The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-20

by this work new arm for the blessing and
peace OF the nation. The iron-armored might
which is assembled in Kiel harbor should at
the same time be as a symbol of peace, and
of the cooperation of ali European civilized
peoples to the advancement and maintenance
OF Europe's mission OF civilization.
We have cast glance upon the eternal sea.
Let us now direct our looks to the sea of the
peoples hearts. Ali nations uplift themselves
TO US here to-day with q questioning look.
They need and desire peace. In peace alone
can the worlds commerce expand. In peace
alone can it thrive, and peace we shall and
will uphold.
In this peace may the trade of Hamburg too
prosper and flourish. The protection of the
imperial eagle shall ever follow it, whittier
soever 1t may pursue its way over the globe.
But now we raise our glasses to the veal of our
worthy Hanse1own of Hamburg. Cheer for
Hamburg; another and yet third.
KEEL. GERMANY, June 1a.-There was
| heavy downfall of rain this morning, and
Tor some time it seemed likely to leopard
iZe the success Of the fetes attending the
| opening of the Baltic canal. Happily the
clouds cleared away and brilliant sun
shine accompanied by pleasant breeze
| followed. AS result the streets were
alive with people and everywhere the
| greatest animation prevailed.
Many streets are decorated with trium-
phal arches and with greetings to the En-
peror. The whole city presents strik-
ingly effective appearance. Flags of all
nations were hoisted at noon and sentries
at the doors OF the principal hotels de-
noted the presence there of many impe-
| rial guests. Naturally the chief center
OF attraction was the seaport where the
display of warships attracted many thou
sands of spectators. Those of the United
States, Great Britain, Italy and Austria
were especially admired.
At A. NJ. the war vessels of fourteen
| nations represented hoisted their flags to
| the strains of anthems of their respec-
tive countries. The official introduction
of the foreign atmirals and commanders
to the port captain and military COM
| mandant of Kiel occurred on the Mars
and concluded with an official interchange
of visits. The Mars hoisted the flag of Ad-
mlral knorr, who subsequently, accom-
panied by the commanders OF the foreign
squadrons and many officers of various
nations, started for Hamburg to meet the
Emperor.
BERLIN. GERMANY, June 19.-It is re-
poIteu tildI Iue UOulu Sledlll ydClC 2 Clanta.
while entering the port of Kiel yesterday,
collided with the Italian warship Partenche
and both were damaged.
One hundred and fifty arc-lights will
furnish the illumination for the banquet.
The table arrangements have been en-
trusted to Boarchard OF Berlin who re-
ceives one hundred marks (S25) per plate,
or $25, 200 in all, which sum includes wines,
meats. etc. The kitchen in which the meat
will be prepared is part of the structure,
but divided from the banqueting by wall
screened from view. During the whole
festivities the naval orchestra of the Sec
ond German Naval Division will be on
board the imperial yacht Honenzollern.
At the banquet the Emperor will toast
the United States navy and the band will
play Hail Columbia" His Majesty is not
expected to make any important speech.
The French admiral, Menard, will sit on
the Emperor's right hand, and the Rus
sian admiral, Skyrdloff, will be seated on
his left.
Some 800 yachts and other private
pleasure craft have been assigned posi-
lions in Kiel harbor and immediate vicin-
ity. To enable the Hamburg Berlin Rail-
way line to bring the thousands of visitors
from every part of Germany to the scene
OF the dedication, all freight traffic was
ordered suspended on that line during the
three days from June Is to %.