The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-05-14
KAISER SEES THE POPE
German Emperor Presents His Two
Sons to the Pontiff.
ACCORDED MILITARY HoNoRs

Greeting From Populaec On His
Way to the va;ican-Presented His
Two Sons to Pontif.
Rome. May 4. Emperor William
was received by the Pope yesterday.
de had a conference with The pom
uff of 40 minutes duration. and ;hen
returned TO the residence Jf the prus
sian minister to the Holy See As
the emperor and hls suite traversed
the streets Of Rome he was enthusi-
astically acclaimed His majesty pre-
sented Prince Frederick William and
| Prince Eitcl to the Pontff At the
/ Vatican the emperor was received
with military honors by the Palatine
| Guard and n platoon of geBdarmes.
and he was welcomed by the high
dignitaries OF the pontifiCal court.
The visit Of Emperor William was
returned by Cardinal Rampolla. Papal
| secretary Of state. at the Prussian lie.
CATION.
The sun was shining brightly when
Emperor william left the Prussian le-
/ CATION to drive to the Vatican. Fif-
teen carriages we're required for the
use of his majesty and his suite. His
majesty was in full uniform and ac-
companied by Prince Frederick vii.
liam and Prince Eitel The royal
party received tumultuous applause
all along the route
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arrival OF his guests the door was
thrown open and the POntf appeared.
He was dressed in white. with the ex-
ccption Of small cape Of red velvet,
trimmed with ermine. The emperor
advanced alone, making profound
bow. The Pontiff inquired In French
g to the emperor's health. Emperor
William then presented his two sons.
His majesty and the Pontiff then re.
tired to the latter's private study. The
audience lasted 40 minutes At the
end Of this time the princes were sum
moned and spoke to the Pontff.
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 Quirinal. This was not
liked by the Vatican. as 1t thought he
should first return to neutral ground,
It was appreciated, however, by the
Ouirinal, as to do so Is considered
somewhat Of a slight upon the Pope
King Edward followed this course
Yesterday Emperor william returned
from the Vatican TO the Prussian le
CATION accredited to the Holy See
where he changed carriages, his
cuirassiers remaining at the legation
This course Is supposed to imply that
his majesty wished to pay particular
Difference to the feelings OF the Vati
=. can.oS, -
There NO another nes .epa, ,I,s,
during this visit OF the emperor.
viously Cardinal Rampolla ha
turned the imperial visit 10 the Vati
can at the Prussan legation, and hac
/ found only the Prussian minister Yes
terday. however, Emperor William
waited az the legation. received tn
cardinal most cordially and had lon.
conference with him.
Emperor William presented 70 m
- Pope a large photograph Of the Met
Cathedral. The Pope expressed nj
thanks for this gift and remarkeD
that the Metz Cathedral greatly resem
bled that at Rheims. Emperor WI
. liam was surprised at the quicknes
of the Pontir in remarking that III
! one cathedral was a reproduction o
the other.
The Vatican is delighted at the in
: portance given by Emperor Williar
to his visit TO the Pope. and the al
I thorities consider this visit an answe
. to what they call the present pers'
cution of the church in France.