The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-13
THE HAISER'S list FREAK.
Honors n Soldier for an Act Condemned by
the People.

Uonors n Soldier for an Act Condemned by
the People
A Berlin dispatch says: Several newspapers
oublished Yesterday the details of a remark
able scene at the barracks OF the Emperor
Francis Joseph regiment last Saturday night.
when Emperor William was entertained at
a BANQUET in the officers casino. The En-
peror drank freely and spoke to his neichbors
Of the necessity of soldiers forgetting dur
ing his service that he had any duties except
those to his war lord and country. Finally
the Emperor called to a private at the en-
trance:
Call in Lueck. | have something to say to
him."
To most Of the officers the words were
complete surprise as Lueck Is the sentry who
killed one citizen and severely wounded an
other before the barracks IN the FTangel
strasse six weeks ago. The case had been in
vestigated, and Lueck at the Emperors in
stance had been promoted 10 be lance-corpO-
raj Even among military men the opinion
prevailed that the affair should be dropped
out OF sight az soon as possible, for the shoot
ing and promotion caused storm OF indlg-
nation throughout the empire. and several
deputies are known to be ready TO raise an
other storm in tho kechstag Oh the day when
that body reassembles
The Emperor. however. was apparently de-
termined to let his people know his senti-
ments for ut the parade on the IempelhOfer
Field he Unexpectedly appeared on horseback.
rode up before Lueck's regiment and called
out the young man. He then repeated his
commentator of Saturday night expressed
the hope that Luecks comrades would prove
rs faithful 10 their sOldiery duties as had the
lance corporal. and closed by nominating
Lueck for exemption.
In the pause which followed the call for
Lueck, the Emperor explained thar he was
81 ha ,ah fgr no
faithfulness to duty, and wished all the off,
GERS present to show exceptional respect for
the young man. When Lueck entered the
officers and guests followed the Emperor in
rising, and Lueck was ordered to stand facing
his sovereign. The Emperor then took his
seat. and while the rest stood, addressed
Lueck thus.
'Iueck, you are splendid soldier. You
maintained. as a sentry of the Third regiment
of the Guards in the frangel strasse the best
traditions of ny army. ITS discipline ana
honor. | hope that every soldier VIII follow
your example on similar occasions, and Will
have the same clear understanding of his
duties towards me. my army and himself.
Iueck you are an honor 10 your regiment,
and your meri: shall not go unrewarded"
The Emperor ordered that glass of wine
be given to Lueck and all present. under the
command of the Emperor. drank 10 luecks
health The Emperor then had fetched his
portrait bearing his autograph. and gave it
10 Lueck. The lance corporal blushed and
saluted, and was then allowed to retire This
astounding scene was kept secret as the
opinion OF all present even Of those svmpa-
thlzing with the Emperors sentiments, was
that this young War Lord had done an ex-
ceedingly impolitic net. and that the country
was hardly in condition 10 discuss II calmly.
This speech, together with an account of
what took place in tho officers casino on
Saturday night. was published by the news
papers yesterday. The publication, with but
few exceptions was accompanied with bitter
comments upon the Emperor's apparent effort
20 emphasize his defiance of public opinion.
The Vorwerts freisinnige Zeitung. Boersen-
Courier and Kreuzzeitung are especially Sc
we're.