The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-19
ALL HASTE TO THE WEDDING
Thus Giving the Police Plenty
of Occupation.
WELCOME EMPEROR WILLIAM
While There Are Very Grave Fears
of an Attempt Upon His
Life.

CoBURG, April 1S-Emperor William
arrived here to-day and was welcomed by
grand military display. The Duke of
Coburg and his son. the CZarewitcb. the
Duke of Connaught and the Prince of
Wales. who were among those who greeted
the Emperor upon bis arrival. all wearing
German uniforms, with their entire mill
tary staffs, awaited his coming upon the
platform of the railroad station.
The Emperor wore the uniform of
Queen Fctoria's dragoon regiment. After
the military display the Emperor was
the ladies of Coburg and he then pro-
ceeded to the ducal schloss.
Tne weather is splendid. The streets
are thronged with people in holiday
attire, and all accommodations at the
hotels. cafes, boarding-houses and private
houses are thrown open for the oc-
cason. Thousands of visitors are
anxious TO be present at the royal
wedding. The royal standard of Great
Britain is floating over the ducal palace
and on ali sides are flags, flowers, hunt
Ing andIriumphal arches. Venetian masis
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. 10 at
tend the wedding. The towns of the Grand
Duchy Of Hesse will present the young
couple with costly service of silver 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 Darmsta DIT.
Queen Victoria drove out a second time
to-day and was crested with cheers by the
people, who crowded the streets. During
her Majssty's second outing she visited the
| statue erected to the memory of the late
Prince Consort.
This evening there was a family dinner
In the throneroom of the ducal palace.
The Schloss Plaza was packed with hu-
manity TO witness the torcblight process
sion given in honor of the betrothed
couple. While the parade was passing
choir composed of men of Coburg sere-
naded the royal personages in the
palace. Upon the conclusion of the sing
ing the burgomastsr of the city made an
address of congratulation to the bridal
couple. When the reading of the address
had been finished the burgomaster
called tor "hochs" for the Grand
Duke. the Princess and Emperor
William. Then went up mighty
shout that could have been heard for
miles. The entire multitude joined in the
cheering. The German anthem was then
sung by the vast assemblage. the accom-
paniment being the bells of the churches
The celebration ended with fine display
| of fireworks. At l o'clock gala theatri-
cal performance was given in the Reisen-
sal. All the royal personages in Coburg
were present.
In view of the great number of people
fiocking here, the greatest precautioD S
have been taken to prevent a possible at
tempt upon the Ii fe of some member of
the royal families. consequently the town
is full of detectives from all nations. The
hotel-keepers and others furnishing board
and lodging are required to furnish names
and descriptions of the guests to the local
authorities. Especial attention is being
paid to the safety of the Czarewitch.
The AIlgemeine Zeitung seems to confirm
the statement made by police officials, as
1t states, upon the authority of a promi-
nent diplomatis., 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 in ncdent
at Venice when the Emperor declined the
invitation to go to the theater Sunday,
and gave as his reason that he never visit
ed places of entertainment on the Sabbath.
but the real reason of the Emperor's re-
fusal was said to have besn the discovery
of an anarchist plot to kill him.