The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-27
PRESENTED With A SWORD
The Kaiser Surpasses Himself in
HonOring the Iron Chancellor.
KISSED HIS SOVEREIGN'S HAND
Meanwhile the Troops Cheer, tho Bands
Play and the Cannon Boom Ont u
Decorating Salute Master and
Discharged Servant Meet.

Friedrichsruhe. March 26.-The EN-
peror and the crown prince started
from Berlin for Friedrichsruhe at SO
o'clock this morning. The emperor
alighted from his special train at Au-
muehle and accompanied by his star.
rode to the Schwar2enback cross roads.
Placing himself at the head or the
troops, the emperor led the way to
Friedrchsruhe, where he was met by
Prince Bismarck. The emperor led the
troops to the front of the Friedrichs-
ruhe manor house. No honorS were
paid to the emperor, but only to Prince
Bismarck
When the emperor, at the head of the
troops. arrived at the castle, the SOL
diers formed half moon in the open
field The rain fell heavily, but the
kaiser sat upon his horse and Prince
Bismarck stood by the side of his car
riage within the curve of the military
crescent. The emperor saluted Prince
Bismarck and addressed him as fol-
lows:
Your Serene Highness: Our entire
fatherland is preparing to celebrate your
birthday, in which celebration have the
honor to take part today at the head or
the army to which your grace belongs.
The troops here assembled are symbol
of the entire army. Each field is repre-
scented and l recognize that behind these
troops is the militia comprising all the
German people united. This is the held
sign of the elector of Brandenburg's field
of successes. | could not find better
present for you than sword, a symbol of
the instrument which you helped my
grandfather to forge, sharpen and WELD.
1t is the symbol of the historic times of
blood and iron. 1t is that means which
never fails in the hands of kings ana
princes, also against home foes and as has
been tested against foreign enemies. IN
memory of that memorable time you Will
recognize the arms of Alsace-Lorraine,
which form the end of chapter of history
of twenty-five years. With the remem-
brance l call upon the soldiers to present
arms. Prince Bismarck, hurrah!
All Have Happy Time.
As the troops presented arms the
band played, the soldiers shouted and
Prince Bismarck cried. Recovering his
composure the eX-chancellor said:
"Will your majesty permit me to lay at
your feet my most humble thanks.
My military position in relation to your
majesty will not allow me to further
express my feeling" He then kissed
| the kaiser's hands and his majes-
| ty urged him to mount his carriage,
which Prince Bismarck only did when
! the Crown Prince had first entered the
vehicle and taken a seat to the right
Then the eX-chancellor, escorted by the
| emperor. drove in front of the troops,
and, after the rounds had been made,
the troops filed past Prince Bismarck,
! the emperor personally leading Bis
marcks Cuirassiers. Court Master
| Count Eulenburg brought Prince Bis
marck's daughter, Countess Won Rant
| Eau, and her sons, and led them across
] the field to stand at the side of the
| prince.
| After the review the cuirassiers, with
| the emperor in cOmman, mounted
| guard at the castle. The emperor or
dered double sentinels at each door and
/ presented all the members of his suite
/ to the ex-chancellor. Afterwards
| Prince Bismarck begged permission to
| present the members of his household,
Count Herbert and William Bismarck,
/ and Count and Countess Won Rantzau,
to the emperor. The kaiser, who had
dismounted. seized Herbert Bismarck $
hand and asked: "Wie gents du?"
/ Luncheon was served soon afterward
and when the emperor proposed Prince
BiSmarCk's health the artillery fired
q salute of twenty-one guns. During
the luncheon two bands played at the
dining room windows. The emperor
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