Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-27
EMPEROR WILLIAM Visits Freidrichsruhe to Personally Offer His Congratulations
TO THE IRON CHANCELLOR
A Grand and Impressive Scene of Royalty's Apprecia-
 ton of Worth.

FREIDRIoHsRUHE, March 26.-The sky was overcast this morning and the temper ature several degrees lower than yesterday. Hundreds of policemen iu plain clothes and squadron of hussars are serving as field gendarmes in view of the visit of Emperor William. These guards surround the castle and command all approaches to the place, giving it the appearance oi being in a state of siege.
 Triumphal arches and festoons, higs aud bunting literally cover PFeidricnsruhe and Anmuehle.
 The official programme contemplated the kaiser alighting from the train at An muehle and heading the troops which awaited his arrival. The troops, with the emperor and crown prince and military household, marched to tue castle.
 Upon their arrival there the troops were formed in parade in small field called Park Koppel, adjoining the castle. The emperor led the troops to the front of the Frledrichsruhe manor house along the roadway leading to the forest house. The troops consist of the Parleberg and cuiras- sier squadrons, Madgebarg company, Hansa Infantry, with regimental and band colors; & squadron of hussars, Wandsbrek battery ana Polestin artillery. No honors were paid to the emperor, but only to Prince Bismerck. The kaiser commanded the parade, which when 1t rested, formed crescent around one side oithe castle.
 When the emperor, at the head of the troops, arrived at the castle the sol- diers formed half moon in the open field. Rain fell heavily, but the kaiser sat upon his horse and, Prince Bismarck stood by the side of hls carriage, within tnecurve or the military crescent. The emperor saluted Prince Bismarck and addressed hiin as follows: '
 s'YouR SERENE HIGHNEss: Our entire fatherand is preparing to celebrate your birthday, in which celebration have tue honor to take part today at the head of the army to which your grace belongs. The troops here assemb bled are symbol of the entire army. Each field sign Is repre- scented, and recogniz, that behind these troops is the military, comprising all the German people united. This field is a sign of the eector of Brandenburg's field of successes.
 ..I could not find better present for you than the sword, symbol of the insLru-. ment which you helped my grandfather to forge, sharpen and wieId. It is e symbol of historic time of blood and iron. It is that which never fails in tue hands of kings and princes, also against home foes, ana, as has been tested, against foreign enemies. In memory oI that memorable time you will recognize the arms of Alsace- Lorraine, which form the end Of chapter of history of twenty five years. With that membranes l call upon the soldiers to present arms. Prince Bismarck, hurrah.''
 As the troops presented arms the bands played, the soldiers shouted and Prince Bismarck cried. Recovering his compos- ure, the ex chancellor said: "I am unable to thank your majesty for this unparalleled nonor.'
 He then kissed the kaiser's hands, and his majesty urged him to mount his car. ri lx when the crown prince had first entered the vehicle and taken seat to the right. Then the ex-chancellor, escorted by the emperor, drove in front of the troops, and the troops filed past Prince Bis marck, the emperor personally leading Bisnarck's cuirassiers. Court Master Count Eulenburg brought Prince Bis- marck's daughter, Countess Voi Rantzlu, and her sons, and led them across the field to stand at the side of the prince. After the review the cuirassiers, the emperor in command, mounted guard at the castle. The emperor ordered double sentinels at each door and presented all the members of his suite to the ex-chaucelor.
 Smiles rose to Prince Bismarck's face when Dr. Von Lucauus, chief of the em- psror's personal staff, was presented. Afterwards Prince Bismarck begged per- mission to present the members of his household, Counts Herbert and Will liam Bismarck and the Count and Countess Of Rantzau, to the emperor. The kaiser, who had dismounted, seized Her. bert Bismarck's hand and asked, "Wie gents du?'' '
 Luncheon was served shortly afterwards, 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 left for Ber- lin by a special train at o'clock. The weather improved before his departure.