The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-14
7ELEGRAPHIC NEWS
From All Parts Of the
World.
CLOSE OF THE CONGRESS.
The Treaty Of Peace Signed
at Berlin.
A SOLEMN SESSION.
Congratulations Exchanged Between
the PlenipOtentiaries.
A GOOD OLD CUSTOM.
A GOOD OLD CUSTOM.
Banquet in the EVening-The
Toast Of Unser Fritz.
ENGLAND IN CYPRUS.
Imperial Russian Visit to
GERMANY.
[BY CABLE TO THE HlRALD. ]

[BY CABLE TO TIE HtRALD.
BERLIN, July 10, 1873.
As was anticipated, the Treaty of Berlin
was formally signed to-day by the mem
bers OF the Congress, precisely one month
from the day on which the delegates first
met in solemn conclave. The ceremony of
signing the document which is to secure
the peace Of Europe was On interesting one,
being carried out with all that grave deco
rum SO customary among diplomats, though
there was no indication Of any desire TO de-
lay the consummation of the labors of the
Congress.
AFFIxING THE SEALS.
Precisely at the hour of noon the secre-
taries of the various plenipotentiaries as
sembled at the Imperial Chancellery and
began the task OF afixing the official
seals of the respective delegates, which
were to serve as certifcation of
their individual signatures. 1t was
noticed at this time that the secretaries of
the Ottoman delegates were the only ones
absent, fact which at first created tempor-
sry fears that the Porte would create fresh
difficulties by refusing to sanction tho
several provisions OF the treaty. But the
matter was set at rest, however, by the APP
pearance of the missing secretaries, who.
finding that they were causing delay,
busted themselves in completing their
share of the work.
ASSEMBLING OF THE DELEGATES.
At half-past two o'clock the delegates to
the Congress assembled in the council
chamber for the last time. The members
we're oil in gala court or military dress,
Prince Bismarck wearing the magnificent
full dress uniform Of Prussian general.
The President of the august body locked
careworn and very much fatigued. The
Earl of Beaconsfeld was still suffering
acutely from his recent attack Of govt, and
as he entered the chamber leaned heavily
on stick. Prince Gortschakoff was so
weak from illness that he had to be carried
in from his carriage by his servants in wait
ing. With these exceptions the members
of the Congress appeared to be in most
excellent health and spirits.
PRINCE BrsMARcKs CONGRATULATIONS.
After some unimportant routine business
incident to the occasion had been carried
out Prince Bismarck arose and made q
brief address, in the course of which he
sast retrospective view over the work
performed by the Congress, abiding to its
Importance as regarded the influence of its
deliberations and decisions in the future of
Europe. In closing his address the Prince
requested the members to proceed at once
to sign the document they had agreed upon,
stating that there were seven copies, one
for each of the governments represented at
and taking part in the Conference.
SIGNING THE TREATY.
Immediately all Of the distinguished del
egates, except Prince Gortschakof, who re-
manned seated in his council chair, pro-
ceeded to the room occupied by the secre-
taries. In this room the members found
the seven copies Of the treaty spread
out on large table. The sign
ing of these duplicate documents
was a somewhatlte tedious ceremony, as it oc-
cupied nearly an hour, the delegates mean
while exchanging mutual compliments and
distributing photographs TO each other with
their respective autographs.
MUTUAL EXPRESSIONS OF GOOD WILL.
The treaty being signed and the Congress
reassembled in their official chamber Prince
Bismarck made the closing speech at half
past three o'clock, expressing his high
sense of qualification and satisfaction at
the auspicious issue Of their momen-
tous deliberations for the preservation
Of peace throughout Europe. Count An
drassy, in the name and behalf of the Con-
sress, thereupon heartily thanked Prince
Bismarck for the efficient manner In which
he had presided over their sessions. AS