The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-02
GERMAN EMPERoR's RICH GIFT.
Virgin Mary's Abode Presented to
His Catholic Subjects.


Jerusalem. Oct. 81 Delayed in Trans
mission). ).-Emperor William proceeded to
Mount Zion this morning, where occurred
the ceremony of hosting the German and
turkish flags on piece of ground which,
according to tradition, was formerly oc-
cupied by the abode of the Virgin Mary.
and which the Sultan presented to the
German Emperor. The latter subsequent
iy formally presented the ground to the
German Catholics
Emperor William has telegraphed to the
Pope, saying: Il am happy to be able
to inform your holiness that. thanks TO
the benevolent Intervention of his mai
esty, the Sultan, who has not hesitated
to give me this proof of personal friend
SNIP have been able to acquire at Je-
rusalem the abode of the Holy Virgin. I
decided to place this ground, cousecrated
by so many pious memories, at the dis
position of my Catholic subjects 1t re-
joices my heart to be able thus to prove
how dear to me are the religious inter-
ests of the Catholics, whom Divine Provi-
dence has placed in my care.
Il beg your holiness to accept assur-
ances of my sincere attachment"
The Pope replied, thanking his majesty
and expressing satisfaction at the gift,
for which he was sure the German Cath
olics would be deeply grateful.
The Emperor at the close Of the cere-
mony of consecrating the Church of the
Redeemer, read an address, during which
he said: From Jerusalem came the light
in spIendor from which the German nation
became great and glorious, and what the
Germanic people have become under the
banner of the cross, the emblem of self.
sacrificing charity.
AS nearly 1000 years ago, so to-day
shall ring out the cry, voicing my ardent
hope, to all, Peace on earth?"
His majesty then renewed the VOW of his
ancestors, saying, Il and my house will
serve the Lord"
The Emperor called upon all present to
make the same vow, concluding with a
prayer that God grant the confidence in
the Almighty, brotherly love, resignation
in suffering and efficient work may remain
the German nations noblest ornament and
that spirit of peace may more and more
permeate and hallow the Evangelical
Church
The conservation ceremony at the
Church of the Redeemer was attended
with the greatest pomp. Early In the
morning huge crowds began to collect to
witness the imperiar cortege. The route
was lined with Turkish troops and Ger
man sailors.
Emperor William and the Empress drove
D. ha Of Dab LII.
they walked 10 the church. the Emperor
in the white uniform Of the German
Guard and the Empress in a gray cos
tune, both wearing numerous decorations
AS their majesiies entered the church,
the organ pealed forth triumphal march,
amid whose strains they passed to the
altar, preceded by the officiating clergy
bearing the sacrannental insignia The
church was filled with uniformed officials
In the course of the service, which was
very impressive, Emperor William read
the constitution of the church, and ex-
pressed the hope that the ministrations
there would be followed by the Divine
blessings.
Cardinal Kopp, Prince Bishop of Bres-
lau, whom the Emperor had informed of
his acquisition Of the abode of the Vir-
gin, replied, saying: your majesty has
added new link to the chain of recur-
rent proofs of your just disposition and
solicitude for your Catholic subjects, and
at the same time you have instituted a
lasting inheritance which has given joy
to the whole Catholic Christianity and
will always be held and cherished by Ger
man Catholics in grateful remembrance
OF an Emperor's magnanimity."