The record-union., 1894-01-27


converse with his majesty. This good
feeling called forth loud cheers from the
persons assembled in the depot, and then
the whole assemblage joined i'll singing
"Deutsche Euber Alles." AS the train
drew out of the depot there was a perfect
storm of "Hochs," to which applause
Bismarck smiled and toWed. Count
Herbert and Count William Won Bis
marck and Dr.. Schweninger accompanied
the Prince back to Friedrichsruhe.
Dozens Of large bouquets were placed in
the Princes carriage before it drew out
of the depot.
The Emperor was loudly cheered upon
leaving the station and on the way back
to the palace.
AN HONORARY COLONELCY.
LONDON, Jan. ga Times Berlin dis
patch describes Bismarck's visit as fol-
lows: In order to spare the Prince un-
necessary excitement the great hall of
Lehrete Station was closed to the public,
and occupied only by police officials and
few members of the press. Punctually
at the time appointed the train conveying
the Princes saloon carriage steamed into
the station. Bismarck was accompanied
amongst others by Herbert Bismarck
and DR.. Schwinenger, his faithful physi-
clan.
Bismarck was cordially greeted by
Prince Henry in the name of his imperial
brother, and after the usual salutations
were exchanged, the eX-C Chancellor, lean
ing atfectionately upon Prince Henry's
arm, walked to the carriage which
awaited him. Bismarck looked pale and
wan, and the apparent difficulty with
which he mounted the steps leading TO
the doors of the station proved only too
well that his recent Illness left indelible
traces behind it. Outside the station and
| all along the route, especially Unter Den
Linden, where the crowd was most
dense, there was loud and con-
tinuous cheering and waving Of handker
chiefs, although only a passing glimpse
of the old Chancellor's familiar features
could be caught behind the windows of
| the closed carriage in which sat beside
Prince Henry. Mem bers of his suite
followed in open carriages, and the small
cortege, escorted in front ana behind by
a squadron of cuirassiers. proceeded at a
brisk trot to the palace, where the mill
tary band played and a double guard of
| honor presented arms as the illustrious
visitor alighted. Cheer after cheer went
up from the vast concourse which sur
rounded the open space outside the
palace.
The memorable meeting between the
Emperor and Bismarck took place in the
privacy OF the royal guestrooms. The
Emperor was attended by officers of the
headquarters staff and mem mbers of the
CIVIL and military household. The EN-
press and three of the eldest PrincesSes
were also present The most cordial
greetings were exchanged, and the old
Chancellor is described as having shown
signs of deep emotion.
Luncheon was served in the Princes
apartment, the Emperor and Empress
alone sitting down with the distinguished
guest.
Won Caprivi and other members of the
Government called and left cards in the
afternoon, but no visitors were received
except Count Herbert Bismarck. Whilst
Bismarck was resting the Emperor rode
out for his usual afternoon exercise in
Thiergarten. The crowds which still
hung about the approaches to the palace
and in Inter den Linden seemed anxious
to show by more than usually hearty
cheers how thoroughly they appreciated
the Emperor's share in the days work.
Before William returned Bismarck had
driven out for few moments to pay his
respects to Empress Frederick.
At 5:30P. NJ. dinner was served. In
view of DR.. Schweninger's very strict in
functions, the Emperor acceded to the
Princes request that he be allowed to re-
turn the same evening to Eriedrichsruhe
In order TO commemorate the old Chan
cellor'S VISIT the Emperor conferred upon
Bismarck the honorary Colonelcy OF the
Seventh or Seidlitz Regiment of Cuiras-
siers, vacant through the death of the late
Duke of aXe-Coburg-Gotha, with which,
however, Bismark has long been con-
nected, being still placed in the army list
as la suite Of it. The Colonel in command
and deputation from the regiment, who
had been telegraphed for in the morning
from Magdeburg, were presented to the
chief, and the officers had the honor Of
dining with Bismarck at the Imperial
table,