Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
Hundreds of Germans Were Disap-
pointed Today.
DEATH OF SIR GERALD PORTAL
The Fleet Ordered From Pernam-
buco to Rio.
GENERAL FOREIGN MATTERS.

BERLIN, Jan. 25-As the time approach
es for the arrival here Of Prince Bismarck
on his visit to the emperor the excitement
caused by the announcement that he was
surely coming Increases in intensity and
permeates all classes. A report gained cur
rency this morning that the ex-chancellor
would reach the city early today. Thous-
ands Of persons credited the report. and at
noon Inter Den Linden and the Lehrte
railway station, where his highness will
alight on his arrival from Friedrichsruhe
were crowded with people anxious to lend
their voices to the cheers that will welcome
the aged statesman to the city that has wit
messed 50 many of his triumphs. They were
disappointed, for the prince did not come.
but this fact did not dampen the pent-up
enthusiasm Of the crowd. many of whom de-
clared that they would remain until he did
arrive so as to give him a hearty welcome
At IL o'clock q large number OF the men,
bers Of the landtag left the parliamentary
building. all expressing great eagerness to
ascertain IL Prince Bismarck had left
Friedrichsruhe.
1t is now stated that the prince will pos
sibly arrive here at S:45 o'clock this evening
The report circulated a few days ago that
Count Herbert Bismarck had been snubbed
by the emperor probably had no founda tion
in fact. 1t is not believed that with the
negotiations pending for Prince Bismarck
visit to Berlin his majesty. even had he felt
30 inclined, would have treated Count Her.
bert discourteously.
Another fact that stamps the report as
untrue Is that Count Herbert has received q
command from the emperor to visit him at
the castle.
The gift Of wine that accompanied the
emperor's first autograph letter to Prince
Bismarck was q case Of Steinberger cabi-
net OF the vintage Of 1912.
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sion. adjourning over the day In honor Of
Prince Bismarck's visit.
All Germany is interested in the rec0
ton by the emperor. The dispatches from
towns there are being or have been deco
rated In honor Of the event. and that on
every side expressions Of approval are
heard that at last friendly relations are
again established between the emperor and
the old chancellor.
Many thousands Of students, among
whom Prince Bismarck 10 q great favor.te,
propose to have a torch-light procession
in his honor. II this idea Is carried out
Berlin will see one of the largest affairs Of
the kind ever witnessed. The people living
along the route that the procession will
probably take from the railway station are
taking advantage Of the desire to witness
the spectacle and are charging enormous
prices for the privilege Of using the win
dows of their residences
At about o'clock this afternoon the
crowds began to disperse. it having become
known that Prince Bismarck would not
arrive today. 1t has been arranged that
the special train conveying the prince will
leave Frtedrichsruhe at such q time as will
allow 1t to arrive here tomorrow afternoon.
The Lehrte railway station, where the
special train will come in, is located some
distance from the palace.
The route OF the procession will probably
be over the Moltke bridge which spans
the Spree. near the station, through Bis
marck Straase and the other streets skirting
the Thiergarten to the Brandenburg gate:
thence through Inter Den Linden, past
the palace Of Emperor William, the Opera
House and the palace Of Empress Fred
erick to the emperor's palace, where Prince
Bismarck will reside during his sotourn
in Berlin. az the guest Of his majesty All
the streets along this route are being
decorated in honor of the princes visit
The people Of Berlin will not be the only
persons who will welcome the ex-chan-
cellor. Trains arriving at the various sta
tons are bringing from all parts Of the
country thousands of people who intend
TO take part in the demonstration. 1t IL
doubtful II any event in recent years in
Germany has created such widespread
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