Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-04
KAISER VISITS POPE
Great Demonstration Attends
German Emperor's Visit to
the Vatican
HoNoRs CARDINAL RAMPoLLA
It Required Fifteen Carriages to Con-
vey the Official Party-Picked Swiss
Troops Acted as Personal Escort
PopuIaee Loud With Enthusiasm
Took the Boys Along.

Rome, May emperor William was
Ireceived by the pope Sunday. He had
| q conference with the rope of forty
the residence of the Prussian minister
To the holy see.
At half past o'clock the emperor
and the princes, accompanied by the
Imperial suites and escorted by cuiras-
siers. drove to the Caffaletti palace, the
residence of the ambassador. Emperor
Outside the embassy his majesty was
met by the German residents of Rome,
among whom were the pupils of the
German schools, who brought flowers
10 the emperor. These his majesty gra-
ciously accepted, saluting at the enthu-
siastic "hoch" of his subjects. AT TO-,
German embassy and the Prussian le
CATION to the holy see, MS majesty at
tended divine service.
After this his majesty. clad In the
blue uniform of a general of the guards,
drove TO the Odescalchi palace, the Off
cial residence OF the Prussian minister
to the holy see. Here his majesty had
luncheon with Cardinals Rampolla,
Gotu and Agliaradi This legation
lunch is quite an unusual occurrence.
Among the ecclesiastics present We're
Monsignor Della Chiesa, Monsignor
Cagliano Azevede, the pope's major
domo, and Monsignor Bisieti, master Of
the chamber.
Emperor William was most affable,
especially to the three cardinals.
After the luncheon Emperor William
left the legation to drive to the vatican.
Fifteen carriages We're required for the
use Of his majesty and his suite. The
horses, carriages and servants were all
brought from Berlin, as the emperor
was determined to give his visit to the
pope especial official Importance. When
his majesty left the legation the bal
cony Of the Doria palace, opposite the
Odescalchi palace, was filed with mem
bers of the diplomatic corps who had
gathered to witness the spectacle.
When his majesty appeared he was
greeted with frantic applause. He was
in full uniform, and accompanied by
Prince Frederick William and Prince
Eitel. The imperial carriage was at
tended by the imperial outriders and
postillions. The long cortege was pre-
coded by the German cuirrassiers on
their white horses. They are magnifi-
cent big men, and as they rode down
the streets they made as great sensa-
ton as did the emperor himself. The
Gordon. along the thoraughfares was
formed by Italian soldiers.
The spectacular part OF the visit be-
gan at the plaza OF ST. Peter. as the
great square, densely crowded, was
most imposing. AS his majesty passed
the students of the German ecclesiasti-
cal college called little cardinals" be-
cause of their red gloves. raised a for
midable ''hoch. 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 APP
plause. presented the flowers to him and
made impressive demonstrations of loy-
atty. Picked Swiss guards assumed the
duty of guarding the imperial carriage
at the entrance to the vatican. Passing
the Borgia tower. his majesty and his
suite entered the famous court of San
Damaso. Here the emperor and his
sons We're received with military honors
by the Palatine guards and platoon of
gen d'armes, while the papal colors.
yellow and white, floated In the light
breeze. The entrance of his majesty
was accompanied by resounding drum
tattoo. The imperial carriage stopped at
the Noble staircase, where Monsignor
Cagiana De Azevedo, the major domo,
helped the emperor to ascend. He pre-
scented the German papal chamberlains,
Count Pecci, nephew OF the pope:
Prince Rospagliosi, commandant of the
noble guard. and other high dignitaries
OF the pontifica court.
When asked If he desired to use thu
elevator, the emperor replied that hs.
preferred to mount the stairs. AT the
first landing the emperor was met by
the famous servants of the antecham-
Der, in rich brocade, fianked by mem
bers of the Swiss guards in breast
plates and helmets with red plumes.
the new uniform inaugurated at the ju-
bilee. The young princes were espec-
tally struck with the uniforms of the
Noble guard. Upon arriving at the
sale clementina, his majesty was re-
cieved by the major domos and other
personages of the private antachamber.
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 a small cap os
red velvet trimmed with ermine.
Met by the Pope.
The emperor advanced alone, making
a profound bow. The pontiff inquired
in French as to the emporer's health
Emperor William then presented his
two sons. His majesty and the pontiff
then retired to the latter's private
study. The audience lasted forty min
utes. AT the end of this time the
princes We're summoned and spoke to
the pontiff.
The imperial party then paid brief
visit to Cardinal Rampolla.
Upon his three previous visits to the
vatican, Emperor William returned di-
rect to the quirinal. This was not liked
by the vatican, as it 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 fol
lowed this course. Yesterday Emperor |
William returned from the vatican to |
the Prussian legation accredited to the
holy see where he changed carriages. |
his cuirassiers remaining at the Legal
ton. This course is supposed to imply |
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