Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-01-27

BERLIN, January ga dispatch
from Friedrlchsruhe received here to.
day was the signal for an outburst OF
cheering when its contents was made
known Ia front OF the different newspa-
per offices, In the clubs and ia other
| public places, for IL announced that
Prince Bismarck had started for Berlin
! AT $3.50, In order to cement the recon
ciliation which has taken place between
the Emperor and himself after four long
years OF bitterness.
| Prince Bismarck when he left the
castle OF Friedrichsruhe was accompa-
MED by Princess Bismarck, by Count
Herbert Bismarck and Doctors Schwen-
niger aud Chrysander.
The whole iRhborhood OF Fried
richsrnhe turned out TO cheer the vet
eran statesman as he departed for Ber-
liu, and six beautiful young girls. dress
ed entirely In white, presented the
| Prince with handsome laurel wreath
inscribed: "A happy journey"
These young girls also carried large
baskets of flowers and they preceded
Prince Bismarck's party TO the railroad
station, strewing the road with flowers
amid the vociferous cheering OF the inn
mense crowds which lined the route aud
/ did their utmost TO make the veteran
statesman feel that he had a large share
I OF the hearts of patriotic Germans
The prince seemed greatly pleased with
the honors extended To him and shook
hands with many OF those who gath
cred at the railroad station in order To
see him off.
The train, engine and railroad depot
were gaily dscked with flowers aud
bunting aud every station along the
route To Berlin was decorated and
crowded with people who cheered the
prince on his way 10 the capital.
All the streets through which Prince
Bismarck was to pass were handsomely
| decorated and the windows of the
houses began to ill with people long
before the hour set for the arrival OF
the Princes train in Berlin.
While the crowds were awaiting the
arrival OF Prince bismarck thoy sud
denly saw Emperor William attended
by single aid de camp, returning
from ride in the Thiergarten, the
largest park near the town.
This was about II o'clock. and as the
Emperor rode quickly toward the
Schloss, pr royal palace, he was frantic
ally cheered by the people, VINO seemed
determined TO show him how heartily
they appreciated the fact that he had
The reception accorded TO the Emperor
upon this occasion was entirely unpre-
cedented and evidently delighted him,
for he smiled and saluted on all sides.
! Shortly before noon, the crowd about
| the Lehrter station was most dense and
remarkable from the fact that In front
OF the station as well as upon the plat
form was a large assembly OF dlstin-
guisned officers and public officials all
dressed in gorgeous uniforms and all
assembled there by special orders Of
Emperor Williama
Around the neighborhood Of the depot
a strong force of military and police
| guarded every point and kept space
| clear for the most distinguished officers
| and public men.
| Promptly at / o'clock the train bear
/ ing Prince Bismarck and his party en-
tered the station, and as IL slowed no at
! the platform Prince Bismarck was seen
At the window of his carriage and was
/ loudly cheered by those who recognized
/ him within the depot. This cheering
was the signal for an outburst OF ap-
I plause. which being taken up by the
crowds Outside the station, seemed 20 be
carried throughout Berlin as 10 was
taken up and carried along from street
10 street. When the train had come 20
q standstill, Prince Bismarck stepped
| upon the platform where be was met By
/ Prince Henry Of Prussia, and large
crowd OF distinguished officers.
Prince Henry extended a most cordial
/ greeting % Bismarck, and the latter
shook hands with the distinguished
/ officers present, several OF them, es-
pecially the veterans. were consider
! ably affected a. thus meetin" the chan
I ID
I val. during which number Of most
! complimentary little speeches we're
/ made, Prince Bismarck was escorted by
/ Prince Henry tOOne OF the imperial car
I riages which was waiting at tho en-
/ trance 20 the depot. As the Prince
emerged fran the station, aud vas
recognized by the people, storm Of
/ "boshes" aud "hurrahs" arose from
| tho crowd until II assumed a deafening
roaring sound which could be heard for
miles aud miles. No man could bot
I feel proud At such a welcome and a.
such evidence OF strong hold
pie. Prince bismarck was the
| frst TO enter the imperial carriage and
/ no took a seat on the right Of Prince
/ Henry OF Prussia, who followed him
l into the vehicle. The way being led
| by a dstachmeo OF curassers, their
brilliant accOutrements and armOr glit-
terinR and clashing musically az they
| proceeded, the procession started for
/ the palace. followed by another detach-
ment Of cuirassiers From the windows
/ OF the houses along the route followed
\ by the Princes carriage TO the palace,
aud from the crowds OF people gathered
\ 10 the streets. showers Of flowers we're
thrown into the carriage, and people
shouted themselves hoarse 10 their ef-
\ forts 20 welcome the Prince.
/ But more touching still was the fact
| that numbers OF faces streaming with
I tears we're 70 be seen among those who
gathered 70 welcome Bismarck back to
Berlin, and many ef those who shouted