The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-09-26

OF Ming Humbert and an Immense
ThrOng.
Rome, Sept. 22.-The fetes celebrat-
ing the twent-fifth anniversary of the
entry of the Italian army into Rome.
which began on the 18th inst, culmin-
ated to-day in the ceremony of the I'M
yelling of the monument of Gen. Carl
baldi on the Janiculum Hill. in the
presence Of King Humbprt and the
royal family, the court, ministers and
deputies and veterans who served IN
der Garibaldi. The 10000 peoD'e who
witnessed the ceremony displayed the
utmost enthusiasm. The decorations
OF public and private buildings were
OF the o imposing and liberal char
acter. Every mention of the names
of Garibaldi, Italy and King Hum
bert was greeted with loud cheers.
The English and American embassies
had their flags hoisted. The statue of
Garibaldi is by the sculptor Gallori.
1t has been erected in the grounds of
the Villa Corsini upon an immense
granite base, on the four sides of
which are shown four alegoTical
groups. The statue is an equestrian
bronze weighing fifteen tons.
The side of the base facing Rome
represents the defense of Rome
against the French in 1913. The OPP
posite side shows the G~aribaldians
taking Calata Fima. The third and
fourth sides exhibit groups symbolical
of America and Europe.
Premier Crispi delivered an Grafton
in which he eulogized Garibaldi with
cut saying a word that might give
offense to either France or the Vati-
can.
SignOr Crispi dilated upon the in
herent antagonism of craftsmanship
aid religion. nSIing that those claim
iGS the restoration Of the temporal
power are actuated by far more hui
man motives than that of safeguard
ing the prestige of the church. The
struggles incidental to political gOv-
eminent, he said. would stife all senti-
ment of veneration for Christ's vicar.
Italy has given an example for other
countries in renOuncing ecclesiastical
attributes ard according the greatest
respect to the liberty of the church.
In the guaranty Of spiritual autonomy
the pope possessed an unasSailable
fortress which might well be envied
by all the powers of the world, and
| even ny iptSsbtIilS. IHt DbDc Ia
now subject only to God. AS a
temporal prince his authority would
be diminished for he would then only
be the equal of other princes who
would league themselves against him.
After 1870 Pope Plus IN. could con-
tend with Bismarck. Catholics preach
ing rebellion should know that they
are only assisting anarchy. which de-
MES both God and the king. Signor
Crispi concluded by saying:
THE fetes are not directed against
the pope. Do not let us mar the sol
emnity of this ceremony in which the
whole of Italy is united, but remem-
Der that the jubilee reminds us of our
duty to defend a patriotic inheritance
won through long years of sacrifice"
The procession of Garibaldian vet
Grams to the Villa Corsini was a striE-
ing and impressive spectacle. with it's
bands of music and it's banners. The
old soldiers in red shirts were loudly
cheered as they marched through the
streets. According to some estimates
100000 people congregated upon the
Janiculum Hill. The royal carriage
moved through the crowd with the
greatest difficulty. the populace press
ing about to seize the hands OF King
Humbert and Queen Marguerite. A
tremendous shout went up as the veil
was withdrawn from the statue.
Garibaldians stOrmed and climbed the
monument to deposit upon it flags
and crowns of flowers. The scene WIS
one of indescrihable emotion.
King Humbert cordially saluted a
nOnogenarian G%aribaldian whose
breast was covered with medals. King
Humbert has conferred the Order Of
the Anunciata upon and sent a hatter-
Ing letter to Gen. Cadorna. the sole
surviving member of the ministry of
1870. Dispatches from the provinces
report that the day has beer cele-
brated everywhere with the greatest
enthusiasm. There We're no unusual
incidents ut the Vatican. The Pope
went to st. Peters and prayed at the
tomb of the apostles.