New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-25
EMPER0R'S VISIT
ITALY'S GOOD WILL.
Russian Rulers Cordial Speech
Shooting soith King.

Racconigi, Oct 24.-King Victor EN-
Russia, spent most Of the day together.
The Emperor, after his long journey and
the welcome on Saturday, retired early,
so that he might take part in pheasant
shoot which had been arranged for Sun
day morning. Fog caused postpone
ment of this sport until the afternoon.
and the King and Emperor took a motor
trip, entirely unescorted, to the medise-
val castle at Pollenzo. seventeen miles
distant. entering it across the ancient
drawbridge, guarded by towers.
In the mean time Queen Helena, to
whom the Emperor presented his con-
gratulations on the thirteenth anniver-
sary of her marriage, attended mass at
the chapel, which was celebrated by an
archpriest. who wore a cope made out
Of her wedding gown Of silver scales
In the afternoon the two sovereigns
Joined the shooting party. which was &C
companied by several hundred heaters.
Pheasants and hares were abundant and
the bag was excellent.
There was a state dinner in the even
ing. Besides the sovereigns, the guests
included the Duke of the Abruzzi, the
Duchess of Genoa, Princess Letitia,
Prince Udine, the members of the ItaI-
ian Cabinet and other high Italian and
Russian officials. King Victor En-
manuel, in toasting the Emperor, ex-
tended his heartiest greetings to the
Russian sovereign, saying that his visit
confirmed the close friendship and har-
mony uniting the houses OF the two
countries. His majesty recalled the
splendid work of the Russian sailors at
the time of the earthquake in Southern
Italy, which could not fail to contribute
to warmer friendship between the peo-
pies. He thanked the Emperor for his
visit, and expressed great regret at the
absence of the Empress. for whose good
health he offered a fervid wish. He
ended by drinking to the imperial fam
lily and the greatness and prosperity OF
Russia.
Emperor Nicholas in reply said that
he was touched by the cordiality of his
reception. His visit TO this beautiful
country had realized a wish dear to his
heart, and he only regretted that the
condition OF her health had prevented the
Empress from coming with him. The
manner in which he had been received
in ITALY, he said, was characteristic of
the Italian people, whose interests were
in common with those of Russia, while
the participation of Russia in the world
wide sympathy for Italy in her recent
misfortune, and the gratitude shown in
Italy for what the Russians had done
were eloquent proofs of the ever-grow-
ing regard between the two nations.
The Emperor expressed confidence that
the Russian and Italian governments
would labor efficaciOusly to cultivate this
sympathetic bond, which would not only
lead to an agreement in their reciprocal
interests, but also to a general peace.
He said that it was especially agreeable
to him to be in Italy on the anniversary
of the wedding of the Italian sovereigns,
and he ended by toasting the royal fam
lily and the greatness of the beautiful
country whose hospitality he enjoyed.
During the dinner the band played
Russian and Italian airs, and following
this the King and Emperor were present
at a concert conducted by Mascagni.