The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-01-27

The Effect of His Reconciliation
with Emperor William,
A BOOM FOR THE EMPEROR HIMSELF
The Ex-ChanCellor's Trip from Fried
richsrhue 10 Berlin Continuous Ova-
tion-Tbe Emperors Greeting Most Cor
dial and Affectionate.

uihl anu Ahtcilohhtes
BERLIN. Jan. 27.-Yesterday was a great
day for Emperor William, Bismarck and
the Fatherland. The German empire
throughout it's length and breadth has
been filed with an enthusiasm almost in
descibable 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
! heartiness and warmth whose sincerity it
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 and walked to the car
riage occupied by the eX-chRncellor. He
warmly shook hands with Prince Bis
marcz 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 Cuirassiers. His reception
of the old statesman was of the warmest
and most cordial nature. His majesty
embraced the prince with the utmost
heartiness and a 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 ex-
tended his hand, and the prince, bowing,
kissed it, The emperor Immediately lifted
both his arms and embraced the prince
heartily. The ex-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 a room where the king of
Saxony and a number of German princes
were awaiting their coming. Ali saluted
Prince Bismarck as he entered the room.
From Friedrichsruhe to Berlin there
was a series of ovations to Bismarck at
every station past which his train bore
him to the citywhere the greatest triumphs
of his great career had been achieved
Beginning with the episode of the pre-
sentation of flowers by the young women
of the town where Bismarck resides, con
tinuing with the large and eXcitedly
cheering assem- blages along the entire
route to Berlin, and eliminating in the
grand reception by the immense multi
tude in the capitol, the day was one which
must have gratihed the eX-chancellor to
his hearts content and fully convinced
him of his unshaken hold upon the affec-
tions of his beloved countrymen, 1t was
a fitting climax in his declining days ia
the long number of wonderful popular
demonstrations which have been held
during his illustrious career in his especial
honor.
The emperor, by the graciOusness of his
reception to Bismarck aroused unbounded
enthusiasm, and after their meeting every.
where that William appeared the shouts
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 be
appreciated. 1t certainly has done Il vast
deal towards the unity aud strength OF
the empire. Bismarck's age precludiug
the likelihood of any further active par
ticipation by him in German politics, and
perhaps the most reasonable explanation
that has yet been given for the emperor
initiative in restoring the friendliest reld
tiOns between himself and the eX-chau
cellor is that Germany's ruler recognize:
the fact that Bismarck's days are mum
bered and he has cancelled the past with
all its bitter feeling before it is too late
Chancellor Won Caprivi kept himself
we'll in the background during this re-ap
tion, 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 are
disconnected, and what is left of the op
position to Caprivi seems so inconsider
able as h trdly to merit serious considera
tion.
The train taking Bismarck back to
Friedrichsrhue left this city shortly after
7:3O p. m. Emperor William accompanied
the eX-chaucellor to the railroad station
The same scenes of enthusiasm upon the
part 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
ton. Upon parting with Bismarck Elm.
peror William kissed the veteran upon
both cheeks, and after the latter had en-
tered the railroad carriage the emperor
p turned to Count Herbert Won Bismarck
I and addressed a few words to him, the
first in a very long while The emperor
! then resumed his conversation with Bis
T. marck, who leaned out of the carriage
2 window, bareheaded, in order to converse
! with his majesty AS the train drew out
. OF the depot there was perfect storm Oi
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