Evening journal., 1895-03-26

PRINCE BISMARCK.
Waldersee. The deputnton proceeded to
the castle, where Prince Bismarck received
Thorn in d body Herr Won koeller, for his
associates, congratulated the prince
Prince Bismarck received the populations
despite the warnings of his physician,
DR.. Sehweninger, and Of his secretary, DIR.
Chrysanaer, and he will practically cell
citrate his eightieth birthday with the
whole of the German people 1t is to be
hoped that the consequent fatigue will
not prove too much for his age and re-
naming strength.
Blsmarch's Speech TO the Delegates.
In addressing the delegation the prince
leaning over the balcony apologized for
the smallness If his house, saying that he
regretted he was able to entertain only a
proportion OF his visitors at lunch.
The prince thanked the deputation for
the high honor conferred upon him by
their visit, and said that the Sachsen-
valid had meyer before seen such a notable
company lie regarded the demonstra-
ton, which personally he had not deserv-
ed-ories Of .'Yosl'i-as being made "in
behalf Of the cause He added, What
we have achieved is imperfect, but still it
was the best we could get
Referring to those who helped TO build
up the empire and who had passed away,
he said that foremost among them was his
lamcnted master, without whom nothing
would have been achieved. Continuing,
Prince Bismarck said:
Happily the dynasty has now taken
firm root in every German land, and SO
long as these conditions arc maintained
feel no misgivings | would like to see
i'm frt
dvidual German states to the national
sentiment, before which unavoidable par
ty strifes have been compelled to yield in
the Prussian diet; that national politics
should also 10 given more prominence in
debates, and the minister Of foreign affairs
should be guided by this sentiment In
the federal states the Saxon and Bavariau
governments should not be regarded as
separated from the German government
The ministers Of every state should be in
touch with the imperial government,
which, without this condition, could never
maintain itself
"lf / were only well enough, would
like 60 say great deal more " (Cries of
mo Spare yonrselfNO
I'm my thoughts / have worked more
entirely with the members of the reichstag
| than Is consistent with my age, but |
have still found it impossible to quite
sever connection with them. hope you
will all adhere firmly 20 the imperial sen
tment, and IN tho diet also it should
| not be forgotten that the Prussian king is
at the same time German emperor, and
he should be supported in his endeayors to
pursue the national policy.
With this thought 1 beg you to join
me ia cheers for his majesty. Long live
his majesty, the emperor and Singl'
The toast was received with thunders Of
applause, ana when the enthusiasm had
subsidized three cheers were given for
| Prince Bismarck, who In response said;
"Gcntlumen, thank you for the honor
You haye done me / thank you again
and again and wish that ] could give you
all bcd (laughterl but 1 was obliged 70
| take this house rs / found it, and | mover
| thought | should end my days here.
| have always felt too old 70 undertake adj
ditions to tho building. | cannot even
| console myself with the sentiment that for
q loving pair there is room enough in the
smallest cottage great laughter), since
there is not room enough hero for 400 Of
my follow Countrymen, who all love each
other"
Made Merry az Luncheon.
This happy response from the old chan
color, whose eyes were now twinkling
with ncrrimcnt was greeted with th'
loudest and most prolonged applause.
Prince Bismarck and his family ther
retired to luncheon At the luncheon
Count Stolherg Wernigerode, who recent.
resigned the presidency Of East Prussia
proposed Prince Bismarck's health in !
short speech.
Twenty eight covers were laid for thl
lunch. Prince Bismarck sat between
Count Won Stolberg Wernigorodo anC
Minister Won koeller, while opposite hin
sat Herr Won Lcvetzow. Among the othe
guests were Baron Won Manteuiiel, Prime
Ratihor, DIR. Schweninger, Count Won
l4inhurg Stirum, Count won Mirhach, DR.
won Bcnnigsen and Count Non Rantzau
Prince Bismarck sOn-in-law, whose wifi
was The only lady present In reply to
remark that Herr Rickert had wished t
partako IN she ovation To him, Prince Bis
maick said that he had never given up th
hope of once more regaining Herr Rick
ert's friendship
Although the death OF his faithful If
partner last fall remains as q shadow q
his declining days, Prince Bismarck is b
no means devoid Of his old time hume
and sarcasm, as numerous replies OF his (
Occupations waiting On him prove On
Of the most eutrug hlit lust remarks {
that kind was whom he said. in answer {
a uattoring mot about the enormous cv
4 dance OF sympathy shown in advance ,
4 his birthday aud tho crowds anxious 1
4 come:
Hundreds come because Of my brit
\ day. thousands because OF the umstui
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