Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-04

nous court OF San Damaso. Here the en-
peror and his sons were received with mill
tary honors by the Palatine guards and a
platoon Of gendarmes, while the papal
colors, yellow and white, foated in the light
breeze.
Received I'm state.
The entrance Of his majesty was accom-
panied by a tesounding drum tattoo. The
imperial carriage stopped at the noble
staircase, where Mons. Cagnio de Azevedo,
major domo, helped the emperor to ascend.
He presented the German papal hambe
lains, Count Pecci, nephew of the pope;
Prince Rospiglisi, commandant OF the
noble guard, and other high dignitaries Of
the pontihcal court. When asked If he
desired to use the elevator, the emperor
replied that he preferred to mount the
stairs. At the first landing his majesty
was met by the famous servants of the
ante chamber, in rich red brocade, Ranked
by members of the Swiss guard in breast
plates and 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 arriving at the Sale Clementina
his majesty was received by the major
domos and other personages of the private
ante-chamber. Before reaching the ante
chamber is majesty received homage from
a group Of seven German bishops who are
now in Rome.
Pope and Emperor Meet.
When Pope Leo was advised of the ar
rival of his guests the door was thrown
open and the pontif appeared. He was
dressed in white. with the exception of a
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ermine. The emperor advanced alone, max
ing a profound bow. The pontiff inquired
in French as to the emperor'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 minutes. t the end
of this time the princes were summoned
and spoke to the pontiff. The imperial
party then paid a brief visit to Cardinal
Rampolla.
Upon his three previous visits to the
vatican Emperor William returned direct
to the quirlnal. This was not liked by
the vatican, as 1t thought he should first
return to neutral ground. King Edward
followed this course. Today Emperor viii
liam returned from the vatican to the
Prussian legation accredited to the holy
see, where he changed carriages, his CUR
rassiers remaining at the legation.
This course Is supposed to imply tina
his majesty wished to pay particular defer
ence to the feelings OF the vatican. There
was another new departure during this
visit OF the emperor. Previously Cardinal
Rampolla had returned the imperial visit
to the vatican at the Prussian legation
and had found only the Prussian minister
Today, however, Emperor William waited
at the legation, received the cardinal mos
cordially and had a long conference with
him.
Emperor William presented to the pope
a large photograph OF the Metz cathedral
The pope expressed his thanks for this
gift and remarked that the Metz cathedra,
greatly resembled that at Rheims.
A state dinner was given tonight at the
Q~uirinal, there being present 200 guests
among whom we're the most prominent
people Of Rome. The ball room was used
for a dining room. The tables were ar.
ranged in a semi-circle and exquisitely
decorated with flowers. When King Victor
Emmanuel arose to propose his toast thu
band played the German anthem, and wher
Emperor William delivered his felicitatior
the royal march was played, all the guests
standing meanwhile.
A gala performance was given at the
theater tonight. Emperor William re.
ceived an ovation on his way to the theater
The royal party was met by Prince Collonl
and the mayor Of Rome, who welcomed the
emperor in behalf Of the city. On the en-.
trance of the party to the royal box the
audience rose during the singing OF tn,
German anthem. Emperor William sat be,
tween King Emmanuel and Queen Helene
with the' Italian princes behind them
Queen Helene spoke often to the emperor
who seemed to have a word for everybody