The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-05
LANDING OF TIE KAISER.
BE KISSES THE FRINGE OF WALES
AND IS VERY CORDIAL.
Tho German Vessels Greeted With O

Sa!ute by the British Squadron
Luncheon Aboard the German Royal
Yacht Followed by Departure for
Windsor - TIE Meeting With the
Queen.
LONDON, July 4.-Emperor William Of
Germany arrived at Port Victoria. near
Sheerness, this morning. He was enthusi-
astlrally received by the crowds assembled
to witness the landing of the imperial
party. All the British warships anchored
about Sheerness fired salutes Of twenty -one
guns. Soon after landing the emperor and
his party left by special train for Windsor
Castle. The weather is brilliant aud brac-
ing.
Previous to the arrival Of the imperial
yacht, Hohenzollern, the Prince OF Wales
and his eldest son. the Duke OF Clarence
and Avondale, both in the uniform Of the
In the uniform OF Prussan
general; the Duke Of Connaught,
in the uniform of colonel Of the
German Hussars, and other members Of the
royal family gathered on the pier TO await
the arrival Of the imperial visitors. The
Duke Of Portland, master of the horse,
was in charge of the arrangements made
IOr Ule reception OF the emperor.
OTHERS WHO WERE PRESENT.
Also present on the pier were the German
ambassador, Count Won Hatzfeldt; the
British ambassador at Berlin, Sir Edward
Mallet, and Admiral Sir John Commerel,
Sir John McNeill and Col. Darlington, the
three last named being specially attached
to the emperor during his stay in England.
The Hohenzollern was sighted about noon.
She was escorted by the Princess
Wilhelm and other German war yes
se.s. When the German yacht and
her escort were abreast OF tho first of the
British war vessels the latter thundered
forth an ear-splitting salute Of twenty-one
guns each. The German emperor was
first des'ried upon the bridge of
the imperial yacht. He wore the uniform
of a British admiral and was accompani, d
by staff sparkling with gold lace and
decorations. Upon landing the emperor
kissed the Prince of Wales, and after lunch
ing on board the Hohenzollern the royal
party started for Windsor as already
stated.
FEAR THE SOCIALISTS.
Though the police do not fear n combined
socialist demonstration during the visit Of
Emperor William to England, these officials
dread that there may be some isolated at
tempts at outrage by some Of the numerous
French extremists resident in this city,
who are known to combine anarchist mad
ness with national hatred. Police agents
have reported to the Scotland yard police
headquarters that there are cases
where marked anarchists have been
swearing openly to take part In some
demonstration of vengeance upon tho oc-
casion Of the emperor's proposed visit to
Guild hall Friday next. According to the
programme, these demonstrations, it is
| supposed, would take place during the en-
peror's progress to or from tue city upon
the day referred to. The police are taking
every precautiOn 70 insure the emperors
safety. incidentally they propose to place
a number of suspected persons under tom
pofary arrest.
EXTRAORDINARY PREPARATIONS.
At Port Victoria extraordinary prepara-
lions had been made. Nobody was allowed
20 pass on to the landing pier except mem
| bers of the royal families, their suites and
the diplomatic corps. To such an extent
was this exclusiveuess carried that the
postoffice, which is also the local
telegraph Office, was instructed by the
| postmaster general TO refuse all press dis
| patches until the reception of the emperor
was at an end. Over fifty naval
vessels were assembled in Sheerness
! harbor. All dressed from stem. TO
stern with futtering bunting, they
formed a picture calculated to make
| an Englishman's breast swell with pride.
In honor Of the imperial guest the war
ships, in addition to their own distinctive
| flags, also few the standard of Germany.
Taken as a whole, the greeting extended to
the queens warlike young grandson was
without parallel in the history Of England.
MUST HAVE PLEASED HIM.
The general opipion expressed after the
emperor had landed was that he cannot
| have failed to have been delighted with the
reception his relatives have accorded him.
Before leaving the jetty for Windsor the
honor, and uttered aloud his COM
pliments upon the soldierly bearing
OF the men. Bouquets were handed
| to the empress as her majesty was entering
| the train, and salutes were fired as the train
started. Every station along the line TO
Waterloo was filled with people who
cheered the train as the carriages swept
past. During a short halt at Waterloo the
| emperor, responding to incessant volleys OF
cheers. stepped out on the platform of his
| carriage and repeatedly saluted. Similar
scenes were witnessed all along the line to
Windsor. The station there was one mass
| of color. The whole platform was draped
| with crimson and the walls were covered
with the colors of Germany. The Grenadier
Guards formed a guard of honor.
THE GREETINGS.
Upon the arrival Of the train the Princess
| of w ales stepped out of the waiting room and
| greeted the emperor and empress. With her
were Princesses Beatrice and Christian and
Princesses Victoria and Maud OF Wales,
! Prince Christian, the Duke of Cambridge
and Prince Henry of Battenberg. After
all around hand shskings aud kissing a
procession which consisted Of twelve car
riages was formed. The first carriage,
| drawn by four Of the queens cream
colored horses, was occupied by the
emperor the Prince of Wales, the
Duke Of Edinburgh and the Duke
of Connaught. In the second carriage
were the Empress and Prince of Wales and
Princesses Beatrice and Christian. The
third was occupied by tha Duchess Of Con-
naught, Princess Victoria OF Wales and the
Dukes Of Clarence and Cambridge. In the
| other carriages we're members of the royal
| family and their suites.
TROOPS ALONG THE ROUTE.
The route Of the procession was lined
with infantry and cavalry, which kept In
check the masses of spectators, who wero
crammed 50 close together that they threats
ensd every moment Co overflow and break
the ranks of the soldiers. Everywhere there
was a lavish display of floral decorations,
I bunting and flags, with plentiful motto
| greetings. To the unceasing ovation
! accompanying their progress the German
emperor aud empress replied with unceas-
! ing salutes. Upon the procession hating at
the Guild hall the town clerk read an ad-
dress Of welcome TO the most favored home
| of the rulers of Great Britain. The address
expresse1 q trust that the alliance between