The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-01-27
PRINCE AND KAISER.
Another Account of Bismarck's visi
with the Emperor.

Another Account of Bismarck's Visit
with the Emperor.
LONDON, Jan. 26.--The Times Berlin
dispatch describes Bismarck's visit as
follows:
In order to spare the prince uuneces-
sary excitement, the great hall OF the
Lehrte station was closed to the public
and occupied only by the police officials
and few members OF the press. Pune
tually at the time appointed the train
conveying the princes saloon carriage
steamed into the station. Bismarck
was accompanied, amongst others, by
Herbert Bismarck and Dr.. Schwenin-
ger, his faithful physician.
Bismarck was cordially greeted by
Prince Henry in the name of his inn
perial brother, and after the usual salu-
tations were exchanged, the EXCHANGED
lor, leaning affectionately upon Prince
Henry's arm, walked to the carriage
which awaited him. Bismarck looked
pale and wan, and the apparent Difficult
ty with which he mounted the steps
leading to the doors of the station
proved only too well that his recent
illnesses have left indelible traces be-
hind them.
Outside the station and all along the
route, especially on Inter den Linden,
where the crowd was most dense, was
loud and continuous cheering and wav-
ine OF handkerchiefs, although only a
passing glimpse of the old chancellor's
familiar features could be caught behind
the windows OF the closed carriage in
which he sat beside Prince Henry. The
members of the suite followed in open
carriages, and the small cortege, es-
corted in front and behind by squad
ron of cuirassiers, proceeded in brisk
trot to the palace. where a military band
played and double guard of honor pre-
scented arms az the illustrious visitor
slighted. Cheer after cheer went up
frem the vast concourse which surround
ed the open spaces outside the palace.
A memorable meeting between the
emperor and Bismarck took place in the
privacy OF the royal guest rooms. The
emperor was attended by the officers OF
the headquarters staff and members OF
his civil and military household. The
empress and the three eldest princes
were also present. Cordial greetings
were exchanged, and the old chancellor
is described as having shown signs OF
deep emotion. Luncheon was served in
the princes apartment, the emperor
and empress alone sitting down with the
distinguished guest. Won Caprivi and
other members of the government called
and left cards in the afternoon, but no
visitors were received except Count
Herbert Bismarck.
Whilst Bismarck was resting the en-
peror rode out for his usual afternoon
exercise in the Thiergarten. The crowds
which still hung about the approaches
to the palace and Inter den Linden,
seemed anxious to show by more than
usually hearty cheers how thoroughly
they appreciated the emperor's share in
the days work.
Before William returned, Bismarck
had driven out for few moments to
pay his respects to the Empress
Frederick.
At 8 80 p. m. dinner was served, as in
view of DR.. Schweninger's very strict
injunctions. the emperor acceded to the
princes request that he be allowed to
return the same evening to Fried
richsruhe.
In order to commemorate the old
chancellor's visit, the emperor confer
red upon Bismarck the honorary
colonelcy Of the Seventh or Seillitz
regiment Of cuirassiers, vacant through
the death of the late duke of Sake
Coburg-G otha, with which, however,
Bismarck has long been connected,
being still placed in the army list as la
suite Of it. The colonel in command
and q deputation from the regiment,
who had been telegraphed for in the
morning from Madgeburg, were pre-
scented to their new chief, and the off,
GERS had the honor OF dining with Bis
msrck at the imperial table.
Att p. m. Biamarck, accompanied by
the emperor, left the palace on the re-
turn journey. A great crowd, in still
more serried masses than in the morn.
ing, lined the broad thoroughfare and
sped the parting guest with round after
round of cheers. The fatigues of the day
told vieibly upon the aged prince, and az
he descended the few steps from the
royal approach to the platform of the
station, half supported by the emperor's
arm. his bowed figure betrayed much
more fully than on his arrival the infirm-
ity of advancing years. After brief
but affectionate leave-taking, and whilst
the emperor waved final farewell, the
train steamed away. conveying the old
chancellor back to his distant home in
Friedricheruhe.
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