The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-02
And All Germany Is Singing
Die Wacht am Rhein.-
MEMORIAL CHURCH DEDICATED.
Anti-DemOnSfratiOns of the Socialists
Have Been abandoned.
The Celebration in Honor Of German
Unity. Not i'm satisfaction at the De-
feat of the French \ Military and
Religious Festival The Military
Ballet.

Berlin. Sept. Emperor William. En-
press Augusta, ana other members Of the
imperial family. the Grand Duchess of
Baden and numerous representatives of
German princely houses. officers. veser-
ans and deputations were present today
at the conservation Of the Emperor Will
lam memorial church. The emperor and
empress arrived at the site Of the church
with a military escort about l o'clock.
The doors OF the church were opened TO
the accompaniment of pealing bells. and
their maJesttes we're handed the golden
key OF the church by deputaiion when
they arrived inside. The service of dedi-
cation was commenced by the singing Of
a chorus. Court Chaplain reoer pro-
nounced the conservation address, in
which he alluded TO the strong faith, the
cheerfulness and the love of his people
and his country which characterized the
old emperor. He expressed the wish that
faith hope and charity might constitute
the main pillars OF the new church.
At the conclusion of his speech, the
troops and veterans. Including the Ger
man-Anerican veterans now visiting in
the city. marched past their maJesties. IN
review. The veterans sang patriotic airs
as they marched. in which the spectators
joined
Tt is evident that the German nation.
and especially the Berliners. intend 10 cell
ebrate the anniversary of the battle Of
Sedan in a peaceful hut determined man
ner. The task Of decorating the city for
tomorrow's : fetes IS not yet finished, hut
enough has been done TO Justify the pro-
phecy that the capital tomorrow Viii pre-
sent such a spectacle as has seldom been
seen. The newspapers all contain reiiec-
tions upon the occasion and agree that il
is a demonstration to the honor Of united
Germany, and not a manifestation OF sat-
isfaction at the defeat OF the French. All
marty soua bbels are laid aside for the time
being. Even the Uhra- -Montanes, the
Gueiphs and the Poles avoid unpleasant
remarks The Catholic ecclesiastical au-
thOritses of Prussia have ordered that
solemn te deum be sung in the chur hes
i'm honor Of the day This has never been
done before. The jarring tones of the So
ciaiists who were attempting demon
stration of disapproval of the celebration,
find little echo among the people. II seems
that the projected socialist anti-demon-
strations have been abandoned.
Today's ceremony combined the charac-
teristics of a national military and rell-
gious festival The golden key Of the new
church was presented to the empress. who
was the patron of the undertaking it IS
the tenth church opened in the capital un-
der the present reign Most OF them owe
their existence to the kindly initiative and
untiring zeal of the empress The now
finest architectural features OF Berlin.
In thanking the German-Amcricans for
their visit on Friday. Prince Bismarck. re-
ferrlng to his failing health. said; I can
still look on but ! cannot take part; o'ner-
wise | should have visited the exhibition
at Chicago. ! should have dearly liked 10
have seen the United States, which of all
countries is the most sympathetic 70 us
London Sept. "A Standard dispatch
from Berlin describing the dedication of
the memorial church says: one side or
the entrance was Ranked with veterans
and the other side with school children.
The deputations OF all the regiments of
which William T. was colonel. were pres
ent After Emperor William had greeted
Herr Rlumenthal and others. Architect
Schwcchten made a short speech and pre-
scented the keys. While the assembly were
entering the church the band played THE
heavens Are Telling" and the hallelujah
hymn. On leaving. the procession stopped
in front OF the church. and all Joined tn
singing with a grand and thrilling effect
Fin Feste Burg Ist I'nscr Gott"
The Daily News Berlin correspondent
says The empress looked very we'll and
her appearance was "A sufficient coniradic-
tion Of the unfavorablc rumors regarding
her health. one of the most impressive
moments of the ceremony was when the
imperial couple were leaving the church.
While standing on the topmpst step tho
crowds outside burst into the strain OF
Die Wacht am Rhein" The well-kuown
strains were caught zap by the thousands
who lined the adjacent streets. and even
the deep booming Of the bells was power
less against the volume Of sound Their
majesties were visbly moved. and remain
ed standing until the last verse was sung.
Tonight by the emperor's orders. the
ballet militaire. which was given when the
old emperor returned a victor from war.
was performed at the royal op "a.