Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-11
DEMOCRATIC AND CONSERVATIVE
NOMINEE.
VICTOR EMMANUEL.

The Pope Of Rome lives and Victor
Emmanuel is dead. The antagonism
which has for 80 many years existed be
tween these two great men OF the world
is buried with the successful champion Of
Italian unity. On hearing the news the
Pope exclaimed: IL expected it and
had p%ardoued him; let us now pray for
the repose Of his soul" Il is not likely
that the kings death will cause aHy ma
terial changes 10 the administration Of
the government or in foreign relations.
Prince Humbert, who is t~hirty-four years
old, aud reputed to be q man Of ability
and discretion, and in full sympathy with
the aims and policy Of his illustrious
father, is the successor to the throne
BE vas at once proclaimed king and
issued the following address:
Italians, the greatest misfortune has
suddenly befallen US. Victor Emmanuel,
founder of the Kingdom of Italy and Its
unity, has been taken from us. | re-
ceived his last Sigh, which was for the
Nstiou-his last wishes, which we're for
the happiness of bis people. His voice,
which will always resound in my heart,
bids me Vanquish sorrow, and indicates
my duty at this moment There is only
one consolation possible, namely, to
show ourselvs worthy Of him, | by fol.
lowing in his footsteps, and you by re.
naming By those civic virtues by the aic
Of which be accomplished the difficult
task of rendering Italy great and united
l shall be mindful Of bis grand example
of devotion to country, love Of progress,
and faith in liberal institutions, which
are the pride Of my house. Ny sole am
bition will be to deserve the love OF my
people.
Italians, ysur first king is dead. His
successor will prove to you that institu
tions do not die. Let Us unite in this
hour Of great sorrow let US strengthen
that concord which has always been the
salvation Of Italy"
Victor Emmanuel's fall name was Wit.
torio Emmsnuele Maria Alberto Eugenio
Fsrdiuaudo Tommaso; was born at Turin
10 1920. He was the eldest son Of Charles
Albert, King Of Sardinia, and of Maria
theresa. he married his cousin Mario
Adelaide, of Austria, in 1912. he be-
came Duke Of Savoy 10 1881, and passed
through all the grades Of the army to
that of general Of division, and by the
s6dication Of his father became King Of
Sardinia, Piedmont and Savoy in l849.
Although a member Of an ultra Catholic
family, he entered npen a policy OF op.
position to the aggressions Of Austria
and to the papal see Of Rome. For this
he was exeommunicsted by the pope
IS an unworthy son OF the church
Hence the significance Of the Pope's ex.
clRmation on hearing Of his death. H.
united with the allies against Russia, and
sent seventeen thousand men TO the
Crimss, under the command Of Gepera.
ia Marmors, whose death was announced
last week. This step gained him sdmis
sion into the convention Of the great
European powers. His reign extendeC
through a period of wars and revolutions
He took the field 10 person and led hi
armies against the Austrians and VOL
the great battles Of Magenta and Sole
rino, and thus annexed L~ombardy to hi
dominions. All the other states becamI
inspired with a desire for Italian unity
and he soon became ruler Of all Ital,
except the papal territory around Rom
and the government CT Venice. In 1856
Victor Emmanuel became king Of Ital.
aud continued the struggle with tn.
church. Ia 1870 he entered Rom,
ct the head Of q victorious army, and il
1871 the capital was transferred from
Florence to Rome; the pspal hierareh.
was guaranteed by proclamation, and it
status defined by act of parliament
The king settled an annuity Of 100000
upon the pope, which his holiness ha
sreadlastly refused to touch, although
IL regularly paid, draws interest, and
subject to his order. He always aete,
with great dslicacy and respect towar,
the pope, bat the sturdy old pontif per
~sislently repealed all advances. DurinI
Emmauuel's reign his kingdom mad
great progress in the arts Of peace a
we'll as war. He advanced the cause o
progressive, liberal ideas; secured 70
Italy a prominent position among tn.
nations of Europe, aud was loved a
home and respected all over the world
dis life was full Of stirring events. Il
which he proved himself a great Soldie
aud statesman; and be has left the mar
al bis genius aud courage upen the az
10 which he lived.