The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-07-05
A ROYAL WELCOME
Emperor William of Germany in
England.
NAVAL DISPLAY AT SHEERNEsS
No Monarch Who Ever Visited Great Britain
Was Ever Received with Such Marks Of
Distinction-At Windsor.


Germany, arrived at Port Victoria, near
Sheerness. this morning. He was enthusiast
tically received by the crowds assembled to
witness the landing Of the imperial party.
Sheerness hsrbor was grand and beauti-
ful sight. Both the channel and training
squadron were at anchor there, a guard of
honor probably finer than ever before sa-
luted a monarch. In addition, there was
gathered a fine fiotilla of torpedo boats.
Vastly imposing and warlike were the huge
ironclads and cruisers. Roughly estimated,
there were fifty war vessels displayed.
They lined each side of the harbor. and
backed up by the huge forts and smaller
ships, all dressed from stem to stern with
fiuttering bunting, they formed picture
calculated to make an Englishman's breast
swell with pride. At noon the steel cruiser
which led the advance of the scouts sig
nailed the approach OF the German squad
ron. The signal was repeated on to the
admirals ship, and soon a royal salute be-
gan TO thunder forth from the different war
vessels; the yards were manned with almost
miraculous rapidity, and the bands played
the German anthem. Taken as a whole,
the greeting extended to the Queens war
like young grandson is without parallel
In the history of England, and the general
opinion is expressed that William cannot
have failed to be delig hted with his recep-
ton.
The Emperor stood upon the bridge o.
his yacht dressed in the uniform of Brit
ish admiral and was accompanied by the
Empress and a brilliant stall The En-
press was eargerly and apparently de-
lightedly viewing the grand reception. The
Hohenzollern steamed slowy through the
lines of war ships, followed by the German
ironclads, busy responding to the welcome
with a salute Of guns. AS each and every
vessel having a saluting rank fired twenty
one guns. the din and roar and smoke may
be imagined. The landing stage was deco
rated with flowers and bunting.
Asst he Emperor stepped ashore he was met
by the Prince of Wales and graciously
kissed the heir apparent and then cordially
received the greetings OF the other MEM
bers of the royal family and bowed the
welcome of others. Members of the diplo-
matte corps and army and navy officers
were present, and with their uniforms and
bedizened with orders of all kinds, made
brilliant background. After lunch on the
yacht, the Emperor inspected the guard OF
honor and passed compliments upon the
soidierly bearing of the men, Artillery
salutes began again as the train started for
Windsor. Every station along the line was
filled with crowds of people who cheered
enthusiastically. During a short halt at
Waterloo, the Emperor, responding 70 the
incessant volleys of CHEERS, stepped out on
the platform of the carriage and repeatedly
saluted.
The station at Windsor was one mass OF
color, the whole platform being draped
with crimson and the walls covered with
the colors of Germany. The Grenadier
guards formed the guard of honor. Upon
the arrival Of the train the Princess of
Wales, accompanied by her daughters and
sister, stepped out of the waiting room
and greeted the Emperor ana Empress.
After an all around hand shaking and kiss
ing the party took carriages and started for
the castle. The route OF the procession
was lined with troops, which had hard work
to keep the people in check; so close were
they packed together that they threatened
every moment TO break through the ranks
Of soldiers. Everywhere there was a Law
ish display of floral decorations, buntings
and flags. with plentiful motto greetings.
To the unceasing ovation the German En-
peror and Empress replied with salutes.
The procession halted at the guild hall.
where the town clerk read an address of
welcome expressing the trust that the ALI
ance between the imperial and royal fami-
between kindred peoples, and conduce to
the maintenance of the peace OF Europe
and the general advance OF civilization.
The mayor made a short, ELUSIVE speech
and the Emperor made a laconic reply. The
procession then started toward the quad
rangle of the castle. Here the knights of ST.
George, whose bright uniforms contrasted
with the aged appearance of the wearers,
were grouped round the statue of Charles
Second. The Life guards and Yeomen OF
the Guard, lined the quadrangle, while
scarlet uniformed soldiers filled the ap-
proaches and rawparts Of the tower. Amid
cheers and salvps of artillery the process
sion entered the castle grounds. As the
carriages reached the quadrangle the band
of the Scots guards played the national
anthem. The Emperor's carriage stopped
beneath the pOrtico of the Waterloo door.
On aIighting the Emperor entered the hall,
preceded by the lord chamberlain. The
tionately embraced him. All the royalties
followed the Emperor and the door was
closed even on the favored few who were
privileged TO see thus far. Some minutes
afterward the Emperor reappeared IN the
quadrangle accompanied by the Prince of
Wales and others ana proceeded as usual
to inspect the troops. He shook hands
and chatted with the officers and watch
men of the gates, and then retired to his
appointments. After a short rest the En-
peror and Empress dined with the Queen
Later the Emperor held a semi-official
reception.