St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-01-27

which compelled the thought that II
was, after all, but the ghost of Bis
marck's self which today revisited the
scenes of his historic greatness.
EARLIER REPORTS.
BERLIN, Jan. 26. - All the streets
through which Prince Bismarck was 10
pass were handsomely decorated, and
the windows of the houses began to fill
with people long before the hour set for
the arrival of the princes train in Ber.
lin. Large crowds gathered a. O'Clock
along the line of the route, and their
numbers continued to increase till
noon. when the police had all they
could do. with the assistance of the
military, to manage the vast muliitudes
gathered in order to welcome Pri nee
Bismarck back to Berlin after so long
and painful an absence. The crowds
were thlckest in the nelghborhood of
Lehrte station, Alsen platz, Koenig
platZ, the Brandenburg gate. PariseI
platz. and especially along Unter den
Linden and the Lust Garten.
Large stands. handsomely decorated,
were erected at various points from
which good view of the procession
could be seen, and life-size wax figure
or Prince Bismarck was placed in front
OF the arcade called Die Passage. While
the crowds on Unter den Linden were
awaiting the arrival of Prince Bismarck.
they suddenly saw Emperor William,
attended by single aide de camp, re-
turning from ride in the Thiergarten.
the largest park near the town, and to
the west of the Brandenburg gate. This
was at about II o'clock, and, as the eml
peror rode quickly toward the Schloss
or royal palace, he was frantically
cheered by the people, who seemed to
be determined TO show him how heartily
they appreciated the fact that he had
become recOnciled
TO PRINCE BISMARCK.
The reception accorded TO the en-
peror upon the occasion was entirely
Unprecedented and evidently delighted
him, for he smiled and sauted on all
sides. Shortly before noon. the crowd
about the l.elIrte railroad station was
most dense and remarkable. from the
fact that in front of the station, as we'll
as upon the platform, was a large as
semblage of distinguished officers and
uniforms, and all assembling there by
special order of Emperor William, who
had directed that all the officers OF the
headquarters stats, the chiefs of the
civil and military cabinets, and other
similar officers should attend the recep-
tion of Prince Bismarck. in full uni
form, at the railroad station.
Ill addition there were present repre-
p q afsarr
and about Berlin, and a large force of
municipal officers and students.
Shortly after noon Prince Henry of
Prussia, brother of Emperor William,
surrounded by large and brilliant staff,
rode up to the station, where he was
heartily received by the crowds of en-
thuslaStic Berllners and others there
assembled. Lehrte railroad station was
most tastefully decorated with flags,
flowers, eYergreenS and bunting and
rich, red carpets were laid OH the plat.
form aud down the steps leading from
the station. Around the neighborhood
OF the depot strong force of military
and police guarded every point and kept
spaces clear for the most distinguished
officers and public men. When all the
officers and officials had assembled in
and about the Berlin depot,
THE SCENE PRESENTED
by the many and various uniforms was
brilliant and attractive III the extreme.
ALI the popular generals and public
officials were enthusiastically cheered
when recognized, and on all sides the
people showed how thoroughly they
appreciated the princes visit, and the
reconciliation which had taken place
between the great statesman and the
emperor. Promptly at l O'Clock the
train bearing Prince Bismarck aud his
party from Friedrichsruhe to Berlin
entered Lehrte railroad station, and as
1t slowed up at the platform Prince
Bismarck was seen at the window of
his carriage, and was loudly cheered bv
those who recognized him within the
depot. This cheering was the signal
for an outburSt of applause, which,
being taken up by the crowds outside
the railroad station. seemed to be car
ried throughout Berlin, as it was taken
up and carried along from street to
street through Unter den Linden and TO
the palace itself, where the storms
of cheering gave notice that he
of blood and iron had once
more set foot in the capital of the
empire he had done So much to create.
When the train hau come TO a standstilI,
Prince Bismarck stepped upon the plat
form, where he was met by Prince
Henry OF Prussia and large crowd of
distinguished officers. Prince Henry
extended a most cordial greeting to
Prince Bismarck, and the latter shook
hands with many OF the distinguished
officers present, several of whom, espe-
cially the veterans, were affected con-
siderably at thus meeting the iron chan
cellOr once more.
After short interval, during which
a number of most complimentary
speeches were made. Prince Bismarck
was escorted by Prince Henry to one OF
THE IMPERIAL CARRIAGES
which was in waiting at the depot. As
the prince emerged from the station
and was recognized by the people
storm of ''Hochs" and "Hurrahs" arose
from the crowd until they assumed
deafenlng, roaring sound which could
be heard for miles and miles No man
could help but feel proud at such a well
come and such evidence of strong
hold upon the hearts of the people.
Prince Bismarck was the first to enter
the imperial carriage, and he took a seat
on the right of Prince Henry of Prussia,
who followed him into tue vehicle.
Then, the way being led by detach-
ment of cuiraSSierS, their brilliant ac-
coutrements and armor glitterlng and
claShing most muSically as they pro-
ceeded, the prince started for the pal
ace, followed by another detachment of
cuirassiers. The carriage and the cav
airy started down the street, most en-
Enthusiastically cheered by the crowds
lining the streets. From the windows
of the houses along the route fol-
lowed by the princes carriage to
the palace and from the crowds
of people gathered in the streets show
ers of flowers were thrown into the car
riage aud people shouted themselves
hoarse in their efforts to welcome the
prince, but more touching still was the
fact that numbers of faces streaming
with tears were 10 be seen among those
who gathered to welcome Bismarck
back to Berlin, and many Of these who
shouted the most Justify for the eX-
chancellor did so with their handker-