New-York tribune., 1903-04-28
KING EDWARD IN ROME.
British SoUereign Franticdlly Ac-
claimed by the PopuIace.

Rome, April 27.-King Edward arrived here
from Naples this afternoon, and was received by
King Victor Emmanuel in person, who escorted
the visiting sovereign through the densely
packed streets. Their majesties received great
popular ovation.
King Edward who standing on the plat
form of his railroad car when the train reached
the station, descended alone, almost before the
train stopped. King Victor Emmanuel stepped
quickly forward, and the two monarchs en-
braced and kissed each other four times, the
Italian King saying quite audibly in English:
Il welcome you with all my heart to Rome"
, The crowds along the route followed by the
kings numbered four hundred thousand, includ-
ing ten twelve thousand British and great
many Americans, as shown by the number OF
American flags displayed.
The diplomatic body not being among those
who welcomed King Edward at the station, the
ambassadors, ministers and other foreign OIL
cals witnessed the passage of the procession
from various points of vantage. The United
States Ambassador, Mr.. Meyer, and his family
had a balcony in the middle Of the Via Nazi-
onale. It was decorated with American colors
The centre of the American manifestation was
at the American Episcopal Church.. st. Paufs
which was decorated with American and Italian
flags. The church being on the route OF the
procession, the rector, DR.. Nevin, erected large
stand where about eighty guests, including the
Rev. Dr. E WapoIe Warren of New-York; the
Rev. DR.. Merrill, Of Middetown, Conn; Colonel
Goddard, of Providence r. l., and William Pot
ter, brother OF Bishop Potter of New-York
were seated. When the two sovereigns ap-
preached the church they were pleasantly greet
ed by hearing the chimes of the church play
God Save the King" followed by the Italian
royal march. King Edward recognized the cour-
tesy Of the Americans by saiuting and smiling
Seldom before had the city been so sumptu-
ously decorated. The streets and buildings were
brilliant with flowers. flags and draperies' ana
on all sides were to be seen the entwined hags
and arms of Italy and Great Britain.
The most imposing moment of the reception
shortly after King Edward entered the
Quirinal. The plaza below was packed with
fifty thousand people, who acclaimed his majesty
franticalIy until he was obliged to appear twice
on balcony, with Queen Helena on his right
and King Victor Emmanuel on his left, and sur
rounded by Italian princes. The spectacle which
met the eyes of King Edward was really grand
At his feet the excited populace OF Rome
vocing the sentiments of all Italy. Against the
horizon on his right was the colossal dome OF
st. Peters, glistening under the flaming rays
of the setting sun, while frowning above was
the historic Janiculum Hill, with the statue OF
the national hero, Garibaldi; in front. the Tower
of Nero; to the left, the ruins of ancient Rome
King Edward by his gestures clearly expressed
the deepest appreciation of the significance or
the scene.
After short rest at the Quirinal King Edward
re-entered his carriage and. escorted by the
cuirassiers, he visited the queen mother and then
returned to the palace. Later he went to the
British Embassy, where he remained until Z
o'clock, holding reception of the English resi-
dents of Rome. After this function he returned
to the Quirinal and dined with the King and
Queen OF Italy. The dinner was private, being
described a strictly family repast.
All along the thoroughfares to the queen
mothers. to the embassy and back to the
Quirinal, the streets were lined with enormous
crowds, who wildly cheeTed the British SOW
eregn; the ovation was continuous.