The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-09
EMPEROR WILLIAM IN AMERICA.

The report 10 being industriously props-
gated that the Emperor Of Germany will
visit the Worlds Fair in case he IL not en-
gagged ut the time the Fair.will be in progress,
In a Continental war. The fact that this
proviso is recognized in the report il not SO
much an evidence of the correctness OF the
report itself as q proof of tho uncertainty IN
which tho affairs Of Europe are in 'olved. IL
il also en- indication Of the unehsiness which
the restless temper Of the Emperor %e1cites, IL
being considered within the range of strong
probability that q war may be precipitated a.
any moment by his impulsiye and headstrong
tendencies.
The anticipation is far from being ground
less as is shown by a recent incident. namely
the demand that the French Government
should impose punishment upon the French
journal that ventured 10 say that the German
Emperor had INDUCED in drunken debsuch
during the course Of his present cruise. Such
an incident as this reveals how bitterly antag-
onistic is the attitude Of the two nations to-
wards each other.
If a war, however. should not break out, IL
is not at all unlikely that Emperor William
will visit this country in order to attend
the great Fair. The fact that such a step
the European monarchs are concerned. will
have no lettering influence upon the action
of william. He is as much disposed to travel
as the ex-Emperor Of Brazil was at the time
of his occupation Of the Brazilian throne, and
while he is less democratic than Dom Pedro
was when a guest in foreign countries, he is
nevertheless moved by the same inquisitive
spirit and exhibits a similar energy.
If the Emperor of Germany were 10 visit
the United States in 1892 his stay in this
country would be made one Of the most
memorable portions Of his life by the warmth
of the welcome which he would receive. The
marked departure from the precedents estab-
lished by his brother monarchs in Europe
which such a visit would constitute, would in
itself give an enormous significance to such a
step. Apart from this, the large German ele-
mept in this country would exert themselves
to an extent that would be wholly unex-
ampled. Their welcome alone, expressed as il
would be in a thousand imposing forms,
would lend msgnifcence to the reception of
the Kaiser.
independently of all this the American peo-
die at large would be pleased by the active in
terest in themselves, as we'll as in the Fair,
which would prompt William to leave his
kingdom to spend some time on our shores.
The character of this young monarch is such
a. to arouse universal curiosity, which would
reveal itself in the tumultuous welcome
which would lie extended him. His youthful
ness, restless activity, indefatigable energy,
frmness and directness Of spirit, iberality Of
view, quick intelligence, high ambition, all
would unite to throw q prestige around his
presence in America apart from every other
consideration that would bear him along the
towering lion of the hour.
Let the Emperor come by all means. If he
should decide to visit the Fair it would insure
such an attendance from Europe as has never
been as yet recorded in the annals of this
country. Such an advertisement would be
hailed with pleasure by all enterprising citi-
zens. and with delight by those who expect
substantial pecuniary benefit from the hold
ing of the great Exhibition at Chicago.