The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-01-27
BISNARCK AND WILLIAM II.
.oyptrrE RECONCILIATION BETWEEN
PRINCE AND KAISER

.,a. Tie Rides Through Flower~strewu
.,..,. aud I. Received by the Emperor
9Th Kisse. and Enbrnces-A Long Can
no- Csprivi The Former Chancellor
v,.u. the Empres- Frederick - Crowds
s.. Patriotic Songs Outside the Palace.
p,pttV. jan 26-This day marks a great
...nt In Germany the final act In the recon
citation between Emperor William II. and
pLnee Bismarck. The streets OF Berlin were
.lIvs with thousands OF persons who were
d.sirous OF witnessing the triumphal process
.,on accom- panying the Prince from the rail-
-,v station to the castle OF his imperial host.
ronr wars ago Bismarck left Berlin after
.nsrre with the Emperor. and since that
,,ma until to-day. he has never seen
n, MAJESTY. hut to-day. upon the En-
rsror's invitation, the Prince came to
psrlin. and tho people showed him that. in
.rI,s OF his hlood-and-iron" rule. he has still
.v,ru place in their hearts. The only topic
o,conversation In the cafes and other places
,bsre the public lie wont to gather was tho
Walt OF the Prince and its probable effect upon
the political situation; for. though 1t is said
that Prince Bismarck has forever retired from
nublIc lie It Is thought that the Emperor will
nat dIsiain to seek advice from a man whose
,.tesmanship has always been successful
The castle at Friedrichsruhe. where Prince
Bismarck resides, was early astir. and prepara-
lions for his journey were soon completed. All
the residents In the vicinity we're out to bid
Godspeed to the old man. At ten minutes
mast o'clock six ladies. all dressed in white.
went TO the castle and presented to Prince
Bismarck q large laurel wreath bound with
ribbons. and bearing the Inscription. "A Happy
Journey" When the time arrived for tho
start to be made for the station the Prince APP
peared In the doorway OF the castle. and after
bowling to the servants who had gathered to see
him on entered carriage and was driven to the
station He wore the white uniform OF tho
Halberstadt Cuirassiers. with the distinctions
Of a General. over tho uniform he wore
heavy fur coat to protect himself against the
cold He was accom- panied by Princess Bis
marck. his son. Count Herbert Bismarck. DR..
Sehweininger. Private Secretary Chrysander.
and several friends. Six young girls led tho
way to the station strewing flowers along the
road.
The people OF Hamburg were greatly inter-
ested In Bismarck's visit to Berlin. and large
crowd Of them arrived at Friedrichsruhe at 3
o'clock to SEQ him start on his journey.
A special saloon carriage and O special lug
gage van were attached to tho Hamburg ex-
press train for the Princes use. Princess Bis
mArck did not accom- pany her husband further
than the station. While waiting for the train
tostart she stood In front OF tho saloon car
rage conversing with those inside when It
was possible to talk SO as to be heard above
the cheers that were given by the crowd. At
halt past o'clock the signal was given. and
the train pulled out As It started the crowd
broke out into steady and continued cheering
that could be heard as long as tho train was in
sight Some OF those present shouted "A
prosperous journey" and others cried "Auf
Wiedersehen."
Before the train started the Prince. who was
In sxcellent spirits. thanked all those who had
come to see him of and shook hands with
many OF the crowd. At the stations along the
route many persons we're gathered. and as the
train passed hats and handkorchiefs were
waved and many hearty cheers given. 1t was
atriumphal progress from Friedrichsruhe to
Berlin. When the train reached Spandau, one
otBerlin's suburbs. the saloon carriage and
the luggage van were dropped by tho Hamburg
express. and another engine was coupled on
them to take them to tho Lehrte station. This
engine was beautifully decorated with gar
lands Of flowers. The train arrived at the
station at exactly the time appointed.
Prince Henry Of Prussia. the Emperors
brother the Governor OF Berlin. and large
ihe FRINGE. When the train stopped Prince
henry stepped out from the group surround
hSs Rm a1S walked to ne carriage occupied
out upon the platform and Prince Henry
gtasped him By the hand and shook IT warmly.
heAso shook hands with Count Herbert Bis
mMeS Then, followed by tho others OF the
patI they walked to whore the royal state
Pr 1SS Wa H In waiting; Prince bismarck made
On the right side OF the carriage. although
ltinee Henry tried to give Prince bismarck the
hI.es Of honor Count Herbert bismarck and
sns governor Of Berlin drove in the second
ssSnAee which was an open landau. DIR.
eeTpNwsninGer followed in cab.
Lhere was an Immense crowd gathered in
NE vicinity Of the station. As Prince Bis
,Ihhek appeared they chsered with great en-
,husiasm, and many salutations were shouted
W hlu' Inc Prince was evidently greatly
pleased with his welcome. Hs smiled In re-
s sDoh,s to the cries and saluted the crowd fire.
.orps rode 10 front and behind the c losed state
SSa,nage. The vehicle hat very large win
s.an ana these permitted everything L. bs
ssea ana allowed tho crowd to look on the
nre OF the FRINGE.
vI Ins route was across the NIoltks Bridge
,1aIen spans the spree near tho railway sta
aol through the streets skirting tho Their
NIen 70 the Brandenburg Gate. thence
fmrTusn ntsg den Linden. past the palace Of
nshnpeIo. Mllllam l., the Opera House. aud the
pace OF Empress Frederick to the kmperor's
va IL was packed with people the whole
AZ Most o. the houses along he route wcTs
svecorated with fags. Ii seemed as il the en-
E opopuIatlon OF berlin. swelled ~ thousands
49, a. parts o! Hermany hal turned out 10
slooAe the return OF the Prince, and the
ssySuger element IN the crowds cheeTsd them
'Y,ss hoafse as the state coach passed along.
Ai.a we windows OF many OF the shops were
E1ap.aJsd busts OF bismarck crowned with
uisL The royal waiting room at the station
az also decorated with laurel In accord
49, WIN the orders Of the Emperor iiags
thssNIiu over al tho Government buildings, aud
snss'V Presented everywhere n gala appear
ens IN the balcony OF the kaiser lanopti-
ISu3 ~ the corner of Inter den linIen and
ibs0hhIIehatrasse. was life-siZs wax Azure OF
t1Ss.t mace surrounded by laurel ana orange
s1yts IN stands Tho vito Of the British Con-
IN neTTe sent an enormous bouquet Of lilies OF
ss,ia'ey 10 decorate Bismarck rooms at the
kNthe The Countess OF Ross sent great bAs-
sSjThol Nolets- Others gave roses. orchids.
several points along the line bands were
uon"yIueI, ana as the procession passed ma
All J1 airs We're played. At the Moltke Bridge
m near the Exhibition Park We're massed
Haasauus Ji students. Representatives were
Az 'i'iu The German students Union. tho
80 t'lurti college aud the High school All
Ibb iIns alt're OF their several coTps with caps
irnnp.t'n-s and swords 10y their side. AS the
Tbbge dsseg they all saluted him.
l1'" IRON the monument OF Frederick
ns''ea' ~ the palace gates was lined with
uni, 'i- OF NE veterans guilds, lremen, rife
than - ana turner sucietlos. ami tack OF
Ealil VI" people stood packed up 10 tho very
bo',, HGH rams " the bulliing-. Al several
beiSS,.ss atoAE De line the crowd threw flowers
rs 'uo I.hrea carriage.
E.aR'. procession las FIuta