The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-03-27

FREDERICKSBURG, March 26.-Emperor
William, at the head of q detachment OF
cavalry. infantry and artillery, with
colors flying and bands playing, paid his
respects to-day to Prince Bismarck, and
presented him with sword of honor In
behalf OF the army, and congratulated
him upon nearing the sOth anniversary
of his birth. His majesty was accom-
panied by the crown prince, Frederick
william, Gen. Bronsart Won Sohellen-
dorf, the minister OF war, and the
officers OF his military household. The
ceremonies attending the visit of the
emperor to the great chancellor, though
marred By showers of rain, were brilliant
and imposing.
His majesty and suite left Berlin on
special train at $50 this morning for
Ffiedrichsruhe. He wore tho uniform
OF .ho gartes du corps. At Aumuchle
he left the train, mounted horse and,
accompanied by his suite, rode quickly
to the spot selected for the Assem- bling
OF the troops detailed to do honor 10
Prince Bismarck. In thu meanwhile
the imperial train with the crown
prince proceeded to Friedricheruhe, and
soon. after tho latters arrival here
music IN the distance announced tho ap-
proach OF tho cavalcade, headed by his
majesty.
Whom the emperor arrived at the
point of assem- hlage of the troops from
Aumuehle railroad station he found
drawn up ready for his inspec ton a
squadron OF the Haeberstadt Cuirss-
siers, Of which Prince Bismarck, as
honorary colonel, woe the uniform
yesterday; the Seventy sixth regiment
OF infantry and squadron of the Fiji
teenth hussars, ali with their regi-
mentsl bands and battery OF the
Ho!stern artillery regiment. With tho
emperor q { its head this force marched
to an open space in Prince BismarcA's
park and npon arrival there the troops
we've deployod in parade order.
When his majesty caught sight OF
the Prince, he upurred his horse for,
ward, and sitting gracefully in his sad
die, rode ata fast canter to the carriage
of the veteran statesman and soldier
and cordis,iy shock hauds with him
The Princes Carriage WAS then driven
to the middle Of lhe parade ground,
where Prince Bismarck alighted. His
mEjesty took up d position in front of
the troops The emperor. in presenting
the sword of honor 10 Prince Bis-
| mark, eaid:
Your Serene H:ghRoss: Our whole
fatherland is preparing to celebrate
your birthday. This day belongs 70 tho
army which Is called upon to fete Il
comrade, an Old officer whose activity
placed the army in position to :hieve
the mighty deeds which found their re-
ward in the resurrec ton OF the father
land. The band OF warriors here So
sem bled Is 81 u bolic of the whole army.
Above all Ia the regiment enjoying the
honor of calling you chief, the regiment
whoee colors, dating from tho tins of
the great elecvor, and hallowed by the
blood of Mars La Tour, are monument
to Brandenburg and Prussisn fame.
Your serene hlghness sees in spiris
behind this band the whole army in
battle array to celebrate tho day with
to hand you gift. could no. find
better weapon than the sword, the
noblest weapon OF the Germans. symbol
of that instrument which you and nv
blessed grandfather helped to forge,
sharpen and W ield-symbol OF tn at great
building time during which mortar was
blood. Iron Ia remedy which never
falls and which, in the hands OF the
kings and princes, will. in cases OF
need, preserve unity in the interior Of
the fatherland, even as, when applied
outside tbs country, it led to internal
union.
"You see engrave d on tho sword the
arms of Reichsland and your own. MAY
your serene bighness look upon this as
token OF gratitude for doeds, recorded
in history. which wero brought to con.
clusion twenty five years sgo. Let US,
comrades, shons hurrah for his serene
highness, Prince Bismarck, Duke OF
Laueuberg."
Prince Bism ar3k, in reply, said: "Will
your majesty permit me to lay at your
feet my humblest thanks. MY military
position towards your majesty will not
allow me to further express my feelings.
thank your majesty
His majesty afterward entered the
schloss and lunched with Prince Bis
marck, taking this occasion to present
his hest with seal from the writing
table of his grandfather, Emperor vii
liam 1. During the luncheon the
cuirassiers mounted guard outside the
castle and the artillery remained as a
guard of honor on the parade ground.
From that spot, when the signal was
given that the emperor had proposed
the health of Prince Bismarck, the
artillery fred salute. The railroad
station, postoffice and all the houses of
Friedrichsruhe and its neigh borhooi
were decorated with flags to-day In
honor OF the emperor's visit and OF its
occasion.