New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-13
THE POPE KISSES THE YOUNG MONARCH.

BELIEF THAT AN IMPORTANT CHANGE WILL
FOLLOW THE MEETING OF THE VATICAN.
@The Catholic News OF this city, has received
the following cable dispatch
Rome, Oct. 1.-THE halls Of the Vatican were
busting with animation to-day when, at half past
l. the German Emperor arrived, accompanied by his
brother, Prince Henry, Of Prussia. Count Herbert
Bismarck and Minister Won Schooner the Prussian
representative at the Vatican. and few Others OF
his suite
The members of the oPntacal Court had been
summoned TO be In attendance at l o'clock, and at
that hour precisely Mgr. della volpe appeared and
opened the "An,iCamcra" Shortly after Mgr
Macchi. the Pope's maiordomo, IN He was
followed by Mgr sinisth. the master of the Pon
hcal ceremonies; Mgr. Pifer Bishop of Porphireon
and rector OF the Vatican parish. and Mgr Casselta
the Archbishop Of Ncomedy and private almoner Of
the Pope
The privat, chamberlain Of service, Mgr. Mar'ni.
accompanied by the chamberlain Of honor who
had been invited 70 the reception. The lay court was
represented br Prince Don Francis Ruspoli. Marquis
sacchetti, Marquis scrlsps and Prince Alterf-all
dressed the handsome uniform of Spanish knights
There also present the Count de Courten colonel Of
the papal Swiss Guards Marquis Lavaggi, OF the
Pa.atne Guard. and other disntares of tho Pontf-
cal. ecclesiastical and lay courts.
The Carriage OF the German Emperor brought
expressly from Berlin for this occasion appeared on
The great Plaza Of ST. Peters at 10. Mgr MacchI
with half Of the members Of the Pspa court, proceeded
down the great staircase to the ST.
Damascus courtyard TO meet him
Mr Della volpe, with Others remained in the
C1ementine Hall the Chamberlain of Service alone
staying in the ante-chamber to notify the Pope
when the Emperor reached the Pontif's private
apartments
IL was Jus. 80 when the Emperor entered the
Papal rooms, whore he received the salute Of the
Pontifcal court and sodiery His Holiness had mean
while come as far the Throne Hall, and there he
met the Emperor and kissed him with fatherly love.
Both entered tho first reception room and the doors
were closed behind them.
The Emperor's suite during the interview were
entertained by the Papal court In the ante-chamoer
general introducuons being made by Minister Won
schoezer and Mgr Mscchi The conversation between
His Holiness and Emperor William was private
The Pope rang the bell at the conc usion OF the audi
eace and chatting with the Emperors
friends, having the kindest Of words for Prince
Henry and Count Bismarck.
After the audience, the Emperor. escorted by Car
dira Rampolla and the members Of the Papal court.
visited the museums Of the Vatican and expressed
lleasure al sights presented. When he was aboyt
p Gepart the members Of the Papal court formed In
line and escorted him 70 the carriage at Damascus
Courtyard.
not one OF The members of the Ponhfcal Court has
been able 10 en,ghten the subject discussed oy
the Emperor and the Pope but all are OF opinion
that the question Of the temporal power NOT ig
nored, and their words indicate that toe manner OF
have given them 10 believe that the meeting wiz be
followed by important change His Holiness
looked as strong during the ceremonies, and
when hean aged priest, white with The years Of the
alfar-embraced the young and mighty Emperor az
parting there well worth the study of the
eraiest painter.