Connecticut western news., 1890-10-29

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, at the head of the municipal authorities, pre- sented the municipal testimonial of 5000 marks as 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 to the venerable field marshal the freedom of their respective cities.
 To Buy His Old Home.
 A deputation representing Mecklenburg presented sum of money subscribed to purchase for Won Moltke the house in which he was born at Parchim, and also portfolio of views of his birthplace. The czar, the king of Sweden, the sultan of Turkey, Prince Bismarck, the Prince of Wales and others sent their congratula- tions by telegraph. In the evening the count went to Pottsdam on the imperial train, where a banquet was given in his honor in the hall of shells. The king of Saxony sat at the right of Won Moltke and the em- press sat on his left, the emperor occupy ing the place opposite him.
 How Von Moltlke Looks.
  aid, who interviewed the old warrior, thus describes him: Through the forest, about POO yards from the castle, seated on 8 bench, 1 perceive the object of my visit It 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 l 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. He is very gentle and courteous as I 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 it's representative to Creisau. But everything have had to say l have said years ago. Here at Creisau, surrounded by my family, happy in the consciousness of hav- ing tried to do my duty to my king and country in the stormy times in which my generation was called upon to live I, in the evening of life, am awaiting the things that are to come. If The Herald thinks it would give pleasure, or imagnes that ill young, bustling America there are people who still remember old Won Moltke-why, beg the editor tolbeesol lkindsas to say that entering my ninety first year, wish their country well. Especially would send my good wishes to those of our alte Kreger veterans who after having done their duty to Vaterland, have gone out into the New World seeking and finding new homes and hOSpltaDlo reception. Tell them never CO forget Vaterland as Vaterland will never fail to remember it's worthy sons.
 The Close of His Career. II have always said that it did not seem to me that my life fit subject for pictures or de- scripton. Like every Prussian officer, from the highest to the lowest my life has been one of strict obedience to duty, generously-more than generously-rewardedD by the lavish appreciation of my kaiser. In 1888, when I wrote Kaiser Will helm that as could no longer mount a horse l was forced to resign chief of the general staff, 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 such pleasure to think that 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 chil- dren of my nephew growing up to be stalwart, trap ping boys, to serve hope, under the black and white banner in times of peace"
 Not a Believer in Peace. 'sDo you believe in the coming of universal peace?''
 "No, do not Man is unfortunately a belli- cose animal Individual life is struggle for exist ence; and so unfortunately, during the last cen- tury national life has been the same.'
 '.But perhaps, all this will changer Let us hope so, at all events. Don't forget my greeting to.America!' were his last words.