Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-05
POPE AROSE EARLY
Will Not Change His Old
Habits.
HAD LIGHT BREAKFAST
RECEIVED THE CARDINALS I'M
sISTINE CHAPEL.
First Public Reception Accorded to a
Group of Pilgrims From
This Country.
HAD LIGHT BREAKFAST

ROME August 5.-Pope Plus x rose at
o:oo O'Clock this morning, saying that he
did not wish to change his habits He
slept last night In the apartment occupied
by Cardinal Oreglia during the nterregnum.
This apartment is situated on the first floor
of the Vatican
No decision has yet been taken concern
Ing the pontifrs ultimate quarters, but 1t is
already said that he desires them to be ex-
tremely modest.
AT f:lo am. the pope said mass assisted
only py Monsignor Bressan, his conclavist
he a1terward took breakfast, which con-
sisted OF only coffee, milk and a roll Then,
as he stood against the window from which
ne caught glimpse OF the gardens of the
Vatican, the pontiff exclaimed: MY first
pleasure, when l can spare a moment, will
De TO explore the gardens which now con-
fine my little world. HeiRho! How shall r
get on without my long country tramps!
How l shall miss them and my sea!'
rope f1us wished to see personally most
OF the tnnumerable kilograms of conRratu-
iatlon received, giving Instructions for the
answer to those for which he cared most.
and looked at the copies, changing here and
mere word Then he prepared for this
mornings state reception Of the cardinals
In the Sistine chapel, which during the
night had been cleared Of its temporary
furniture. used for the ballots, and was
assuming Its normal aspect.
Reception Of the Cardinals.
The third and last obedience of the sa-
cred college was consummated this morn
ing with the same ceremonial as before. in
the Sistine chapel, the pope being in his
full pontifcal robes and palpabIy restored
In mind and nerves by a nights rest. The
cardinals filed before him and kissed his
hand and foot, all smiling and apparently
ftNr ,tal
They themselves in turn received a hearty
embrace from Plus x. The music was d.
rected by Abbe Perosi, who was the pom,
tins protege, all present remarking how
since being under the abbes care Every
available corner of the small chapel was
nlled this morning and those present
seemed to forget Plus x in their pleasure
In the magnificent harmony of the voices
OF the choir, and the feast of color as they
rested their eyes on the pictures before
them The ceremony ended about noon
Both going to and coming from the Sis
tine chapel. when he passed through the
Raphael loggia and the duca1 hall the
pope refused to be carried in the sedia
gestatoria: which. however. followed him
after taking a few steps he turned to
Monsignor Bisleti, and said: 1 shall never
voluntarily get into that box
A Te Deum was sung this morning in
the Sistine chapel In honor of the election
OF the new pope. All the cardinals were
his cell. although somewhat better than
yesterday.
Pope Makes Appointments.
This morning the pope confirmed in their
posts as secret chamberlains Monsignors
Zichy, Scapinelli, Misciatelli and Sanz de
Sampere. and confirmed the Marquis Of
Serlupi master of the horse and Mon
signor Sill as dean of the grooms He
appointed Monsignor Galli secretary of
Latin letters, to replace Monsignor Ia
rozzi who is Ill, and also Monsignor Sardi,
as secretary for briefs to the princes to
replace Monsignor Volpini, who recently
died
The new pope has confirmed Cardinal
Oreglia as camerlengo. Cardinal Agliardi
will probably be secretary of state.
The pope. yielding to the pressure exer-
cised by the foreign cardinals who are
desirous of returning to their respective
countries as soon as possible, has decided
that his coronation shall take place next
Sunday.
Pope Plus today received Prince Massino,
the head of the papal section of the Roman
aristocracy. who was accompanied by his
daughter -in-law, Princess Beatrice, the
daughter of Don Carlos The pontiff
seemed specially glad to see her. saying:
I'VE are from the same town. Your father
Is my friend. and 1 have not forgotten his
INABILITY in coming to me off at tho
station, when I left for the conclave, little
imagining that I should never see my bel
loved canals again. I hope your royal
father will soon come to our court :