The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-10-23
KING hLBERr,s hNNIvERsARr.
The Esarerer ns.he- saxony's Ruler a Field
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Mar-hai.
DRESDEN. Oct. 22.-The city was rayly dec
Grated to-day in honor " tho nftieth ami
Sersary OF King Albert entering the army.
ttowds OF people locked into the city by spe-
cial trains The weather was beautiful. The
King received many populations during the
day. The principal event was q parade at
noon In front Of the Castle Of Representatives
OF all the German. Austrian. and Russian reGi-
ments OF which King Albert Is honorary chief.
The special train bringing Emperor William
arrived here Mt 80 o'clock. The Emperor
was met at the station by a.! .he princes. gen
erals and ministers at present In tho city.
The streets through which he was driven to
tho castle wero lined with soldiers from the
garrison and filled with cheering crowds.
Before dinner tho Emperor assembled the
princes. generals. and other guests in the
marble hall OF the castle to prepare for tn Q
presentation Of the congratulatory address to
the King When the King entered the En-
reror spoke to him rs follows:
To. day your Majesty celebrates a rare fes-
tivaL Fifty years ago to-day you put on the
soldiers coat. Your fifty years OF military life
have been full OF work. full OF tasks. full Of
glorious memories and successes. You are
one Of those heroes to whom It was reserved.
with my grandfather and my father, TO fight
for Germany on the battlefield her unity and
According to human reckoning. It might
my beloved father. and Count Won Moltke
should be here to-day. Cheerfully would we
younger men have followed them to TINS eele-
bration and this meeting OF leaders OF tho Ger
!: but Providence ordered otherwise, 1t is
rendered by the entire German army. Permit
US to express our thankfulness for your IN
sfS The %ohp
upon the only remaining great leader OF the
past great epoch. and upon the last knight OF
honor that soldier can win. a field marshars
staff; while lighting the enemy,
offer as a symbol OF the admiration of the army
and myself. wishing that you may be long pre;;
seryed to US order that as 50 many trusted
you may assist my youthful efforts and work
with your proven sterling council"
"hoch" to the King
King Albert was moved deeply. Tears roll;
kissed the En- peror Before he began his reply
g.. ssid; !sisias iss FED M45 ~; !ssS%. i
rm and Secure ' 10 my hand II shall BE be
rsss MReh G sSs dnty
At q o'clock dinner was served in the parade.
bnl and banquet a Rooms Of the Gaste the f.
liam sat at the table of honor between the
cordially with the host and guests.
During dinner while the cannon were thun-
dering their salutes. the Emperor rose. turned
to the King. and said:
Accept the thanks Of myself and the army
for your gracious words. give my personal
honorary colonelcy OF the Second Uhlans. This
acceptance is renewed proof OF your kind re-
membrance Of the. old day when their corps I'M
der your leadership. won unfading laurels. Our
feeling and our prayer is: God preserve and
protect you and your country for our father
land"
Tonight the houses along the banks Of the
Elbe. the Castle Church. the bridge over the
Illuminated with Chinese lanterns. and every
house in the city was lighted up with electric
produced at the theatre. beginning at DO o'clock.