The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-07-11

the firm and lasting continuance OF the
friendly and affectIonate relations which
have 80 long intimately suosisted between
the two nation. TO the inestimable advan
tage of the peace and prosperity of the
world and to the general interests OF civili-
zation. We earnestly pray that this happy
unanimity NAV prevail for all time. and we
also rejoice TO welcome her imperial Males
~, the Empress. and assure her how hearth
~ we appreciate her presence. We pray
that your Imperial Majesty may be long
spared 20 reign over your loyal. united and
prosperous people"
The addtess of the Municipality of the
city of London was presented to the En-
peror in q splendid gold casket. richly enam-
eled and ornamented with precious stones.
The designs on the casket embodied feat
ures illustrative of the relations existing
between England and Germany. On the
cover of the casket are displayed views or
the different historical parts of the city,
and in their center Is the crest of the city
of London. with q central figure represent
ing che city. This center piece il surround
ed with German eagles Under the center
canopy IN the body of the casket are the
imperial arms In full blazon. Canopied
figures ornament the sides of the casket
and show out prettily against the blue
enamel The body of the casket is support
ed upon four open arches. one on each side.
and at each corner of the casket are grifins
The eyes of the grifins are line diamonds.
and the cross in tho imperial arms 10 also
composed of diamonds. The whole frame
work of the city Of London's gift - of IL
carat gold.
THE KAIsER's REPLY.
The Emperor replied to the Lord Mayor
in the following terms: my Lord-Please
receive my heartfelt thanks for the warm
welcome extended 20 MS by the citizens Of
this ancient and noble metropolis ] beg
your Lcrdship to kindly transmit the ex-
preston Of my feelings to those'in whose
name you hav spoken. Ihave always felt
at home in this lovely country. being the
grandson of your Queen whose nsme viii
ever be remembered as that Of o noble
character and of q lady great In the wisdom
of her counsels, and whose reign has con-
ferred lasting blessings upon England.
Moreover. the same blood runs in English
as in German veins, me following the x-
amples of my grandfather and my ever
1smented father. I shall always. so far ssin
my power. maintain the historical friend
ship existing between these, our two ma
t,ons. which, a. your Lordship has men
toned, have so often been seen side by side
IN defense of liberty and of Justice. Ifeelen-
couraged In my task when L see that wise.
capable men, such az are gathered here To-
day. do justice to the earnestness and hon.
esty of my Intentions.
MY aim il, above all, the maintenance
of peace; for peace alone can give the con-
hdence necessary to . healthy development
of science. art and trade. Only 80 long as
peace reigns arc we at liberty to bestow
earnest thoughts upon the great problems
the solution Of which. IN fairness and
equity, l consider the most prominent duty
of our time. You may therefore rest as
sured that / shall continue to do my best
TO maintain and TO constantly increase the
good relations existing between Germany
and other nations. / shall always be
found really to unite with You and with
them In the common labor for peaceful
progress, friendly intercourse and the ad.
vsncement of civilization"
After these ceremonies had been brought
to an end the procession was reformed and
proceeded in solemn state to the great hall
of the Guild. where . most satisfying
dejeuner was prepared. The Gulldhall,
famous for ages on account OF Its sump-
tuous Spreads" had made efforts to put
do itself in its refreshing hospitality. and it
Is safe to say that the city's chefs and but
lers acquitted themselves to the satisfao-
tion of every body concerned. The En-
peror led the way into the banquet hail.
Having upon his arm the Lady Msyoress
Lady Savory.J They were followed by the
Lord Mayor and the Empress of Germany.
the Prince and Princess of Wales and tho
other members of the royal family who
graced the occasion with their presence.
When the city's guests had been some
what refreshed by the good things OF the
table, other speeches of welcome were ex-
changed "over the wine." but they were
SAT- on the right OF the Lord Mayor and the
Empress Was seated on his left.
at $40 P. NJ. every body felt comfortable
and Strong enough TO bear the fatigue of
the journey back TO Buckingham and other
palaces, and so the imperial party left the
smeke-begrinmed Guildhall and returned
westward by way Of the Thames embank-
ment Along that really admirable thor.
oughfare, bordering Old Father Thsmes."
rs the river 10 affectionstely termed.
the scenes of the morning or earlier progress
were repeated. On the way TO the Thames
e~mbankment, at Ludgaee circus. where the
Jougher element of the city was packed In
all the numerous thoroughfares branching
into that much-freQuented CENTER, there
were somewhat exciting incidents. The
rowdy element had been getting up steam
on beer and gin for many hours past, aud
had worked itself into q frame of mind
well adapted to giving the Prince of Wales
or anybody else . deservedly warm recep-
tion. While waiting for the heir apparent
there wero . Number OF lively and decided
~ interesting free fights and scrimmageE
between the London hoodlums and the
police. in which the latter generally man
aged 70 come out ahead, and which ended
IN one or more rufians being relegated to
the rear and thence escorted to the nearest
police station.
BOOKINGS" FOR WALES.
AL this had been tuning mp the mob, as
it were. 90 that whent the Prince of Wales's
carriage appeared it was in q condition to
do unpleasant things. The authorities. it
Il understood, received an intimation that
the roughs were preparing to give him q
distinctly hostile reception. In any case,
when the carriage containing the Prince
and Princess of Wales passed through Lud-
gate circus it was driven at q decidedly
rapid pace. 50 that the carriage had passed
the dangerous spot before the main body
of the crowd was aware that the Prince
was in their midst. As il was, however. in
spite Of the presence of the Princess of
Wales beside him the Prince was greeted
with repeated outbursts of ~ieering and
bookings" which were only slightly set off
by . few faint cheers.
In face of this hostile demonstration the
Prince of Wales. apparently unmoved.
looked straight to his front, and he passed
tho excited ciowd and made no attempt to
ebroke ont in opposition to the 'booing."
etc. The reception accorded to the Prince
of Wales was in strong constrast TO the
hearty. ringing cheers with which the
Duk of C~onnaught. his brother, was greet
ed by the Ludgate circus crowd as the
Duke passed over the Same ground.
While the procession was on its way
back 20 Buckingham Palace and MARI
borough House the main body of American
sight-seers gathered at the of the
big new American" hotels along the
Thamss embankment, had splendid views
of the whole affair in all it's state gorgeous