The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-19
NEWS OF THE OLD WORLD.
CEREMONY OF CHRIsTENING TIE
COLORs TN BERLIN.
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BERLtN, Oct. 1s.--At 10 o'clock this morning
the color companies Of ali the regiments OF the
Garde du Corps formed In line at the Berlin
Arsenal and marched TO the monument TO Fred
erick the Great in front Of which had been
erected an altar which was decorated with
drums, two guns and masses Of flowers. To the
right OF this altar stood the sovereigns Of the
various German States and the German Princes,
and to the left Chancellor Won Caprivi, with the
commanders OF all the 132 regiments. The En-
press and King Alexander of Servia viewed the
scene from balcony of the palace of the En-
peror william l.
The weather was unpleasant, the sky being
covered with dull clouds, from which cold
drizzling rain fell internationally.
Shortly after 10 o'clock the Emperor. heading
the company of the First Regiment OF the
Guards, attached TO his person. with the 1872
standards, left the arsenal for the spot where
the ceremonies of the day were to take place.
Tho Emperor and his escort were accompanied
by twelve bands, which played continually until
the altar was reached. Crown Prince Frederick
William commanded the 132 color bearers.
Emperor William, without dismountlng, shook
hands with the soveregns OF the German States.
When the greetings were concluded q chord was
rendered by the Gardes Cuirasser band, and Pas
tor Frommel opened the services of christening
the new colors. When this ceremony was con-
cludcd a salute of thirty three guns was fired in
the I.ustgarten. another choral was performed,
and the Emperor from his horse addressed the
soldiers. Owing TO the rain and wind IL was inn
possible for any but those In close proximity to
the Emperor to catch oil his words. His Majesty
said in substance:
II hand over to the new Fourth battalion
their colors, intrusting them to the care OF the
commanders Of the regiments. The 18th Of DC
tober is q day OF memory for the army and the
rests the body Of him who led to victory the coll
ors consecrated on this spot in 1851. This day
reminds Ills of my hero father, who carried the
colors consecrated then against our foreign foes.
IL reminds us, too, that as in 1851, when my
grandfather was misunderstood regarding his
intentions aud his plans for the reorpani cation
OF our army. and was much combated and critl-
cised aud ccnsured. so IL Is to-day. hut he was
justified in his reorganization OF the army by
subsequent events. Then, as to-day, there was
much dlscord. Dissension was rampant.
The only pillar OF the people OF the country
was then, as II Is to-day, the army. Uncon-
ditional discipline alone can hold the army to-
Il to-day. as 1t was expected and given then.
Commanders; ! give to you the colors:
Cultivate in your men the old traditions and
your men will follow these colors, as the former
armies OF Germany followed theirs, faithful un-
til death for their Emperor against foes abroad
and at home"
The Emperor concluded his address with these
words: May God grant us His victory"
Marshal Blumenthal then called for three
cheers for his Majesty, which were heartily
given. and the troops marched in review before
the Emperor.