The record-union., 1895-08-19

BERLIN, Aug. 18.-The foundation stone
of the monument to Emperor William 1.
was laid to-day by his grandson, EN-
peror IL, with the.most imposing cere-
monies. The former Schloss Freihelt,
where the monument is to be erected. was
converted into closed arena for the oc-
cupancy of the many guests VINO hao
been invited to attend the ceremony.
Hugo galleries for privileged spectators
flanked the north and south sides OF the
arena. while on the west side, which Dor
ders the river Spree, high wooden poaru
fence had been erected, draped with the
German and Prussian oolors. -Four pill
lars surmounted by mighty golden eagles
divided this draped walk INTO tnree
spaces. Before the center space there
was erected spacious tent for the use OF
the Emperor. This tent was decorated
with crimson velvet, lion heads, iron
crosses and oak and laurel wreaths.
From the Imperial tent broad STAIR
way descended to the spot Wnere 'ne
stand was placed within seml-clrcie OF
Venetiau masts, trimmed with bunting
and banners and connected with lestoohs
of live oak. The whole Test platZ was
surrounded by soldiers, who kept .he
great crowds back from that part OF the
grounds set apart for the use OF the Eni-
peror and his guests.
hour the streets were alive with throngs
of citizens, and troops were marching 10
the place of the festival. All the lnIantIy
and cavalry regiments had thelr s'anu-
ards decorated with oak wreatns, anu tuo
guns of the artillery were also appro-
priately decorated.
vast crowd surged along inter- Den
Linden. all anxious 10 secure points OF
vantage from which they could view the
ceremonies. Thousands of people from
other cities were in Berlin, ana veterans
from all parts of the empire ana from
other countries, notably America, coulu
be observed everywhere. Strings OF car
rlages passed along the streets, ofhcers III
them wearing glittering uniforms. Wnlle
the lady occupants were attired in brilliant
toilettes. Count Herbert Bismarck was
much observed and was heartily greeted
by those who recognized him.
At 7:3O o'clock the royal personages as
eembled in the pavilion of the Emperor.
There were also present the members OF
the Bundesrath and Reichstag, who had
been invited to tap the stone. All had TO
await for a considerable time the coming
of the Emperor.
AS his majesty emerged from the third
gate of the palace he was greeted with
flourish of trumpets. AS he came out
and stood by the stone. Chancellor Won
Uohenlohe rendered to him an address,
which his aesty read. Alter he had
read little time the bells in the churches
In the vicinity struck the hour of nine,
and this drowned part of the text
The text read: "In the name OF the
soyereigns and free citizens of the En-
pire, we lay the foundation stone of the
memorial to Emperor William the
Great which was voted unanimously by
the Reichstag. He to whom 1t was re-
served to fight for the liberation OF Ger
many from foreign oppression gave TO
the German tribes their Iong-yearneo-Iof
unity and a powerful position IN the
States of the world. He gave to Germany
not only her army and navy, but her
trade commerce. arts and sciences also.
To his enlightened initiative Germany
owes the first step towards the prlnclpal
furtherance of the interests OF the work
ing classes. May this monument ever
look down on happy and contented ma
tion, if such be Gods Will.
Count Zerchenfelt, the BavariaD Min
lister at Berlin, then handed a trowel to
the Emperor, saying: Twenty-Five
years ago a foreign foe threatened King
William This Prince of Peace led Ger
many's sons from victory to victory.
What Germany thanks the great Kaiser
for is engraved on all German hearts.
May Germany's sons ever stand together
for the Emperor and the Empire"
His majesty then threw some mortar
into the bed of the stone. and was fol-
lowed by Baron Buallvon Beren berg,
President of the Reichstag, who made an
address. In the course Of his remarks he
said:
.srhis monument will be an everlast-
ing landmark that wherever German
hearts beat or the German tongues are
spoken, gratitude to Emperor William L.
will never vanish. May Gods blessing
be on your maJestys nopeiuAiy coIn-
menced rule"
He then handed hammer to En-
peror William, who said, amid the thun-
der of cannon as the stone was lowered
into the place:
.'To encourage tho living, TO the mem-
ory of the fallen and as an example to
coming ages dedicate this monument to
the memory of Emperor William the
Great"
AS he spoke the words be tapped the
stone with the hammer. after which It
was also tapped by the Crown Prince,
the Grand Duke OF Baden, the President
of the Bundesrath, the President OF the
Reichstag and others.
The Court Chaplain then said the bone
diction, after which Chancellor Won Ho-
henlohe called for three cheers for the
Emperor. These were given heartily by
all present and were taken up and re-
peated by the crowds that were watching
the proceedings from the windows of
nearby houses. The troops then
marched by the Emperor, after which his
majesty walked into She castle.
In the evening the Emperor attended a
banquet given by the First Regiment of
Foot Guards at Potsdam. after which he
started to join the Empress at Wilhelms-
hoe.
Tomorrow the Emperor will review
on Templehoff field the veterans of the
Tranco-PrusSian war, and all offices,
business and factories have agreed TO give
holiday 10 such of their employees as
served in that war. In every instance
the employees receiving holiday will be
paid their wages, and some prominent
firms will mark the occasion by present
ing TO the veterans in their employ
gratuities varying from i've to fifty
marks.
1t is stated that the Emperor is much
veXed q, tue outbreak of Anglophobia In
the German press, and especially as 1t
occurred while he was actually guest in
England. The prediction is ventured
that he will take an early occasion 10
publicly denounce the outbreak, as it Is
generally considered that he and his
grandmother, Queen Victoria, have again
resumed their old cordialty.
The Emperor has invited the King of
Saxony to attend the Berlin Exposition
on Septemb ber ID, Sedan day, aud it is
stated that the King intends 10 be present
in memory of the part he took in the war
of 1870.
The health of the Empress continues to
improve, but she is not strong enough TO
share in the ceremonies. 1t is expected
that she will make her first public ap-
pearance since her sickness at the dedi-
cation OF the Emperor William L. Mem
oriai Church, which takes place on Sep.
tember lst. She Will also attend the sub
seouent celebration in honor OF the VIC
tories of the German army.
The Chamber of Commerce OF kiel