The record-union., 1894-04-19
Special to the REcoRp-uN1ox.

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CoBURG, April 1S.-The weather was
splendid to-day. The streets were
thronged with people in holiday attire
and all accommodations at the hotels,
cafes, boarding-hou and private houses
are thrown open for the occasion. Thou
sands of visitors are anxious to be pres
ent at the royal wedding. The royal
standard of Great Britain is floating over
the Ducal palace and on all sides are
flags, flowers. bunting. triumphal arches.
Venetian masts and pictures. The bride
and bridegroom are the Grand Duke of
Hesse and Princess Victoria of Coburg.
The German Emperor has ordered a
squadron of Queen Victoria's Prussian
Dragon Guards, together with the band
Of the regiment, all in gala uniform, to
attend the wedding. The towns of the
Grand Duchy of Hesse will present the
young couple with costly service of sill
yer plate
More than 700 singers will take part in
the Serenade on the evening of the day on
which the Grand Duke and Duchess
make their state entry into Darmstadt.
In view of the great number OF people
fiocking here, the greatest precautions
udN0 D06u prevent d pOSSiUl0 dG-
tempt upon the life Of some member of
| the royal families, consequently the town
is full of detectives from all nations. The
hotel-keepers and others furnishing
board ana lodging are required to furnish
names and descriptions of the guests 10
the local authorities.
Especial attention is being paid to the
safety of the CZarowitch.
| The Algeti9ee Zeltu7eg seems to confirm
| the GfQtnm npt n4adn hU n,llipo nj
it states upon the authority of promi-
nent diplomatist that an attempt was to
have been made to kill Emperor William
| during the latter's stay at Venice. 1t is
| presumed that this refers to the incident
at Venice when the Emperor declined the
invitation to 60 to the theater Sunday,
and gave as his reason that he never Wis
| tied places of entertainment on the Sab
bath, but the real reason of the Emperor's
refusal Was said to have been the discov-
cry of an anal chist plot to kill him.
Emperor William arrived here to- day,
and was welcomed by a grand military
display. The Duke of Cohurg and his
son, the CzarowitZ, the Duke of Con-
naught and the Prince of Wales were
among those who greeted the Emperor
upon his arrival, all wearing German uni
forms, and with the entire military staffs
awaited bis coming upon the platform of
the railway station. The Emperor wore
the uniform OF queen Nlctorla's Dragon
Regiment. After the military display
Emperor William was presented with a
splendid floral offering by the ladies of
Coburg, and he then proceeded to the
Ducal Schlosse.
Queen Victoria drove out second time
to-day, and was greeted with cheers by
the people who crowded the streets. Dur
ing her second outing she visited the
statue erected to the memory of the late
Prince Consort.
This evening there was family dinner
in the throne-room of the ducal palace.
The Schlosse plaza was packed with
humanity to witness the torchlight pro-
cession given in honor of the betrothed
couple. While the parade was passing a
choir composed of men of Coburg sere-
naded the royal personages il the palace.
Upon the conclusion of the singing the
Burgomaster of the city made an address
of congratulation to the bridal couple.
When the reading of the address had been
finished the Burgomaster called for
"Hochs" for the Grand Duke, the Prin-
cess and Emperor William. Then went
up mighty shout that could have been
heard for miles. The entire multitude
Joined in the cheering. The German an
them was then sung by the vast assem-
blage, accompaniment being the bells of
the church.
The celebration ended with a fine dis
play of fireworks. At l o'clock a gala
theatrical performance was given in the
Reisensal. All the royal personages in
Coburg were present.