The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-10-07
EMPEROR WILLIAMS TOUR.
Germans Delighted with His Reception at
v~ienna-Ths Coming Visit to Rome.

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BERLIN, Oct. 6.-Empsror Williams recep-
ton at Vienna has sent a thrill of qualification
throughout the smpirsL Apsrtfrom the popular
demonstrations the enthusiasm shown and the
scenes "a; the banquet riyen to his Majesty. the
visit has been of immense value In displaying
the Emperors latent qualities. His social tact
and personal geniality have hitherto been only
known in limited circles. The current notions
investing him with a cold, unsympathetic per-
sonality have been corrected by the smiling So
renity with which he passed through the firing
ceremonies associated with his reception. The
talk a. the embassies and ia the Official circles
ct Vienna is unceasing as TO what the Emperor
said to this one. and how he received another.
Every incident is detailed, testifying to the hap
py 10 IMPRESSION left upon the people. 1t is not
the least art of a CAPABLE ruler to contrive, amid
the strain of wearisome social duties, TO please
every hish-born personsee, giving to each the
pleasing conviction of having received ample rec
cognitiou. Emperor William has passed through
the ordeal of Austrian society in triumph,
acquiring Few character as a man Of cordial, as
we'll rs kin9ly. presence. But his social triumph
is a trihe beside the significance of the exchange
OF imperial courtesies at the Rittersaal and the
banquets
The Official papers here ct Vienna comment
upon the Emperors speeches as assurances that
the German and Austrian armies are practically
united and ready for action against a common
enemy. Any remote suspicion of Emperor
Williams incl;nIng toward the Gar has been
dispellsd. On the contrary, several incidents
have occurred which impei the conviction that
decisive action for tine testing of the strength of
the alliance will not be long delayed. Emperor
William stud;ously showed himself gracious
toward the militant and Slavic element in
Austria Hungary. He decorated Premier Tisz.
and Herr Won Szogauyi, and warmly received
Count Andrassy and o.ner magyars. while ignor-
ing the Slavic personages about the Austrian
court
To-day the Emperor went channels hunting in
the Imperial preserves in the Semmering mount
aims. Emperor Francis Joseph's shooting
lodge in the village of Murziteig. q small build
ing c~ontainine SIX sleeping rooms and . dining
room, WINS crowded and their Majesties there
fore, were left at Vienna. Emperor William
will remain in Vienna until Wednesday, when
he will start for Italy.
The interview of Cardinal Galimberti, papal
nuncio at Vienna. with his Majesty, on Tues
DAY, ldSteQ Only ten minutes. Inc CardinaI, II
is said, has freely stated that the Emperor. aft
er expressing the hope that nothing would &C.
eur during his visit to Rome To wound the sus-
capabilities Of the Pope, declined to discuss
any question pending between the Vatican and
Germany simply referring him to Count Her
bert Bismarck. The nunciois subsequent con-
ference with Count Herbert Bismarck appears
TO have been limited to the arranging
Of the formalities Of Emperor Williams
reception at the Vatican. Advices from Rome,
r0PoiRa6 hare last aUanInO annnnneo that thu
Vatican is genuinely satisfied with the pro-
gramme arranged Herr Won SchloeZer, Ger
man ambassador at the Vatican, ss instructed
by Count Herbert Bismarck, assented TO every
formality suggested by Cardinal Rampolla, pa
pal Secretary of State. Emperor William will
call upon the Pope at the Vatican before going
TO the Quirinal. Gaining this point has glad
dened the officials at the Vatican. The Pope
will hold q private conference with the Emperor
in the library. which is now decorated with the
tapestry presented to him on the occasion Of his
jubilee. On the day Of the Emperors arrival,
Cardinal Rampol,a will wait on him, and on the
following day the Emperor will return the visit
OF the Cardinal. The smallest detailt Of the re-
ception of his Majesty have bean settled. even to
how many horses and what carriages shall form
the Emperors cortege. the number of persons In
his suite. and the place assigned to each. The
public reception at the Quirinal and the fetes
given in his Msiesty's honor Will be without
any special formality. The Italian police, as
sisted by Berlin officers, are taking precautions
to prevent any attempt upon the Emperor's life.
IN consequence of warnings received by them.
The German and Italian Anarchists mean mis-
chief. Letters from Zurich, which have been
intercepted. refer TO some plot against his
Majesty. and give rise 10 tie belief that he will
be attacked during his tour of Italy. The list
of military personages accompanying Emperor
William now includes Generals Won Hahnke
and Won Brauchitsch. Herren Mielenz and
Schultz, of the military cabinet, and
Won Kruger. 1t is Of ominous import
that asa pendant Of the imperial
visit a military conference will take place at Mi
Lap. at which General Cosenz. rhe Italian chief
OF staff, will meet Generals Won Waldersee and
Won Hshnke and two delegates Of the Austrian
War Office. On returning from Naples the EN-
peror will visit Milan.
The Vienna Presss tonight states tina. the
Emperor will probably again go to Vienna, ar
rivIng there on the 10Th. No news of sucn an
arrangement has been received here, where be
is timed TO return on the 23d.
The Berlin municipals want TO accord tho
Emperor a great public demonstration OF well
come. His tour since leaving has been a kind
OF triumphai progress, raising the Kaiser wor-
ship to a white heat. Count Douglass election
speech at Ascherslebeu faithfully reflects the
present popular tendency towards iDconsiderate
admiration of an untried ruler. Count DOUGLAS,
as far as a conservative with liberal leaning
could be, has been intimate with the Emperor
since his Majesty's eoyhood. and is good author
ity on his character; but the portrait which ne
sketched for the electorate was obviously an
ideal. combining the highest capabilities of gov
ernine and military genius with moral
aspirations making him kindred with
the angels. Count Douglass effusion
is about to be published in pamphlet form,
for distribution throughout the empire. Ii
opens with the declaration that ''never before
has our Kaiser, the only Prussian Prince, seen
so much of practical life" This exsRgeration 10
the keynote Of the whole eulogy. The author
describes the Emperor as having acquired by
severity OF training habits OF conscientious per-
formance of duties. high moral earuestness and
q clear perception of that duty toward the coun-
try which must cause him TO place personal
safety and personal affections below the public
veal According to Count Douglas, William,
while a prince, showed himself a "begeisterter
und schneideger soldat' amidst the unwesried
exercise of his military functions. "He went
through training in all the administrative depart
mepts. showing an ~intuitive perception and prac-
teal sense amazing to old experienced officials. !"
A Emperor continues the paneeyrist. "he
has shown himself impervions to fiattery, though
open to conviction and honest advice; the cham
pion Of religious toleration: an earnest philan-
thropist; an sssiduous friend Of the working
classes; not ~ascetic. but healthily pious: a foe to
sensual indulgence, aud sternly opposed TO
gambling and other probabilities. Finally. he lie
averse 10 war. sympathiZes with popular aims,
and desires progressive legislation compatible
with the nations interesta" Count Douglas did
not draw this character without the Emperor's
sanction. Every line is meant to impress upon
Germans the belief that be is q sovereign able
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