The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-27
EMPEROR WILLIAMS TOUR
The German Ruler Arrives at Stock
holm and Is Greeted by King Oscar.
The Customary Salutes and Banquets. and the
Usual Exchange of Divine Right Tafy-
King MilanS Heavy Gambling Losses.
WILLIAMS TOUR.
His Arrival and Reception at Stockholm
Parades. Statutes and Bauauers.

His Arrival and Reception at Stockholm
Parades, salutes and Banquets.
STOCKHOLM, July 26-The Emperor arrived
here this afternoon. He was received by King
Oscar and Crown Prince Gustaf. The streets
houses were profusely decorated with Tags.
King Oscar. accompanied by the Crown Prince,
embarked at 6 O'Clock this morn
ing on the iron-clsd Dro,t and de-
parted to meet Emperor William. The
Swedish squadron, which had previously gone
to meet the German Emperor and escort him
here, met the German feet off Sandbamm last
evening. At s o'clock this morning the two
squa1rons were seen off Galran. On the sp-
proach OF the Drott the German vessels fred q
salute. King Oscar, wearing the uniform Of q
Swedish admiral, and the Crown Prince, then
boarded the yacht Hohenzollern and were re-
ceived By Emperor William, who wore on his
breast the decoration of the Swedish order of
the Seraphim. The two monarchs en-.
braced and kissed each other. Sa-
lutes were fred by the men of-war and the
land batteries. and the bands played He'll Kir
in Siegeskranz.' The vessels entered port
at noon and were received with a salute from
the citadel. The harbor WAS full of pleasure
boats. the decks OF which were crowded with
sigbtseers. Emperor William and Prince Henry
and their suites were conveyed in a launch to
the landing stage, where a triumphal arch had
been erected. Here King Oscar, surrounded by
the members of his court, received the EN-
peror and Prince Henry. The royal
party. accompanied by a military escort,
then proceeded to the castle. The route was lined
with enormous crowds Of people who heartily
cheered the German ruler. Emperor William
seemed to be highly gratifed at the warmth of the
reception accorded him, and repeatedly bowed
his thanks. Upon arr sing at the castle their
m~siesties appeared upon the balcony aud sa-
luted the people. After a drive through the
geological gardens KiLg Oscar and his imperial
visitors banqueted at 7 o'clock at the castle.
One hundred and fifty guests were present
King Oscar. in toasting Emperor William, said
his most cherished recollection was the friend
ship extended to him by the late Emperor Will
liam l. The King thanked the Emperor for his
visit and expressed the hope that God would
grant him a long and glorious reign. The toast
was drunk with enthusiasm, the band playing
the Prussian national hymn. Emperor Will
iam, replying. said the traditions of the German
aud Scandinavian nations had long bound
them together, and be was delighted on visiting
at length the beautiful land of the Swedes.
He trusted that the bond of friendship between
the Swedes and the Germans would endure.
He proposed the health of King Oscar. and the
band played the Swedish national anthem. EN-
peror William occupied the seat Of honor be-
tween King Oscar and the Crown Princess.
Prince Henry sat next to the Crown Princess,
aud Count Herbert Bismarck sat opposite to the
King. While the party was entering the ban
quet ball. the life-guards band played a march
composed for the occasion and dedicated to En-