Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-12
Gathered by a Tribune Re
porter in His Eastern
Travels.
Interesting Scenery Depicted
of Historic Versuvius and q
Surroundings.

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Pope9'' They seem to have an
idea that the head of the church is
on exhibition, as it were; and that
the private apartments of the Vatl-
can are as accessible as any Of the
museums or galleries ofRome, much
with the same feeling as one of our
eompatriots, who walked with ma
tive confidence into the Royal Pal
ace of Belgium and inquired if the
king was in. Now there is no
special difficulty about seeing the
crowned heads of Europe Any
one who fingers long enough ON
Inter den Linden, or in st. James
Park, or on the the Pincian HILL
Is sure to have the satisfaction Of
Saving that their own eyes rested.
on royalty. But more formality
doth hedge the Pope, especially
since the loss of his teurpvla
power. Comparatively few persons
tan boast of having seen him, ex-
eept. in the distance in St. Peters,
which is so large that even across
the choir one can hardly distinguish
another's features. He practically
never drives out; his walks are con-
Rned to the park; his little domain
Inow restricted to the Lateran and
yatican) is jealousy watched by.
the Swiss guards, of famous mem
cry and fantastic uniform; and no
Italian soldier or officer is allowed
to enter. He no longer at Easter
delivers the benediction to the rev.
ereRtial multitude from the Loggia
of ST. Peters. 1t would BATTLE the
resources of even an enterprising
American reporter to obtain an
interview with him. Cards of ad
mission to his presence are obtained
only by the use of whole bolts of
red tape. Especially strict are they
isn respect to the gentler sex, which
las been as a menance to the race
ever since Ewes indiscretion.
So | consider it great privilege
TO receive a permit to witness a
ceremony Il the Sistine Chapel.
The card contained footnote stat
ing that ladies must wear black;
with wells or scarfs on their heads.
The chpel was full at the appointed
hour. The Pontifex Maximus was
carried in by eight red-robe atten-
aants. He was dressed entirely in
white, except scarlet ermine-
bordered mantle that was thrown
over his shoulders. His alabaster-
like face was nearly as colorless as
the long silken draperies. Only
the eyes shown with vivacity and
animation, following the tremulous
motion of his hand from right to
left as he blessed the kneeling spec
sators. He conducted the mass,
his feeble voice reaching only those
nearest the altar. At the elevation
Of the host the Swiss guards and
other Papal soldiers presented arms
before kneeling.
After the ceremony his holiness
seated himself with his back to the
altar and allowed those present to
advance and kiss the marvellous
sapphire ring that he wears on the
middle finger of his right hand.
The sight of this shadow of a priest |
raising his transparent hands in
benedietion, while Micheal Angeles
menaneing fingers stood out behind |
and above him, almost as life like
as himself, was worth remember
mig
Let us visit the parking which
comprise the beautiful Villa Borg
hese grounds. 1t is just outside
the old Porta del Popolo, which was
designed by Micheal Angelo, and
Is the fayorite resort of the Romans.
But alas! In summer when it is
the loVliest, you dare not linger
there, lest deadly fever walk with
you, arm in arm, down the enchant-
ing avenues. and death await you
u the end of the vista In short,
It IS malarious. Here Donatello,
giving way to his wild instincts,
swung himself down from tree in
'front.' of Miriam.
Instead of the throng Ofgay dan