The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-04
Sun. Shines Brightly on Brilliant Scene of Royal SpIendOr
 in the Vatican
EMPEROR SPOKE OF
 PLEASANT RELATIONS
Pope Pressed In White as William Met Him With a Profound Bow. Frantic Applause Given
 Emperor by People.

Rome. May 3.--Emperor William arose early this morning and was greeted by bright, sunny weather, In a contrast to the clouds on yesterday.
 His majesty held long conference with Chancellor von Buelow he looked over the dispatches concerning the situation in Macedonia, expressed his views thereon and gave instructions to be sent to Berlin and Constantinople.
 At 9:SO o'clock the emperor and the princes, accompanied by the imperial suite and escorted by curassiers, drove to the Gaffaretti 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, Elm . peror William 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 empe- TOT. These his majesty graclously accept ed saluting at the enthusiastic ''hoch' of his subjects.
 At 10 clock, surrounded by the person. nel of the German embassy and of the 1 Prussian legation to the Holy See. his majesty attended divine service. Promi- nent members of the German colony were admitted to the place of worship. | Throughout the service the emperor re- mained standing before the gilded throne which had been prepared purposely for him. Among the musical pieces rendered at the service was Dutch hymn of the l sixteenth century This hymn was popu- I lar in Holland during the war with Spain l It is a great favorite of his majesty and 1t l was given today at his special request
 His majesty. clad fin the blue uniform 1 of general of guards next drove to the i Odescalchi palace, the official residence i of the Russian minister to the Holy See ] Here his majesty had luncheon with Car dinals Rampolli Gottie and Agliaradi l This legation lunch was quite an unusual occurrence. Cardinal Rampolli Is called the vice pope as he now conducts the entire machinery of the church; Cardinal Gottie is prefect of the congregation of i the propaganda, and Cardinal Agliaradi | is the most liberal and prominent mem Der of the sacred college
 The People Interested.
 Rome seldom sees the cardinals driv- ] ing through the streets and being re- ceived In state, and the people were much interested in the arrival of Cardinals Rampoll Gottie and Agliaradi. 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 attendants who wore knee brooches and whose hair was pow dered. The trumpets of the cuirassers an- nounced the coming of Emperor William. i His escort was mounted on white horses and wore horsehair tassels in their hel- mets, as did the ancient legionaries of Rome. The Corsois, always gay on Sun day, was animated more than ever when 1 the imperial cortege appeared. The peo- pie welcomed the German emperor with a roar that could be heard for blocks, and 1 his majesty acknowledged the salutation with smiling amiabiity.
 1 The lun chscn lasted an hour. Among l those present were Monsignor Della l Chiesa, Monsignor Cagliano Azevedo, the pope's major domo. and Monsignor Biz l loti master of the chamber.
 Emperor William was most affable. es- i pecially to the three cardinals. He re- l called his different visits to the vatican i and spoke of his pleasant recollections of the pontiff. In speaking to Cardinal l Agliaradi he recalled the fact that in 1 1888 he had lunched with him while he was still monsignor.
 The sun was shining brightly when i Emperor William left the legation to drive to the vatican. Fifteen carriages were required for the use of his majesty and his suite The horses, carriages and servants were all brought from Berlin, l as the emperor was determined to give his visit to the pope especial importance. | Yesterday the imperial coachmen held a 1 dress rehearsal of today's drive to the vatican much to the delight of the small i boys of Rome. Today when his majesty l left the legation the balcony of the Doria palace, opposite the Odescalchi pal ace was filled with members of the diplo- matic corps. who had gathered to witness the spectacle Among those present wfre the Count of Turin, cousin of the KY g of Italy; ambassador and Mrs. MeS T, | Sir Francis Bertie the British ambas- | sador, and Prince Colonna.
 Greeted With Applause.
 When his majesty appeared he was greeted with frantic applause; he looked up to the balcony opposite and smiled. He was in full uniform, and accompanied by Prince Frederick William and Prince | Eltel The imperial carriage was attend ed by the imperial outriders and postil- 1 lions.
 The cordon along the thoroughfare was formed of Italian soldiers. Emperor Will liam always has declared that he enjoys l going to the vatican from an artistic and spectacular point of view. The moment he arrived at the plaza of St. Peter he was alert and animated, pointing out | objects of interest to his sons In fact, the spectacular part of the visit began | there. as the great square densly crowd- ed was most imposing.
 | As his majesty passed the students of the German ecclesiastical college called | little cardinals because of their red | gloves raised a formidable "hoch." On the far side of the plaza there were as- sembled 1000 pilgrims from Cologne carry ing flags and bouquets of flowers. They received their emperor with tremendous | applause, presented the flowers to him and made impressive demonstrations of | loyalty. Passing the Borgia tower, his majesty and his suite entered the famous