Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-12
THE TWO M0NARCHS.
IMPERIAL coURTEsleS TO THE RUS
SIAN RULER AT BERLIN.
Around the Festive Doard-Toasts to the
Welfare Of the Heads of the Two
NatIons-Foreign Notes.
ny Anrlo.Americon cable to tho DI.patch.l

BERLIN. October 1.-THE Gar arrived
here This morning. He was accompanied
by the Grand Duke George. his second son.
Emperor William, several of the royal
princes, Prince Bismarck, Count Herbert
Bismarck and a number OF generals and
court officials received the Gar and 'TTnnd
Duke at Iehrter station. The Gar was at
tired in the uniform Of a German Alexan-
der regiment, Of which he IS an honorary
colonel. He and Emperor William en-
braced repeatedly After their greeting
was over the Gar turned 20 Prince Bis
marck and shook hands with him. He
also held a brief conversation with the
Chancellor. The members Of the Cars
suite were then presented 20 the suite on
Emperor William, after which the guard
Of honor dcfiled before the Gar, the band
piav1ng the Russian national hymn. The
party then proceeded to the state carriages.
which were IN waiting, and drove through
Brandcnburg gate across hOemgsplalH.
and 10 the Russian embassy, the horses
going in q fast trOt for the entire distance.
Az the imperial carriages passed Bran
donburg gate, park of artillery began
firing a salute Of tWenty-one guns. ne
streets along the route were plentiiully
decorated with flags and bunting. but the
crowd which had gathered did not cheer
az the Czar passed along. Emperor VII
WybOrga regim mt and had on his breast q
decoration Of the Russian Order Of 81 An
drew. Prince Bismarck also wore hls Rus
sian orders. The admlral5 attached TO the
British channel squadron. which Is now a.
Kiel. were present 40 the station when the
Gar arrived and were saluted by MN.
Emperor William took his departure from
tho Ru- eaE embassy after remalng there
for but few minutes. Prince Bismarck
remained and held a conversation with the
Gar lasting twenty minutes longer. The
Gar took luncheon with the German
officers forming his special suite.
Instead Of leaving the Russian embassy
after "a few minutes stay, as previously
stated. Emperor William remained 10 at
tend q rejOuTner given by the Russian Am
bassador. Count SchOuyalOf presided,
and the two fmpcrors and all thor attend
ants were present. Count SchOuvnlOH.
raising his glass. welcomed the Gar and
called for three cheers for his Majesty:
There was hearty response, and the band
Il the Alexander regiment played the Rus
sian national anthem. The Ear. speaking
I'm French, toasted Emperor william. The
two EnpcrOrs cOnverscd lnlm0tedly during
the repast. Emperor William loit the en-
bassy NJ 1880 +. NJ IN the afternoon the
CZ0r drove out in IN open carriage SIR
rounded bv cavalry. He visited the cX-
Empresees Augusta and Frederick. On re
turning 10 the embassy the Gar retired
for a short time for rest and quiet. At4.30
o'clock +. NJ. Prince Bismarck arrived, and
remained i'm conference with the Gar m
tibG o'clock The Chancellor, upon leaving.
was escorted 10 ms carriage by Count
Schouvaoff. the Russian Ambassador.
A dinner in honor of the Car was gwen
this evening in the white hall of Schlo-s,
at which 40 covers were laid. The Gar
dressed IN the Uhlan uniform. sat between
the Emperor and Empress, facing Prince
Bismarck. The Emperor. IN toa,tn2 The
Gar said: IL drink 10 the welfare oi my
houored friend and guest. the Emperor Of
Russia. and 10 the continuance of The
friendship winch has subsistcd between
orr houses for over one hundred year and
which am resolved 20 cherish as a legacy
from my ancestors
The Gar. replying in French, thanked
the Emperor for his friendly sentiments
and drank 20 his welfare. Turning then
10 Prince Bismarck the Gar ralsed his
glass and drank 20 the Chancellor, who
stood up. emptied his glass and bowed
deeply. There was "a similar exchange ~
courtcsies between Emperor William and
the Russian Ambassador. EX-tmprcss
/ Frederick viii give dinner M honor OF
the Gar tomorrow. invitations are nm
tied to royal percentages. Tie lus-lan I'M
porial yachts Dcrjava and Czarina hnV"
/ lett kiel. returning To Copenhagen.
The RaohsWtq0ir says: The exalted
guest of the Emperor has been welcomed
| 10 the capital with the veneratlon due Che
ruler Of great State living on peaceful
terms with Germany. The feeling of the
German people is with the harmonious re-
latlous between the two mOnarchs which
thcy inherited from their fathers. May
the visit conduce t0tho welfare and happ'-
ness Of both nations
Tonight the Car attended GALA per
Torrance at the Opcra-lIouse. Thesecou
part Of Wagner's Rheingold was given.
followed by the Copelia Ballet. The Czar
sat between the Emperor and Empress.
! The Grand Duke George and member, 81
! the German royal family were present. In
! the interval between the opera and ballet
tea was served i'm the royal box.
At the opera the Car Wore hls Prusslan
uniform, while EmpcrOr William wore his
own Cuiras-ior uniform. Both looked
grave and somhre until the ballet began,
when their faces lighted up aud thereafter
they conycrsod in gay and unconstIaned
manner.
After the banquet the guests were enter
tanned in the pcture-gallery. The Gar.
noticing Prince Bismarck standing. rose
and kindly babe him be seated. while ne
himself stood and conycrsed genially with
/ the Chancellor