New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-03
EMPEROR VISITS ROME |
DELAYED By LANDSLIDE.
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Rome, May Owing 10 landslide which oc-
CURED a short distance from this city, obstruct-
ing the railroad tracks, Emperor William
train was about an hour late in arriving here.
and some anxiety was felt for time by the
crowds waiting in the rain 10 receive him. Ih-
railroad officials who went 10 the scene OF the
landslide teIegraphed however. that there was
no danger OF d wreck, and the people waited pa
tiently in the downpour, as Emperor William is
popular here owing TO the fact Of the Hohen-
zollerns regarding italian national suscepti-
bilities.
The arrangements made for receiving him
were identical with those made for welcoming
King Edward. There were the same decora-
tions and a similar display Of troops. The only
difference was the absence OF sunshine. The
Via Nazionale. however, preserved its attrac-
tiveness, rain having frightened the verdure.
But the flags and draperies were drenched- The
Rev DR.. Nevin. rector of the American cnurch'
entertained number Of American guests and
the French and Spanish ambassadors on a
stand about the middle Of the Via Nazionale.
The French, Spanish and American flags were
entwtned about the stand, and the chimes Of
the church played the German and italian
royal anthems.
Shortly before the arrival OF the imperial
train King Victor Emmanuel and the Duke OF
Genoa drove in State carriages TO the railroad
station where had already assembled Premier
ZanardeIli the Cabinet ministers, those en-
titled TO wear the collar of the Annunziata, and
the chief court officials. In the distance the
HohenzoIIern flag could be seen floating from
the tower of the QuirinaL When the train was
signalled the guns at Monte Mario Fort
fired a salute, and before the train had fully
stopped Emperor William alighted, followed by
the Crown Prince and Prince Eitel Fred
erick. The Emperor greeted King Victor En-
manuel with a warm embrace, the soveregns
kissing each other four times. The Italian and
German princess then exchanged greetings
and Emperor William reviewed the guard OF
honor at the station the band playing d Ger
man air. The Emperor spoke to most Of the
officials present, without waiting for a formal
introduction, as ne knew most of them per-
sonally.
On the Piazza dele Terme. adjoining the rail-
road station. the quaint ceremony OF the Mayor
Prince Colonna and the municipal authorities
welcoming the Emperor 10 Rome was gone
through. The scene was mingling of ancient
and modern customs. On one side were the re-
Gently completed Esedra Palaces, forming
half circle with the new Via Nazionale begin
ming in its midst and separating the palaces.
On the other side were the ruins Of the Baths
of Diocletian, the soYereigns in modern car
riages. the Mayor and the municipal officers in
medieval coaches. The crowd was so great
that the soldiers and caribineers had difficulty
in maintaining order
The cortege passed down the Via Nazonale
and up the Via del Quirinale at trot and amid
continuous cheers. At the foot OF the grand
staircase in the palace their majesties were met
by Count Giantotti, project of the palace. who
escorted the Emperor and the German princes
to the svizzeri Hall, where Queen Helena was
waiting with the ladies of her household. The
Emperor. after greeting her majesty, informed
her that the German Empress had desired him
to express her most sincere regret that she was
unable to accompany him to Rome. Queen
Helena said that It was she the King and the
people Of Rome who most deeply regretted that
the Empress was unable to visit Rome on this
occasion.
The Piazza del QArinaIe crowded and the
people continually called for the Emperor to
appear. His majesty appeared on the balcony
twice. with King Victor Emmanuel and Queen
Helena and the German and Italian princes.
The party was greeted each occasion with
enthusiastic cheering. Later, Emperor William
went to the Pantheon to visit the toInbs Of King
Victor Emmanuel II and King Humbert on
which he placed wreaths after giving some
roses from the wreaths to the Court Chaplain
and TO General Desonnaz, the guardian Of the
mother. with whom he had d short but cordial
talk
The Pope IS much pleased at the solemnity
and Importance with which Emperor William
regards his coming visit to the Vatican. He
will give the Emperor a mosaic Of the Roman
Forum, and nosaics of the Fountain Of Trevt
and the Castillo Saint Angelo. both after his
own designs.