The herald., 1894-01-27
PRINCE OF BLOOD AND IRON
Reconciliation of Bismarck
and the Kaiser.
The Ex-Chancellor's Visit to
His Majesty.
A Most Remark able Demonstration
by the Popnlace.
The Emperor Repeatedly Kisses the
Aged Prisce aud Confers Upon Him
tho Highest Honors-Jubils-
tion in the Fatherlands
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BkRLIN, Jan. 26.--No conquering gem
ersl ever had a more triumphant entry
into city than that accorded to Prince
Bismarck TODAY. Ever since his recon-
cilistion with the emperor he has been
apparently a new man his demeanor
is entirely changed; he has been happy
and light-hearted as formerly, and be
has greatly gained in general health
and strength.
The family at Friedrichsruhe were
sstir early, and an air OF joyousness per-
vaded the household. The prince took
a train for Berlin at 9 80, accompanied
by Count Herbert Bismarck and Drs.
Schwe ninger and Chryssnder. The
whole neighborhood turned out to
cheer the imam OF blood and iron" as
he left the castle. Six young girls pre-
sented him q laurel wreath, inscribed,
Happy Journey" and preceded his
carriage to the station, strewing flowers
in his way, while the crowds which lined
the way gave cheer after cheer for the
veteran statesman. He wore the uni
form of the yellow Msgdeburger cuiras-
seurs corps he loved go we'll and whose
uniform he has worn on so many mo-
table occasions. He seemed greatly
pleased with the reception accorded him
by his townsmen shook hands with
many who crowded around his carriage,
and finally, when comfortably seated.
the train pulled out amid the plaudits
and good wishes OF the multitude.
The train. engine. station. and all the
citations along the road were gsily decor
ated, and everywhere on the route the
| people turned out en- maese to signify
their affection Tor the iron chancellor.
In Berlin itself, the streets were aoon
packed with people bent on seeing the
prince return after four long bittsr years
of practical exile. The emperor intended
co welcome him in person at the station,
but at the last moment was Obliged to
send his regrets, as he was compelled to
meet the king of Sax0ny at the same
hour at another station.
The citv was lavishly decorated in
honor of the occasion, and large stands
were erected at desirable points along
the route from the station to the royal
palace. While the crowds on Inter
den Linden were waiting for the princes
arrival, they suddenly saw the emperor
returning from q ride, and cheered him
frantically, in testimony of their appre-
ciation OF his successful efforts at recon-
ciiation with the great chancellor. In
fact, nothing which the emperor has
done since he ascended the throne has
so won him the affections of the people
as this. His reception was entirely un-
precedented, and he was evidently de.
lighted, bowing and smiling on all sides.
Before Doen a large assemblage of
distinguished officers and public officials,
specially detailed for the purpose by
command OF the emperor, began to
gather at, the station, including the
headquarters staff and the chiefs of the
civil and military cabinets, all in full
uniform Soon after Prince Henry of
Prussia, brother of the EN- peror, with a
brilliant staff, rode TO the station. II
required the utmost efforts of the large
police and military force to maintain
room for the dignltarIes. 30 great was
the crowd at the station.
Biemarcks train arrived at l D. M.
and as soon as the crowd saw his we'll
known face at the window 1T was the
signal for great shout. hich the watt
ing throngs in the streets took up and
bore away with a tAunderous roar to the
very gates of the palace. As Bismarck
stepped from the car he was met by
Prince Henry and conducted to the
royal carriage. shaking hands with many
officers on the way, many of whom.
especially the veterans, we're visibly
affected at aeeing him once more in the
city which he had done 80 much for.
AS Bismarck emerged from the sta
ton he was greeted by storm Of
''hoChsp which spread away till it was
repeated at points miles away. 1t WAS
a reception which no man could fail to
feel proud of. Then, led by a detach-
ment OF cuiassien, the journey to the
palace was begun to the accompaniment
of German cheers which fairly shook the
houses From the windows along the
route aud from the stands erected in
the streets showers of flowers were
thrown into the carriage as it passed,
while the faces OF many of the shouting
crowd were wet with tears, as an evi-
dence of the genuineness of the welcome
10 the iron chancellor. Bismarck was
evidently deeply moved by the spectacle
to which he had 30 long been stranger.
Arrived at the palace Prince Henry
and the emperor's guest passed between
the lines of honor into the palace where
the emperor received his fathers and
grandfather's friend and trusted coun-
sellor with the greatest distinction and
the utmost cordiality.
Later Bismarck lunched in the em-
peror's private rooms with the emperor
,, and empress. The Msgdeburger cuiras-
! sIers, Bismarck's old regiment, brought
to Berlin for the purpose, were placed
on guard over the apartments in the
palace assigned to him.
Alter Bismarck entered the palace the
people remained near singing Die Wacht
am Rhen and other patriotic songs aud
jubilating enthusiastically. The EN- psr-
, or, empress and Bismarck were frequent-
ly compelled to appear at the window
throughout the afternoon. Later in the
day Chancellor Caprivi and other Of
ficia called and left their cards for Bis
+ ! marck.
Later Bismarck received Visits from
! the royal princes. He than visited the