THE KAISER IN ROME.
INTERVIEW WITH THE POPE.
THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE.
SPEECH OF THE EMPEROR. [press association.] Rome, October 13. The Emperor William of Germany was granted a cordial interview with the Pope, which lasted half-an-hour. His Majesty afterwards paid a visit to the Vatican Galleries and St. Peter's Cathedral. A banquet subsequen 1 */ took place in the Palace of the Quirinal. King Humbert in his speech said that the Triple Alliance between Germany, Austria, and Italy had conduced to the peace of Europe and the welfare of the people. He proposed the toast of the German army, which, he said, was the bulwark of the nation's glory. The Emperor William strongly echoed the allusions of King Humbert to the alliance between Germany and Italy. He said that Germany had won her unity by the sword, and there was an analogy in the history of the uvo nations which implied perpetual agreement between them. Ho proposed the toast of the valiant Italian army, and concluded by expressing his thanks for the splendid reception he had received. He decorated Signor Crispi with the Order of the Black Eagle, remarking that no one had ever deserved it more. Rome, October 13. Emperor William and King Humbert held a review of Italian troops, consisting of 33,000 men. Great enthusiasm was shown on the occasion by the people. Rome, October 14. It is understood that Emperor William has advised the Pope to abandon his claim to temporal sovereignty, and to seek alliance with the Conservative Powers.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9186, 16 October 1888, Page 5
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