New-York tribune., 1903-07-28
WELCOME TO GIBBONS.
Cardinal Warmly Greeted-T The
CONGREGATIONS Work.

CONGREGATIONS York.
Ror,e July 27.-Almost all the cardinals have
now arrived here. Their time to-day was mainly
occupied with meeting OF the congregation,
which was notable for the cordiality with which
Cardinal Gibbons was received. After the meet
fng the cardinals received numerous visits at
their various residences
Cardinal Angelo di Pietro. Prodatary Of Pope
Leo is being talked OF as compromise candi-
date II Cardinals Oreglia. Gotti, Rarnpolla or
se-aAno VannuteIIi should be unable TO secure
The necessary votes. Should Cardinal di Pietro
be elected Pope. he would it is said, be the rep
resentative Of the RampoIIa-Gotu faction. and
yet would be fairly acceptable TO all.
Cardinal Michael Logue. Archbishop Of Ar
raagh, who. with the exception Of Cardinal Glib
bons. will be the only English speaking car
dinal IN the conclave. arrived Eere to-day He
said he believed that the successor 10 Leo would
be quickly chosen. Speaking OF Cardinal Glib
bons. the Irish cardinal paid him warm trib-
ute. though. like all the prelates here, he held
out no hope that the American Cardinal had
the remotest chance Of election, adding:
think Cardinal Gibbons would be a subject
for oomrniseration if the selection should de
Tolve upon him, for American would care to
spend the rest Of his life confined within the
precincts Of the Vatican
n IS now practically certain that all the
cardinals VIII be present at the couclave, except
Cardinal Moran. Archbishop Of sydney. who viii
not reach Rome IN time, and Cardinal Celesia,
Archbishop Of Palermo, Who is too Ill 70 attend.
A proclamation was posted in the streets OF
Rome tonight inviting citizens 20 attend the
annual commenoratiou Of the death OF King
Humbert. which viii take the form Of a process
sion through the streets 10 the Pantheon Early
IN the morning OF July % the Italians viii visit
the tomb of Humbert at the Pantheon and
decorate it with flowers. Exercises at the
capitol Will follow. For this event King Victor
Emmanuel viii return 10 Rome on Wednesday.
Queen Margherita viii arrive here tomorrow.
ANTI-CLERICAL OUTBREAK FEARED.
The ecclesiastics view the approaching cere-
rnony with some alarm. believing that the anti
clericals may take advantage of the opportunity
70 make demonstration against the sympathy
exhibited all over italy in connection with the
death Of the Pope.
At to-day's meeting Of the CONGREGATION fftv-
TWO cardinals were present an exceptionally
cordial reception was given 70 Cardinal Gibbons
who was visibly touched by It. He thanked all
his colleagues and embraced Cardinal Satolu
The American cardinal has given no indication
of his prediction in regard 10 the election Of
the new Pope, and has refused 70 see any Jour
-alist
Cardinal Ciriaco Maria Sancha y Hervas. the
Archbishop OF Toledo. made a short address to
he cardinals in presenting the condolences Of
me royal FAMILY o. Spain. The Spanish people
.eiAeTlloeT win affection the prediction Of Leo
NIII for Spain. and the help their country re-
eetved in difficult times fror. the dea5 po,+tes
Who. being the godfather Of King Alfonso was
Considered by al Spaniards A beloved father
Who watched their destiny. Cardinal Oragli.
thanked the Spanish cardinal in the name of
The Sacred College.
POSSIBLE PROTEST To pov-rps
The cardinals again discussed the advisa bill
~ OF sending note 70 the powers regarding
the condition OF the Holy See Some os ,be-1
urged that a protest against the occpns+io- ~
Pontifcal territory by Italy should he nd
while others said that II was best to leave che
successor Of Leo XIII entirely free to choose b,s
course. No decision on the subject was r.scbad
Il The cardinals determine 10 send the note a.
VIII probably be delivered 10 the diplomatic oo-n
on Thursday.
Each Of the cardinals during the conclsve vrfu
have q suite OF apartments, comprising @or-
rooms. made up Of three bedrooms. one for +ba
cardinal. one for his conciavist and the third
fo- his servant The fourth room will be usad
as reception or dining room. according to cir
eumstances. Cardinal Oreglia read q letter
from Cardinal Langenieux. Archbishop o,
Rheims. who. being III. asked for apartments
on the second floor. near the Sistine Chapel IN
order 10 avoid the stairs. similar request for .
Similar reason was made by Cardinal Mocenni
Bishop of Sabina- Both requests were granted
Several Of the cardinals proposed in view Of the
extreme heat, 70 celebrate mass in the Pauline
chapel early enough every morning 10 cornplete
tne morning balIoting IN the Sistine Chanel h,
II o'clock This proposition was agreed TO. The
cardinals may. however. If they desire cola
nrate mass IL their own cells, and for this pu-
pose small portable wood aItars have beer. con
structed.
CARDINAL GIBBONs's APARTMENTS
When the lots for apartments were drsu-n
Cardinal Gibbons drew No 3. the modest aparf-
Enent Of Commentators PuccineIH. the Master
Of the House II is a few steps from the ground
roor. On the left OF the staircase entering from
The Court Of San Damaso The bedroom Of the
Cardinal contains a small black iron bed. a
marble topped dressing table, a small writing
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