The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31
Both Within and Without the HufTing WOTknsR Present
 Scene of Great Activity
CARDINALS NOT PLEASED
 WITH THEIR LITTLE CELLS
It Is Feared Close Confinement VIII Prove Injurious to the Aged Prel-
 ates-coneIave Begins at 5 o'clock.

Rome, July sO-The vatican today was the scene of great activity both inside and outside. Within, the last preparations were made for the eonclave, and every. thing was in the utmost confusion. Work men and servants were hurrying hither and thither. some hanging curtains, others putting in extra furniture, while porters were staggering along under immense trunks as if some of the cardinals ex- pected to remain in their cells for months. Other cardinals sent practically nothing. In the sistine chapel work will go on throughout the night. The catafalque erected for the funeral services is being pulled down, and the galleries which were built for the accommodation of royal personages are being replaced by stalls for the cardinals. These will be ranged on both sides and surmounted by canopies, all in violet, except that of the camerlengo, Cardinal Oreglia, which will be green, as he is the only cardinal of the congregation who was created under the reign of Plus TX.
 The noise was so great that the colos- sal figures of Michael Angelo's Last Judgment seemed to show surprise at the busy scene which was transforming the beautiful chapel from religious to an almost electoral aspect
 Outside the Vatican.
 Outside the vatican the work was of a different character, being only the quiet work of the supporters of the different candidates marshaling their strength for the contest which is to come when the doors of the conclave are closed No one candidate stands out prominently, as did Count Pecci in the conclave of 1SIS, and the discussion here is not so much con cerning the superior qualifications of the candidates as of the strength with which they are credited.
 The cardinals today visited the cells which they are to occupy during the con- clave and 1t cannot be said that they re- turned very enthusiastic over the Idea of being confined, perhaps for some time, in what are rightly termed "cells," which are without running water and necessary ventilation. It was feared that the health of some of the older and more feeble car dinals might suffer. Perhaps the most dissatisfied was Cardinal Maszary, who, as primate of Hungary, is the wealthiest of the cardinals. He is credited with an income of s40o,OOO annually. He insists that he cannot eat with the others and must have meals outside.
 Tonight experiments were made with the kitchens, the working of which is consd- cred quite important as about 800 people must be fed thrice daily for an indefinite period. The trials were completely suc- cessful
 Dumb Walters Tested.
 The revolving dumb walters were also tested They are characteristically Roman and consist of wheels with shelves on which things are placed, and they are made to revolve, carrying things in or out. but making 1t quite impossible for persons on either side to see each other.
 It is reported that Count Soderino, whose position at the vatican is that of bearer of the golden rose" the greatest gift which pope can confer upon women of royal families, was entrusted by Leo with the task of writing the history of his pontifcate enjoining upon him the fact that he wished a true history, and not eulogy. Count Soderino was furnished with abundant documents for his work
 During the meeting of the congregation of cardinals today the camerlengo read an autograph letter from Emperor Fran cis Joseph of Austria, which added re- newed condolence on the death of Leo, and expressed the hope that the Sacred college would be inspired by the great in- terests of the church in choosing his suc-
 
 sion and it was decided to answer 1t with special message. Subsequently, Cardinal Oreglia explained how the work of the conclave was to be carried on, recalling the principal rules which were to govern the body. and recommending their strict observance He outlined a programme for tomorrow, which will consist of mass to the Holy Ghost in the morning, together with the deliverance of the OratfO0 ponfffcn
 Enters at 5 O'Clock.
 The cardinals will enter the conclave at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Each of the cardinals today received medal struck by the camerlengo to mantain the tradi- ton of his sovereignty during the inter- regnum. It Is intended to strike coins also for all the conclavists and servants who are to be present. Cardinals San Miniatelli, Macchi and Della Volpe were charged with the duty of visiting the apartments of the conclave and Cardinal Tripoli and Boschi with visiting the pre- cincts of the conclave for the purpose of making sure that there would be no possibility of communication with the outside world. They are to make their re- port to the congregation tomorrow.
 The question of compensation to be given to the physicians who treated the late pontiff during his last illness was also discussed in the congregation. The executors of the will said that the money remaining after the charitable bequests left by Leo are paid will only be about s4O00. This sum was considered insuf- ficient. and a commission of cardinals was instructed to augment 1t to such an amount as might seem appropriate.
 Constitution Left By Leo.
 The Italia says that the Constitution" left by Pope Leo to the conclave has been distributed among the cardinals. Ac- cording to this authority 1t was written in Latin in 1882. and beginning with the words "Praedecessors nostri," recalls former constitutions and conclaves, es- pecially that of Plus K, and then com plains of the condition of the holy see s'urder hostile domination" and recom-