The New York herald., 1878-01-14
THE ROYAL FUNERAL.
Definite Decision to Inter the Dead
King in Rome.
OVATION TO THE FENIANS IN DUBLIN
French Municipal Electons-lmposing
Funeral of RaspaiI.
fBY CABLE TO TIE HERALD

LONDON. Jan. IA, 1878.
The HERALD correspondent in Rome tele-
graphs that Henry M. Stanley was pre-.
sented on Saturday night with splendid
gold medal, the gift of the late King Vic.
tor Emmanuel, in recognition of his great
services as an African explorer. The King
had been greatly struck with the brilliancy
of Stanley's achievements, and on all occa-
sions expressed the highest admiration for
him. 1t, was his intention to present the
medal personally to Stanley, but, feeling
his end approaching, he was determined
that the gift should be accompanied by
personal communication.
HANDSOME LETTER FROM THE KING.
The medal, which is beautiful piece Of
workmanship, bears the simple inscription,
'Henry NJ Stanley, the Intrepid African
Explorer" but it was accompanied with
letter from the dead King containing the
most fattering compliments, marking Vic
tor Emmanucls appreciation of Stanley's
numerous geographical discoveries and the
great services he has rendered to humanity
and civilization. ss4A~
THE PRESENTATION.
The medal was presented by Signor
Carrenti, President of the Italian Geo.
graphical Society, who made short adj
dress containing many handsome COM
pliments and assuring Mr.. Stanley of the
high appreciation in which his great work
was held by the savans Of Italy. Mr.. STAN
ley made short and suitable reply, re.
ply, returning thanks for the honor done
him and expressing his gratitude in par.
ticular manner to the late King for the
handsome medal and the kind and fatter-
ing compliments contained in the letter.
which he would treasure through life as
one of his happiest souvenirs.
BANQUET FROM BARON rELFENER.
After the presentation Mr., Stanley, the
members Of the Geographical Society and
other distinguished gentlemen were enter
tainsd at banquet by Baron Telfener. At
the conclusion of the dinner, which was
splendidly served, many speeched were
made, oil showing the highest appreciation
of Mr.. Stanley's great work and passing en-
comiums on his courage, enterprise and
devotion. The death of the King lent
certain gravity to the occasion and was re-
ferred to as national calamity. Mr.. Stan.
ley made short speech, acknowledging
the high compliments paid him. The ban.
quet was given in Baron Telfener's magnif.
cent private mansion.
coxGRArUL ATOMS FROM ALL SIDES.
Telegrams have been received by Mr..
Stanley since his arrival from Turin, Ma
pies, Milan and other Italian cities, Offering
him welcome to Italy in the kindest pos.
sble manner. The newspapers speak in the
highest terms of praise of his achievements,
and his welcome to Italy has been warm and
hearty in the extreme.
STANLEY EN- ROUTE TO PARIS.
Stanley breakfasted on Saturday morning
with the American Minister in Rome. The
HERALD correspondent in Marseilles tele-
graphs that Mr.. Stanley has arrived in Mar.
tv
by NJ. Alfred Rabaud, President of the Geo.
graphical Society of that city. He starts
this morning for Paris.
ROYAL DINNER
King Humbert received deputation from
the Italian Parliament on Saturday and en-.
tertained the Archduke Regnier, Prince Na-
poleon, Prince Amadefs, ex-King of Spain.
and the Prince of Carignano at airner
in the Quirinal Palace.
MOURNING THE DEAD KING.
The 'Quirinal Palace was thronged yester.
day from early morning until late hour
by people eager to get glimpse at the face
of the dead King. Thousands of people
came into Rome from distant places and
the deepest sorrow was manifested by all
as they passed the catatalque. The greatest
order prevailed, and the demeanor of the
whole population is respectful in the ey
treme.
TO BE BURIED IN THE PANTHEON.
The citizens of Rome, although it has
Unow been definitely decided to bury him in