The record-union., 1895-04-02

approval, and we must be content, and
Keep what we regained for the Empire
as IL now IS, and not as many wish it to
De, with additional institutions. We want
TO preserve scrupulously what we have.
should like, above all, to ask you
young gentlemen not to give yourselves
100 much to the German craze for criti-
clslng. Accept what God has given you,
ana what we have laboriously won before
tne threatening guns of the rest of
EUROPE. The greatest sacrifices made for
the re-estsblishment of the German Em-
pre- were made by the German princes,
the Prussians not excluded, NV old
master hesitated long before he consented
to give up the independence of his State
10 tho Empire. Let us be thankful to
these princes for having made sacrifices
TO the Empire which must have come
hard to the reigning dynasties after their
history. Let US be grateful 10 science
and to It's dovotees for keeping alive the
ure OF unity IN the hearts of knowledge.
Ihen you will say l am an old conserya-
tive, but repeat let us keep together
what we nave. Let us not be afraid of
those who begrudge what we have. There
nave always been conflicts in Germany,
and to-day's party divisions are the after
effects of the old fights in the peasant
wars. Without fighting there is no life.
But in all our struggles we must have
ralIylng point tor ourselves and that Is
the Empire, not as some wish ii, but as it
is. ask you, therefore, to join me IN the
cry: Long live the Emperor and the
Empire, Deatening cheers.l
After the cheers for the Emperor had
been given by the students and the
throngs beyond hearing of the speakers
voice, the students sang Blsmarck's song
IN stentorian voices, with great enthu-
siaSm.
The Prince, attended by DR.. Schwen-
IVNtr 4 IL.
descended the steps and spent ten min
utes among the students. Returning to
the terrace, the Prince took a beer glass
from set presented him by the students,
and, having filled it with beer, raised it
alott with the words: viva Pacadema,
viva membrum quo libel" After this
toast Prince Bismarck drained his glass
and held it upside down to show that it
was quite empty. The Populations then
began to march out of the grounds, sing
ing patriotic songs. After each song there
was prolonged cheering and further clash
ing of swords, the Prince leaning over
the balustrade, waving his hand and
smiling.
The Prince took a few flowers which
Countess William Bismarck had laid on
She balustrade and threw them one by
one among the students, who struggled
wildly to obtain possession of them. The
Countess thereuDOn entered the house
and brought forth fresh supplies of flow-
ers and garlands, which Prince Bismarck
for long time threw down to the forest
OF outstretched white-glOyed hands,
finally throwing entire bouquets and
wreaths, which were torn TO pieces and
distributed among the students. Then.
as they passed the garden in front of the
house whore the floral tributes were ex-
hIblted the students began picking leaf
or a flower until nearly all were gone.
II lf.D ha
were also taken by the students as souve-
Mrs.
During the evening there was a great
torchllght procession. The Sachenwald
was illuminated, and Prince Bismarck
and his family watched the proceedings
from the terrace.
Replying to the address of the pro-
fessors OF the universities this morning,
Prlnce bismarck said that though he had
oeen treated with such hostility by DO
ltlcaI parties 1t must not be- taken too
traglcally. 1t was the way of the world
to night, he added, and the fact that the
people still attacked him, he concluded
that his thoughts were not dead. Groups
OF Socialists, Centrists and Poles took il
Ill Tor him for calling them the enemies
OF the Empire, but he could sustain the
truth OF this remark by saying that
theoretically they all might be we'll dis
posed toward the Empire-provided the
LIupAIe was Sucn as Lley desired. Con-
tlnulng, the Prince said that it was to be
regretted that the Socialists had not Sc
cured the Second Vice Presidency of the
Relchstag, because that would have
shown that the affairs of the Socialists
were not ripe enough for resoIute action.
The Empire, with its growth of practical
facts, had to be reckOned, and it must be
the duty OF all to preserve it.
THE DAY OBSERVED IN OTHER PARTS,
BERLIN, April l.-All of the public and
most OF the private buildings were be-
decked with flags and bunting IN honor
of the eightieth birthday of Prince Bis
marck. At all the schools the pupils were
given holiday. Many business houses
are closed and the main streets are
crowded. AT the theaters there are spe-
cIaI performances, with prologues appro-
pirate TO the day.
STUTTGART, April 1.-The King of |
Wurtemburg has sent an aide-de-camp |
with letter Of congratulation to Prince |
Bismarck. In receiving the deputation
from the gymnasium to-day, the King |!
praised Prince Bismarck's greatness.
NEW YORK, April 1.-Bismarck's g birth |
day is being celebrated by the Germans !
in this city to-day. Flags are flying |
throughout the German districts on the |
East Side. All German societies cele-
Drated IN some manner.