New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-12
KING VICTOR INSTALLED.
IMPOSING CEREMONY IN THE ROMAN
SENATE CHAMBER.

Rome, Aug. Liking victor Emmanuei III
took the formal constitutional oath to-day be-
fore Parliament. The Senate Chamber was
decorated with mourning draperies. the benches
and trbunes being covered with black furnish
ings. bordered with silver. The chamber was
filed with Senators and Deputies. Royal Mis-
sions. high officials of State and the Diplomatic
Corps.
The booming OF cannon announced the de-
parture OF the royal party from the Quirinal.
All along the route great crowds appauded the
King He was received the steps OF
the Senate by the committees OF the Chamber
Of Deputies and Senate in a pavilion especially
erected and handsomely decorated. When the
procession entered the Senate Chamber, the
King. being accompanied by the Duke OF Aosta,
the Count Of Turin and the Duke Of Genoa, the
Deputies and Senators arose. and then began
long and exciting scene Of enthusiasm. His
Majesty then took the oath. standing. as did
those who assisted in the function including
the Queens and the Princesses. He pronounced
the words in loud voice. saying
In the presence Of God and before the nation
1 swear loyalty to respect the statutes. to exer-
else the royal authority only in pursuance OF
the laws and in conformity with them. TO rem
der to each subject, according to his rights full
and entire Justice and 70 conduct myself under
all circumstances as having only in view the
interest prosperity and honor of the nation.
SIGNING THE DOCUMENTS.
AS soon as His Majesty had concluded all
present broke out into loud accIamations. the
ovation lasting several minutes. while cries OF
viva il Rer' resounded throughout the hall.
The King next signed the parchments contain
ing the oath. and the Senators rose in a body
and took oath. crying together 10 giuro" CT
swear.D The Deputies sworn in the same
manner The whole ceremony, concluding with
the oaths OF allegiance of the Senators and
Deputies. touching and imposing.
King Victor then delivered the following ad-
dress:
My first thought is for NY people-a thought
of love and gratitude The people who wept
by the coffin Of the King. whom they loved.
brought in close touch with me. and they have
demonstrated the racidaI foundation which a
liberal monarchy has in the country. From
these manifestations Of sorrow I draw the most
favorable auspices for my reign The noble
and pious sentiment which sprang spontaneously
from the soul of the nation at the news Of the
tragic event tells that in the hearts OF Ital-
ians there still vibrates the voice OF patriotism
which inspired at all times worthy miracles.
am proud OF the power am assuming. When
the Book OF History they have the right to hold
their heads aloft and aspire to more noble
ideal It is with high head and seeking
nobler ideal that I consecrate myself to my
country with all the ardor and strength I feel
capable of-with all the strength the examples
and traditions OF my house give me-. The word
Of the magnaninous Charles Albert, who
granted liberty. is sacred, Jusr those OF
my grandfather, who achieved the union or
acts Of his life showed he was worthy heir
OF the virtues of the Father Of His Country
In his work my father had the assistance Of
my august and venerated mother. 1t is she
who engraved on my heart and spirit the senti-
So in my work shall be aided by my wife who
born of strong race, will consecrate herself
entirely TO the country Of her choice
A REFERENCE TO THE POWERS.
OF the friendship of all the Powers we have
had eloquent proof in the participation in our
mourning of their Princes and Industrious
sentatives, and wish TO express my profound
gratitude TO all.
in concord. and will be so during my reign, in
the common aim Of preserving peace. But ex-
ternal peace is not alone sufficient. We must
have Internal peace and concord and the good
will OF all to develop intellectual forces
and economic energies. 1t is necessary TO raise
the young generations in the culture OF the
country and with honesty and labor. 1t Is this
sentiment which inspires our armies land
and sea. who come from the people, and who
pledge OF the fraternity which binds the
whole Italian family in unity and love of coun-
try. 1t is necessary to concentrate ourselves
and TO defend ourselves by the wisdom of our
laws and their strict application. The monarchy
and Parliament should proceed united in this
heneacial task
I mount the throne without fear and quietly
with knowledge of my rights and duty as King
have in the destiny Of the country. No human
force Is capable Of destroying what nv fathers
have shaped with So much abnegation but we
must awake and apply all our strength 10
preserve intact the great victories of unity and
liberty 1 shall never be lacking in confidence
In our liberal Institutions and never default in
initiative energy when action should be taken
to defend vigorously the glorious institutions OF
our country and the precious heritages Of our
ancestors.
Reared in love OF religion and of country. I
take God as witness Of my promise that from
to-day will work always with all my heart for
the greatness and prosperity of my country.
PLEASED WITH NEW KING.
The King spoke in a strong voice and his
words greatly touched every one present many
persons being In tears. but ne controlled COM
pletely his own emotion. He made a splendid
impression by his ease of manner and strength
of voice. His address was frequently interrupted
by applause which first broke out when he
spoke Of the manifestations of sorrow proving
the strength of the liberal monarchy and again
when he referred to the army coming from the
people. acting treaty OF union between the
people and the House of Savoy But the out
burst was frantic when His Majesty rendered a
tribute of gratitude to his mother having raised
him in the school of honor
With the same ceremony with which Il was
received. the royal party returned to the Quiri-
nal through the stYl crowded streets, the people
vigorously cheering the new King.
When the sOvereigns re-entered the Quirinal
the crowd outside so loudly cheered them that
they twice forced to appear on the balcony
PICTURE OF THE KING EXCLUDED.
PRIEST DECLINES TO PERMIT ITALIANS TO
PLACE 1T ON ALTAR OF CHURCH.
of Raritan participated in street procession and
held services in Rernard's Church ana IL tn