The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-05
CORRESPONDING HUMBERT
TUMUJTU0Us LPPBAUsE FOR HIS
SPEECH IN ROME.

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ne Celebrates the Jubilee or the Con.titutiou
by ReiteratinE Hls Faith In the Unnitornbis
Destinies OF Italy ana italian RpBe-h
Beautiful nay for the Ancient clue Festival
Special Gable Despatch to THE srS.
ROME, March 4.-Parliament met in the Capt
toll to-day to celebrate the jubilee anniversary
of tho Constitution. The ceremony took place
in the presence of King Humbert and Queen
Margherita and the Syndics Mayors OF thu
chief cities OF tho empire. Several addresses
were presented to King Humbert, in replying TO
which ho reiterated his faith in the unalterable
dostinies of Italy and italian Rome. His Maj.
esty's speech evoked enthusiastic applause.
All Of the Liberal associations accompanied tho
King and Queen to the Capitol, but tho Clerical
and Municipal Councillors did not attend.
The return of the King and Queen from tho
Capitol to the Quirinal was n workable march of
triumph. Upward OF 100000 persons followed
the royal carriages. The King. from the win
dow OF his carriage, frequently thanked tho pop
ulaco for their manifestations of patriotism and
loyalty. An attempt was made to organize q
Socialist demonstration in tho Plaza Dante, but
1t failed miserably, as the plaza was filled with
troops.
The superb weather which prevailed to-day
contributed largely to the success Of the cele-
bration, which. SO for as the populace and tho
OsNSaS w NV ehpiboi SiO ~
rather one immense. fervid demonstration of
affection for the royal house than q political
commemoration.
The day was filed with ceremonies, OF which
that at the Capitol was the centre. Tho flags
and other decorations and tho handsome uni.
forms mado a most brilliant spectacle. King
Humbert wore a Generals uniform. Queen
Margherita was attired in q beautiful green
robe. and around her throat was an ermine
tippet.
The Count OF Turin, nephew Of the King, re-
ceived the addresses on a dais that was sur
mounted by n crimson canopy.
The Kings speech was not sensational, but It
entirely pleased tho audience. The passage
which was probably the most applauded was as
follows:
II wished to assemble you at the Capitol,
whence we can admire the magnihcence of tho
Eternal City, the work of two civilizations by
which Rome has illuminated the world. Amid
the majestic remains Of the greatness of an.
tiquity our now greatness does not seem effaced.
Let US thank God. who willed italian unity
that the Fatherland might be prosperous and
Tho Undesirable enthusiasm which this pas.
sage evoked was doubtless prompted by the Ren-
eral recognition that it was intended as q re.
ply to the Pope. who. on Wednesday. made a
similar reference TO the Divine guardianship of
the Holy See.
The brightness and beauty Of the decorations
OF the city in the sunlight were equalled in bril-.
liancy by the general illumination at nightfall.
Bengal lights were burned at the Forum and
and all the public buildings were out
lined with lamps. Tho Via Nazionale presented
a magnificent spectacle. 1t was spanned
its length with q dome Of fire
formed by numerous arches of gas jets.
King Humbert has given to Prime Minister
Rudini 100000 lire from his private purse to
be added to the 100000 lire voted by Parlia-
ment for charitable purposes. The celebrations
throughout the country were enthusiastic.
BUDAPEST, March 4.-The Lower House of the
Hungarian Dict to-day refused to pass a vote
congratulating the Italian Parliament upon the
fftieth anniversary Of the constitution of that
body.