The state herald., 1891-07-17

hounced 1oyfully 10 tho cxpcctant masses
that the imperial pageant had commenced
Though there were great crowds at
every point, the real density Of the mass
Of spectators commenced at Charing Cross
there. Pail Mall, Trafalgar Square,
White Hall, Northumberland avenue,
Cockspur street and the Haymarltet were
packed as far as the eye could see.
Up tho Strand the decorations were
supurb; not through unity Of design, ut
which there was no attempt, but through
sheer plentitude Of display. Every inch
Of the way from the Strand to Guild Hall
abounded In color. The fronts Of tho
buildings were everywhere draped with
flowers, innumerable lines hung in fes-
toons or arching the streets.
Flags Of course were also everywhere to
bo seen, and the bunting of almost every
nationality was displayed. The Union
Jack, the Royal Standard and the various
German flags were the most In favor, but
conspicuous among them wcre hundreds
OF American flags. These appeared ut IN
tervals along the line followed by the pro
csssion, and were especially prominent in
tho Strand, in Fleet street and about Lud
gate Hill and Ludgate Circus.
As the imperial party approached Ira
falgar square, a mighty roar Of acclama-
tion filled the air as the Emperor's car
riage drow near. This wave Of welcome
was taken up and passed along from street
TO street with the passage Of the state car,
riages into the Strand. From that point
to Guild hall there was an incessant series
Of ovations and all doubt as TO the popu
PEELED long before the imperial guests en-
tered Cheapside.
The imperial party reached Guild nall
at :25 o'clock in the afternoon. The lord
mayor received tho guests Mt the entrance
and q procession was formed and moved
to the library, where a court of the com
mon council was held and the recorder OF
the city Of London read an address to his
majesty, declaring that the lord mayor
and corporation desired TO offer him sin
cere welcome, declaring lis visit TO the
Queen to be happy augury OF the contin
uance of the friendly and afrectionate rela
tions SO long existing between the two na
tions.
Tho address was presented in a splendid
gold casket, richly enamclcd and decked
with precious stones.
The Emperor replied 10 the lord mayor.
address In the following terms:
"My Lord-Plcasc receive my heartfelt
thanks for the warm welcome extended to
us by the citizens of this ancient and noble
metropolis. l bid your lordship to kindly
transmit the expression of my feelings te
those in whose name you have spoken. ]
have always felt ut home In this lovely
country-bcing the grandson of your
Queen-whose name will ever be rcmcm
bcred as that Of noble character, and OF
q lady great In the wisdom Of her counsels
and whose reign has conferred lasting
blessings upon England. Moreover, the
same blood runs in English NJ In German
veins, md, following the examples OF my
grandfather and my ever-lamented father
shall always, 80 far Us in my power,
maintain tho historical friendship existing
between these, our two nations, which, as
your lordshlp has mentioned, have sc
often been side by side In defense of lib
cr,y and OF justice.
al feel encouraged In my task when !
see that true, capable men, such Us are
gathered here today do justice to the
earncstness and honesty Of my intentions.
"My aim is, above Nil, the maintenance
OF peace; for peace alone can give tho con
hdence necessary TO u healthy develop
mcnt OF science. art and trade. Only so
long as peace rcigns arc we ut liberty to
bcstow earnest thoughts upon tho great
problems, the solution OF which, In fair
ness and equity, l consider tho mos,
prominent duty Of our time.
"You may, therefore, rest assured thu,
I shall continue 10 do my best 10 maintain
and TO constantly increase tho good rcla
tions existing between Germany and
other nations. I shall always DO found
ready to unite with you and with them In
tho common labor for peaceful progress,
friendly intercourse and tho advancement
of civilization"
This ceremony was followed by u break
last, and tho return to Buckingh am
palace.
Tho reception OF tho Prince Of Wales
was OF mixed character. Al points he
WIS received with unstintcd cordiaiity and
At others hootings quito dominated the
cheers. though on the whole his reception
was favorable. Hero and thcrc were n
perfect hurricane Of ohcors aud other
demonstration. Al LudHato Circus gr.n,
crowd Of hoodlums gathered with tho
Intention Of hootin. the Prince. but he
had passed before they knew II.
Tho emperor, after dinner with tho
Duke OF Cambridge at Gloucester house.
finished the day at the state ball at Buck
lngham palace. The Duke OF Cambridge. .
was largely n military afrair. Everybody
was In uniform OF somc branch OF govern
mont service except Lord Salisbury, MIR
". II. Smith and other ministers, wbe
were In court dress.
Tho emperor In short speech made 4
frank reference To tho hopes OF tho allianc,
In England arising from his cordial publ,
welcome In this oiiy, and probably Lori
salisbury liked To hear H. Only AN erh,
sf tho imperial words have reached OF.
lido tho oi,lcial circle present yot III,
words In some form will soon Ind mn out.
let, There arc Increasing foars that III,
,mpcror intends that tho political result,
Of his visit shalt bo OF momcn,ou. conso.
luoncc.