Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-27

eriand even as, when applied outside
inc country, II led to internal union.
You see engraved on the sword the
arms OF the roichsland and your own.
May your serene highness look upon
thls as token OF gratitude for deeds
recognized In history which were
brought TO a conclusion 20 years ago
let US, comrades, shout hurrah for
nus serene highness, Prince Bismarck,
Duke Of Lauenburg,"
Prince bismarck In reply said:
Will you permit me TO lay at your
ieet my humblest thanks. My mill
tnry position toward your majesty
VIII not allow me TO further express
my feelings. thank your majesty"
The emperor spoke loudly and clear
~, und when no handed the sword OF
honor to Prince Bismarck the latter
threw aside his coat and stood TO at
tenton In the rain displaying the
broad yellow ribbon OF the order of
the Black Eagle.
Prince Bismarck. who was deeply
moved. then reseated himself In his
carriage and the emperor ordered the
troops to march past the princes car
rlAge. The eN-chnncollor returned the
salutes OF the troops with evident
pleasure. After this the prince return
ed TO the castle. stood ON the terrace
from which he addressed the reich.
stag and landtag delegation yesterday
and the emperor led the culrasslcrs
past the front Of the castle and back
again.
After the review Prince Bismarck was
Joined by his sons, Count Herbert ana
Count William, and 10y Count and
Countess Rantgau, Dr. Schweulnger and
others OF the household, who had Wit
messed the presentation.
lat mn
for Prince Bismarck. at the close Of
the ceremonies. II was responded TO
unanimously by the troops and people.
The emperor then, amid great cheers,
grRsped Prince Bismarck's hand,
HIS majesty afterward entered the
schloss and lunched with Prince Bis-
mnrck. taking this occasion to present
his host with n seal from the table OF
his grandfather, Emperor William l.
During the luncheon the culrnsslers
mounted guard outside the castle and
the artillery remained as guard OF
honor on parade,
From the parade grounds, when the
signal was given that the emperor had
proposed the henlth Of Price Bismarck.
the artillery fired a salute. Emperor
william. IN proposing bismarck
health, ifter luncheon referred TO the
services which the latter had rendered
to Emperor William !. Rlsmnrck In
reply said since iSiS ho had only done
duty and nothing more, As for the
recent action OF the rcichstag, he added.
he could only deplore the lack OF ma
| floral sentiment thereby displayed The
empress NJ Germany commissioned the
| crown prince to present Prince Ms
mnrclS n beautiful basket of roses and
| letter Of congratulntion. The young
prince handed the gift 10 bismarck
with the simple words. From mamma
Emperor William, appointed Prince
| Bismarck's physician. DR.. Schweninger
| TO be prlvy medical councillor and had
conferred upon DR., Crysnuder Prince
Bismarck's secretary, the order OF The
| Crown.
The rnllrond station, postonlce md all
| houses OF FrcderIchsrhuc and Its neigh
| horhood were decorated with HAYS to.
| dny In honor Of the emperor's visit aud
OF its occasion. The imperial train
started from here on Its return to her
! lin al g:27 .. m. The emperor was es'
corted To his saloon carriage by Gen
oral Count Won Walaerscc, Before M
departed he had an earnest CONVERSE
lion with DR. Schwenngcr from the
window. AZ the last moment Prince
BiRmarck appeared ON the platform. IN
| order 10 take final leave OF the emperor
| and cheers were raised and continued
| long after the prince re-cntered the
! carriage.