Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-31
Preparations For the Coming
Conclaye Entail a Great
Amount Of Work
DO NOT LIKE CELLS
Fear Their Confinement in unsanitary
Quarters Will Iniure Health of Some
Leo Advised Prompt Election of
Succe ACKNOWLEDGMENT Letter from
Emperor Francis Joseph.

both inside and outside. Within, the
last preparations We're being made for
the conclave and everything was in
the utmost confusion.
In the Sistine chapel work will go on
thruout the night The catafalque
pulled down and the galleries which
We're built for the accommodation OF
the special personages are being re-
placed by stalls for the cardinals. These
will be ranged on both sides and sur
mounted by canopies. all in violet ex-
cept that of the camerlengo, Cardinal
Oreglia, which will be green, as he
is the only cardinal of the congre-
CATION who was created under the reign
of Plus IN.
Outside the vatican, the work was
of different character, the quiet
work of the supporters of the different
candidates marshalling their strength
for the contest which is to come when
the doors of the conclave are closed.
No one candidate stands out pronin-
emily, as did Cardinal Pecci in the con-
clave of 177S and the discussion here
is not so much concerning the super
Tor qualities of the candidates as of
the strength with which they are cred
tied.
The cardinals visited the cells which
they are to occupy during the con-
clave, and it can not be said that they
returned 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. 1t
was feared that the health of some
of the older and more feeble cardinals
might suffer. Perhaps the most dis
satisfied was Cardinal Maszary. who,
as primate of Hungary, is the wealth.
lest of the cardinals. He is credited
with an income of 100000 annually
He insists that he can not eat with the
others, and must have meals outside.
Last night experiments We're made with
the kitchens, the working of which is
considered quite important, as about
400 people must be fed thrice daily for
an indefinite period. The trials were
completely successful.
The revolving dumb walters were
also tested. They are enthusiastically
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 it quite
impossible for persons on either side
to see each other.
1t is reported that Count Soderini
whose position at the vatican is that of
bearer of the golden rose" the great
est gift which a pope can confer upon
women of royal families, was entrusted
by Leo with the task of writing the
history of his pontificate, enjoining
upon him the fact that he wished a
true history and not u eulogy. Count
SOderini was furnished with abundant
documents for his work.
During the meeting OF the congrega-
ton OF the cardinals the cameringo
read an autograph letter from Emperor
Francis Joseph of Austria, which added
renewed coincidence 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 an i'm
preston. and it was decided to answer
1t with a special message. Suisse
quenty, Cardinal Oreglia explained
how the work Of the conclave was TO
be carried on. recalling the principal
rules which We're to govern the body
and recommending their strict observ-
ance. He outlined program for to-
day, which will consist OF the mass to
the holy ghost in the incoming, together
with the deliverance of the Grafton Pro
Pontifice Eligendo. The cardinals. will
enter the conclave at 5 O'Clock in the
afternoon. Each of the cardinals yes
terday received media! struck by the
to maintain the tradition of
his sovereignty during tae interreSnum.
Ii is intended to strike coins also for
all the conclavists and servants who
are to be present.
The question of the compensation to
be given to the physicians who treated
the late pontin during his last illness
was also discussed in the congregation.
money remaining after the charitable
requests left by Leo are paid would be
only about $4,000. This sum was con-
sidered insufficient and a commission OF
cardinals was instructed TO augment 1t
to such an amount as might seem APP
propriate.
The Italia says that the "constitu-
ton" left by Pope Leo to the conclaye
has been distributed among the cardi-
nails According to this authority, 1t
was written In Latin In 1882, and, be-
ginning with the words "praedeces-
sores nostri." recalls former consttu-
tons and conclaves. especially that OF
Plus TX. and then complains of the
conditions of the holy see under hos
tile domination" and recommends the
quick election of a new pope. 1T ad-
vises the holding of the conclaVe In
Rome. unless the sacred college should
not be in the enjoyment of full liberty.
and recommends the maintenance OF
the rights of the pontiff. 1t enjoins the
election of new pope. not according
TO the personal preferences OF the car
dinals, but according to the dictation of
their consciences. inspired only by the
welfare of the church.
On the cover of the ramphiet con-
tanning the constitution" is written
ITO be kept with most absolute secrecy
and with the duty Of returning It,.
No Pity Shown.
For years fate was after me con-
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