The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-27
BIShARCK'S ROYAL WELCOME
Accompanied BY His Son He Visits The
Young Emperor.
The PRINCES GRAVITY OF DExElkOR
The Kaiser Embraces and Kissss the Ola
statesman--Great Crowds Witness the
Reconciliation.

BERLIN, Jan. 2e-Eishteen ninety
will 90 down In history as the day mark
ing great event in Germany-the final
act in the reconciliation between Emperor
William ii. and Prince Bismarck. TO
whom Is due the fact that there Is among
European sovereigns such parsonage as
a German Emperor.
The streets of Berlin were early alive
sirous Of witnessing the triumphant pro-
cession accompanying the Prince from
the railway station to the castle OF his
imperial host. When Bismarck started
from Friedrichsruhe all the people Of the
neighborhood were out TO bid him God
speed. Six young girls led the way to
the station, strewins flowers along the
road.
IL was a veritable triumphal progress
from Friedrichsruhe to Berlin. When the
train reached Spandau, one OF Berin's
suburbs, the saloon carriage and the
luggage van were dropped by the Ham
burg express. and another engine was
hltched 10 them, TO take them 20 the
Lehrte station. This engine was beautl-
fully decorated with garlands OF flowers.
Warmly Welcomed by Prince Henry.
The train arrived az the station at
exactly the time appointed. Prince Henry.
OF Prussia, the Emper0r's brother, the
Governor Of Berlin. and large suite OF
officers were awaiting the coming OF the
Prince When the train stopped Prince
Henry stepped out from the group sur
i'm, r.f o.. Q4lfrln.re
occupied by the eX-Chancelior. Prince
Bismarck came out upon the PLATFORM
and Prince Henry grasped him by me
hand, ard shook 10 warmly. lie also shook
hands vita Count Herbert pismarcA. ihen'
followed by the others OF the party they
walked to where the royal state coach
was IN waiting.
There was an immense crowd gathered
I'm the vicinity OF the station. As Prince
Bismarck appeared they broke out INTO
most enthusiastic cheering. The Prince
was evidently greatly pleased with ms
welcome RE smiled IN response - the
cries. ana s8luted the crowd frequently.
Half a squadron guard de- corps rode IN
front ana behind the closed state 'arriaec.
The vehicle had very large windows and
these permitted everything to bc seeu.
and allowed the crowd to look on the race
Of the Prince.
4 Great hrong of efp'e.
The route across the M0ltkc bridge.
whicn spans the Spree near the railway
station. through the s,rocta skirtug the
thiergarlon 10 the Rrarienburs gate.
thence through inter Den Linden. past
the palace of Emperor William T.. the
opera-house and the palace n Empress
Frederick to the Emperors palace. was
packed with people
Most OF the houses ulons the route
were decorated with nasr. u appeare1
as though the entire population Of Berlin.
sWeliel by thousands OF persons from dii
parts of Germany. had turned out 90
welcome the return of the Prince ana
the younger element I'm the crowds cheer
cd themselves hoarse az the state coach
passed along.
a detachment of police guarded the
castle square. and none Of the public was
admitted within their lines.
Inside the square "a guard OF honor
from the Second Regiment of foot guards.
with a band and the regiment colors'
was drawn up. Before the State carriage
passed within the gate Prince bismarck
and Prince Henry stepped out. Leaning
heavily on Prince Henry arm' the eN-
Chancellor walked down In front ot the
company. His form was very mnch
bent
The Meeting with The Emperor.
The PARTY then entered the palace.
Emperor william. who was standing at
the bottom of the steps leading 10 tnf
netits apartments so-called, wore as a
gpecial mark OF honor the uniform OF
the bismarck Cuirassiers. His Majesty
to-day nominated the Prince as chief OF
the famous regiment Of CuifassieFs'
His reception Of the old statesman was
of the warmest and most cordial nature
AS Prince Bismarck approached MN ne
extended his hand and the Prince, DOW
inc kissed n. The Emperor immediate
lv lifted both his arms and embraced
tne Prince heartily. lie then pressed
Kiss ON the old mans check, and the
reconciliation between himself and ne
greatest of his subjects WAS sealed Inc
ev-chancellor's eyes were moist ana ne
looked very serious. Prince Bsmarcks =
gravity of demeanor during hts recep-
ton by the Emperor was much comment
ed upon.
Az 1.5 bismarck lunchod with the En-
neror and Empress. After lunch BIS
marcix took a short rest and later he had
an interview OF three-quarters OF an
hours duration with Chancellor Won
CapriV.
The Ex.Charcrlior Returns Home.
Then he made a brief call on the En-
nregs Frederick. After leaving the Em-
nross' palace the people. who were denHeiy
massod I'm the vicinity. broke through
the police lines and tried to unhitch me
horses harnessed 90 the Princes carrlaee'
They wanted themselves 20 draw hihs
back 10 the castle. The police, however
prevailed upon them 10 forego their IN
tention. The crowd was 20 thick that "
was impossible for the horses 10 go foster
than a slow walk. and as the carriage
moved along the crowd surged forward
with IL. everybody Joining IN singing pa
triotic songs. 40 Sis o'clock dinner was
served I'm one Of the rooms set apart Tor
Prince Bismarcks use. The Emperor took
dinner with the Prince.
AZ ten minutes after o'clock this even
ing Bismarck started from the palace on
his return 10 Friedrichsruhe Thfousnou.
the entire time OF his visit be was trea'e'
with the most distinguished conslde'a.
ton. and nothing was left undone uia'
would add 10 the pleasure OF ms FiSit'