The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-28

been given to different persons men
toned in the will.
All the land purchased and buildings
erected for institutions personally
founded by Leo are put in \ name or
the Holy See to avoid possible claims
from relatives, as the pope poSSlDiF re-
membered that some time after the
death of Plus TX, the latter'S nephews
instituted a suit against the church,
claiming fifteen thousand francs az
their portion Of his estate. The will
ends by providing that his remains
shall be buried in the baSilica Of St.
John Lateran, in the tomb which he
had already chosen.
1t $3.50 a.. m, a solemn pontificaI re,
quinn mass was celebrated n st. Peters
for the repose Of the soul Of Leo XIII.
The crowd was kept constantly moving
within the wooden barrier, but other
entrances were provided for those de-
string to assist at the mass on the other
side of the church. Several thousand
people were present, though in so vast
a church capable of containing $4,000
persons, they appeared to be a mere
handful especially as they were al
standing.
Cardinal Oreglia, dean Of the sacred
college, feels worn out owing to his
unaccustomed exertions. His life as q
was III ol 1l4AA(Ol &c
renity and he now practically bears
the entire burden of the church, and
also the minute details of the prepara-
tons for the obSequieS and the con-
clave. Notwithstanding this. he open
ed his mornings meeting of the con-
gregation of cardinals. The number
Of those present today was augmented
by the presence of two new arrivals,
Cardinal Doben1co Svampa, archbishop
20 D4lo-Na orI Nc rIiool Hifylin PncHhi
archbishop of Ferrara. The former
was especially warmly welcomed by his
colleagues. as being one of the most
prominent members of the sacred col
lege, and he is mentioned
among those most likely TO succeed
Pope Leo.
1t IS being remarked hat Cardinal
Oreglia's responsibilities I've softened
his austerity and that he is directing
affairs with firmness but without
harshness, showing h cardinals every
consideration and giving constant
proof Of equanimity.
At this mornings meeting, a COM
mittee, consisting of Cardinals Casa11,
Macchi and Della Volpe, was appoint
ed to supervise all the arrangements
in connection with the cOnclave.
Two doctors, Lapponi and Pelagallo.
a surgeon, Professor Caigetti, and IA
druggist were appointed to attend the
cardinals while they are shut up.
Finally the cardinals appointed q
committee to receive the case coil
tanning the papal treasure from the
congregation of briefs. whose work is
suspended until a new pope is elected
and to receive the papal seals from
the apostolic chancellory.
MINISTER WITHDREW.
Santiago de Chile, July 23.-The Ital-
ian minister to Chile publicly withdrew
from the cathedral today while an Of
fetal requiem was being celebrated for
the repose of the soul of the dead pope
because of indiscreet references to the
relations between the vatican n the
Italian government in the sermon or
the officiating clergyman.
DUE TO GIBBONS.
Paris, July 23.-The Rome correspon-
lent of the Paris edition of the Her
aid telegraphs that if Cardinal Ram
polla is not elected it will be due to
the action of Cardinal Gibbons who. it
is asserted. in vatican circles. remain
ed i'm Paris in order to unite the
French cardinals AGAINST him. Cardin-
al Matthew is still the most ardent
supporter of Cardinal Rampolla. The
correspondent further asserts that Car
dinal Gibbons has succeeded in uniting
the French cardinals round
Richard with a view of supporting a
candidate whose policy will be a reac-
ton against that of the late pontiff.
He also says hat the alliance will en-
deavor at the c%Onclave to enforce a
condition that the new pope transform
the sacred college into a true inters
national institution.
ne commission of cardinals entrust-
ed with the arrangements for the con-
clave has presented a plan which in
wolves an expenditure of 1.4OO and as
sures that everything will be in readi-
ness for the opening of the ~cOncfave
July 81. The apartment still OcCuDied
by Cardinal Rampolla will be divided
into four rooms in order to accOmmo-
date four of the cardinals during the
conclave. Now that the pope'S will
has been opened the work of removing
the things in his apartment. which he
bequeathed by the terms of the instru-
ments has begun. If the new pontiff
desires to occupy the same apartment,
only the bed room furniture will be
changed. Following an ancient GUS
tom however. the new pope would not
AXE possession of the old apartment
until several months after his election.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Washington. July 23-The state de-
partment has received the following
response to Secretary Hays message of
coincidence on the occasion of the
pope'S death:
Rome. July 23, 1908.
John Hay. Secretary Of State, Wash
ington. D. c..
Il have lot failed to convey to the
sacred college the heartfelt sympathy
expressed by you in the presidents
name on the sad occasion Of his holi-
ness death.
THE sacred college desires me to eX-
press to the president its deep and sin
cere gratitude for such a noble mani
festation. (Signed)
IN. CARDINAL RAMPOLLA."