The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-10-17
UNVEILS HIS IMAGE
STATUE OF EMPEROR WILLIAM l
ERECTED At WIESBADGN.
Imposing Ceremonies and Much OF
Glittering Psgeantry Grace the
Occasion-The Ancient City Takes
Holiday in Honor OF Their Emper-
or'S Grandfather.

pretty watering place at the foot Of the
Taurus mountains is crowded with loyal
and enthusiastic Germans today and the
town itself is brilliant with holiday bunt-
ing il honor of the visit of Emperor Viii
liam, who arrived here this afternoon TO
unveii the monument TO the memory Of
his grandfather. Emperor William /, and
open the splendid theatre. TIE latter.
which has been erected by the enterprisinF
town. Is one of the finest in Germany. 1t
Is built OF yellow sandstone, and Is sur
mounted by statues, the work OF cele-
brdtFd sculptors. Inside the new
theatre. the decorations are beautiful
They were designed by some of the
best German artists. OF the royal box is
little room mads 10 rrsem lie the cabin of
the emperor on board the imperial Yacht.
lhls little apar nlent Is the emperor's own
Idea. The royal theater OF WeIs baden
cost 600, 900 marks and his majesty grant,
II an annual subsidy of 250 900 marks.
EAGER To GAZE on HIS MAJESTY.
For several days past visitors have been
pouring into the town and the hotels 10
day are so packed with guests that the
smallest attic room commands "a fabulous
price. The windows overlooking those
portions of the city in which the emperor
- 10 pass, "ero eagerly sought al er,
aud as the afternoon approached.
began TO fill with ladies' in
bright toilettss. accompanied 10y
their escorts. These Windows were pref
tily decorated. The streets began To I'LL
up with people at an early horr and by
noon all the maIu thoroughfares We're
crowded with townsfOik and visitors,
among whom were number of foreign
erS.
The streets through which the emperor
was to pass were richly and beautifully
decorated with Venetian masts at short
intervals. which marked the route 10 be
followed by the imperial party. In adII-
tIou, several elaborate arches of artistic
design were erected at intervals along the
streets. The Town itself spent "a large
sum OF money III the prepare ious to WEI
COME his N Jesty and nearly every house
holder of WidsbaG-n did the same, Wi, b
the result hat this charming place rarrl
IL ever, looked more brilliant than today.
WATCHING FOR UNPLEASANT INCIDENTS,
Emperor William Was formally received
by Mayor Won bel The emperor was ac-
companIed by suite OF sixteen persous
Including the caiefs of the military aud
civil cabinets aud his aidsdecamp, Won
Moltke and Won school
The party proceeded in open carriages
through Wilhelm .trasse 10 the south
front OF the new theatre. opposite which
stands the statue erected al honor of En-
peror William i, the present empsrot's
grandfather.
a guard OF honor, composed of nou-com
mlssioned officers from the Biebrich
school escorted the emperor through the
streets which were lined with troops
and police, the greatest precautiOn
being taken by both the military aud civil
authorities to prevent any unpleasant III
cldent occurring during tie emperor's
Journey from the railroad station.
QUIETLY LOOKING OVER THE CROWD
The festivities were somewhat III trred
By the fact that the weather was dull and
cold. The emperor Wore the uniform Of
the Lelbhussaren, with the skull and cross
bones helmet and gray overcOat fsc-d
with ribbons UDon arrival upon the
platform has majesty gave the signal for
the singing To commence. While the male
chorus was singing, ana afterwards, while
the mayor was making his speech Of wei
come, Emperor William stood quietly
looking over the crowd apparently
greatly interested IN everything he saw
At the conclusion OF the mayors speech.
his majesty replied in q few well chosen
words. and then ordered the statue to be
unveiled. A. the drap-ry slowly descend
ed, his majesty kept mis- right hand at The
salute and bis example was followed by
ali the officers Present.
NOT ENTIRELY PLEASED WITH IT.
Ii WAS noticed, however, that the EN-
peror did not appear 10 entirely approve
the statue or the position which il occu-
pies. He conversed for a loOg time earn
estly with those around him, Kept point
ing TO the statue and then walked slowly
arOunt II. Returning TO the pavilion, the
emperor had the guard OF honor march !
past again, this time at the parade march.
afterwards the emperor shook hands I
cordially with Mayor Won Ihel and Others, I
AN drove 10 the palace amid loud cheers /
After dinner Emperor William went I
with his suite To tue uew theatre where /
the audience was entirely composed Of in 1
yiied guests
The first row OF the dress circle was re ]
served exclusively TOR ladies, as at the gala 4
performance al Berlin.
After The performance the mperOr sup
pei with R.ttmsisteT Won Huison, director
0f the theatre. at his house on SOunen ber-
ger Stra>se, and at 1920 p. IN. his majesty 4
lett for Berlin by special train u be pres. 4
-nt at the ceremonies attendant upon Che 4
arriva! at the capital tomorrow Of King .
Of SersIa.
Nlesbaden this evening is brilliantly H.