St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-01-27
HONOR TO A PRINCE.
Reception to Bismarck Un-
eQualed in Germany.
BERLIN IN HOLIDAY ATTIRE.
Loud Cheers for the Man Of
Iron From the
BERLIN IN HOLIDAY ATTIRE.
STATION TO THE KINGS PALACE.
All OF the German Empire Re-
joices at the Meeting
BETWEEN PRINCE AND EMPEROR.

BERLIN, Jan. 26. This has been q
great day for Emperor William. Bis
marck ana the fatherland. The German
empire through its length and breadth
has been filled with an enthusiasm
almost lndescribable over the apparent
ly complete reconciliation between it's
two most illustriOus sons. The capital
has abandoned itself to delirium of
JOY at the atfe citing sight of the high
spirited young emperor and the grizzled
patriot statesman clasping hands with
the utmost cordiality of manner. and
embracing each other with a heartiness
and warmth whose sincerity it seemed
impossible to doubts
From Friedrichsruhe to Berlin there
was series of Ovations to Bismarck at
every station past which his train bore
him to the city where the greatest
triumpS of his career had been achieved.
Beginning with the episode OF the pres
entation of flowers by the young wom-
ell OF the town where Bismarck resides,
continuing with the large and excitedly
cheering assemblages along the entire
route to Berlin and eliminating in the
grand reception by the immense multi
tude in the capital, the day was one
which must have gratitied the ex-chan-
cellor to his hearts content, and fully
convinced him of his unshaken hold
upon the affections of his beloved coun-
trymen.
1t was fitting climax of his declining
days TO the long number of wonderful
popular demonstrations which have
been held during his illustrious career
in his especial honor. In spite of all
that has been said and done within the
past few years.it showed the aged public
servant that his name and fame were
dear to the hearts of his fellow citizens
and that in Berlin, which owes so much
of her greatness to him. there was
none who could outrival him in the
estimation of IFS inhabitants nor rob
him of their unbounded love.
The emperor, by the graciousness of
his reception to Bismarck, aroused un-
bounded enthusiasm, and. after their
meeting, everywhere William appeared
the shouts of approval and good will
were deafening.
The widespread effect of the recon-
ciliatiOn cannot be doubted. Its full
effects cannot at the present time be
appreciated. 1t certainly has done a
vast deal towards the unity and
strength of the empire. Bismarck's
age precludes the likelihood of any
further active participation by him in
German politics. and perhaps the most
reasonable explanation that has yet
beee given for the emperor's initiative
in restoring the friendliest relations
between himself and tue eX-chancellor
is that Germany'S ruler recognizes the
fact that Bismark's days are nun bered,
and he has Cancelled the past, with all
its bitter feeling, before it is too late.
Chancellor Won Caprivi has kept him
self we'll in the background during this
reception, but from all that can now be
observed the event must surely
strengthen his position. Those who
have been most loudly clamorng for
his downfall are disconnected, and what
is lett of the opposition to Caprivi seems
so inconsiderable as hardly to merit
serious consideration.
AT $50 p. IN. dinner was served, as in
view of DR.. Schweninger's very strict
injunctions the emperor had been fain
to accede to the princes request that he
be allowed to return that same evening
to FrledrIchsruhe.
In order to commemorate the old
chancellor'S visit, the emperor had in
he course of the day conferred upon
Bismarck the honorary colonelcy of the
Seventh or Seidlitz regiment OF cuiras-
siers, vacant through the death of
the late Duke of SaXe-Coburg- -Gotha,
with which, however, Bismarck has
long been connected, being still
placed in the army lists as suite of it.
The colonel in command and deputa-
tion from the regiment, who had been
telegraphed for in the morning from
Magdeburg, were presented to their
chief, and the officers had the honor of
dining with Bismarck at the imperial
table.
At t7:30 p. m. Bismarck, accompanied
by the emperor in person, left the pal
ace on his return journey.
The Scene,aS he drove down the brill
iantly Illuminated avenue Unter den
Linden, was eminently picturesque, the
electric lights irradiating the FURNISHED
helmets and cuirasSes of his escort and
shedding brightness even on the COM
pact crowd which, Ill still more serried
masses than in the morning, lined the
broad thoroughfare and sped the part
ing guest with round after round of
cheers.
The fatigues of the day visibly told
upon the aged prince, and as he de-
scended few steps from the royal
approach to the platform of the station,
half-supported by the emperor's arm, his
bowed figure betrayed much more fully
than on his arrival the infirmity of his
advancing years.
After brief but affectionate leave
taking, and while the emperor waved
him final farewell, the train steamed
away, conveying the old chancellor back
to his distant home in Friedrichsruhe.
OF the ultimate results of today's
event it would be idle to attempt
prophecies. but one may hope that such
a demonstration of sovereign regard
and nations grateful affection as the
prince must have carried back with him
into the seclusion of Friedrlchsruhe
will bring enduring peace TO his rest