The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1903-05-09
EMPEROR WILLIAMS VISIT.
Ruler-of Germany the Guest of Leo
XIII at the Vatican.

Emperor William and two of his
sons, after a great display of pomp,
visited Pope Leo NH in the vatican
today, says a dispatch to the Chicago
Chronicle of May 3rd. Afterward the
emperor not only outdid his own
record but that of his uncle King Ed
ward VII, in showing Difference to the
head of the Roman church.
On his three previous visits to the
vatican Emperor William returned
direct to the quirinal. This action was
not liked by the vatican authorities, as
they 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 Oh
the pope. King Edward On his visit
a few days ago followed this course.
Emperor William returned from the
vatican this afternoon to the Prussian
legation accredited to the holy see,
where he changed carriages, his cuiras-
siers remaining at the legation. This
course is supposed to imply that his
majesty wished to pay particular de-
ference to the feelings of the vatican.
during this visit of the emperor. Pre-
viously. Cardinal Rampella had return
ed the imperial visit to the vatican at
the Prussian legation and had found
only the Prussian minister. On this
OCCASION, however, Emperor William
waited at the legation, received the
cardinal most cordially and had a long
conference with him.
Emperor Williams private interview
with Pope Leo lasted forty minutes.
When he first entered the vatican he
was asked if he wished to use the
elevator to ascend to the pope's cham
hers. He replied that he preferred to
walk up the stairs.
When Pope Leo was advised of the
arrival of his guests his door was
thrown open and the pontiff appeared.
He was dressed in white, with the ex-
ception of small cape of.red velvet
trimmed with ermine. The emperor
advanced alone, making 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 re-
tired to the latter's private study.
At the end Of forty minutes the
princes We're summoned and spoke to
the pontiff. The imperial party then
paid il brief visit to Cardinal Ram
polla.
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 cathedral greatly resembled
that at Rheims. Emperor William
was surprised Mt the quickness of the
pontff in remarling that the one
cathedral was reproduction of the
other.
Emperor William arose early this
morning and was greeted by bright
sunny weather. He held a long con-
ference with Chancellor Won Bulow,
looked over dispatches concerning the
situation in Macedonia, expressed his
views thereon and gave instructions
to be sent to Berlin and Constantinople.
At $50 o'clock the emperor and his
sons. Prince Frederick William and
Prince Eitel. accompanied by the I'M
rerial suite and escorted by cuiras-
siers, drove to the Caffale:ti palace,
the residence of the German ambas-
sador. The palace is on top Of the
capitol hill and commands Il view Of
the whole of Rome. On his way to
the palace Emperor William was
cleeled most heartily. Outside the
embassy he was met by the German
residents of Rome, among whom We're
the pupils of the Berman schools, who
brought flowers to the emperor. These
his majesty gmc:ously accepted, salut-