Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
The Gar Has Taken Great Liking
to Prince Bismarck.
Inc Chancellor Trying to Patch Up the
European Trouble.
Herr Sleveking Will Be Delegate to
the harintime Congress.

With Prince Bismarck. Count Herbert RiS
marck, many of the generals of the German
army, Seferal German princes and a large
number of government officials reached the
station and awaited the coming of the i'm
perial visitor. The German generals rep
resentlng the emperor assisted the car to
allght, welcoming him as they did so. and
the car, wearing the uniform of the Alex
ander regiment of che German Imperial
guards, advanced to meet the emperor as
the latter came toward him. The two en-
perorS affectionately embraced one another,
and the car shook hands with Prince Bis
marck. After a brief conversation the
ear and his attendants entered the state
carriages and were driven at fast trot to
the Russian embassy. The precautions
taken against the approach of the populace
to the imperial carriage were as perfect in
effect as they were formidable in appear
ance. The route from the railway station
to the Russian embassy was lined with
troops. There was some cheering on the
part of the populace, but on the whole the
enthusiasm of the people was far from
being demonstative.
As the car alighted from the train an
imperial salute was fred, but even this
failed to inspire enthusiasm among the
crowd who neither at the station nor at any
point along the route to the Russian en-
bassy gave vent to the cheering with which
they greeted the Austrian emperor on the
occasion of his visit. The admirals and
several other officers of the English naval
squadron at Kiel were at the station and
were saluted by the ear The emperor
entered the Russian embassy with the car
and remained there a few minutes con-
IL, L
not depart with the emperor but remained
In conversation with the car for half an
hour.
Emperor William remained at the Rus
sian embassy to attend the dejeuner given
by the Russian ambassador. Count Schow-
aloff welcomed the car and called for
three cheers for his majesty. There was a
hearty response.
The czar began speaking in French to
Emperor William The two emperors
conversed animatedly during the repast.
In the afternoon the car drove out in an
open carriage, surrounded by cavalry. He
visited the Expresses Augusta and Fred
erick. On returning to the embassy the
car retired for a short time for rest and
quiet. At4:30 o'clock Prince Bismarck
arrived and remained in conference with
the car until o. clock.
The chancellor upon leavingwas escorted to
his carriage by Count Schouvaloff, Russian
ambassador. A dinner was given this
evening in honor of the Car in white hall.
The Gar sat between the Emperor and
Empress facing Prince Bismarck. The
Emperor in toasting the Gar said, Il
drink to the welfare of my honored friend
and guest, the Emperor of Russia
and to the continuance of the friendship
which subsisted between our houses for
over a hundred years and which | am re-
solved to cherish as a legacy from my an
cestors.' The car replying IN French,
thanked the emperor for his
friendly sentiments and drank
to his welfare Turning then to
Prince Bismarck, the car raised his glass
and drank to the chancellor, who stood up
emptied his glass and bowed deeply.
There was a similar change Of courtes1es
between Emperor William and the Rus
sian ambassador. Ex-Empress Frederick
will give dinner In honor of the car to-
morrow.
Tonight the Gar attended the gala per-
Torrance at the opera house. The Gar
sat between the Emperor and Empress.
Grand Duke George and members OF the
German royal family were present. At
the conclusion of the performance the Gar
and his son returned to the Russian en-
bassy.
LONDON. Oct. 1.-THE Berlin CORES
pondent of the Daily News saws: The
czar's toast at the banquet was couched IN
the fewest possible words The impression
produced was like a cold draught. The
presence of Prince Bismark at the opera
caused a sensation as he had not attended
an opera or concert In twenty years
previously, not even being present on the
occasion of the celebration of the late En-
peror William ninetieth birthday.
BERLIN, Oct. 12-( Copyright 80, New
York Associated Press)-It is believed that
at Yesterdays interview Prince Bismarck
endeavored to convince the car that the
European peace alliance was nOn-aggres-
sive and directed toward the realization
of the objects of the Berlin treaty, and as
a final stroke that all the great powers
excepting France, were united to prevent
or shorten European confi let
1t is believed the presence Of the English
squadron at Kiel was meant to impress up
on the car the fact Of the English CO.
operation, Just as Emperor William visit
to ConstantanOple marks the absorption of
Turkey into the peace league. Bismarck
is represented as advising the car that
in view of this coalition, Russia had
best adopt a policy of Cancellation,
recognize Prince Ferdinand as the ruler Of
Bulgaria and aid the other great powers In
efecting a permanent peace programme
that will ultimately result in decrease d ar
maments and increased prosperity. The
gracious behavior of the car toward Bis
marck at the last evenings dinner is a
notable change from his aversion to accord
the chancellor an interview.
Seventy houses were destroyed by fire in
the village of Stettin, near Wurzburg,
today. Many persons were injured and
large number are homeless.
Herr Sieveking, president of the Han
seattle court at Hamburg and noted au-
thority on maratime law, will be the lead
ing German delegate to the Washington
maritime congress. He is instructed to
ask the congress to extend its programme
beyond technical questions and consider
general international maratime laws,
with view to the ac-
ceptance of the principles regulating
the settlement of disputes, like the Behr-
ing Sea fishery trouble If the conference
adheres to the present limits of the pro-
gramme, Herr Sieveking will propose
special conference on the excluded ques-
tons. This line of action viii probably
be arranged IN conjunction with England.
Emperor Frederick gave banquet to-
night In honor Of the car.
Cows Wreck Train.