The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-08-12
KING VICTOR IN OFFICE
ITALY's NEW SOVEREIGN TAKES
THE OATH IN PARLIAMENT.
boomfng of Cannon Announced the
Departure of Royal Party From
the QuirinaI-scene During Cere-
mony Impressive and Imposing.

ROME. Aug. liking Victor Emmanuel
III took the formal constitutional oatn
pefore parliament today. The senate
chamber was draped with mourning, the
benches and tribunes being covered with
oiack furnishings, bordered with silver.
Inc chamber was filed with senators and
deputies. royal commissions. high officials
or state and the diplomatic corps.
Inc booming of cannon announced the
departure of the royal party from the
Quirfnal. All along the route large crowds
were assembled, and gave the new king
an ovation. He was received on the steps
OF the senate by the committees of the
chambers OF deputies and senate. In pa
vilfon especially erected, and handsomely
decorated
When the cortege entered the senate
chamber the king being accompanied by
the Duke OF Aosta- the Count OF Turin
and the Duke OF Genoa. deputies and SEN
ators arose. and then began a long and
exciting scene of enthusiasm. His ma1es-
" later took the cath and delivered an
address. The weather was beautiful.
King vfctor's Address.
The full text of the kings address is as
follows:
My first thought il for my peopie-a
thought OF love and gratitude. The people
VINO wept by the casket of the king whom
s'sSJ ao'Su dfo oTouBht IN Close t0ucn with
me. and they have demonstrated the racial
foundation which liberal monarchy has
IN the country. From these manifestations
OF sorrow. draw the best augurres for my
reign The pious sentiment which sprang
spontaneously from the soul Of the nation
az the news OF the tragic event, tells me
that In the hearts of Italians there still
viprates the voice OF patriotism. which in
spired at all times worthy miracles,
II am proud OF the power am assum-
Ing. 1t Is with high head and seeking a
nobler idea that r consecrase myself to
my country with all the ardor and
and which the example and tradi-
tions of my house give me. The word
OF the magnanimous Charles Albert. who
srantsd liberty. + sacred just as are THOSE
union of Italy. and of my august father
who by all the acts of his life showed he
was worthy heir of the virtues Of the
father had the assistance of my august
and venerated mother. IT Is she who en-
Eraved on my heart the spirit. the senti-
ian. So in my work shall be aided hy
my wife, who, born OF strong race. will
consecrate herself entirely to the country
"Of the friendship OF all the powers we
have had eloquent proof in the partIcipa-
ton in our mourning and l wish to ex-
press my profound gratitude to all. Italy
has always been an efiicIent instrument
in concord and will be so during my reign
In the common aim OF preserving peace.
But external peace II not alone suiiicient.
We must have internal peace and accord.
and the good with OF all men to develop
our intellectual forces and energies.
1T il necessary to raise the young gen.
erations in the love of country and OF
honesty and labor. 1t Is this sentiment
which inspires our armies on land and
sea, who come from the people and who
the whole italian family in unity and love
OF country. II IL necessary to concentrate
ourselves. and to defend ourselves by the
pliration' The monarchy and parliament
should proceed united In this beneficial
task.
quietly, with knowledge of my rights and
duty as king Oh. that italy had the con-
ndence in me that have In the destiny
Of The county no s numan nan f lcree have
shaped with so much abncgation. We
must awake and apply all OF our strength
70 preserve intact the great victories !, ss,n o.
in confidence In our liberal institutions
and win never default In initiative en-
ergy when action shall be taken 70 defend
country and the precious heritag1 OF our
Reared in love of religion and OF coun-
try. take God as witness Of my promise
that from today will work always with
oil my heart for the greatness and pros
perity OF my country"
his words greatly touched every one pres
cnt, many persons being In tears.
solemn Obligation Taken.
During the ceremony OF taking the oath
the king stood, as Did those who assisted
In the function. including the queens and
the princesses He pronounced the words
In loud voice. saying
ctr the presence OF God and before the
nation l swear TO loyalty respect the stat
utes. 10 exercise the royal authority only
in pursuance OF the laws and in conform
ity with them; to render to each subject,
according 20 his rights fun and entire jus
cumstances "a having only In view eSe
interest. prosperity and honor OF the ma
ton"
a. soon as his majesty had concluded
all present broke out into loud acclaim.
the demonstration lasting several min
utcs The king next signed the parch-
rose In a body and took the oath, crying
together. 10 giuro" Il swear.
The deputies were sworn In the same
manner The whole ceremonies concluded
with the oath OF allegiance % the sem
ators and deputies. and was touching and
imposing.
with the Same ceremony with which they
came. the royal party returned 70 the
9ulslnai through the sun crowded streets
cheering the new king
An imposing cor,sge. consisting Of
hundred societies from tho capital and
crowd proceeded 20 the Qnirinai this even
Ing Along the llne Of march the win
lows were illuminated brilliantly The
king and queen appeared twice en- the
balcony thanking tho crowd for its re-
markahle manifestations OF loyalty.
The burial ~ the remains rs tho late
King Hurberf viii take place a. the PAN
theon az midday sunday, The intertnent
will be strictly private.
The Trihuna II authority for the state
uacnt that some very important docu-
rnentS. throwing complete light on the re-
cert Plots % the anarchists and irnpf.-
eating Bresci. QuintavaNi and others
have been seized
NEPTUNE GOES ASHORE
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