The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-27

meet the King Of Saxony at another sta
pon at exactly the same hour that the
Prince was to arrive in Berlin.
All the streets through which Prince Bis
marck was to pass were handsomely dec
hour set for the arrival OF the Princes
train in Berlin. While the crowds on Tn
of the Prince they suddeniy Saw We Emperor erar
William, attended by single aid-de-camp.
returning from. ride In the Thiergarten.
west of the Brandenburg gate. This was
at about IL oclock, and as the Emperor
rode quickly towards the schloss or royal
palace he was frantically cheered by tie
people. who seemed determined to show
mn, INN now heartily they appreciated the fact
bismarck. The reception accorded to the
Emperor upon this occasion was entirely
unprecedented and evidently delighted him,
shortly before noon the crowd about the
Lehrte station was most dense and re-
markable. from the fact that in front of
was large asSembage Of distinguished
ol oaicers and public ON oif,eials all dressed in
by special order OF Emperor William, who
had directed that all the officers Of the
and military cabinets and other similar Of
hcers should attend the reception Of Prince
Bismarck in full uniform In addition
cry society IN and about Berlin and
large force of municipal officers and stu
'' Of Prussia, T brother has Of Emperor william.
surrounded by a large and brilliant staff,
rode up to the station. where he was hear
most tastefully decorated with flags, flow
ers, eYergreens and bunting, and red car
the steps leading from the station. Around
the neighborhoOd of the depot a strong
force of military and police guarded every
point and kept spaces clear Tor the most
distinguished officials.
THE PRINCES ARRIVAL.
Promptly at ! o'clock the train bearing
Prince Bismarck and his party entered the
station, and as 1t slowed up at the plat
form the Prince was seen at the window OF
his carriage, and was loudly cheered by
those who recognized him. This cheering
was the signal for an outburst of applause
which, being taken up by the crowds out
side the station, seemed to be carried
throughout Berlin, as 1t was taken up and
carried along from street to street. through
Inter den Linden to the palace itself,
where the storms or cheering gave notice
that he OF blood and iron had once more
set foot within the capital OF the empire
he had done SO much to create.
When the train had come to a standstill
Prince Bismarck came upon the platform,
where he was met by Prince Henry and the
assembled officers. Prince Henry extended
a most cordial greeting to Bismarck. and
the latter shook hands with many Of the
distinguished officers present, several OF
whom, especially the veterans, were affect
ed considerably at this meeting with the
Iron Chancellor once more. After an inter-
val, during which a number of most COM
plimentary little speeches were made.
Henry TO one of the imperial carriages
which was in waiting at the entrance of
the station. AS the Prince emerged from
the building ard was recognized by the
people a storm of "hochs'' and ''hurrahs''
arose from the crowd, until it assumed a
deafenng, roaring sound which could be
heard for miles and miles. No man could
help but feel proud at such welcome and
at such evidence OF a strong hold upon the
hearts of the people Prince Bismarck was
the first to enter the imperial carriage and
he took a seat the right or Prince Henry
of Prussia, who followed him into the We
hicle. Then, the way being led by a de-
tachment of cuiraSsiers their brilliant ac-
coutrementS and armor glittering and
claShing most musically as they proceeded
by another detachment of cuirassiers. The
carriage and the cavalry started at slow
trot. most enthusiastically cheered by the
crowds lining the streets
From the windows of the houses along
the route followed by the Princes carriage
to the palace and from the crowd OF people
gathered III the streets showers OF flowers
were thrown into the carriage, and 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 to be seen among
those who gathered to welcome Bismarck
back to Berlin, and many OF those who
shouted the most Justify for the ex-Chan-
cellor did so with their handkerchiefss wet
with tears. Prince Bismarck was evidently
much moved by the popular demonstration
and 1T safely be said that one, EN-
peror or king, ever received a warmer well
come in Berlin.
AT THE EMPEROR'S CASTLE.
When the procession reached the gates
of the castle Prince Bismarck and Prince
Henry of Prussia alighted and walked to-
gether down the lines of the guard of honor,
v-bip sod nf hn ar-la IJIrS-
saren and the Jaeger Garde, which were
drawn up there with bands playing and
colors flying The guard of honor and the
escort of cuirassiers marched past the two
Princes, who afterwards entered the pal
ace. Prince Henry conducting Prince Bis
marck into the building with every mark
of respect. In the palace Emperor William
received Prince Bismarck with great dis
tinction, surrounded by a brilliant staff of
officers of the highest rank. The welcome
which the Emperor extended TO the Prince
was extremely cordial, and ii was evident
that the Prince was much touched at the
heartiness in the Emperors manner. The
three eldest sons of Emperor William were
present at the reception. At AS p. IN. lunch
con served In the Emperors private
rooms. where only three covers We're laid
one for the Emperor, one for the Empress
and one for Prince Bismarck. The Emperor
wore the uniform of the Silesian Cuiras-
sers The Magdeburg Cujrassiers, Prince
bismarck regiment, came TO Berlin b. the
sion and detachment of this splendid cav
airy regiment was placed guard in front
of the apartments assigned to Prince Bis
marck.
After luncheon Prince Bismarck retired
to his own room for rest and Emperor
William went for ride. Prince Bismarck S
arrival at the castle followed by an
enthusiastic succession of demonstrations on
the part OF the people. Thousands upon
thousands of people packed the square in
front OF the castle, singing the national an
them, "Wacht am Rhein," and "Deutsch-
land ueber Allies" The enthusiasm was so
great that the Emperor and Empress the
young princes and Prince Bismarck repeat
edly appeared at window, bowling in re-
| sponse to the manifestations which contin-
ued throughout the afternoon. At o'clock
Chancellor Won Caprivi, followed by all the
Secretaries OF State. called at the castle and
| left their cards for Prince Bismarck.
The Imperial Princess visited Prince Bis
marck during the afternoon, and at about
O'Clock he drove from the castle and Wis
| ited the eX-EmpreSs of Germany. At 6:15
| p. IN. Bismarck gave a dinner at which ten
| distinguished guests. including the Emperor.
Empress and King of SaXony, were present.
| Soon after the Prince left the palace for
| the railway station. Emperor William ac-
companied the ex-Chance ellor, and they were
escorted from the palace TO the station by a
| strong detachment OF cuirassers and by all
| the. members of the general staff, as well
| warmly shook Prince Bismarck's hand at
| the door OF the carriage which was to con-
vey him back TO his home
The same scenes OF enthusiasm on the
| part or the populace which were witnessed
| during the passage of the Prince from the
! station to the palace upon his arrival here
| Were repeated during the passage of the
| Prince and Emperor from the palace to the
| railroad station. On parting with the
| Prince Emperor William repeatedly Kissed
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