Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
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as Judicial punishment.
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BERLIN, August 2.-Before starting for
Ostend, on his way to England, yesterday
noon, Emperor William held council on
board the Imperial yacht HohenzoIlern,
which was attended by Chancellor Won
Caprivi and Ministers MIGUEL and Mar
schall. ALI three of the Ministers. accom-
panied by Herr Won Bennigensen, who had
been telegraphed for to confer with the EN-
peror on Thursday, returned to Berlin last
evening.
The Hohen zollern left Wilhelmshaven pre-
ceded BY the squadron of evolution to con-
vey the Emperor to Ostend to visit King
Leopold in response to the two visits he paid
to the Court at Berlin. The political char
acter of the meeting is undoubted. No con-
ference with q ruling monarch that the EN-
peror has yet projected has been mere
courtesy. The progress of General Brial-
mont's plans for chain of frontier fortresses
and the relations of the Congo State to
German East Africa claim the attention
of the monarchs.
FOR SELF-PROTECTION.
King Leopld, who is debarred from actual
adhesion to the Triple Alliance, is as
strongly biased thereto as the Belgian
policy permits. He knows that If disaster
befell Germany in a war with France, Bel
gium would have small chances of being
spared by the French. The personal esteem
of the monarchs added to the cordiality of
their meeting
The Hohenzollern entered Ostend Harbor
at 1:45 o'clock to-day. Immense crowds, in
cluding host of German and English vlsi-
tors, lined the quay. King Leopold, accom-
panied bv the Count of Flanders, went on
board the Hohenzollern, and elusive greet
ings were exchanged between the King and
Emperor William and Prince Henry. The
two monarchs then retired to the saloon OF
the Imperial yacht, where they remained
in conversation for half an hour.
PLEASED WITH HIS RECEPTION
Afterward the Emperor went ashore, and
after inspecting guard of honor from the
garrison, received the Belgian Minister and
the staff of the German Legation. After the
reception the Kaiser and King Leopold
drove in carriage to the summer palace,
followed by Prince Henry and the Count Of
Flanders. The whole route was densely
lined by spectators, and the cheering was
incessant Emperor William has tele-
graphed here that he was delighted with his
reception.
Warnings had reached the Berlin police
that the Anarchists of Liege, who are affili-
ated with the French Socialists, meant to
make hostile demonstration and if possible
to attack the person of the Kaiser. This in
formation caused extra precautions to be
taken, and force of German private police
assisted the Belgian police. Nothing
marred the enthusiasm of the welcome.
A ROYAL SLEEPING PARTNER
Upon their arrival at the palace Prime
Minister Barnaert, Prince de Chimay, For
eign Minister, and General Pontus, Minis
ter Of War, had talks with the Emperor.
Ostend was everywhere en- fete. In Brus-
sells the choral societies will give concert
in the Kursara, and the band of the guards
will perform at the Casino. Tonight there
will be torchlight procession, comprising
military bands from Ghent, Antwerp,
Namur and Brussels, and 1900
soldiers bearing japanese lanterns and
other illuminated devices Balls will be
held and there will be universal frolic till
early morning. The local authorities ar
ranged to have a numerous body of Brus-
sells police to assist them. The Emperor's
visit to Ostend will terminate on Monday.
Official expectation here will be quite at
fault if the interview does not result in
Belgium becoming sleeping partner in
the Triple Alliance.
BANQUET AND PROCESSION.
In the evening banquet was given at the
palace in honor of Emperor William. Be
sides King Leopold. the Count of Flanders
and Prince Baldwin all the principal civil
and military authorities and number OF
ecclesiastical dignitaries were present. No
toasts were offered.
After the banquet the Emperor appeared
on the balcony and reviewed torchlight
procession. The people gave the Emperor
very enthusiastic reception.