling
them on the streets. AT the French Embassy
accredited to the Vatican great Indignation pre-
walls. and communication has been addressed
to the press informing the French colony that
it will be impossible to provide tickets. as only
thirty have been received at the embassy.
The government has ordered troops to the
number of one thousand to occupy the piazza
of ST. Peters at 4 a m. tomorrow. In addi-
tion renfOrcements will be ready to be dis
patched Immediately, should that be necessary.
The departure from Rome Of Cardinals Lam
genieux and Lecot without waiting for the corqs
nation is much commented upon the French
cardinals refused until the last moment to vote
for Sarto.
1t is persistently stated that Cardinal Vim
cenzo Vannutelh will be appointed Papal Secre-
tary of State in succession to Cardinal Ram
polla.
After receiving several cardinals, Plus x this
morning admitted to private audience Signor
Andreazza, Mayor Of Riese. the Pontif's birth
place, and some of the municipal authorities.
Cardinal Gibbons to-day had almost recovered
from his indisposition. which he thinks was due
to overfatigue on Wednesday. This morning
the cardinal went for drive. After the coro-
nation of Plus X tomorrow. he intends to go for
some days rest to Castel Gandolfo. on the lake
Of AIbano. near Rome, where the American Col
lege has summer quarters.
The Pope in order to aid the Catholic Uni
versity at Washington. has promised Rector
OConnell that he will shortly issue bull grant
ing the apostolic benediction 20 all the faithful
who contribute to the yearly collection which
the archbishOps and bishops in the United
States will raise for the university. The instt-
tuition is destined" said the Pope. Ito become
the heart and centre Of the clergy and OF CathOl-
icism in America"
The Rev ]. J. Harty of St Louis. will be con-
secrated Archbishop of Manila by Cardinal
Satolli on August 10.