New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-23
SILVER WEDDING GAYETIES IN ROME.
LONG SERIES OF OFFICIAL RECEPTIoNS-KING
HUMBERT AND EMPEROR WILLIAM SPEAK
AT THE GALA BANQUET.

4 LONG SERIES OF OFFICIAL RECEIPT ONS- ING
HUMBERT AND EMPEROR WILLIAM SPEAK
AT THE GALA BANQUET.
Rome. April 22.-The festivities in honor OF the
twenty fifth anniversary Of the marriage Of King llun
bert and Queen Margaret continued 10 day
As this the actual anniversary o; the marriage
which occurred on April -. 1865 the gayete' were
at their height. The weather was most favorable ana
the blight sunshine added TO the bIillancc OF tho
spectacle. The public Offices and schools throughout
the country were closed. the streets eiyF bc
deckcd. and immense crowds throngcd t0c neigIbor
hood OF the Quirinal.
King lInmbcrt and Queen Margaret heard mass In
their private chapel. They received telrsrams Of
congratuation from the Prace OF Wales. from Queen
Victoria and all the other sovcrcignS OF Europe
Ihls afternoon was passed by King Iumbcit ana
Queen Margaret In receiving diplomatists, Cabinet
Ministers, Mayors OF Italian cities. dvc and military
societies and departmental populations. Many OF
the ceremonies were imposing. ProccssionS with
bands and banners marching bv tn" palace most
OF the afternoon. An enormous crowd followed the
procession Of The Ma In response TO cnocrN tl"
King and Queen appeared on thr piazza. D',lcnlng
shouts greeted them. From . 10 O'Clock the d"piia-
following the Mayors filed by the plaza. cheering
and salutiug TIE King and Qnccn. who remained In
sight until the end Of the parade was past.
This evening gala banquet given In tho
Gobclin salon Of the Quirnal. More than 200 per-
French the toast him and the Queen. HIS heart
had been filed with joy and gratitude. he said. nv
the Kindness which his friends from all parts OF
Europe had been showing him. He wished 10 thank
his dear brother The Emperor OF Germany. his
august spouse ana all the Princes, relatives, friends
and allies present for having come 10 Rome 10 share
the dcliehtfn emotions Of this anniversary Tho
Queen ANA lie had accepted The kind wishes Of all
rs Il token OF happiness for themselves and their
house and their people IN the name Of the Queen
and Himself hc drank TO the health Of all The
toast was drunk with enthusiasm, WHILE the band
llaycd the PruSsan anthem.
Emperor william rose 10 speak as the band stopped
playna. He thanked the King for having given
frc, evidence Of his personal friendship and Of the
sincere sympathy uniting the italian and German
peoples, The enthusiastic homage paid you today
be said sounded in our Ike d bcauliul melody
hope that Providence will long watch over Your
Majestic, and all your Roya House. for the welfare
Of both Italy and Europe
The Emperor and Empress are visiting tho most
Interesting spots In the city. Everywhere they arc
received with cheers and shouts Of welcome tn"
city IL Illuminated the street, arc throngod The
King has proclaimed amnesty for minor offenders.
Carrier pigeons have been sent out TO bear n"ws Of
the celebration to all parts Of tho country
The German Emperor and Empress to day drove 70
the Church Of san I1ctr". In Monroro, "i'ci'f Tn
the year 1900 for Ferdinand and Isabella 81 >plin
on the spot whore 1t. Peter /, said 10 have suffered
marty rdorn. They returned To the Qurinal by tho
and chrercd all along the routes, going and
coming. By enthusiastic crowds.