New-York tribune., 1903-07-31
CARDINALS VIEW CELLS.
DO NOT LIKE THEIR LOOKS.
Preparing for the ConciaUe-
Vas3ary Wants Better Food.

Rome July 3O-The Vatican to-day was the
scene of great activity, both within and without
The last preparations were being made in the
building for the concIave and everything was
in the utmost confusion. Workmen and servants
were hurrying hither and thither. some hanging
curtains. others putting in extra furniture
Porters were staggering about under immense
trunks as If some of the cardinals thought they
would remain in their cells for months Otner
cardinals sent practically nothing. as II they ex-
pected to be released in day or two.
Outside the Vatican the work was of diff
ferent character. 1t the quiet toll OF the
supporters OF the different candidates marshai-
ling 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
Cardinal Pecci in the conclave of 1878 and the
discussion here is not so much concerning the
superior qualities of the candidates as OF the
strength with which they credited.
A CARDINAL WITH $4,000 INCOME.
The cardinals to-day visited the cells which
they are to occupy during the ConcIave. and it
cannot be said that they returned exceedingly
enthusiastic over the thought of being confined
there perhaps for many days.
These chambers are without running water
and necessary ventilation. 1t is even feared
that the health of some of the older and more
feeble cardinals may suffer from the conf1ne-
ment.
The most dissatisfied OF all was Cardinal
Vaszary, who, Primate of Hungary is the
wealthiest member of the Sacred College. He is
credited with annual income OF 100000 He
insists that he cannot eat with the others and
must have his meals brought in from outside.
Experiments were made tonight with the kitch-
ems, which considered of considerable i'm
portance. as about five hundred people must be
fed thrice daily for indefinite period. The
revolving dumbwaiters were also tested. They
enthusiastically Roman and consist OF
are laid. When they revolve, carrying things in
or out they make 1t impossible for persons on
either side to see each other.
LEO WANTED A SHORT CONCLAvE-
The representatives of France, Austria. Spain.
Prussia, Portugal, Russia, Bavaria and Bel
GUM accredited TO the Vatican have informed
Cardinal Oreglia, dean of the Sacred College.
that their respective governments have received
from the Italian Foreign Office exhaustive as
surances that all the necessary measures nave
been taken to insure material and moral liberty
at the conclave.
The Italia" saws that the constitution left
by Leo to the conclave has been distributed
among the cardinals. According to this author
ity. it written in Latin in 1882 and, begin
ming with the words "prsedecessores nostri,'
recalls former constitutions and Conclaves, es-
pecially that Of Plus TX and then complains OF
the condition of the Holy See under hostile
domination" and recommends the quick election
of a new Pope. 1t advises the holding Of the
ConCaYe in Rome. unless the Sacred College
shruld not be the enjoyment of full liberty and
recommends the maintenance of the rights Of
the POntin It enjoins the election OF new
Pope, not according to the personal preferences
of the cardinals. but according to the dictation of
their consciences. inspired only by the welfare
of the Church.
On the cover Of the pamphlet containing the
Constitution is written ITO be kept with most
absolute secrecy and with the duty of return
ing it,"
AUSTRIAN EMPEROR's LETTER READ.
At the meeting of the congregation of the car
dinals to-day the Camerlengo read an autograph
letter from Emperor Francis Joseph Of Austria,
which added renewed condolences on the death
of Leo and expressed the hope that the Sacred
College would be inspired by the great interests
of the Church in choosing his successor. The
letter produced strong impression. and it
decided to answer it with special message.
Subsequently Cardinal Oreglia explained how
the work of the conclave was to be carried on,
and recalled the principal rules which were to
govern the body. and recommended their strict
observance. He outlined a programme for to-
morrow which will consist OF the to the
Holy Ghost in the morning, together with the
deliverance of the grafton pro pontifce eligendo.
The cardinals will enter the ConCave at o'clock
in the afternoon
Each Of the cardinals to-day received a medal
struck by the Camerlengo to maintain the ira
dition of his sovereignty during the interregnum.
It is intended TO strike coins also for all the
conclaVists and servants who are to be present.
Cardinals Sanminiateli Macchi and Della Volpe
charged with the duty OF visiting the
apartments of the conclave, and Cardinals Tri-
pot and Boschi with visiting the precincts Of
the concave. for the purpose of making sure
that there will be possibility Of communication
with the outside world They are to make their
report to the congregation tomorrow.
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