The herald., 1894-10-17
A GALA DAY At VEISBADEN
The Kaiser Visits the Famous
Watering Place.
He Unveils a Monument and Opens q
New Theater.
Tho Statue OF His IlIustrious Grand
father Does Not Come Up to die
Expectations-The Entire
City En- Fete.
By the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press
! WEIsBADEN, Prussia, Oct. 16.--This
pretty watering place, at the foot of the
Taurus mountains. ia crowded with
loyai and enthusiastio Germans today
and the town itself is brilliant with hol-
iday bunting in honor of the visit OF
Emperor William, who arrived here
this afternoon to unveil monument TO
the memory OF his grandfather, En-
peror William l, and to open the splendid
Royal theater. The latter, which has
been erected by the enterprising town,
is one Of the finest in Germany. 1t is
built of yellow sandstone and is sur
mounted by statues, the work OF cele-
brated sculptors. Inside the new theater
the decorations are beautiful. They
were designed by some of the best
German artists. OFF the royal box is q
little room, made to resemble the royal
cabin of emperor on board the imperial
yacht. This little apartment Is the
emperor's own idea. The Royal theater
of Weisbsden cost 100000 marks and
his majesty grants it an annual subsidy
Of $50, 900.
For eeveFsl days past visitors have
been pouring into the town and the
hotels are 30 packed with guests that
the smallest attic room commands
fabulous price. The windows overlook
ing those portions of the city in which
the emperor was to pass were eagerly
sought after, and ss the afternoon ap-
preached began to fill with ladies in
bright toilets, accompanied by their
escorts. These windows were hand
somely decorated. The streets began to
fill up with people at an early hour and
by noon all the main thoroughfsres
were crowded with town folks and visit
ors, among whom were number of
foreigners.
The streets through which the en-
peror was to pass were richly and beau
tilully decorated with Venetian masts
at short intervals, which marked the
route to be followed by the imperial
party. In addition several elaborate
arches of artistic design were erected at
intervals along the streets. The town
itself spent large sum of money in the
preparations to welcome his majesty
and nearly every householder of Weis-
this charming place rarely, If ever,
looked more brilliant than today.
Emperor William was formally re.
ceived by Mayor Won Ibel. The EN-.
peror was accompanied by a suite of l6
persons, including the chiefs OF the
military and civil cabinets and his aides
de camp, Won Moltke and Won Schol.
the party proceeded in open carriages
through Wilhelmstrasse to the south
front OF the new theater, opposite which
stands the statue erected in honor OF
Emperor William l, the present emper-
or's grandfather. A guard of honor,
composed of nonNcommissioned officers
from the Biebrich school, escorted the
emperor through the streets, which
were lines with troops and police, the
greatest precaution being taken by both
the military and civil authorities TO
prevent any unpleasant incident occur
ring during the emperor's journey from
the railway station.
The festivities were somewhat nsrred |
by the fact that the weather was dull |
and cold. The emperor wore the uni
form of the Leibhuzsaren, with the |
ekull and crossbones helmet, and q Qray |
overcoat faced with red. On arriving on
the platform he gave the signal for tine |
singing to commence. While the male |
chorus was singiag and afterwards. |
while the mayor WAS making his epsech !
OF welcome, Emperor William etood |
quietly looking over the crowd, appar-
emily interested in everything he saw.
At the conclusion of the mayors
speech his majesty replied in q few
we'll chosen words and then ordered the
statue to be unveiled. As the drapery
slowly descended mis- majesty kept his |
right hand at salute, and hia example
was followed by all the officars present,
It was noticed, however, that the en-
peror did not appesv to entirely approve
the statue or the position which it oc.
cupies. He conversed for 6 long time
earnestly with those around him, kept
pointing toward the statue, and then
walked slowly around it. Rsturning 70
the pavilion, the emperor had the
guard of honor march past again, this
time with the parade march. After-
wards the emperor shook hands cordial.
ly with the mayor and Others and draye
to the palace aSsid loud cheers.
After dinner Emperor William went
with his suite to the new thester, where
the audience was entirely copnposed of
invited guests. The first row of the
dress circle was reserved exclusively for
ladies, as at the gala performances at
Berlin.
After the performance the emperor
supped with Rittmeistsr Won Hulson.
director of the theater. at his houns on
Sonnenberger strasse, and at 10 80 pm.
his majesty left for Berlin by special
train to be present at the ceremonies
attendant on the arrival at tho capital
tomorrow OF King Alexander of Servia,
Weisbaden this evening is brilliantly
illuminated in all quarters.
THE CZAR,5 CONDITUOw