The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-04

perial outriders and postillions. The long
cortege was preceded by the German Cui-
rassiers their white horses. They are
magnificent. big men. and as they rode down
the streets they made almost as great
sensation as did the Emperor himself.
The Gordon along the thorOughfare was
formed Of Italian soldiers.
Emperor William always has declared
that ne enjoys going to the Vatican from
an artistic and spectacular point of view.
The moment he arrived at the plaza of st.
Peter he was alert and animated, pointing
out objects of interest to his sons. In fact,
the spectacular part OF the visit began
ed, was most imposing. AS his Majesty
passed, the students of the German Eeclesi-
astical College, called Little Cardinals,
because of their red gloves. raised for
midable ''hoch." On the far side Of the
plaza there were assembled 1000 pilgrims
from Cologne, carrying flags and bouquets
of flowers. They received their Emperor
with tremendous applause, presented the
flowers to him and made impressive demon
strations of loyalty. Picked Swiss guards
assumed the duty of guarding the imperial
carriage at the entrance of the Vatican.
Passing the Borgia tower, his Majesty and
his suite entered the famous court of San
Damaso Here the Emperor and his sons
were received with military honors by the
Palatine guards and a platoon of gen.
darmes, while the Papal colors. yellow
and white, fioated in the light breeze. The
entrance of his Majesty was accompanied
by a resounding tattoo.
AT THE VATICAN
The imperial carriage stopped at the
noble staircase, where Monsignor Gagiano
de Azevedo, the major domo, helped the
Emperor to ascend. He presented the Ger
man papal chamberlains, Count Pecci,
nephew of the Pope; Prince Rospigliosi,
commandant of the Noble Guard, and other
high dignitaries of the pontifical court.
When asked If he desired to use the ele-
vator the Emperor replied that he preferred
to mount the stairs.
At the first landing his Majesty was met
by the famous servants of the antechamber
in rich red brocade, flanked by members
helmets, with red plumes, the new uniform
inaugurated at the jubilee. The young
princes were especially struck with the
uniforms of the Noble Guard. Upon ar
irving at the Sale Clementina his Majesty
was received by the major domos and other
personages of the private antechamber.
Before reaching the antechamber his Maj
esty received homage from a group of sew
en- German bishops who are now in Rome.
When Pope Leo was advised OF the ar
rival OF his guests the door was thrown
open and the Pontiff appeared. He was
dressed in white with the exception of a
small cape of red velvet trimmed with er-
mine. The Emperor advanced alone, max
ing profound bow. The Pontiff inquired
peror William then presented his two sons.
His Majesty and the Pontiff then retired
to the latter's private study. The audi.
ence lasted forty minutes. AT the end or
that time one of the princes was sum-
moned and spoke to the Pontiff.
The imperial party then paid brief visit
to Cardinal Rampolla.
Upon his three previous visits to the Vat
lean Emperor William returned direct to
the Quirinal. This was not liked by the
Vatican. as 1T thought he should first return
to neutral ground. 1t was appreciated,
however, by the Quirinal, as to do so is
considered somewhat of a slight upon the
Pope. King Edward followed this course.
To-day Emperor William returned from the
Vatican to the Prussan legation accredited
to the Holy See, where he changed car
riages, his cuirassiers remaining at the
legation. This course is supposed to imply
that his Majesty wished to pay particular
Difference to the feeling of the Vatican.
There was another new departure during
this visit of the Emperor. Previously Cardi-
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