The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-27
BISMARCK'S TRIUMPH.
The Effect Of His Reconciliation
with Emperor William.
ABooM FOR THE EMPEROR HIMSELF

rhe Ex-Chanoeilors Trip from Fried
rici,srhue to Berlin . Continuous Ova-
dial and Affeotionate.
BERLIN, Jan. 27.-Yesterday was n great
day for Emperor William, Bismarck and
the Fatherland. The German empire
throughout its length and breadth has
been filled with an enthusiasm almost In
dsscribable over the apparently complete
reconciliation between its two most illus
trious sons, The capitol abandoned itself
to delirium of joy at the affecting sight
of the high spirited young emperor and
the grizzled patriot statesman clasping
hands with the utmost cordiality Of man
ner and embracing each other with a
heartiness and warmth whose sincerity 1t
seemed impossible to doubt.
Prince Henry of Prussia, the emperor's
brother; the governor of Berlin. and a
large suite of officers were waiting the
princes arrival When the train stopped
Prince Henry stepped out from the group
surrounding him AMI walked to the car
riage occupied by the ex-chancellor. He
warmly shook hands with Prince Bis
marck and Count Herbert The party
then walked to the royal state coach that
was in waiting. Prince Bismarck made
Prince Henry walk on the right side and
sit on the right side of the carriage, al
though Prince Henry tried to give Prince
Bismarck the place Of honor. Count Her
bert and the governor of Berlin drove in
the second carriage.
When the party arrived at the castle
Prince Bismarck and Prince Henry de-
scended from the state coach and entered.
The emperor. who was standing at the
foot of the stairs to receive his guest, wore
as a special mark of honor the uniform of
the Bismarck Cuirassers. His reception
of the old statesman was of the warmest
and most cordial nature. His majesty
embraced the prince with the utmost
heartiness, and kiss pressed on the old
mans cheek sealed the reconciliation be
tween the emperor and the greatest of his
subjects.
Prince Bismarck's gravity Of demeanor
during his reception by his majesty was
much commented upon. The emperor
stood at the bottom of the steps leading
to the so called petites appartements. As
Prince Bismarck approached him he cx-
tended his hand, and the prince, bowling,
kissed 1t. The emperor Immediately lifted
both his arms and embraced the prince
heartily. The chancellor's eyes were
moist, but he looked very grave.
The emperor then shook hands with
Count Herbert Bismarck, and the whole
party retired to room where the king OF
Saxony and number of German princes
were awaiting their coming, All saluted
Prince Bismarck as he entered the room.
From Friedrchsruhe to Berlin there
was a series of ovatlons to Bismarck al
every station past which his train bore
him to the city where the greatest triumph.
OF his great career had been achieved
Beginning with the episode of the pre-
ssntation of flowers by the young women
OF the town where Bismarck resides, con
timing with the large and excitedly
cheering assemblages along the entire
route to Berlin and eliminating in the
grand reception by the immense multi
tsIde in the capitol, the day was one which
must have gratihed the ex chancellor tc
his hearts content and fully convinced
him OF his mistaken hold upon the affec
tions Of his beloved countrymen. 1t was
fitting climax in his declining days tc
the long number of wonderful popular
demonstrations which have been held
during his illustrlous career in his especial
honor.
reception to Bismarck aroused unbounded
enthusiasm, and after their meeting every
whore that William appeared the shout,
OF approval and good will that greeted him
were deafening The widespread effect Of
the reconciliation cannot be doubted Its
full effect cannot at the present time b,
appreciated, 1t certainly has done vast
deal towards the unity and strength oi
the empire. Bismarck's age precludine
the Likelihood of any further active par
ticipation by him in German politics, ant
perhaps the most reasonable explanat tioI
that has yet been given for the emperor's
initiative in restoring the friendliest rela
tions between himself and the ex-chan
cellor Is that Germany's ruler recognizes
the fact that Bsmarck's days are mum
bered and he has cancelled the past with
nil Its bitter feeling before it is too late.
Chancellor Won Caprivi kept himself
well in the background during this recep
tton. but from all that can now be OBJ
served the event must surely strengthen
his position. Those who have been most
loudly clamoring for his downfall ar,
disconnected, and what Is left of the op
position to Caprivi seems 80 inconsider
able as hirdly TO merit serious considera
tion.
ue hI"iu thhiilB IolhmdrCH DHCR To
Friedrichsrhue left this city shortly after
s:so p. m. Emperor William accompanied
abe eN.rhancellor to the railroad station
The same scenes Of enthusiasm upon the
psrt Of the populace which were witnessed
at his arrival were repeated during the
passage OF Bismarck and the emperor
from the palace back to the railroad sta
tion. Upon parting with Bismarck En-
peror William kissed the veteran upon
both cheeks, and after the latter had en-,
tered the railroad carriage the emperor
turned 10 Count Herbert Won bismarck
and addressed few words to him, tho
nrst in very long while. Tho emperor
then resumed his conversation with Bis
marek. who leaned out of the carriage
window. bareheaded, in order to converse
with his majesty As the train drew out
Of the depot there was a perfect storm oi
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