Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23
EMPEROR AND KING
MEET At RACC0N|G|
Tremendous Welcome Given
by People of Italy to
Car Nicholas.
EMBRACES AND KISSES
EXCHANGED BY RULERS
Extraordinary Precautions Taken to
Safeguard Visitor.
TRAIN PELTED WITH FLOWERS
Delegation of Military and Dip
lomatic Officers of Both Nations
Joins Russian Monarch
at Border.
Extraordinary Precautions Taken to
Safeguard Visitor.
TRAIN PELTED WITH FLOWERS

RACCONIGI. Italy, October o3.-Nicho-
ias. Emperor of All the Russias, made a
triumphal entry into Italy today.
Whatever may have stirred beneath the
surface. the outward manifestation was
q cordial and popular welcome to the
head of friendly state
Threatened demonstrations of ill will
had been sternly suppressed, but the day s
rejoicing was spontaneous and genuine,
even the mayor of Rome having been sent
by radical and socialistic board Of
aldermen to participate in the imperial
reception.
Broadly viewed the much discussed and
keenly anticipated meeting between EN-
peror Nicholas and King Victor Emman-
ual opened most auspiciously. The en-
peror arrived here at 800 pm.
King and Emperor Embrace.
Emperor Nicholas appeared in excel
lent health and the best of humor as he
ste pped from the train, which had drawn
into the station five minutes ahead of its
schedule. His coach had been decorated
with the italian and Russian colors
King Victor Emmanuel stepped toward
the imperial carriage as the emperor
descended to the platform. The sover-
eigns embraced and kissed each other on
both cheeks
AT the moment the Italian troops pre-
sented arms, cannon belched forth a sa-
lutte. the bands struck up the Russian ma
tional anthem and the crowd cheered.
Accompanied by the king the emperor
reviewed a company of infantry inside
the station. Here the ministers and other
government dignitaries were presented to
the czar. following which ceremony the
sovereigns emerged from the station and
entered a carriage.
AS the people outside caught sight of
the king and his imperial guest the cheer
ing was renewed and continued as they
drove away.
Racconigi Makes Holiday.
From early dawn the scene in this city
was animated, as crowds gathered in the
streets anticipating the arrival of the
imperial visitors. The strict measures
to preserve order adopted by the police
and military did not serve to dampen the
ardOr of the populace
The whole city has been decorated with
flags and bunting. while the household
ers along the route to the palace had
spread carpets before their doors and
filled their windows with brocades and
bright-colored streamers Triumphal
arches stretched across the path trav-
ersed by his majesty.
This morning the mayor issued a mani
festo exhorting the citizens to give the
emperor a reception that would show ap-
prec,ation of the great event and express
Italian gratitude for the aid the Russian
sailors gave at the time of the earth
quake in southern Italy.
The manifesto concluded with this ad-
dress to the emperor: :
The reception to your majesty ex-
presses our sentiments and appreciation
for your presence within our walls. This
occasion will be memorable as again at
tracing the attention of the whole civil
lied world to Racconigi.'
Extraordinary Precautions Taken.
From the moment the imperial party en-
tered Italy, through the famous Mont
Gents tunnel at Modane until it reached
the royal castle ii was attended by an ex-
traordinary military guard
Not all inch of the tunnel but was ex-
amIned. 1t was lined with soldiers, who
could almost touch hands.
Every station on the railroad line was
occupied by the military Each coach of
the trains on the line leading to Racco-
nigi carried police guard, who made
periodical visits among the passengers, in
terrogating and even searching them
whenever the least suspicion was aroused.
1t was an uncomfortable morning for
the passengers TO enter Italy by way Of
Modane.
On the Italian frontier the emperor was
met by a special commission of generals
sent by King Victor Emmanuel and by
Adjt. Gen. Prince Doigorouki Russian
ambassador to Italy. and the staff of the
Russian embassy.
At the appearance of the emneror's
train the troops drawn up beside the
track. presented arms, and their bands
played the Russian national anthem
Throughout the Mount Cents railway line
the progress of the emperor had the char
acter of a triumphai march
Train Pelted With Flowers.
Troops. prevented crowds from the viii
lages that lined the route approaching
the railroad. This restriction served only
to stimulate the curiosity OF the people,
who gathered at the rear OF the soldiers,
climbed into tree tops or upon cliffs
wherever a view of the passing train
was TO be had.
An immense crowd gathered i'm the
Piedmont region. As the train passed
they waved hats and handkerchiefs,
shouting. Long live Russia and Long
live the emperor"
At Bussoleno and some other villages
oficers of the municipality, headed by
The mayor and the band and CARRYING
banners. gathered at the railroad sta
ton to pay their respects to the Rus
sian guest. Although the train did not
stop at these places, the people cheered
loudly and women threw bouquets OF
flowers over the heads of the soldiers
and against the train as it swept past.
Meeting of Monarchs.
At the station Emperor Nicholas was
met by King Victor Emmanuel Pre-
fir,tio on,