The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26
TWAS LIKE A TRIUMPH.
Bismarck's Journey from
FriedriChsruhe to Berlin.
FLOWERS STREWN IN HIS WAY.
a Brilliant Con course Met Him at
the Station-.lt Was Triumphant
Procession for the Beloved Chan
cellor.
Bu The Assocfnted Press.

BERLIN, Jan. 26--A dispatch from
Friedrichsruhe received here shortly after
9.3O a. m. today, announced that Prince
Bismarck had started for Berlin i'm order to
cement the reconciliation which has taken
place between the Emperor and himself
after four long years of bitterness and
neglect.
Bismarck was accompanied by Princess
Bismarck, who took leave of her husband
at the train, Count Herbert Bismarck and
by Doctors Schweninger and Chrysander.
The whole neigh borhood of Friedrich
sruhe turned out to cheer the veteran
statesman as he departed and six beauti-
fnl young girls, dressed entirely in white,
presented the Prince with handsome
laurel wreath inscribed:
"a HAPPY JOURNEY"
The girls preceded Prince Bismarck's
party TO the railroad station, strewing the
road with flowers, amid the vociferous
cheering OF immense crowds.
Prince Bismarck wore the uniform OF
the Magdeburg, or Yellow Curiassiers.
which was donned this morning for the
first time in several years.
Over this was heavy fur overcoat, and
upon his head was the traditional German
army cfficer's cap.
The train, engine and railroad depot were
gaily decorated with flowers and bunting.
and every station along the route to Ber-
IN was ueSordteu anu CROWDED with
people.
ln Berlin itself the people were astir at a
much earlier hour than usual, and the
streets soon became filled with people
in holiday attire, pressing onward i'm
order TO take up the best position posi-
bic along the route which the Prince
would follow from the Hanovian Station,
through the Brandenburg Gate, and along
Unter den Linden, to the Imperial Castle.
The Emperor originally intended 10
welcome PRINCE Bismarck in person at the
station, but was obliged TO send his re-
grets, as he was obliged to meet the King
of Saxony at the Anhalt Railroad station
at the same hour that Prince Bismarck
was TO arrive.
The police had all they could do with
the assistance OF the military TO manage
the vast multitudes in the area in Berlin.
Large stands, handsomely decorated,
were erected at various points from which
good view of the. procession could be
had, and large size wax figure of Prince
Bismarck was placed front of the road
called Die Passage.
In front of the Hanoverian station,
among the dense throng, was n large
assemblage OF distinguished officers and
public officials all dressed in gorgeous
uniforms, who had assembled by special
order of Emperor William.
Shortly after noon, Prince Henry OF
Prussia, brother OF Emperor William, sur
rounded by a large and brilliant staff,
rode up to the station.
Promptly at o'clock the train bearing
Prince Bismarck and his party entered
the station.
1t can safely be said that no one emperor
or king, ever received a warmer welcome
in Berlin.
When the procession cached the gates
of the castle Prince Bismarck and Prince
Henry OF Prussia walked toget her down
the lines of the guard OF honor into the
building.
The Kaiser Greets Him.
The Emperor received Bismarck with
every distinction, and at l 45 D. m. lunch
con was served in the Emperor's private
room, where only three covers were laid
one Tor the Emperor, one for the Empress
and one for Prince Bismarck.
After luncheon, Prince Bismarck re-
tired TO his room for rest and the
Emperor went for ride.