The record-union., 1891-07-04
Special to the Rrconn.uxroN.


LONDON, July 3.-Before Emperor
William left Rotterdam tonight the
latest phase of the official programme for
his reception in England had not received
his appreciation. Since the first draft
was submitted to him he has busted him
self with upsetting it. To-day he declines
to review the volunteers at Wvlberton,
the greatest popular function in his
honor, after the progress to Guildhall.
The reports are that his refusal is abso-
lutte, and that he dropped n remark that
he did not want to look at tradesmen
parading as soldiers.
AS the abandonment of the review is
likely to be resented as an indignity by
the volunteers, it is proposed to substi-
tute for the review a march past of the
Horse Guards, if his Kaisership can be
induced to tolerate the spectacle
The pageantry associated with his visit
now III conceals a fact of serious political
Importance. On the eve of his starting
his tour the Emperor declared that the
Dreibund had been renewed, and Pro-
mlcr Rudlm proclaimed the entente with
England. The Government here refuses 10
give explicit responses TO questions in the
Commons on the nature of the commit
ments of England. but the universally
accepted belief III diplomatic circles is
that Salisbury is pledging the country
further than he cares to reveal Some
mixing of the real position ii is hOped
may be got from speeches ut Guldhall nj a
banquet, which is often selected for strik-
ing ministerial announcements. If the
Emperor is permitted 10 exercise his
tendency to utter trankneSS, something
will become known, but the official opin-
ion is that Lord Salisbury will succeed in
urging him into some formal declara-
ton that will disclose nothing. Press
comments indicate q perturbation in Gov
ernment circles.
Though the visit NAV be short to
him. says a leading Unionist weekly.
1T is no fun for us. IS it friendly thus TO
be superheating the hatred OF France for
England. and increasing the nl-will of
Russia2'
Whatever may be the meaning Gr tho
Emperors presence here, no foreign po-
| tentate was ever received with similar
elaborate preparations. The SQUADRON
which is TO salute the yacht tomorrow is
the pick of the British navy. Along the
railway route every station is 4 mass of
floral and flag decorations.
AT THE HAGUE.
THE HAGUE, July 3.-The Emperor
and Empress OF Germany, accompanied
by the Queen and Queen Regent of Hol-
received at the railroad station by the
ministers, municipal authorities and dip
lomatic corps. The party was driven to
the palace amid deafening cheers from the
tens of thousands OF people who had
gathered in the streets to greet the inn
perial visitors. In this city. as at Am
sterdam, troops were plentifully displayed
in honor of the Emperor, and the city
WAS gaiiy decorated with flowers and
flags. After a short rest at the palace the
Emperor and Empress of Germany
drove through the main thoroughfares of
the capital, and afterward received a
deputation from the German residents Of
The Hague. During the afternoon the
Emperor and Empress visited several
points of interest, and then continued
their journey to Rotterdam.
AT ROTTERDAM.
ROTTERDAM, July 3.-The German En-
peror and Empress arrived here this
afternoon. The party visited the harbor
and quays, and then embarked on the
Hohenzollern,. after kissing the hands of
the Queen and Queen Regent and bid
ding them a cordial farewell. The Dutch
squadron escorted the imperial yacht to
the sea.