New-York tribune., 1900-08-20
A MASS FOR KING HUMBERT
president, CABINET AND ENJOYS AT
TEND SERVICE AT WASHINGTON.


Washington, Aug 19-Amid scenes Of i'm
pressive soemnity. and in the presence of the
President Of the United States, members Of the
Cabinet, officers of the Army and Navy, the
Ambassadors and Ministers of foreign countries
and a great concourse Of people from civil
life. the memorial services for King Humbert
of Italy were held at st. Matthew's Catholic
Church at Il o'clock to-day. The announce
ment Of the services was made by the Italian
Ambassador, Baron Fava, and with the
operation of the State Department the service
had distinctly official character. The foreign
representatives were in full diplomatic uniform,
and these, with the brilliant Uniforms of the
British, German Austrian and other military
attaches. and Of the American Generals and
Admrals, gave a touch Of brilliant coloring to
the solemn pageant
The church had been decorated elaborately
for the occasion. Around the sanctuary and on
all sides mass of palms and foliage plants,
while the beautiful white marble altar stood out
from forest Of tall and graceful palms I'm
mediately in front of the chancel rail stood the
CO tafalque-a counterpart of that on which the
dead monarch lay at Rome. Over It was thrown
a heavy black pail. edged with white, and
top was a great garland of laurel and galax
leaves. tied with flowing ribbons of red, white
and green, the coIors Of Italy. At the head and
foot of the casket, tall candelabra burned, and
the morning coming through the chancel
window fell athwart this sombre memorial A
superb wreath Of purple asters and roses, sent
by the British Embassy, rested alongside the
coffin.
BARON FAVA RECEIVES ARRIVALS.
Baron Fava, in the full uniform OF his rank
and wearing the decoration conferred him
by King Humbert shortly before his death, stood
at the main entrance of the church and received
nano and the military attache of the Embassy
Among the first arrivals was the Chinese Min
lister, Mr.. WI Ting Fang in bright Oriental
silks and scarlet turban accompanied by several
OF the members Of his staff. The Spanish Min
lister, the Duke of ARGOS. in full diplomatic uni
form Of black and gold, followed soon after and
took a seat with the Chinese representative.
Back Of them sat the Japanese Minister, Mr.
Takahira, his handsome uniform set off by
vivid green sash across his breast and a sweep
ing white plume In his chapeau. Germany was
represented by Baron Speck Won Sternburg. Ger
man Charge d'Affaires accompanied by the Ger
man military and naval attaches in uniform;
France by NJ. Th4baut, Charge d'Affaires;
Great Britain by MI Lowther and Captain
Bradley, Of the British navy; Russia by NJ
Routkowsky while the other countries OF
Europe and South and Central America were
represented by their several Ministers and Sec
retaries.
Across the aisle from the Diplomatic Corps
the pews were reserved for American officers
and civil officials and among those present were
! Admirals Melville. Endcott and Terry. Briga-
! dier-Generals John NJ. Wilson, Ludington and
Weston, the staff officers of Lieutenant General
| Miles, and scores Of lesser officers The Italian
! societies and citizens had seats at the side of
| the church near the altar. The rear of tho
church was opened to the general public. and
was filled to overlooking early hour
THE PRESIDENTS ENTRY.
AT IL o'clock President Mckinley and the
| members Of his Cabinet arrived at the church
baron Fava stepped forward and received the
| PRESIDENT escorting him down the middle aisle
! 70 a seat immediately in front of the catafaIoue
| win the President were Secretary Hitchcock
| Fostnlastef-General Charles Emory Smith Act
| ing secretary or State Adee and the secretary
| 70 tne PRESIDENT, MIR. Cortelyou AS the Presi
o~etie' ~ paIty look their seats the strains of the
| organ uoated through the building and the
| black and white robed acoIytes led the NO
eesslon OF priests to the altar 1t had heen ev
| pected that Cardinal Gibbons would oficiate
| Dut y ne - no" IN the South. The celebrant of
| the mass was the Rev. Father Bart assisted
| oy tather Lee as deacon and Father Kervicl-
| as sub-deacon. Father Chanteu of CeorgetoIUn
| University, was also present.
me service consisted OF high mass the usual
| sermon being omitted. At the close OF the mass
| the priests put aside their white Vestunents for
| those or blaek, and, descending from the "a net
| uaTy, moved about the coffin sprinkIing II with
| hoIy water praying for the repose of the soul
| OF the dead King, and chanting the 'Reouiescat
! In Pace" At the close Of the service the Toresi
! Dental party withdrew. followed by the dlDlo-
matte and military officials. Many OF the peopIe
/ remained In the church to view the catafal6ua
| and flowers and 10 carry away a leaf ar hud as
| z memento OF the ceremony.