The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-02
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A GALA BANQUET.
After lunch the Imperial party drove to the Thier-
sarten in anopen carriage drawn by the magnificent
Orion trotters which were presented by the Car,
and all along the route the cheering was most en-
thusiastic gala banquet held in the White
Hall OF the royal castle and the decorations were Of
the most sumptuous kind. The table was graced
with the presence OF all the renowned generals and
statesmen and presented a gorgeous sight. The
Emperor sat between the Empress and the Crown
Princess and opposite to Prince Bismarck. He
drank the health Of the army, the band playing the
national anthem.
AT THE OPERA.
In the evening the Emperor attended the opera,
sitting in private box, Glueck's "Annide" being
represented. The audience spontaneously arose in
honor OF the imperial visitor and the white haired
Emperor kindly bowed his Acknowledgements In
spite OF the fatigue caused by the days receptions
he looked In splendid health.
AN EvENTFUI. LIFE.
During the day lie repeatedly alluded to the vicis
STUDIES Of his eventfu life. Seventy years ago his
royal father after his disastrous defeat the battle
of Jena, during the flight before Napo
Icons victorious army, appointed Wilhelm,
then but ten years OF age, lieutenant
In the First Regiment OF Guards. This earlier
than was customary in the Hohenzollen family
Prussia was nearly annhlated and the nation
hal lv eutn or
EARLY MILITARY EXPLOITS.
Wilhelm after the death of his still unforgotten
mother, Queen Louisa, who died OF a broken heart
at Prussias fall, though he was only sixteen, took
distinguished part in the war OF revenge against
Napoleon, twice accompanying the victorious army
TO Paris, which he again a conqueror in 1870
FORMER uNpoPuLARITY OVERCOME.
During the long peace under his fathers and his
brothers reign Wilhelm, who was thorough
soldier, devoted himself entirely to military studies.
Owing to his supposed reactionary principles he
was exceedingly unpopular, and In 1s4s he was
forced by the revolution to fly in disguise to Eng
land He only gradually succeeded in overcoming
the dissemination OF the Prussian people, who
since 1866, at first reluctantly but afterward
heartily, acknowledged his great merits and his
wonderful achievements for the uni1cation of the
fatheriand.
SOVEREIGN MORE BELOVED.
Now Oh the threshold of his eighteth year, but
still youthful in spirit and vigor. no sovereign is
more beloved or may await the future with greater
tranquility. Germany united by him is the safest
barrier against war, and Central Europe is in way
threatened by her neighborhood.
ALI. FOR FATHERLAND
True to his sclf-chosen motto my services be-
long to the Fatherland," the Emperor has devoted
himself with untirng energy to the welfare of the
nation, whose chief servant lie humbly considers
himself.
EXPECTED CONCESSIONS TO TURKISH FEELING.
A delayed despatch from Consantinople dated FRI
day December 20, says it was then believed that at
Saturdays sitting OF tho Conference the European
plenipctentaries would mako further concessions to
tho Porte and agreement would be reached. 1t was
thought to be improbable that General IgnatcG
would remain IN Constantnope Russian Ambassa-
dor after the Conference. 1t asserted that the
paper money to tho amount of s 900 Turkish
pounds.
CoNcILIAToRY ADDRESSES AT CONFERENCE.
telegram from Constantinople reports that at
Saturdays sitting OF the Conference after tho Turks
announced that their counter-proposals we're not
ready Count Chandordy, the French Plcnipotcntiary
addressed the Conference pointing that tho prop
osi,ions Of European representatives contained
nothing contrary the integrity of the Ottoman
Empire
RUSSIA COScIIIAroRY.
General Ignaticn declared that Russia had made
every concession In order at understand
ing 1t to Turkeys interest to accept tho pro
posas OF tho Powers Lord Salisbury and the Austrian
Italian representatives expressed approval of these
statements. Hopes OF peaceful solution continue
The pIenipotentarics appear disposed make conccs
sions In matters Of detail.
ENGLAND, GREECE AND CRETE.
Tho Greek Envoy at Constantnopc has informed
Sir H. g. Elliott that Greece will subordinate her
Eastern policy TO that Of England. The Marquis or
Salisbury has promised the Crcan delegate that he
will consider the claims OF Crete. 1t is stated that tho
Porto is willing conccdc that governors Of tho in
surgent provinces shall be Christians.
PEACE RuMoR
II is reported at Bucharest that in consequence of
the proongaton Of the armistcc the Roumanian army
will be placed peace footing.
TIE sERvIANs JuBILAyr.
despatch from Belgrade says the Sorvians
are jubiant at tho prolongation of the armis-
tcc. All warlke preparations have ceased
The militia which started for the front have been
called. The Russians who have formed part OF tho
garrison OF Belgrade will be sent to Gadova.
OUTRAGE JEWS ~ MoLpAviA
special despatch from Bucharest reports that
hundreds OF Jewish families recently
ordered by tho Mayor of Basui, in Mol.
davia, 10 quit the place within three days.
Many OF the poor people driven from the town died of
cold and hunger by The roadsldcs. The Bucharest
thoritics remain impassivc.
\ DESTRUCTIVE STORM.
A saIe of unprecedented violence prevailed on the
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