Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-27
BISMARCK IN BERLIN
COMPLETE RECONCILIATION WITH
THE EMPEROR WILLIAM.
The Aged ex-ChanceIIor Most Enthusiasti-
cally Welcomed by the People-Every
Possible Honor His.

BERLIN, January 2s.-January Is. 1884,
will go down In history as a day mark
ing great event in Germany, the final
act In the reconciliation between Emperor
William and Prince Bismarck, to whom
is due the fact that there Is among Euro
pean, sovereigns such a parsonage as a
German emperor.
The streets Of Berlin were early alive
sirous OF witnessing the triumphai pro-
cession accompanying the Prince from the
railway station to the castle OF his I'M
perial host.
When Bismarck started from Freide-
riehsruhe, all the people Of the neighbor-
hood were out to bid him God-speed, ana
six young girls led the way to the station.
strewing flowers along the road.
IL WAS a veritable triumphal progress
from Friederichsruhe to Berlin. When
the train reached Spandau, one or Ber-
Inns suburbs. the saloon carriage ana
the luggage van were dropped by the
Hamburg express and another engine was
hitchei to them to take them TO the
Lehrie station. This engine was beau
tifuly decorated with garlands of flowers.
THE ARRIVAL.
Tho train arrived at the station at ex-
actly. the time appointed. Prince Henry,
OF Prussia. the Emperor's brother. Gov
ernoT of Berlin. and a large suite OF
ofiicets, were awaiting the coming OF the
Primo, and 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
Bismarck came out upon the platform,
and Prince Henry grasped him by the
hand and shook IL 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
I'm the vicinity OF the station, and as
Prince Bismarck appeared 1t broke 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. Half a
squadron OF Guards du Corps rode In
front and behind the closed state car
riage. The vehicle had very large win
dows, and these permitted everything 10
be seen, and allowed the crowd to look
on the face OF the Prince.
DRIVE THROUGH THE CITY.
The route across the Moltke Bridge
which spans the Spree near the railway
station. through streets skirtlng the Thier-
garten TO the Brandenburg gate thence
through the Inter den Linden. past the
palace of Emperor William, the Opera
House. and the palace Of the Empress
Frederick to the Emperor's palace was
packed with people. Most Of the houses
along the route were decorated with flags.
II appeared as though the entire populd
ton Of Berlin, swelled by thousands Of
.sb Of
had turned out to welcome the return
OF the Prince. and the younger element
I'm the crowds cheered themselves hoarse
as the stage-coach passed along.
\ 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 a
band 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, and the
ex-Chancellor walked down I'm front of
the company. His form was very much
bent. The party then entered the palace.
RECEPTION BY THE EMPEROR.
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 cuirassiers his Majesty hav-
ing nominated the Prince as chief Of
the fadlous regiment OF culrassiers. His
reception of the old statesman was Of
the warmest and most cordial nature.
AS Prince bismarck approached him he
extended his hand, and the Prince. bOwing.
kissed It, The Emperor Immediately
lifted both his arms and embraced the
Prince heartily. He then pressed a kiss
on the old mans cheek. and the recon-
cllation between himself and the great
est OF his subjects was sealed. The ex-
Chancellor's eyes were moist and he
looked very serious. Prince Bismarck's
gravity OF demeanor, indeed, during his
reception by the Emperor. was much
commented upon.
At 1:iJ Bismarck lunched with the En-
peror and Empress. After lunch he took
a short rest. and later he had an inter-
view Of three quarters OF an hours dura-
tion with Chancellor Won CaDrivi.
THE PEOPLE MOST ENTHUSIASTIC.
Their he made brief call on the En-
press Frederick. and after he had left
the Empresss palace. the people. who
We're denscly massed in the vicinity.
broke through the police lines and tried
10 unhtch the horses harnessed to the
Princes carriage they wanting 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 IL was impossible for the
horses to go faster than a slow walk. and
as the carriage moved along the crowd
surged forward with it. everybody join
ing I'm singing patriotic Songs.
At Gl5 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 o'clock this eve
ming bismarck started from the Palace
on his return to Friederichsruhe. Through
out the entire time Of his visit he was
treated with the most distinguished con-
sideraton. and nothing was left undone
that could add to the pleasure OF his
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