New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-17
VOL. XXXI...N" 9,422.
PRUSSIA'S TRIUMPH.
ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION OF TIE '''1
~ RIoUS ARMY IN BERLIN


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TIT" -, -, FREDERICK WILLIAM Ill.
uNvAuEp-THE CITY IN GALA lAi"'
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE IRiDONN-'
LONDON, Friday June le, 1871
-.s,ondent of The TRIBUNE at
Rerlip telegraphed tonight as lonO"S'
mp ,rrovs FOR THE GRAND ENTRY.
..,,e, to-day, was very fine. The streets
., ,h;s CITY have been crowded since o'clock thus
to All the shops are closed, and there is a
...., cessation of business. Forty-fve thousand
.roops we're drawn up outside of the city,
Int there was surprisingly little confusion. First
stcod the first division of Guards, with Infantry
cavalry. and artillery, as in the war. On the left
xasa combined battalion of 200 picked men, repre-
,entine all the States of Germany. The under Off
Of the battalion carried 81 eagles banners, and
standards captured from the French With the
cavalry was combined squadron, composed OF men
drawn from every cavalry regiment of the service
forming a brilliant picture Of diversified colors
Next came the second division. On the left were
the Kings GrenadieTs, in which the Emperor hrse
served Then came six batteries of artillery repre-
Europe could not beat. Then came cavalry
guard. and then an artillery guard foi-
1oxed nv representatives Of various services III
tbe field. On the right flank was the stan
Of the Emperor and the Emperor himself on
dark bay horse. He was followed by the Empress,
Abe Crown Princes and eight carriages containing
princes and ladies Of the household of the Emperor
As they rode up royal salute was given, with three
ringing cheers. The Emperor proceeded rapidly
along the front several divisions of infantry pre-
senting arms by brigades. Each division then in
santly marched to take position for entrance at the
Gate Of Halle.
RECEPTION BY THE CIVIC DIGNITABIES.
The civic dignitaries Of Berlin, under the gigantic
equestrian statue of Frederick the Great waited to
welcome the troops. Field-NIarshal Wrangel and
other superannuated officers led the procession The
fighting staff led by Blumentha chief Of the staff of
the Crown Prince, followed Then came the Military
Governors succeeded by Corps commanders and other
commanders Of the armies. Next came Prince Bis
msrck, Count Moltke and Hen Won Room, who were
received with tempestuous cheering. They were fol-
lowed by the Emperor William, the Crown Prince
Oh a chestnut horse, Prince Frederick Charles on a
bay horse and an immense number OF Princes in
glittering uniforms
With steady tramp came the stalwart infantry
guard Drums might beat, and the music swell in |
mighty volumes, but the tremendous cheering |
prevented their sound from being heard. Thus |
amid the waving of handkerchicfs, and |
md loud
tous Of the populace, tho long anaconda
shaped mass of fighting men entered the city. On
passing through the gate, the Emperor halted
and received an address of congratulaticn from a
beyy Of young ladies Of Berlin and kissed the
speaker, Friulen Blasar At the head Of Inter den
Linden he received an address from the Burgo-
master Of the city, who was accompanied hy the
magistrates
TIE SCENE IN UNTER DEN LINDEN.
The procession passed along Inter den Linden
under the symbols of victory and between tho cap
turcd cauuons fanked by a sea Of human beings
rising in pillows to the tops Of the houses, The
procession passed the Palace the University and
the Opera House to where tie statue Of Butcher
stands in bronze where the members Of the Imperial
Diet woIe also assembled. Here the Emperor wheeled
his horse around, and with the royal princes,
generals, and members Of the staff on either side,
The troops march past in review. The squadron Of
horsemen made a gallant show. From the terraces
of the Imperial Castle royal ladies smiled and show
cred greetings on the conoueroIs.
UNvmISG FREDERICK WILLIAMS STATUE.
The troops formed three sides of a square in the
Lust Garden around the unyaiied statue Of William
III. Ia front Of the fghhng-men stood the musi-
clans and trumpeters in three ranks. Fronting the
Schloss were the standard-bearers. with the cap
tared trophies from the hall and museum. Behind
all were the full-medaled veterans. inyalids. old
warriors, yeomen of the palace and royal gcadaymes.
The seats fronting on the schloss were packed
with the officers and guards Of the garrison
ard around the statue gradually collected dense
gTOup Of Ministers, Councillors of State. municipal
officers, and cicTgymen The Emperor and suite and
The Princes entered the square, aud took positions
under the awning between the fountains The
troops presented arms, and the bearers of the
trophies laid them at the foot Of the statue amid
the loud and prolonged roll Of the drums,
while the cathedral choir burst into a hymn of
praise and the Chaplain General, standing on
The steps of the monument, afterward offered a
short prayer.
Prince Bismarck then approached the Emperor.
snd asked leave to unvail the statue The Emperor
bowed and Bismarck moved hi, hand when the
canvas fell from the statue, while the drums rolled,
fumpets biared, and the standards Of the euapds
were lowered toward the statue The troons
preaentpd ayfns and ebaa,oa