The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-12
GERMANYS ROYAL GUEST
THE GREETING FROM THE POPU-
LACE NOT VERY WARM.

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The TWO Monarchs Toast Each Other
and Make Every Endeavor Not to
Appear Stiff Bismarck Has His In
terview The Czar Drinks to His
Health.
BERLIN, Oct. 1.-THE car arrived here
this morning. He was accompanied by the
Grand Duke George, his second son. Em-
peror William, several of the royal princes,
Prince Bismarck, Count Herbert Bismarck
and a number of generals and court officials
received the czar and grand duke at the
Lehrter station. The czar was attired in
the uniform of the German Alexander regi-
ment, of which he is honorary colonel
He and Emperor William embraced repeat
edly. After their greeting was over the
car turned to Prince Bismarck and shook
hands with him. He also held brief con-
versation with the chancellor. The NOM
bers of the czar's suite were then presented
to the suite OF Emperor William. after
which guard of honor defiled before the
car, the band playing the Russian national
hymn. The party then proceeded to the
state carriages, which were in waiting, and
drove through the Brandenburg gate,
across to the Koenigsplatz, aud to the
Russian embassy, the horses going on fast
trot for the entire distance.
AN ARTILLERY SALUTE.
AS the imperial carriages passed the
Brande burg gate, a park of artillery began
firing a salute Of 10l guns. The streets
along the route were plentifully decorated
with flags and bunting, but the crowd
vhiOb had "A h.
czar passed along Emperor William wore
the uniform Of the Russian Wyborga regi-
ment, and had on his breast the decoration Of
the Russia order of st. Andrew. Prince
Bismarck also wore his Russian orders. The
admirals att ched to the British channel
squadron, which is now at Kiel, were pres
ent at the station when the czar arrived,
and were saluted by him.
THE EMPERoRs AT LUNCH.
Emperor William renamed at the Rus
sian embassy to attend dejeuner given by
the Russian ambassador. Count Schouva-
lJff presided, and the two emperors and all
their attendants were present. Count
Schouvaloif, raising his glass, welcomed the
car and called for three cheers for his
majesty. There was hearty response, and
the oand Of the Alexander regiment played
the Russian national anthem. The czar,
speaking in French, toasted Emperor Will
lam. The two emperors co1versed ami
matedly during the repast. Emperor Will
lam left the embassy at 1890 o'clock p. m.
Prince Bismarck remained and held con-
versation with the czar, lasting twenty
minutes longer. The czar took luncheon
with the German officers forming hisspecial
suite.
A CALL ON THE Ex-EMPREsSEs.
In the afternoon the czar drove out in an
open carriage, surrounded by cavalry. He
visited ex-Empresses Augusta and Fred
erick. On returning to the embassy, the
czar retired for a short time for rest
and quiet. At 4:30 o'clock Prince
Bismarck arrived, and remained in
conference with the car until 6
r'clock. The chancellor, upon leaving, was
escorted So his carriage by Count Schouva-
loft, the Russian ambassador. A dinner in
honor of the czar was given this evening ia
the white hall of the schoss, at which 140
covers were laid The czar, dressed in
Uhlan uniform, sat between the emperor
and empress, facing Prince Bismarck.
ToAsTING EACH OTHER.
The emperor, in toasting the czar, said !:
81 drink to the welfare of my bonored
friend and guest, the Emperor of Russia
and to a continuance of the friendship
which has existed between our houses for
over 100 years, and which / am resolved to
cherish as a legacy from my ancestors"
The czar, replying in French, thanked
Emperor William for his friendly sen l.
ments and drank to his welfare. Turning
then to Prince Bismarck, the czar raised
his glass and dra to the chancellor, who
stood up, emptied his glass and bow ed
deeply. There was a similar exchange of
courtesies between Emperor William and
the Russian ambassador.
Ex-EMPREss FREDERICK's HOSPITALITY.
Ex-Enpress Frederick will give dinner
In honor Of the czar tomorrow. The invi-
tations are limited TO royal personages.
The Russi an imDerial yachts Nerjeva and
Czarina have left Kiel, returning to Copen-
hagen.
The Reichsanzeiger says: THE exalted
guest of the emperor has been welcomed to
the capital with the veneratiOn due the
ruler of a great state living on peaceful
terms with Germany. The feeling Of the
German people is in harmony with the mar
moni us relations between the two
monarchs, which they inherited from their
fathers May the visit CO iduce TO the well
fare and happiness Of both nations"
AT THE OPERA.
Tonight the czar attended gala peform-
ance at the opera-house. The second part
of Wagner's "Rheingold" was given, fol-
lowed by the "Coppelia" ballet The czar
sat between the emperor and empress. Tue
Grand Duke George and the members Of the
German royal family were present In the
intervals between the opera and ballet tea
was served in the royal box.
IN UNIFORM IN THE BOX.
At the opera the czar wore his Prussian
Uniform, while Emperor William wore his
own cuIrassier uniform. Both looked grave
and somber until the ballet began. when
their faces hghtoned up, and thereafter they
conversed In gay and uuconstrained man
ner. After the banquet in the schloss the
guests we're entertained in the picture gal
iery. The czar, noticing Prince Bism ,rck
standing, rose, and kindly bade him be
seated, while he himself stood and con-
,r..ead ranfallv with the chanpellor