Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-06
BERLIN.
The Meeting of the Kaiser and
Gar Graphically Described.

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Gar Graphically Described.
Pen-POrtraits of Bismarck, Won
MOIfke and other Famous Men OF
Germany-Signs OF an Impending
Conflict in Europe.
Special Correspondence Of the Union and
American.
BERLIN, May 1S.-On Monday last the
Car, whose visit had been talked Of so
much, arrived, and was met at the depot
by the Kaiser, Crown Prince, and other
distinguished Germans, who conducted
him to the royal palace, where,
after receiving the German no.
tables, he proceeded to the residence Of
the Russian minister. Desiring to see
two Kaisers ride in the same carriage,
joined the increasing stream Of people who,
in German fashion, we're slowly vending
their way along the different streets, toward
the Linden.
On reaching this great thoroughfare, 1
found that at least Twenty thousand per-
sons had preceded me, and so filed the
street that it was impossible fer me to get
within twenty-five feet Of it; but making
my way through a restaurant, succeeded,
with the aid Of few groschens, in securing
a splendid seat in q window which gave
me a fine view Of all that passed.
The ball was commenced about two
O'Clock BY Bismarck, who drove down the
Linden two hundreds yards in advance Of
the Kaisers. A few tried to cheer him. but
the majority did not join in, for the great
statesman is not so popular as in days past.
Behind him came the two crowned heads
in a gilGed carriage drawn by
six black horses. Hats were now
thrown wildly in the air and from hun
dred thousand threats went up the cry
"LOng live the Kaiser.n Neither Of them
paid the leIst attention TO the shouts of
"hOi pOllOi," but reclining in their carriage
cOnveTsed seemingly as easily as if
they we're in their private par
lOUs. The Crown Prince who came
next, knowing that the day is not far dis
tant when he will ascend the throne, and
wishing to bind the hearts Of the people
more closely to him, acknowledged their
shouts and bows by ;Ouching continually
the brim Of his cap. Next came Princes
Frederick Carl and GOtchakOf, and these
were followed by Fred. CarPs family in an
open carriage. There were four Of them,
all dressed in white satin. Though the
bluest royal blood flows through their veins,
thew were the ugliest four have ever seen
50 richly attired.
Next came the carriage containing Won
MOltke and the Count Of Adlerberg. Won
Moltle being a great favOrite, was cOntinu-
ally cheered. Following was a long line
of carriages, containing Counts, Generals
and Princes too numerous 10 mention.
Bismarck is not a small man, as many
believe, but very large, being probably six
feet two inches in height, and weighing
over two hundred pounds. His mOustache
is now gray, and his head, though large, is
not so fine as represented by his pictures.
He was in uniform on Monday, and wore
the dark blue Prussian coat, with white,
close-ftting pantalOOns, almost hidden by
large cavalry boots, which came far above
his knees.
The Gar is a tall, well formed man,
wears black side whiskers, and looks to be
fifty years Of age.
The Emperor is Just as his pictures rep
resent him, tall, well prOpOrtiOned, weigh
ing fully two hundred pounds, and looks
"eyeIy inch a King" Time has dealt
gently with him, for now, in his 18th year,
he does not look to be a day over 60; and
at POtsdam, on Tuesday, when reviewing
his troops, he rode more gracefully than
many Of his younger generals.
Il is generally understood that during
the time the Gar is here, Wilhelm will
consult him about the annexation Of more
of the French territory, and should he be
willing for Prussia to enlarge her domains,
may have the fun before the end Of
1879.
From the victory crowned eminence to
which their Warlike achievements have
placed them, Germans look down upon ma
tons less fortunate with feelings largely
made up Of pity and contempt. Poor
France, burdened with debt, oppressed with
sad memories, silently and nObly struggling
to retrieve the past and secure for her citi-
zens. a happier future, is regarded almost
with sc0rn. England, ruled by "a garTu-
lOUs Parliament and a Tibald press" is re-
garded with a sort of plying surprise.
Russia and Austria, being military en-
pires, are treated with respect, while the
smaller countries Of Europe are tolerated
only on condition Of good behavior.
But the medal has an ObyeTssl side, even for
Germany, and the lustre reflected on the
land by its Del grdtiG Kaiser, its "Heaven-
born statesmen its army "rich in victory"
has been bought at a heavy price. The
liberties Of the people, their right to think
and act and speak are in deadly peril; for in
their passion for the unifcation of their
country, in their bOundless gratitude to
their rulers for the great deeds they have
wrought, they are surrendering one by one,
those constitutional safeguards, without
which, though a nation may enjoy a spuri-
Gus greatness, it can never be truly great or
really free.
After the review which took place at
POtsdam, on Tuesday, was over, l spent
the remainder Of the day in visiting those
spots in the city which have an historic in
terest, and going a second time to Sans
SOuci. POtsdam, the second residence Of the
King of Prussia, is built on an island Of
the River Haul, in the most charming part
of the whole Mark Brandenburg. The Haul
which spreads out its wide sheets OF
water, as well as the high hills rising every
where, have given to the landscape high
natural beauty, which has been immensely
increased by art and culture. 1t has abO Ut
5000 inhabitants, many fine buildings
and squares, but is without commerce, and
very quiet. The principal object of interest |
in the city is the SchlOss, which was built |
in 1860. It is an extensive building, three |
stories high and several hundred yards |
long, Ornamented with groups Of sand |
stone. Among other rooms, we visited that |
of Frederick the Great, left unaltered since |
his death, the private room Of Frederick |
William Ill, and that occupied by |
Napoleon in 1906. Near by is /
The Court church which was built in /
1870 and is the resting place Of Frederick |
the Great. Behind the pulpit, in a tin |
coffin, is all that remains of the Monarch |
who, having signal led himself in war, re-
turned to die at S, rs 5Ouci, where pleasure |
and love kept THEN observation-disclosures
L. 3. NJ.
MEMPHIS.