Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-11
THE LION OF THE DAY
Emperor William Takes Lon
don by Storm.
Formal Addresses Of Welcome
at Guildhall.
: The Kaiser Gave no State Secrets
Away in His Reply. :
The Prince of Wales Jeered as the Impe-
rial Pageant Passed Through Lud-
gate-All the Other Royalties
Enthusiastically CheSred. T.
Associated Press Dispatches.

London and vicinity turned out in force
to witness the progress in state of
Emperor William from Buckingham
palace TO Guild hall and back to the
palace after partaking Of the hospitali-
ties of the lord mayor. The streets
through which the procession passed
were lined with immense crowds of peo-
pie and large force Of policemen and
soldiers kept them clear.
At 8 this morning the emperor re-
viewed the queens Westminster volun-
teers on the lawn of Buckingham palace.
After this review the German ruler en-
joyed'a light breakfast and then visited
the naval exhibition. Leaving the ex
hibition, the emperor returned to
Buckingham palace and retired to his
private apartments, in order to transact
public business connected with the
German empire.
Precisely at noon the royal state car
riage left Buckingham palace for Guild
hall.
THE IMPERIAL PAGEANT.
AS the procession left the palace, from
all over the city peals of bells rang out
and announced that the imperial pa
geant had commenced. The decorations
were superb, every inch of the way from
the Strand to Guild hall abounded in
color.
Flags were to be seen everywhere, and
conspicuous among them were hundreds
of American flags, along with the bunt-
ing OF every nation. The appearance of
Emperor William was the sign for tre-
mendous cheering.
The reception OF the prince of Wales
was of a mixed character, though on the
whole it was favorable.
WALES UNPLEASANT EXPERIENCE.
On the way to the Thames embank-
sment at Ludgate circus, where the
.rougher element OF the city was packed
in ali the numerous thoroughfares
branching into that much frequented
center, there was somewhat exciting
incident. The rowdy element had been
getting up steam on beer and gin for
hours, and had worked itself into
frame Of mind we'll adapted to giving the
prince of Wales, or anybody else, a warm
reception. While waiting for the heir
apparent, there were number of lively
scrimmages between hoodlums and
police, in which the latter generally
managed to come out ahead, and which
ended in one or more rufians being
relegated to the rear and thence escorted
to the nearest police station. All this
had been the tuning up of the mob, as
it were, so when the prince of Wales
: carriage appeared, it was in condition to
do unpleasant things. The authorities,
it is understood, received an intimation
that the roughs were preparing to give
him distinctly hostile reception. In
any case, when the carriage containing
the prince and princess of Wales passed
through the Ludgate circus, it was
driven at decidedly rapid pace, so
much 80 that the carriage had passed
the dangerous spot before the main
body of the crowd was aware the prince
was in their midst. AS it was, however,
in spite of the presence of the princess
Of Wales beside him, the prince was
greeted with repeated outbursts of ieer-
ing and "boorings" which were. only
slightly set off by few faint cheers. In
the face of this hostile demonstration
the prince, apparently unmoved, looked
straight to his front, and passed the ex-
cited crowd and made no attempt to re-
ply by salute, to the weak cheering
which broke out in opposition to, the
""boorings," etc. The reception accorded
to the prince of Wales was in strong
contrast to the hearty ringing cheers
with which the duke of Connaught, his
brother, was greeted by the Ludgate
circus crowd, as the duke passed over
the same ground.
THE RECEPTION AT GUfLDHALL.
The imperial party reached Guildhall
at l rs. 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 Ills ma
.jesty, declaring that the lord mayor and
the corporation extended sincere vel
come, declaring his visit to the queen a
happy augury of the continuance Of the
friendly and afectionate 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 welcome ex-
tended him. He said he would always,
as far as lay in his power, maintain the
historical friendship existing between
England and Germany. Continuing,
he said "My aim is, above ali, the
maintenance of peace; for peace alone
can give the confidence necessary to the
healthy development OF science, art and
trade. Only SO long as peace remains
are we at liberty to bestow earnest
thought upon the great problem, the
solution of which in fairness and equity
is the most prominent duty Of our time.
shall always be found ready to unite
with you and other nations in common
labor for peaceful progress, friendly in
tercourse and advancement of civiliza-
tion.''
IN THE BANQUET HALL.
The emperor led the way into the ban
quet hall, having upon his arm the lady
mayoress Lady Savery). They were
followed by the lord mayor and the
empress, the prince and princess of
Wales, and other members OF the royal
family. After refreshment, formal