The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-07-11
THE PRINCE OF WALES HoorED.
London Populace show Their Esteem
for Their Future King.

London Populace Show Their Esteem
for Their Future King.
LONDON, July 10.-The inhabitants of
London and vicinity turned out in force
to witness the progress in state of EN-
peror William from Buckingham palace
to Guild hall, and back to the palace after
partaking of the hospitality of the lord
mayor. The streets through which the
procession passed were lined with an
immense crowd of people, and large force
of police and soldiers kept them clear.
At this morning the emperor reviewed
the Queens Westminster volunteers
on the lawn of Buckingham palace. After
this reviewing the German ruler enioyed A
light breakfast, and then visited the naval
exhibition. Leaving the exhibition the
emperor returned to Buckingham palace
and retired TO his private apartments in
order transact public business connected
with the German empire. Precisely at
noon the royal state carriage left Bucking.
ham palace for Guild hall.
As the procession left the palace. from
all over the city peals of bells rang out and
announced that the imperial royal pageant
had commenced. The decoration, were
superb, every inch of the way from the
Strand TO Guild hall abounding in color.
Flags were to be seen everywhere and
conspicuous among them were hundreds
of American flags, along with the bunting
of every nation. The appearance of Em-
peror William was the signal for tremend-
Gus cheering.
The reception of the Prince of Wales wa.
of mixed character, though on the whole
il was favorable. The imperial nartv
reached Guild hall at /: :25 p. m. The lord
mayor received the guests at the entrance.
and the procession formed and moved
to the library, where the court of the
common council is held. The recorder read
an address to his majesty, declaring that
the lord mayor and corporation extended
a sincere welcome, declaring his visit TO
the queen happy augury of continuation
of the friendly and affectionate relations
so long existing between the two nations.
The address was presented in splendid
gold casket. richly enameled and studded
with jewels. The emperor replied TO the
address, expressing thanks for the well
come extended TO him. He said he would
always, as far as it lay in his power, main
tain the historical friendship existing be-
tween England and Germany. Continu-
ing, he said:
Ny aim is above all, the maintenance of
peace, for peace alone can give the confidence
necessary to a healthy development of science,
art and trade. Only 30 long as peace remains
are We al liberty to besIow earnest Thoughts
upon the gres, problems, the solution OF which
in fairness and equity ] consider the most
prominent duty OF our time. l shall always be
found ready TO unite with you and with other
nations in common 20 labor for the peaceful
progress Of friendly intercourse and the ad-
vance of civilization.
dinner in the Guild hall followed the
proceedings in the library. The emperor
led the way into the banquet hail, having
upon his arm the lady mayoress, Lady
Sayary. They were followed by the lord
mayor and the empress, the Prince and
Princess of Wales and other members of
the ROYAL family. After the refreshments
came formal speeches of welcome. At
O'Clock the imperial party returned TO
Buckingham palace by way of the Thames
embankment.
At Ludgate Circus, where the rougher
element of the city was packed in the
numerous thoroughfares branching into
that much frequented center. there were
some exciting incidents. This rowdy ele-
ment had been getting up steam on beer
and gin for hours, and had worked itself