Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-31
VISIT PAID TO CELLS
Cardinals Not Enthusiastic Re-
garding Place of Conine-
ment During Conelave.
LETTER FROM FRANCIS JOSEPH
oresiia Explains Work of conclave
and Rules to Govern 6ody-Precau-
tions Taken That No communiea.
ton Be Held With Outside World.

ton Be Held With Outside World.
Rome, July 31.-The vatican was
the scene of great activity both in
side and out Within the last prepa-
rations were made for the conclave
and everything was in the utmost con-
fusion. Workmen and servants were
hurrying hither and thither. some
hanging curtains, others putting in
extra furniture, while porters were
staggering along under immense
trunks, as IL some Of the cardinals ex-
pected to remain in their cells fol-
months. Other cardinals sent prac-
tically nothing The catafalque erect
ed for the funeral services is being
pulled down and the galleries which
were built for the accommodation of
special personages are being replaced
by stalls for the cardinals These will
be ranged on both sides and surmount-
ed by canopies, all in violet, except
that OF the cameralengo, 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
colossal figures of Michael Angeles
Last Judgment" seemed almost to
show surprise at the busy scene which
was Transforming the beautiful chapel
from religious to an almost electoral
aspect. Outside the vatican the work
was of different character, 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 promi.
nently. as did Count Pecci in the con.
ciave Of 1878, and the discussion here
is not so much concerning the superior
qualities OF the candidates as of the
strength with which they are credited
Not Favorably Impressed by Cells.
Rome, July 31.-The cardinals visit
ed the cells which they are to occupy
during the conclave, and it cannot be
said that they retired very enthusiast
tic over the idea of being confined
perhaps for some tfme-in what are
rightly termed cells, which are with
out running water and necessary ven
tilation. 1t is feared that the health
OF some of the older and more feeble
cardinals might suffer
Perhaps the most dissatisfied was
Cardinal Maszary, who, as primate of
Hungary, is the wealthiest of the card
inals. He is credited with an income
of 100000 annually. He insists that
he cannot eat with the others and
must have his meals outside.
Experiments were made with the
kitchens, the working of which is con-
sidered quite important, as about 500
people must be fed thrice daily for an
indefinite period. The trials were COM
pletely successful The revolving
dumb walters were also tested. They
are Enthusiastically Roman and con.
sist of wheels with shelves on which
things are laid and they are made to
revolve. carrying things in or out, but
making It quite impossible for persons
on either side to see each other.
To Write History Of Leo's Pontificate.
1t is reported that Count Soderini.
whose position at the vatican is that
of bearer of the golden rose" the
greatest gift which a pope can confer
upon women of royal families, was en-
trusted by Leo with the task of writ
ing the history of his pontifcate, en-
joining upon him the fact that he
wished true history and not a eulogy.
Count Soderini was furnished with
abundant documents for his work.
During the meeting of the congre-
cation Of the cardinals the camerlengo
read an autograph letter from EN-
peror Francis Joseph of Austria, which
added renewed condolences on the
death of Leo and expressed the hope
that the sacred college would be in
spired by the great interests of the
church In choosing his successor. The
letter produced strong impression
and it was decided to answer it with
a special message. Subsequently Card
fnal Oreglia explained how the work
OF the conclave was to be carried on,
recalling the principal rules which
were to govern the body and recon-
mending their strict observance.
Cardinals Receive Medals.
Each of the cardinals received a
medal struck by the cameraligo to
maintain the tradition of his sover-
s.gnty during the interregnum. 1t is
Intended to strike coins also for all
the conclavists and servants who are
to be present Cardinals Sanminia.
tell, Macchi and Della Volpe were
charged with the duty OF visiting the
apartments OF the conclave and Card.
inals Tripoti and Boschi with visiting
the precincts Of the conclave for the
purpose of making sure that there
will be no possibility of communica-
ton with the outside world.
The question of the compensation
to be given to the physicians who
treated the late pontiff during his last
illness was also discussed In the con-
gregation. The executors of the will
said that the money remaining after
the charitable requests left by Leo