New-York tribune., 1903-04-30
RING VISITS THE POPE.
The Sovereign Has a Tacenty-m'nute
TnterUiezC Uith the Pontif.

-,o-,s EnrT oo-King Edward left the British
Embassy for the Vatican this afternoon IN
closed carriage. accompanied by Colonei Lamb
tte British military attache. and followed ps
another carriage containing members OF MS
-,s iAstv's suite The King wore a field mar
shai's uniform. He had escort except some
,.alioernen in plain clothes. and no troops lined
,he streets tn contrast with what was done
g, tba time of Emperor Williams visit TO the
Pope. People gathered in the street and looked
on with curiosity. but they abstained from any
demonstration. It was also remarked that'
contrary 20 the usual etiquette. King Eo"aro
did not lunch al the British Embassy, but i'ao
luncheon al the Quirinal, and, after prieI stop
8, the embassy. drove TO the Vatican Ihas
ar did King Edward give way 20 the Natlc&h
sas.--s The carriage in which the King drove
#, ,he Vatican did not belong TO the Qulrlnai'
=. carriage Of the King of Italy could not
60 within the precincts Of the ApostoIc faldoe'
I-i-,r Edward addressed few words Of ktno-y
thanks in return for the hearty greetings onereo
him. The royal party then proceeded between
ranks of Swiss Guards. whose halberds gieanieo
in the sunlight that strearned through 1he "iue
zjndous The hum Of the busy city alone
h-oke the deep silence thai reigned within the
Vatican. At the Clementine Hall the party was
met h,, the PapaI master Of the chamber Mon
e.z,o- Fisleti who was attended by personages
OF the secret ante-chaTnber- Upon arriving pe-
fore the private apartment Of the Pope. the NO.
hle Guard rendered military honors TO the BRIT
ssh sovereign At the conclusion OF the ceremony
he door OF the Pope's apartment was iHnledl-
.tely opened and the aged Pontif was reVealeo
x,an5inp At the threshold His hand was extend
ed awaiting his guest His Holiness was dressed
ir robes OF white and a red velvet cape hordered
with ernline Even King Edward paused mo-
,7,auf 1,non seeing the Pontif in his white gar
77ents The Pope's face was the color of ivory
tut he moved without aid. and with no apparent
6i4Hcultv. From his entire person there seemed
q. ernanate sentiments OF benevolence and splr-
rtualty The King and the head Of the Roman
Catholic Church clasped hands ana exchanseo
2 few words in French. King Edward passed
within the PapaI apartment, the door was closeo'
and the Pope and his guest were LETT alone.
King Edward remained with the Pontif for
-,,,e-,tv minutes. A bell was then rung, and
KING Edwards suite was admitted and present
sd 10 rbe Pope This little ceremony seemed TO
u.ssse- the Pope Immensely. At its conclusion
King Edward took his leave. the Pope crossing
he room al his side. and saying his last words
q: the door
Some particulars OF the interview between
King Edward and the Pope have become known
The Pope greeted the King, saying IN French'
Il am happy TO see your majesty.
King Edward replied. I am happy to be mere
and 20 add nay congratulations 10 those OF others
upon your having outived the days Of ST.
Peter
The rest Of the conversation was. the part
z the British sovereign. concerning the attituoe
aken by the Pope on the principal social ques-
lons OF the day. and on the part OF Pope Leo
taol,r The situation OF the Church in the British
-r1rire II has leaked out that the Pontin IN
.rrrled King Edward that in view Of the meet
ne he had personally examined into all ques-
ions regarding Catholic interests now peIoihs
p various parts Of the British Empire, and had
a-epared a memorandum 10 which he hoped the
King would pay his benevolent attention II Is
90 fE mol
concerns the school question in Canada ana con
taius practically the same points as does the
memorandum given by the Pope 10 Sir NllIrlu
I.aurier the Canadian Premier, when that OF
Hcial last in Rome
One OF the Pope's chapiains called al the
British Embassy this evening with a portrait OF
the Ponttn for King Edward, upon when was
q dedication IN the Pope's hand and his auto
graph-
fetal dinner 10 King Edward, at which ne
King and Queen Of Italy. the royal princes, the
ministers and other dignitaries were present
This was followed by a reception TO "hch slA
hundred invitations had been cent out All the
approaches 10 the embassy were kept clear by
cordons Of troops. behind which the CROWDS
were nlassed All the public. and many private
buildings IN Rome were Illuminated tonight
King Edward will leave Rome at O'Clock to-
morrow morning for Paris
The Pope, speaking To his famiIiars, seemed
70 be greatly pleased the visit Of King Ed
ward. and said:
He is d very nice man"
one Of King Edwards impressions concern
ing the PontiG became known this evening az
the reception OF the embassy King Edward
= his great satisfaction a having met
fbe Pore personally. and with reference the
FortjfTs appearance the King said:
is wonderful he looks more TO be seventy
thr.s t1an ninety-three years old"
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