The Meeker herald., 1895-09-28

Rome, Sept. 21.-The fetes celebrat-
ing the twenty-hfth anniversary Of the
entry Of the Italian army into Rome.
which began ON the 18th instant. cui-
minated yesterday in the ceremony OF
the unveiling Of the monument Of Gen
eral GaribaldI, on the Janiculum Hill.
in the presence of the king. the royal
family. the ministers and deputations Of
veterans who served under Garibaldi.
The 10000 people present displayed the
utmost enthusiasm. The decorations OF
public and private buildings were Of
the most imposing and liberal charac-
ter. Every mention Of the names OF
Garibaldi, Italy and King Humbert
was greeted with loud cheers. The
English and American embassies had
their flags hOisted.
The statue of Garibaldl Is by the
sculptor GallorI. 1t Is an equestrian
bronze weighing fifteen tons. 1t has
been erected in the grounds Of the villa
Corsini upon an eminence, with gran
lite base on the four sides Of which are
shown four allegorical groups. The
side facing Rome represents the defense
OF Rome against he French In 1S4S.
The opposite side represents the Carl
baldans taking Galatea Firma. The
third and fourth sides represent groups
symbollcal Of Europe and America
Signor Crlspi dilated upon the inner
ent antagOnism Of craftsmanship and
religion. arguing that those claiming
the restoration Of the temporal power
are actuated by far more human mo
tives than that Of safe guarding the
prestige Of the church. The struggles
Incidental to political government, he
said. would stifie all sentiment Of ven-
Grafton for Christ's vicar. Italy had
given an example for other countries
In renouncing ecclesiastical attributes
and according the greatest respect to
the liberty of the church. In the guar
anty Of spiritual autonomy the pope
possessed an unassailable fortress
which might well be envied by all the
powers of the world and even by Prot
estants. The pope IL 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 league themselves against
him. After 1870 Pope Plus IN. could
contend with Bismarck. Catholics
preaching rebellion should know that
they are only assisting anarchy which
denies both God and the king. Signor
Crispi concluded by saying: ''The fetes
are not directed against the pope. Do
not let us mar the solemnity of this
ceremony, In which the whole Of Italy
ID united, but remember the jubilee re-
minds lis of our duty to defend patri.
otic Inheritance won through long years
Of sacrifice"
The procession of Garibaldan yeter-
ans to the Villa Corsini was striking
and impressive spectacle, with Its bands
Of music and its banners. The old SOL
diers in red shirts were loudly cheered
as they marched through the streets.
people c0ngregated upon the JanicuIum
Hill. The royal carriage moved through
the crowd with the greatest difficuIty,
the populace pressing about to seize the
hands OF King Humbert and Queen
Marguerite. A tremendous shout went
up as the veil was Withdrawn from the
statue. Garibaldans stormed and
climbed the monument to deposit upon
1t hags and crowns Of flowers. The
scene was one Of indescribable emo
tiOn.
Dispatches from the provinces report
that the day has been celebrated every
where with the greatest enthusiasm.
To night the city and the British en-
bassy were brilliantly Illuminated, and
Immense crowds paraded the streets.
The weather was superb
Much comment has been caused by
the other embassies falling to notice
the occasion.
The Vatican presented its ordinary
aspect to-day. The pope went to st.
Peters where he spent long time In
prayer at the tomb of the apostles.