Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
OFFICIALS FORM CORTEGE
Churchmen, in Historic Vestments,
Also Participate.
GUNS SALUTE FLAG RAISING
Ceremonies Marking Restoration of
st. Marks Assume Interna-
tional Importance.

VENICE. April 25.-The Inauguration
Of the new Campanile of St. Marks, to
replace that which fell ten years ago.
took place this morning in brilliant
weather, and assumed a character of. in
ternational importance. Italians and for
eigners arrived by thousands on special
trains and in boats from both sides of
the Adriatic.
bunting, while the piazza and piazetta
OF st. Marks. besides the national and
Venetian colors, was decorated with
time Of the republic.
The three places surrounding the piazza
Of st. Marks had curious effect, deco
rated according to their architectural
lines by 60,0OO electric globes for tue
illumination tonight. The ringing of the
hours by the bell of st. Alipio, which
for years had been silent, as the clock
did not run because of the unsafe condi-
ton Of the corner, produced great emo
ton in all Venetians.
Great Gala Procession.
The mayor. the aldermen and the other
members Of the municipality formed q
great gala procession. with gondolas
richly hung, escorted by the historic
'Bissonne." with which they went to
meet the Duke of Genoa and his suite
at the landing place of the royal palace.
A cortege Was formed by the Duke of
Genoa with the mayor. Count Grimani,
descendant Of the doge of that name;
the public ministers, ambassadors, alder
men. and principal authorities of the
army and navy and the civil and military
households OF the sovereigns.
They left the gondoIas at the landing
in the piazetta and walked toward the
Campanile. Hats, handkerchiers, canes,
Duke or Geiloa had taken MS seat in a
tribune at the side Of the loggia of San
sOvine.
Pupils Sing Solemn hymn.
The children Of the public schools. who
had gathered on the highest arcade of
the deSs's palace. sang q solemn hymn
Tor the occaslon. the psalm OF Benedetto
Marcealo. he words Of which had been
adaped for the rebirth Of the Campanile.
AZ the signal to hoist the flags at the
four corners OF the tower four immense
fiags begap to rise rapidly. two Italian
and two Venetian One of the flags was
that which few from the mast of the
battleship st. Mark at the taking of the
city Of Tripoh. l.. Credaro. munster of
public instruction, delivered a speech
giorifying the civil work accomplished
ny Count Grimanl. the mayor OF Venice
who answered expressing the satisfactlon
OF Venice at the completion or the Cam
paniie. AS they arrived in place. I.OUU
carrier pigeons nuttered to the four
points OF the compass, each with q lit
tie note attached to It's neck to carry the
giad t:dings.
salvos Of Artillery.
The ringing Of the Campanile bells was
the signal for the artillery to fire saIvos,
while the bells Of all the churches of the
city Joined In greeting the resurrection
Of one Of the city's greatest treasures
Then at the main door Of the historic
Basilica. preceded by golden cross, ap-
peared Cardinal Cavallan. patriarch of
Venice. followed by the chapter and by
all the bishops Of the Venetian provinces,
each bearing the most historic vestments
Of their churches. and followed by their
respective chapters. The patriarch with
his suite went around the CampaniIe
blessing 1t and reciting prayers. When
the cardinal was entering the Basilica
the school children at the doges palace
again sang, this time the strong and war
like hymn of Mameli
After this the Duke OF Genoa and his
suite entered st. Marks for the religious
ceremony.