The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-27
To BISMARCK.
Courtesies at the Home OF
the Old Chancellor.
Honors Heaped in Recognition OF His
Service 10 His Country.

William, at the heau OF ueJacninenb oi
cavalry, infantry and artillery, with colors
flying and bands playing, paid his re-
spects to Prince Bismarck yesterday, and
presented him with a sword of honor in
behalf Of the army, and congratulated him
upon nearing the S0th anniversary Of his
birth.
The ceremonies attending the visit OF
the emperor TO the great chancellor,
though marred by showers of rain, were
brilliant and imposing.
When the emperor arrived at the point
Of assemblage Of the troops from Aumuhle
railroad station, he found drawn up
ready for his inspection a squadron OF the
Halberstadt Cuirassiers. regiment of in
fantry and squadron of hussars, all with
colors flying, with their regimental bands
In attendance and battery OF the Hol-
stein artillery regiment
With the emperor at its head, this force
was marched to In open space in Prince
BisInarcks park, and upon arrival there
the troops were depIoyed in parade order.
Owing to the dense foliage of the trees
in the park and neighborhood the troops
were not seen until they actually emerged
upon the parade ground.
The crown prince and his suite had, in
the meantime, walked TO the parade
ground, and as the emperor appeared on
one side Prince Bismarck's carriage
emerged upon the ground from the other
side. The prince wore the uniform of the
Halberstadt Cuirassiers.
The Emperor's Greeting.
When the emperor caught sight Of the
prince he spurred his horse forward, and
rode at fast canter to the carriage Of the
veteran statesman and soldier and shook
hands with him. The emperor then pre-
sented the crown prince and his suite to
Prince Bismarck. The latter took the
young prince into his carriage, and, with
the emperor riding behind 1t, and General
Won Walderseo walking beside It, the car
riage was driven down the lines of SOL
diers, the officers saluting, the troops pre-
senting arms and the bands playing pa
triotic airs, as tho prince and emperor
passed.
The princes carriage was then driven
TO the middle of the parade grounds,
where Prince Bismarck alighted. His
majesty took up "A position in front of the
troops, delivered an address of congratula-
ton TO the prince, and, in the name OF the
army, presented him with a sword of
honor OF antique design, richly embossed
and inlaid with gold.
During the course of his remarks the
emperor said, referring TO the presence of
tho cuirassiers that he handed him the
sword In recognition of his deeds, adding:
81 could not have found better present
than sword, whether as the weapon of
the ancient Germans or as symbol Of
never-failing resource, and upon it are
engraved the united arms Of the reichstag.
MAY your serene highness look upon
this as a token of gratitude for deeds re-
corded i'm history, which were brought to
q conclusion 20 years ago. Let us, COM
rades, shout hurrah for his serene high
ness, Prince Bismarck, Duke of Lauen.
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An Affecting Scene.
Prince Bismarck, who was deeply moved,
then reseated himself i'm his carriage and
the emperor ordered the troops TO march
past the princes carriage, and the great
chancellor returned the salutes OF the
troops with evident pleasure. AT the end
of this ceremony Prince Bismarck thanked
the emperor for his kindness and courtesy
and kissed his majesty's hand.
After this the prince returned to the
castle, stood on the terrace, and the EN-
peror led the cuirassiers past the front of
the castle and back again.
The emperor afterward entered the
schloss and lunched with Prince Bismarck,
taking this occasion TO present his host
with a seal from the writing OF his grand
father, Emperor William l.
During the luncheon the cuirassiers
mounted guard outside the castle and the
artillery remained as guard of honor on
parade ground. From that spot, when the
signal was given that the emperor pro-
posed the health OF Prince Bismarck, the
artillery fired "a salute.
After the review, Prince Bismarck was
Joined by his sons, Count Herbert and
Count William, and by Count and
Countess Rantzau, DR. Schweininger and
others Of the household who witnessed the
presentation.
The emperor in his speech spoke loudly
and clearly, and when he handed the
sword of honor To Prince Bismarck, the
latter threw aside his cloak and stood
attention" in the rain. It was then seen
that he wore the broad yellow ribbon of
the Order of tho Black Eagle.
When the emperor cal led for cheers for
Prince Bismarck at the conclusion of the
ceremonies, IL was responded to unani-
mously by the troops and people.
The imperial train started from here on
its return TO Berlin at 1927 p. IN. At the
last moment Prince Bismarck appeared
on the platform in order Co take final
leave Of the emperor, and cheers were
raised and continued long after the prince