New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-01

A HOST OF Sl'IHlSft-hH
AT FRIEDRIcHsRUI-
THE PROGRAMME
FOR TO-DAY.
Rudeshem, March Sl.-The people Of the
Rhine Valley to-day united in honoring Bis
marck at the National monument on the Med
erwald. Conservatives. National Liberals and
Centrists took part in the ceremonies y large
number of men had been al work decorating
the scene but a stormy southwest wind and sew
eral days OS rain delayed them greatly. 1t was
found TO be impossible to decorate the houses
on the Rhine Strasse. which was flooded with
six inches of water yester lay. and it was diff
cult to communicate with the left bank OF the
river The people of Rudesheim placed on the
National monument laurel wreath. ON which
was inscribed. a Grateful Rhineland."
Immense crowds poured into the city all day
excursion trains from all directions arriving and
departing incessantly The weather made impos-
ing decora tons out Of the question, but did not
prevent the festive character Of the occasion
from being impressed upon the crowds of visitors
Most of the houses displayed flags and the wine
houses were decorated with fir garlands. All the
trains to the Niederwald were overcrowded, and
even then the accommodations supplied by the
railway manage proved insufficient
The tribunes erected at the Niederwald We're
occupied by military, singing and athletic So
Cieties Of the Rhine Valley. While other accom-
modatiOns had been provided for the general
public. The ceremonies began At 10 o'clock.
Princess Louise OF Prussia ana most Of the emf
nent personages of the Khne.and occupied re-
served seats. The First President of Hessc-Nas-
sau, who made the opening address, said he was
glad to welcome those who mad come to do honor
10 one whose name would live forever in history,
and to whom the German race owed its present
position. He closed with an expression OF the
Emperor
National traditions. ana proposed cheers for the
Kaiser.
Professor Oncken. who is a well-known Nation
al Liberal orator, followed. He is man in the
sixties OF middle stature. Despite his white hair
he shows much youthful elasticity. he spoke IN
a clear. strOns, voice and delivered stirring ad-
dress recitng German war history during BIS
marcks regime. The great Chancellor. he said.
at all times had an eye to the development of
Germany. The orator showed how the Franco
Prussian war had been forced on Germany. and
In closing proposed that the assembage send To
Emperor William and Prince Bismarck dis
patches expressive Of its homage. This proposal
was received with immense applause The sing
ing of Deutschland uber Allies and the Kaiser
Wilhelm und First Bismarck march hnlshed the
mornings programme.
In the afternoon there was promenade con-
cert from TO 3 o'clock n the Strasse. wine
commers held in the hhinehall. the principal
features being toast to the Emperor, speech
on the achievements Of Bismarck and song In
honor of the eX-Chanceiior. AT O'CLOCK lhere
was general illumination.
FrankfOrt-on-t he Main, March 31.-The Saalbau
was crowded last night with guests on the oc-
casion Of the commerJ in honor OF Bismarck.
Hans Blum, of Leipsic and Professor Rohrhurst,
Of Heidelberg. were the orators. To-day the fes-
tivitiee were continued. feature Of the cole
'bI alton the uncovering OF a memorial tablet
in the house in the Crosse Galus strasse where
Bismarck dwelt when Prussian Ambassador to
the German Diet, in 1852.
Festivities in honor OF Prince Bismarck were
held yesterday in Wittenberg. Essenruhr, Bruins
wick and Posen.
Hamburg. March 3l-At $50 o'clock this even
ing notwithstanding rain and mud, the streets
were "a black mass Of people In which here and
there could be seen many colored dots these be-
ing the caps OF all hues worn by the 5000 stu
dents gathered here to take part in to-morrow's
procession. On all the houses in the city flags
are already displayed. and on most Of them
"wreaths and garlands add to the decorations.
Many Of the shop windows are converted into
small temples for the glorifcation Of Bismarck.
In these busts Of the ex-Chancellor. surrounded
by appropriate decorations and inscriptions, are
10 be seen.
There is hardly a house without candles and
tinted lamps in the windows. Lombard's Bridge
IS Illuminated with $1,000 jets Of gas. The Dis
conto Bank is made brilliant with 1900 gas jets.
and the Deutsche Bank displays 10000. On the
Rathaus are 10000 candies; on the BOurse, 1000
In the centre of the Inner Alster 100 barges are
stationed from winch fireworks VIII De set on
The special features Of this display VIII be BIS
Ynarck and the Bsmarckian coat Of arms In brill
iant fire More than 1000 rockets will be fired
from the Quays.
The police will stop all traffic after o'clock
tomorrow morning. At that hour 1000 stu
dents from the universities Will assemble In the
Moorweide. and at o'clock they VIII start on
their march, proceeding through the Dammthor
GlOckengiesserwal and SteinWall 10 the klOster-
thor station. where they will take train Tor
Aumuehle. All the delegations Will carry hand
LopN Thrtt 1ViZ Zad
ing five abreast, will bring up the rear
At $50 O'Clock tonight the rain ceased ana
the city presented fairy-like spectacle. Mag
nesium lights on the old-fashioned towers give
q magical brance 10 the scene. and so nufncr-
GUS are the illuminations that they create the
Impression that the city is on fire. The road
ways are crowded with sightseers and in some
places are almost completely blocked especially
In and around the Geological Gardens, where
the students are having a cOmmers Fireworks
OF all colors and descriptions are being set off,
and the slittering pyrotechnics, with their show
ers OF sparks Of various hues. form beautiful
spectacle over the Aster basin.
Friedrchsruh, March 31.--A beautiful sunny
afternoon brought thousands of people to the
Castle gates. where they vany sought admit
tance 10 the park. in the hope of catching sight
of the ex-ChancellOr DR.. Chrysander. in view Of
the great crowds which have recently thronged
the park was firm in his decision not to admit
the public. Prince Bismarck did not take his
customary walk to-day but had short stroll
around the park TO gather strength Tor to-inof-
row Palisades have been erected behind the
park to prevent marauders from ntruding upon
the privacy OF the ex-ChanceliOr. Beer and
champagne booths have been put up on the right
and left OF the station for the accommodation OF
visitors Numbcrless presents Of all conceivable
kinds continue to arrive from all parts OF the
world
Prince Bismarck will rest tomorrow until 10
a m when he will take breakfast alone with his
family At noon he will receive the Cuirassers
of Magdebufg the rectors Of the universities.
and others Who will come to offer congratula-
tons He will not make an address but MEM
her of the delegation OF students will deliver a
long orarf5n. After Z p. m. no one VIII be re-
ceiyed At s O'Clock the tOrchght procession
will take up it's march.
Count Herbert and Count William. Prince Bis
marcks sons. with their famihes. arrived mere
last night and DR. Schwen!nger came to-day.
A heavy ranstorm. which came up suddenly
at 2 O'clock made the roads Of the Sachsenwald