Evening star., 1922-02-12
1000 AMERICANS SEEK { y
300 VATICAN TICKETS
Shortage of Passes to Coronation of POPS
Embarrasses Chamberlain, Who
Faces Conflicts. ,-.M

By the Associn ted Press.
ROME, February IA thousand
Americans sotourning in Rome have
applied to the American College for
tickets to the coronation. but the al
lotment by the Vatican to the college
only amounts to three hundred; thus,
seven hundred Americans are scour-
ing Rome in an effort to obtain tick
cts by some means or other for to-
morrow's historic event. Tickets
have been offered by various specu-
latolN at 100 lire each.
Mgr. Sanz de Samper. the papai
chamberlain finds himself in serious
conflict with various high omclals OF
the pontifical househould, because 0I
his inability to satisfy the demanas
for tickets. The secretary OF state :
department requested two hundred
tickets for the diplomatic corps; put
when they were issued the package
consisted of only one hundred ana
eighty. Then several important per
sons were refused admission to the
chamberlain's Office in the MAJOR
domo's quarters.
Cardinal Tacci sent a messenger TO
request tickets, but it is reported that
the messenger was turned apruptIy
from the entrance. Some of the fam-
lilies of the Roman aristocracy were
also confronted by the dilemma OF
either leaving the Vatican premises
or being escorted out by gendarmerie.
Has Italian Decoration.
Following upon the announcement
that the holy father had been dec
Grated with the White Eagle, Of Po-
land, it is learned that his holiness
also wears the high italian decoration
of Knight of, st. Maurice and 81.
Lazarus. An interpreter or hano :
writing who has made an analysis
| with the mental and spiritual equip
ment with which the Pope Is en-.
dowed, his reign is sure to be iull OF
wonderful developments.
The expert says the handwriting re-
veals a superior spirit OF serenity
clearness and sincerity; that there
are notable indications OF mental and
moral force united with a spirit OF
authority. The writing shows per-
son of great distinction and sim
hplicity. but of little diplomatic quality:
Many prelates in the Vatican are OF
the opinion that with Plus XII on the
papal throne there will be great OPP
| portunity for the Roman church to
advance in the direction of healing
the schism between the Orthodox and
Roman churches. 1t is contended that
| from the manner In which the bolShe-
WIKI nave dedlt Win 30 many oI Tue
clergy, help from the Roman church
would be welcomed, while the Pope is
| thoroughly familiar with the Russian
| situation, owing to his sojourn in Po-
land.
Speculation is rampant as to wheth-
er a eulogy of the late Pope Benedic,
will be read in the chamber Of depu-
| ties when it is convened next Thurs.
day. It is an old rule of the church
! that after the election of a new Pope
no commemorative services in honor
! of the dead Pope can be held. Thus
| though all parties are united for q
| form of eulogy for Benedict. the
! church rule may prevent any forma
| ceremony in the chamber.
| Pope Plus has decided that officer,
| of the Italian army may enter ST
Peters to witness the corona ton
\ wearing their uniform. This has no
been permitted since the fall of tn