Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-20

tion Of the Ceremonies To He Peace
brilliant Fireworks at Night.
KIEL, June 2O-All day long there has
been a ceaseless incoming Of trains hither
on the railroads. each one filled to the last
inch OF available space with eager human
ity to witness the opening of the great
canal which unites the North and Baltic
seas. Visitors have flockcd in thousands
in the streets Of the town and in the har-
bor, and every place is overhowing with
people. The main streets arc almost i'm
passable with the streams of men, women,
and children. Pleasure steamers, loaded
to their utmost capacity with crowds Of
sightseers, have been making numberless
trips all day in the harbor, each one GO
ing the rounds of the warships, which are
the central feature in the great spectacle.
Of Il man-of-war, exchanged cheers with
the jolly tars on board, and none of them
seemed to grow weary.
Arrival of Emperor Wilhelm.
The emperor arrived Mt the rathaus at
$3.50 p. m. and was received by o guard Of
honor amid loud and enthusiastic cheer
ing from the crowds in the vicinity.
Shortly before z o'clock the banquet in
the great hall OF the rathaus began. The
hall was sp!endidly lighted by electricity
and the walls were almost hidden with
historic paintings, draperies and flags of
oil nations, while rare plants were freely
used to Offset the richness Of the mural
decorations. Over the chief entrance was
a crimson canopy faced with the arms of
the city of Hamburg. On the right side
Of this canopy was trophy of British
| fngs and on the left side was a trophy of
French colors with "R. F." (Repu6ique
Francaisc) conspicuous in large letters.
Prominent Guests Mt the Banquet.
There was loud fanfare as his majes.
| ty walked to the head of the imperial ta-
BILE, bowling right and left on his way to
! his seat His majesty sat with the re-
gent Of Bavaria, Prince Luitpold, tho
king of Wurtemburg. and others OF the
German princes and grand dukes on the
left. The duke of York, the Grand Duke
Alexis of Russia, Sir Edward Malet, the
British ambassador, and Hcrbctte. the
French ambassador, were seated oppo-
| site the emperor. The total number of
guests was 60l. During the banquet the
emperor was in wonderful spirits and led
In ali animated conversation full of gale
ty and good humor, charming all pres
ent.
His Majesty Makes . spfpch
During the banquet Burgq ster Lsh-
| man made n speech congrQtSll(Uy Of the
event which the compah Was assembled
to witness and aftor he sat Gown the
emperor spoke and closed as follows: "All
| nations uplift themselves to US here tc-
day with n questioning look. They need
and desire peace. In peace alone can the
worlds commerce expand. In peace alone
can il thrive, and penco We shall and will
| uphdh. In this peace, may the trad OF
Hamburg, too, prosper and flourish. The
protection of the imperial eagle shall ever
follow it, whithersoever it may pursue
| its way over the globe. Bat VIC now raise
our glasses to the veal of our worthy
Hanse town Of Hamburg. Cheer for
| Hamburg Another, and yet q third"
Uncle SANS Fire works Arc Notable.
In the evening the town, harbor, and
river were a brilliant spectacle with the
innumerable eilluminations. On the island
at 10 o'clock the grand display Of fire.
works was given. The United States
men-of-war present. which had been well
supplied with fireworks, contributed not
little to this part of the spectacle. There
were also several set pieces in red, white,
| and blue, representing the German and
American arms. Another set piece was a
special motto in German text ''Herzlich.
ter Gruss am Deustchsland Won den Yer
eiuigten Staten" (Hearty greeting tC
Germany from the United States).