The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-10-28
RUSSIAN EMPEROR
MAKES TRlUMPHAL
ENTRY INTO ITALY

R~acconisi, Italy, Oct. 26.--Nicholas,
emperor Of all the Russias, made a
triumphal entry into italy today.
Whatever may have stirred beneath
the surface, the outward manifesto
zion was a cordial and popular welcome
to the head Of q friendly state.
Threatened demonstrations had been
sternly suppressed, but the days re-
Joicing was spontaneous and genuine,
even the mayor OF Rome having been
e by q radical and socialistic board
Of aldermen to participate in the impe-
rial reception. Broadly viewed, the
much discussed and keenly anticipated
meeting between Emperor Nicholas n
King Victor Emmanuel opened most
auspiciously. The emperor arrived
here at $3.50 p. m.
Great Crowds There.
From early dawn the scene in this
city was animated as crowds gathered
in the streets. The strict measures to
preserve order adopted by the police
and military did not serve to dampen
the ardor Of the ~populace. The who'll
city has been decorated with hags' and
bunting, while the ~housenolders along
the route to the palace had spread car
pets before their doors and filled their
windows with brocades and bright col
cred streamers. Triumphal arches
stretched across the path traversed by
his majesty.
This morning the mayor posted n
manifesto exhorting the citizens TO give
tho emperor q reception that would
show their appreciation of the great
event and express Italian gratitude for
the aid the Russian sailors gave at the
time Of the earthquake In southern
Italy.
Military 10 Plentiful.
From the moment the imperial party
entered Italy through h famous Mont
Cents tunnel at Modune, until 1t reach
ed the royal castle. 1t was attended by
an extraordinary military guard. Not
an Inch Of h tunnel but was exam-
ined, and 1t was lined with soldiers who
could almost touch hands.
On the railroad line was occupied by
the military, and each coach OF the
trains on the line leading to Racconigi
carried a police guard.
On the Italian frontier the emperor
was met by a special commission OF
generals sent by King Victor Emmanuel
and by Adjutant General Prince Dol
gorouki, Russian ambassador to italy,
and the staff of the Russian embassy.
Throughout the Mont Censis railway
trip the progress OF the emperor had
the character Of a triumphial march.
Troops Keep Crowds of.
The troops prevented crowds from the
villages that ined h route approach
ing the railroad. This restriction, how
ever, served only to stimulate the cur
iosity of the people. who gathered at
the rear of the soldiers and climbed into
tree tops or upon the cliffs wherever a
view of the passing train was to be
had.
At the station Emperor Nicholas was
met by King Victor Emmanuel, Pre-
mier Giolitti, Foreign Minister Tittoni,
Mayor Nathan, Of Rome. members OF
the court, staff officers and government
d~ignitaries. Also as neal the station
as they had been allowed to come were
thousands of persons who cheered loud
ly as their majesties met.
Emperor Nicholas appeared in excel
len health and the best Of humor as
he stepped from the train. King Vic
tor Emmanuel stepped toward the i'm
perial carriage al the emperor de-
scended to the platform. The SOW
ereigns embraced and kissed each other
on both cheeks.