The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-27
BISMARCK BACK In BERLIN
Crowds Cheer Him From the Station
to the Palace.

eriohsruhe to the Capital Also Tri-
umphal Prooession-The Emperor'a
Brother and Brilliant Suite in
Waiting at the Depot-The Emperor
Greets Him at the Palace With Kiss
of Reconciliation.
Berlin, Jan. 26.-January Goth, 1884, will
go down in history as day marking
great event in Germany--the final act in
the reconciliation between Emperor Will
lam II ana Prince Bismarck, to whom is
due the fact that there is among European
sovereigns such parsonage as a German
emperor. The streets of Berlin
We're early alive with thousands
OF persons who were desirous of
witnessing the triumphant procession ac-
companying the prince from the railway
station to the castle of his imperial host.
When Prince Bismarck started from
Friedrichsruhe all the people of the
neighborhood were out to bid him God
speed. Six young girls led the way to the
station, strewing flowers along the
road. 1t was a yeritable triumphak
progress from Friederichsruhe to Berlin.
When the train reached Spandau, one Of
Berlin's suburbs, the saloon carriage and
the luggage, etc, were dropped by the
Hamburg express, and another engine
was hitched to them to take them TO the
Lehrte station. This engine was heauti-
fully decorated with garlands Of flowers.
THE ARRIVAL AT BERLIN.
The train arrived at the station at ex-
actly the time appointed. Prince Henry,
of Prussia, the emperor's brother, gov
ernor of Berlin, and large suite of Off
GERS were awaiting the coming of the
prince. When the train stopped, Prince
Henry stepped out from the group sur
rounding him and walked TO the carriage
occupied by the ex-chancellor. Prince Bis
marck came out upon the platform and
Prince Henry grasped him by the hand and
shookit warmly. He also shook hands with
Count Herbert Bismarck. Then, followed
by the others of the party, they walked
to where the royal state coach was In
waiting. There was an immense crowd
gathered in the vicinity of the station.
AS Prince Bismarck appeared they broke
out into the most enthusiastic cheering.
The prince was evidently greatly pleased
with his welcome. He smiled in response
to the cries and saluted the crowd FREE
quently.
GUARD OF HONOR.
Half squadron Of the gardes du corps
rode in front and behind the closed state
carriage The vehicle had very large
to be seen, and allowed the crowd to look
on the face Of the prince. The route
across the Motke bridge, which spans
the Spree near the railway station,
through the streets skirting the thier gar.
ten to the Brandenburg gate,
thence through Inter den Linden,
past the palace of Emperor William I,
the opera house, and the palace of En-
press Frederick to the emperors palace
was packed with people. Most Of the
houses along the route were decorated
with flags. 1t appeared as though the
entire population of Berlin, swelled by
thousands Of persons from all parts Of
Germany, had turned out to welcome the
return Of the prince and the younger ele-
ment in the crowds cheered them.
selves hoarse as the state coach passed
along.
THE CASTLE SQUARE.
A detachment of police guarded the
castle square, and none of the public was
admitted within their lines. Inside the
square, a guard of honor from the second
regiment of foot-guards, with baud and
the regiments colors was drawn up.
Before the state carriage passed within the
gates Prince Bismarck and Prince Henry
stepped out Leaning heavily on
Prince Henry's arm, the ex-chancellor
walked down in front of the CONF
pany. His form was very much
bent. The party then entered the palace,
Emperor William, who was standing at
the bottom Of the steps leading to the
petits apartments, so-called, wore as
special mark of honor the uniform of the
Bismarck C1irassiers. His majesty to-
day nominated the prince as chief Of the
famous regiment of cuirassiers. His re-
ception Of the old statesman was of the
warmest and most cordial nature
AN EXCHANGE or KISSES.
AS Prince Bismarck approached him
he extended his hand, and the prince.
bowing, kissed it. The emperor immedi-
ately lifted both his arms and embraced
the prince heartily. He then pressed a
kiss on the old mans cheek and the re-
conciliation between himself and the
greatest of his subjects was sealed The
| ex-chancelor's eyes were moist, and he
looked very serious Prince Bismarcks
gravity of demeanor during his reception
by the emperor was much commented
upon.
LUNcHED WITH THE EMPEROR.
At 1:45 Bismarck lunched with the
emperor and empress. After lunch
Prince Bismarck took short
rest and later he had an in
terview of three quarters of an hours
duration with Chancellor Won Caprivi.
Then he made brief call on the EN-
press Frederick. After leaving the Em-
press Frederick's palace the people, who
were densely massed in the
vicinity, broke through the po-
lice lines and tried to unhitch
| the horses harnessed to the prin-
ce's carriage. They wanted them
selves to draw him back to the castle.
The police, however. prevailed upon them
TO forego their intention. The crowd was
so thick that it was impossible for the
horses to go faster than slow walk and
as the carriage moved along the crowd
surged forward with it, everybody join
ing in singing patriotic songs.
THE EMPEROR DIMES WITH HIM
At 6:15 o'clock dinner was served in
one of the rooms set apart for Prince Bis
marck's use. The emperor took dinner
with the prince. AT ten minutes after
z o'clock tonight Bismarck started from
the palace on his return to Friederichs-
ruhe. Throughout the entire time of his
visit, he was treated with the most dis
tinguished consideration and nothing was
left undone that would add to the pleasure
| of his visit.
A Change In Schedule.