Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-25
CAR LEAVES ITALY
Homeward Journey Begins
Late This Afternoon.
ROYAL ESCORT 20 STATION
Precautions Taken to insure the
Emperor's Safety En- Route.
OUTING WITH ITALIAN RULER
Sovereigns Meet at Racconigi,
Within Kings Domain-Round
of Festivities.
ROYAL ESCORT 20 STATION
OUTING WITH ITALIAN RULER

RACCONIGI. October 2J-Emperor
Nicholas left here on his return home
ward at 3:15 o'clock this afternoon. He
was accompanied to the station by King
Victor Emmanuel. members of the court
and government officials. Upon the en-
perOr's arrival great display of troops
was made. and the great crowd enlivencd
the scene with shouts of farewell.
Precautionary measures for the safety
of the emperor will be doubled he
makes the journey homeward. though any
real fear of an attack upon the party
does not exist.
NJ. Iswolsky. the Russian foreign minis
ter, accompanied by Foreign Minister Tit
toni. visited the mayor of Racconigi this
morning and. expressing the satisfaction
which he felt over the reception to the
emperor. asked the mayor to communi
cate his expression to the people.
King Emanuel as Host.
King Victor Emmanuel and his guest,
the Emperor of Russia, spent most of the
day yesterday together. After his long
journey and the triumphs of Saturday the
emperor retired early Saturday night SO
that he might be on hand at seasonable
hour for a pheasant shoot which had
been arranged for yesterday morning.
Fog caused a postponement of This sport
until the afternoon. Instead of shooting,
the king and car took a motor trip, en-
tirely unescorted to the medieval castle
at Pollenzo, seventeen miles distant. en-
tering it through the ancient drawbridge
guarded by towers.
In the meantime Queen Helena to
whom the car presented his congratula-
lions on the thirteenth anniversary of her
marriage, attended mass at the chapel.
which was celebrated by an archpriest
who wore a cope made out of her we'd
ding dress Of silver scales.
In the afternoon the two sovereigns
joined the shooting party, which was ac
companied by several hundred heaters.
Fheasants and hares were abundant, and
the bag was excellent.
Distinguished Party at Dinner.
\ state dinner in the evening was the
principal event of the day Besides the
sovereigns the guests included the Duke
of the AbruZzi, the Duchess of Genoa;
Princess Letitia Prince Udine, the mem
bers of the Italian cabinet and other
high Italian and Russian officials King
Victor Emmanuel, in toasting the en-
peror. extended his heartiest greetings
to the Russian sovereign. saying that
his visit confirmed the close friendship
and harmony uniting the ruling houses
of the two countries. He recalled the
heroic work of the Russian sailors al
the time of the earthquake in southern
Italy. which could not but contribute to
a warmer friendship between the two
peoples. 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 end
ed by drinking to the imperial family
and TIE greatness and prosperity of Rus
sia.
Emperor Responds.
Emperor Nicholas in reply said he was
touched by the cordially of his recep-
ton. His visit to this beautiful country
had realized 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 TIE Italian
people, whose interests are in common
with those of Russia, while the participa-
ton Of Russia in the worldwide SYM
pathy for Italy in her recent misfortune
and the gratitude shown in Italy for
what the Russians had done We're elo-
quent proofs of the ever-growing regard
between the two nations.
He expressed confidence that the Rus
sian 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 general peace. He said il
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 Italian royal family and
the greatness of the beautiful country
whose hospitality he enjoyed.
During the dinner the band played Rus
sian and Italian airs, and following this
the king and the emperor were present
at concert conducted by Mascagn.
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