New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-07
GERMAN EMPEROR In ITALY
Imperial Guest Warmly Welcomed
by King Victor Emmanuel.

naples April fixing Victor Emmanuel ar
rived here to-day from Rome. accompanied by
Foreign Minister Tittoni and Naval Minister
Nlraoello, TO meet Emperor William. The har-
Dor presented a magnificent spectacle. An
Italian squadron was anchored around the i'm
Perial yacht Hohenzollern. and the docks. steam
ers and small craft were crowded with thou
sands Of spectators The royal launch ap-
preached the Hohenzollern amid the booming
OF cannon and with the Italian sailors cheering
the Germans. and the Germans responding with
cheers for the Italians
Emperor William received the royal visitor at
the gangway, and their majesties embraced and
kissed each other in the most cordial manner.
The Emperor then shook han0s with the Italian
Ministers. whom he already knew, after which
the sovereigns presented to each other the men,
bers Of their respective suites. The whole party
lunohed on hoard the Hohenzollern.
Emperor William and King Victor Emmanuel
oonversed at length about the International
Chamber Of Agriculture. planned by the latter.
VINO had previously been openly congratulated
on the subject by all the European rulers, with
the exception of Emperor William
A gala dinner was given at the Royal Palace
tonight in honor Of Emperor William. There
were present Prince Adelbert, Foreign Minister
Tittoni, Admiral Mirabello Minister of Marine,
and the suites of the two sovereigns. King
perOr, said in Italian that the presence of the
Emperor in Italy gave him pleasure, arousing
dear Cemembrances of earlier days. He recalled
the recent presence in Italy of two of the Ger
man princes, and said that their arrival the
Queen and he had been glad 10 meet and well
come them These" said the King, ARE recip-
rocal bonds Of intimate affection, which for two
allied peoples are pledges of peace and a pros
porous future" He ended with drinking TO the
imperial family which, he said, rejoices in an
approaching happy marriage, and also TO the
noble German nation, the loyal ally Of Italy.
Emperor William answered in German. say
ing:
Nothing is dearer 10 me than to spend some
weeks in the beautiful country of your majesty.
This sentiment is heightened by the presence
here Of your majesty, who kindly came to see
me- insuring the happy occasion to meet
you and exchange words and ideas. With true
satisfaction ! salute your majesty after it has
pleased God TO give you and your Queen an
heir 10 the throne. prince who. 1 am sure. Will
Of this beautiful country. 1 am happy and
proud that was the sponsor at his christening.
The Emperor then thanked the King for the
reception given the Empress of Germany and
Princes Eitel and Oscar and expressed the
hope that the splendid sun Of Italy and the
mild climate of Sicily would give them strength
and health. He continued:
The Triple Alliance is a sure and solid pledge
Of peace. Under its protection our peoples. al
lied, march happily toward a future Of constant
progress firmly trusting TO the loyal alliance
and intimate friendship of Italy and her august
sovereign. I raise my glass and drink to the
prosperity Of the royal family, sending con-
temporaneously a salutatiOn 70 the Italian peo-
Ple, for whom feel a deep affection.
The young Princesses Yolanda and Mafalda
sent Emperor William baskets of beautiful
flowers.