Evening journal., 1890-10-27
Tho sunday Ceremonlea.

pAtnfHttu Alt tuuAb WIN y iautti Wfthtu
Of solid silver, for which he spoke few
words Of thanks.
The Sunday Ceremonies.
Sunday morning the Teachers Choral
society serenaded Count Won Moltke. who
afterwards received the congratu ulations OF
his relatives and the officials Of the gen
eral staff At 1880, in the presence OF the
emperor, the guards and cuirassiers, with
colors flying, paraded before the staff
officers, where Won Moltke is residing.
The veteran field marshal stood barehead-
cd on the balcony. The colors were taken
to his room. The generals, including
Chancellor Won Caprvi, the Russian gen
eral, Kutussow, and the Austrian deputa-
tion, assembled IN the great hall. Count
Won Waldersee then entered leading Count
Won Moltke, the general staff following,
and all rendered their congratulations TO
the veteran. In the afternoon Herr Won
Forckinbeck, burgomaster OF Berlin, az
the head of the municipal authorities, pre-
sented the municipal testimonial of $1,000
marks as a gift in the name Of Count Won
Moltke to the almshouses established and
supported by the late Emperor William
Deputations from Munich Breslan, Koen-
igsberg Chemnitz and Memel presented 20
their respective cities.
To Buy His Old Home.
A deputation representing Mecklenburg
presented n sum of money subscribed to
purchase for Won Moltke the house in
which he was born at Parchim, and also a
portfolio OF views OF his birthplace. The
czar, the king Of Sweden, the sultan OF
Turkey, Prince Bismarck, the Prince Of
NrnI. ha4 ALL
tions by telegraph. In the evening the count
went to Pottsdam on the imperial train,
where banquet was given in his honor III
the hall OF shells. The king OF Saxony sat
at the right Of Won Moltke and the EN-
press sat on his left, the emperor occupy
ing the place opposite him.
How Won MOltke Looks.
A correspondent Of The New York Her
aid, who interviewed the old warrior thus
describes him; Through the forest, about
2O0 yards from the castle, seated on a
bench.I perceive the object OF my visit
1t is Won Moltke, there can be no mistake
though frieze jacket, such as foresters
wear has taken the place of the military
mantle he wore when / last saw his TALL
gaunt figure following with sad step the
remains Of his emperor from the Dom to
the Brandenburger Thor through the
snow. lie is very gentle and courteous as
/ tell him how much The Herald would
esteem few words from him.
His Greeting TO America.
1.-THE Herald is very kind, . said the marshal
Il am very happy to welcome its representative
to Creisau But everything have had TO say
have said years ago. Here at Creisau, surrounded
by my family. happy in the Consciousness OF hav.
ing tried to do my duty 70 my king and country
in the stormy times in which my generation was
calledupon TO live, L in the evening Of life, AM
awaiting the things that arc to come II The
Herald thinks IL would give pleasure or imagines
that in youn@ bustling America there are people
who still remember old Won Moltke-why, beg
the editor 10 be so kind as 70 say that, entering
on my ninety-first year, wish their country well
Especially would send my good wishes 70 those
OF our hlte Krieger veterans who. after having
done their duty 70 vaterland, have gone out into
the New World seeking and finding new homes
aud hospitable reception. Tell them never 10
forget Vaterland, as Vateriand will never fail 70
remember It's worthy sons.
The Close OF His Career.
~ have always said that Il did not seem 10 me
that my life was flt subject for pictures or de-
scr1ption. Like every Prussian officer, from the
highest TO the lowest my life has been one OF
strict obedience 10 duty, generously -more than
generously y-rewarded Dy the lavish appreciation
Of my kaiser. In ie6S, when wrote Kaiser VIII
helm that as could no longer mount a horse
was forced to resign chief OF the general stat,
my public career closed, though as head Of the
general staff committee for the defense of the
empire my young kaiser has given me an oppor-
tunity Of doing still what work can for the good
OF my country. But when this daily work is
done, which gives me such pleasure 20 think thai
/ can still be Of use, my time Is spent in com
muning with the comrades and contemporaries
who have gone before and IN watching the chill
dren Of nv uephey growing un % be stalwart