St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-28
A LETTER TO "MY ARMY"
Touching Reference to the
Thrashing Given to
Fair France.
OAK LEAF DECORATIONS
Ordered Upon Colors, Guns
and Standards OF
That War.

BERLIN, Jan. 27.-Today is the thirty
sixth anniversary of the birth OF En-
peror William. HIS majesty addressed
the following letter to My army"
For the twenty-fifth time the memo
rial day comes around of the great war
which was forced upon the fatherland,
and which, after path of victory With
out parallel, brought it to a glorious
ending, fulfilled Germany's longlngs,
and, as the noblest recompense for her
sacrifices, created an unspeakable foun-
daton for her greatness and welfare IN
the federation of her prince and people.
With touched heart gl0rify the mercy
CT the Almighty that He blessed our
arms in such measure of full sympathy.
think Of those who, i'll the sacrlhciai
strife for Germany's honor and inde-
pendence, joyfuliy yielded their lives,
and | express renewed thanks to all
those who co-OpeTated to the attainment
of this end, but especially tender my
thanks to my army, which. together
with the troops of my illustrious allies,
strove to excel in heroic deeds. Its
bravery is inextinguishable; the gieam
OF its deeds on the pages or history Is
unfailing, and round its cOiorS is
twined wreath of glory. Upon 1t be-
fore all the duty falls of preserving the
memory of that time among the gem
erations enjoying the fruits OF its VIC
tories. To this end l ordain. Ill order to
grant my troops visible symbol OF
their proud memories, that from July 10
to May 10, 1895, wherever the colors
and standards to which my grandfather.
the great emperor and king, granted
distinction for participation in this war
are displayed, tney shall be decorated
with oak leaves. and that the first guns
of those batteries which fought i'll the
contest shall be wreathed with similar
leaves. May my army -EenssiIlss yef
mindful that only fear OF God, hdelIty
and obedience can render it capable of
deeds such as those that made its own
and the Fatheriand's greatness.
''Berlin, the 25th day of January, 1898.
"WILLIAM. l. K"
A special edition Of the Official Reich
sanZeiger today contains an Imperial
order to the civilians ana officials i'll
birthday anniversary, the emperor
orders the decoration of the city as
token of gratitude to the memory OF the
glorious past of the fatheriand In
pursuance of this scheme, marble fig
urps of the princes of Brandenburg and
Prussia up to William H., and near
them statues of men of special mark in
their times, whether soldiers, statesmen
or ordinary citizens, are TO be erected III
the SIemes-Allee III the 1hiergarten.
the cost thereof being betrayed by the
emperor's private purse.
1t WAS Gala Day.
LONDON, Jan. 2S.-A dispatch to the
Times from Berlin says the anniversary
of the emperUr'S birthday was marked
By the usual rejoicing. The city was
generally decorated and Illuminated.
The chief thorUughfareS were tilronged.
After religious services in the chapel of
the royal palace, the emperor received
the concentrations of his royal guests.
diplomats aud other nOtabjes. In honor
Of the day. Ills majesty conferred the dec
Grafton of the order of the Red Eagle Oh
Herr Thielen, minister of public works;
Herr Won HammersIein, minister OF
agriculture: Herr Won Koeller, minister
of the interior, and Dr. SChOnStedt.
minister of Justice. A gala performance
was given at the opera house. All the
papers contained special articles on the
anniversary.
The Chronicle says that if the en-
peror's order does not cause serious
irritation III France, The French must
be more preoccupied with their own DO
nestle differences than we think them
to be. Tie order shows lamentable
want of tact.
Many Dispatches to Billy.
A dispatch to the Standard from Ber-
lin says that Empress Frederick, the
mother of Emperor William, and all
the members of the imperial family
took breakfast together in the palace
and subsequently, attended service in
the palace chapel. The emperor en-
tered the chapel eseortlng his mother.
Ike king of Wurtembur2 escorted EMS
press Augusta Victoria. At 1890 En-
peror William. accompanied by his
royal guests and a brilliant suite.
went to the arsenal and gave the
parole. At The gala perform
ance at the opera house the
emperor sat in the center of the inn
perlai box, surrounded by circle of
royal persOnages. Queen Victoria, the
Prince of Wales, Emperor Francis JO-
Seph, King Hambert. the cZar. the pope
and the sultan of Turkey each sent
telegraphic message OF c0ngratuation.
Chancellor Won Hohenlone gave dim
ner to the diplomats and number of
high officials. Among those upon whom
the emperor conferred the decoration of
the order of the Red Eagle were Herr
Adolf Frederick MenZel, the painter
and photographer. with the title of eX-
ccllency prince gneist, with the title of
InI,a nd Ilr hn1 q
at the school at Kessei, where the em~
peror was a pupil. His majesty gave a
marble bust OF himself TO Gen. Hahnke.