The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-04
THE DAY IN DETAIL.
Elaborate CeremOnials and Impress
sive Street Pageants I'm Rome.

Elaborate CeremoniaIs and Impress
sive Street Pageants I'm Rome.
ROME, May 3.-Emperor William arose
early this morning, and was greeted by
bright, sunny weather, in contrast to the
clouds on yesterday. His Majesty held a
long conference with Chancellor Won Bue-
low; he looked over the dispatches con-
cerning the situation in Macedonia, ex-
pressed his views thereon, and gave in
structions to be sent to Berlin and Con-
stantinople.
AT half past o'clock the Emperor and
the princes, accompanied by the imperial
suite and escorted by cuirassiers, drove to
the Caffaretti Palace. the residence of the
German ambassador. The palace is on top
of the Capitol hill, and commands a view
of the whole of Rome. On his way to the
residence of the ambassador Emperor Will
liam was cheered most heartily. 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 to the Emperor. These
his Majesty accepted, saluting at the en-
thusiastic "hoch" of his subjects.
AT 10 o'clock. surrounded by the per-
sonnels of the German embassy and of the
Prussian legation to the Holy See his Maj
esty attended divine service. Prominent
members of the German colony were ad-
mitted to the place of worship. Through
out the service the Emperor remained
standing before the golden throne which
had been prepared purposely for him.
Among the musical pieces rendered at the
service was Dutch hymn of the sixteenth
century. This hymn was popular in Hol-
land during the war with Spain; it is a
great favOrite OF his Majesty, and ii was
| given to-day at his especial request After
the congregation had departed Emperor
William and Count Won Buelow remained
behind to visit the magnificent throneroom
of the Caffaretti Palace. The windows of
| the throneroom were closed and the elec-
| trio lights We're turned on, In order to per-
NIT his Majesty better to see the gorgeous
| frescoes of the room, which represent alle-
gorical German events
| After this inspection his Majesty, clad jim
the blue uniform of general of the Guards,
drove to the Odescalchi Palace the official
| residence of the Prussian minister to the
| Holy See. Here his Majesty had luncheon
| with Cardinals Rampolla, Gotti and Agli-
ard This legation luncheon is quite an
unusual occurrence. Cardinal Rampolla is
| called the Vice Pope, as he now conducts
the entire machinery of the church. Car
dinal Gotti is prefect of the Congregation
| of the Propaganda, and Cardinal Agliaradi
| is the most liberal and prominent member
/ of the Sacred College. Rome seldom sees
cardinals driving through the streets and
| being received in state, and the people were
much interested in the arrival of the car
dinals. They wore their full cardinal robes
| of scarlet moire, and red hats. Each was
| followed by his own suite. At the legation
they were met by the staff attendants, who
| wore knee breeches and whose hair was
| powdered.
ANNOUNCED BY TRUMPETS.
The trumpets of the cuirassers an
nounced the coming of the Emperor. His
escort was mounted on white horses and
were horse-hair tassels in their helmets.
| as did the ancient legionaries of Rome.
The Corso is always gay on Sunday and ii
was more animated than ever when the
imperial cortege appeared. The people well
coined the Emperor with roar that could
be heard for blocks, and his Majesty ack-
nowledged the salutation with smiling amia-
| bility.
The luncheon lasted an hour. Among the
ecclesiastics present were Monsignor Della
| Chiesa, Monsignor Cagliano Azevede, the
| Pope's major domo. and Monsignor Bisleti
master of the chamber. The room was dec
Grated with flowers and palms, silver plate
| and old Nielsen china. The table decora-
! tions consisted of silver bowls filled with
pink roses and maidenhair fern. Emperor
| William was most affable, especially to the
! three cardinals. He recalled his different
visits to the Vatican, and spoke of his
| pleasant recollections of the Pontiff. In
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| the fact that in 1888 he had lunched with
| him while he was still a monsignor.
/ The sun was shining brightly when EN-
! peror William left the legation TO drive tC
| the Vatican. Fifteen carriages were re.
quired for the use of his Majesty and his
/ suite The horses. carriages and servants
were all brought from Berlin as the EN-
peror was determined to give his visit 10 the
/ Pope especial official Importance. Yesterday
the imperial coachmen held a dress rehear.
4 sal of to-day's drive to the Vatican. much
to the delight of the small boys of Rome
! To-day, when his Majesty left the legation
the balcony of the Doria Palace opposite
the Odescalchi Palace, was filled with
members of the diplomatic corps. who hac
gathered to- witness the spectacle. Amone
| those present were the Count OF Turin cous
i'm of the King of Italy, Ambassador and
Mrs Meyer. Sir Francis Bertie. the British
| ambassador, and Prince Colonna
When his Majesty appeared he was greet
/ ed with frantic applause; he looked up Il
| the balcony opposite and smiled. He was
/ in full uniform and accompanied by Prince
| Frederick William and Prince Eitel- Ths
| im,erial carriage was attended by the i'm.