The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-27
The Emperor and a Military Pageant
Greet The Iron Chancellor.
PRESENTED WITH A GOLDEN SWORD.
Bismarck We,ps with Gratitude for the
Honors-An Imposing Celebration In
Which Many Dignltaries Took Fart.

Hussars, serving as field gehdarmes, in
view Of the visit OF Emperor William.
These guards surrounded the castle, and
commanded all the approaches to the
place. giving IL the appearance of being In
a state OF seigc Triumphal arches and les
toons flags and bunting literally covered
ETedrcihsruhc and Anmuhle The official
programme contemplated the Kaiser's
alighting from the train at Anmuhlc, and,
heading tho troops which awaited the
arrival The troops. with the Emperor and
the Grown Prince and the military house
hold. marched 60 the castle Upon their
arrival there troops formed I'm the pa
rade In a small field called Park Koppel,
adjoining the castle. The Emperor head
cd the troops 10 the front of Friedrichs-
ruhc the Manor House. along the road
way 10 tho forest house. The trooIs con-
sisted Of the Perlebcrg Curlasser Squad
ron and Magdeburg Company. the Hansa
Infantry with the regimental band and
colors. q squadron of Hussars. the
Wandsbeck battery and the Holstein ar
tillcry. No houors were paid 10 the En-
peror. but only TO Prince Bismarck. The
Kaiser commanded the parade. which
when 70 rested. formed a crescent around
one side Of the castle.
orr FOR FRIEDmCHsEUHT.
BERLIN, March 25.-The Emperor and
the crown Prince started for Friedrichs-
ruhc at 6.20 clock this morning. They
rcturre ed at o'clock this evening. The
Emperor presented Prince Bismarck with
a golden sword. The Kaisor'5 hOnors 10
Prince Bismarck were issued in Berlin
at 1 o'clock
ARRIVAL or TIRE EMPEROR.
The Emperor algbtod from his special
train at Aumuhlc. Accompanied by his
staff he rode lrom Anmuhle 10
Schwarzcnbcck Cross Roads. where ne
met the SQUADRON OF Halberstadt. the
Bismarck Cuirrassiers and other troops.
Placing himself at the head of the troops.
the Emperor led the way TO Freidrichs-
Iuhe, whore he was met by Prince Bis
marck. The eX-Chancellor drove in an
open carriage 10 the ground where the
troops were stationed. He wore Il he'll
met and uniform Of Halbertstadt
THE EM7FRoBs sPEECT.
When the Emperor at the head Of the
troops, arrived at the castle, the soldiers
formed q half moon i'm the open field
Rain fell heavily, but the Kaiser sat upon
nis horse, and Prince Bismarck stood by
the side of his carriage within the curve
OF the military crescent. The Emperor
saluted Prince Bismarck and addressed
him as follows:
'Your serene HighnCss, our entire Faith
tridnd ia prcparinl 10 celebrate your
I'm which celebration 4 have the
honor 10 take part to-day at the head Of
the army TO which your grace belongs. The
troops here assembled are a symbol OF
the entire army, each field sign is repro
scented, and ] recognize that behind these
troops is militia, comprising all the Ger
man people united. This is field
sign of clector: of Braudcnsburg, a field
of successes. / could not 1ind Il
better present for you than the sword. !
u symbol OF the instrument which you
helped my grandfather forge. sharpen |
and WELD II Is a symbol Of the his |
foric time Of blood and iron; 1t means |
that which never fails I'm the hands of |
Kings and Princes. as against home foes |
and as has been tested. against foreign |
enemies, in memory of that memorable |
time you viii recognize the arms OF |
whiCn form the end |
of the chapter Of the history of twenty |
five years with that remembrance 1 call |
upon the soldiers to present arms Prince
Bismarck, hurrah."
Besides the sword the Emperor pre-
scented Prince Bismarck with seal
which was used by his grandfather En-
peror William l.
BISMARCK s TEARs or GRATITUDE.
As the troops presented arms the bands
pllvcd. the soldiers shouted and Prince |
Bisn arsk cried. Recovering lis Compos-
ure. the cx-Chancellor said:
"Wil 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 further than
TO express my feelings
He then kissed the Kaisers hands
and his Majesty urged him TO
mount his carriage which Prince Bis
marck aid only when the Crown Prince
4 D.. al. all
q seat TO mis- right. Then he eX-Cuau-
cellor, escorted by the Emperor drove
in front OF the troops and after the
rounds had been made. the troops filed |
yatt Prince Bismarck the Emperor per
sonally leading Bismarck's Cuirassers.
Court Master. Count Eul nberg, brought
Prince BlsmqrCNs daughter, the Coun-
led them across the field 10 stand at
the side of tie Prince.
At THE CAsTLT.
After the review, the Culrassiers.
with the Emperor I'm command, mount
ed guard at the castle The Emperor
ordered double sentnels al each door,
presented all the members of his suite
10 the eX-Chancellor. and smiles rose 10
face when Dr. Won Lucanus.
chief Of the Emperor's personal staff.
was presented. Afterwards Prince Bis
marck begged permission TO present the
members OF his household Counts Her
bert and William Bismarck and Count |
and Countess Won Rantzau, 10 the En-
peror.
Kaiser. WHO had dsmounted, seized
Herbert Bismarck's hand and asked:
''Wie Gents Dup"
Luncheon was served shortly after
wards. and when the Emperor proposed
J rince BismaTck's health, the artillery |
fred a salute OF twenty-one guns. Dur
Ing luncheon two bands played at the
1ining-room widows. The Emperor left |
for Berlin by special train at o'clock.
fNPrEoR WILLIAM's SPEECH.
In proposing Prince Bsmarcks health |
at the luncheon Emperor William said:
THE eightieth birthday Of your serene
highness comedies with the twenty-fifth
year OF the German Empire. The con-
gratulations Of the army rendered sol
iered to the memory of the mia strug-
gle, l was able 20 offer you before the
troops. il is not the great statesman, but
10 the ohicer that my feryent wishes 10
put to-day. Three notices appear to me
10 be especially appropriate 10 this day:
First, the confirmation verse What
sovere ye do, do II heartily as TO the
Lord and not unto men ..s betok3ns
the immovable trust IN God by which
your Highness accomplished yonr mighty
task. and which moreover. the army has
never denied.
'rhe seconu motto Is the word Never
theless' This was the expression of the
brave Count Mansfeld,.when boldly. with
sword In his mailed hand. he confronted |
an overwhelming number OF foes Your
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