The record-union., 1895-04-01
Every Train Loaded With Presents
for Germany's Ex-Chancellor.
A POPULAR DEMONSTRATION TO
TAKE PLACE TO-DAY.
Complimentary Telegram From King
Oscar of Sweden-Festivities at
Hamburg in Honor of the Prince
The Young Japanese Who Shot Ii
Hung Chang Sentenced to Penal
Sai,vitudo
SerYitude.
Special to the RECoRD-UNroN.

Special TO the RECORD D-UNrON
FREDERICKSBURG, March 81. - The
Bismarck celebration is in full sway and
every day seems to add enthusiasm TO
the occasion. Every train arriving at
Frledrichsruhe is loaded with presents
for the aged statesman, and every post
brings hundreds of congratulatory let
ters, not only from people in Germany,
but from Germans and others through
out the civilized world. Thousands upon
thousands Of special Bismarck post cards
have been sold. and great number have
been mailed to the United States. Those
in Germany who have received them
have put them carefully away to be pre-
served as memories Of the Iron Chancel-
lor, and the great outpouring of the pub
lie heart in his honor.
Nothing preventing it is believed that
tomorrow the actual anniversary of the
Princes birth will witness such Dopu-
lar demonstration as has not been wit
messed since the return to Berlin of the
conquering armies from France. Every
preparation has been made to accommO-
date the vast crowds. The decoration OF
the station has been concluded, and the
roadway from the station to the schlOSs
has been transformed by willing hands
into a veritable triumphal arcade 4
beautiful work Of art, the gift of the in
habitants of Anhalt, who took up sub
scription for the purpose, hassbeen erected
IN field overlooking the Princes home.
The work, which is in bronze, represents
large stag keeping two dogs at bay.
For the trst time since the beginning
of the celebration in his honor Prince
Bismarck on Saturday was somewhat
fatigued and indisposed, his old trouble
neuralgia, affecting him slightly. 4 good
nights sleep, however, restored his health
and spirits, and to-day he was as bright
as ever. To-day thousands of visitors
arrived, hoping that they might get a
glimpse OF the Prince. Quite fair has been
established in the vicinity of the station,
Refreshments stands have been erected
here, and everywhere are purveyors of
Bismarckian medals, cards and memen-
toes of every description. Quite a thriv-
ing trade was done, During the after
noon the sky became overcast, and soon
came drenching showers. This, however,
was not sufficient to dampen the ardor of
the sightseers, and crowds surrounded
the residence, hoping that perchanCe they
might get glimpse of the Prince.
To-day the Prince received his first
cOngratulatOry telegram from crowned
head outside of Germany. 1t was from
King Oscar of Sweden, and contained a
graceful expression of his majesty's in
terest in the occasion, and his hearty
wishes for the Princes welfare and
| longevity.
FESTIVITIES AT HAMBURG.
HAMBURG, March 3I.-One of the feat
ures OF the Bismarck celebration here
was the holding last night of the ''com-
mers," organized by the Reichstag
Electors Union, at which 1,600 admirers
Of the Prince were present, and hum
dreds had to be turned away, owing to
lack Of room. Several Senators, the
President of the House of Burgesses, and
officers of the elite of Hamburg society
were present. Toasts were proposed TO
the Emperor and Bismarck. His mai
esty's popularity has greatly increased
here since his graceful attitude toward
the Prince.
To-day all the public and majority of
the private buildings in the city were
decorated with flags and bunting in
honor of the occasion. Tonight there
was general illumination on a scale that
had not been seen for quarter Of CEN
tury. In every window of every shop
there was displayed either a wreathed
portrait or bust OF the great Chancellor.
In addition, some of the windows con-
tanned historic scenes and portraits of
Emperor William. Photographs of the
meeting of the Emperor and Prince Bis
marck are being sold in large numbers.
The event OF tonight was "commers,"
at which tifty-nine corps and every Ger
man university was represented. The
proceedings were of the customary bois-
ferrous character. Students sang songs,
the singers being accompanied by band.
The view of the city tonight is beau
tiful one. All the shipping IN the hart
and the small boats on the canals of
Hamburg were also illuminated. There
was grand display Of fireworks.
LOVE FOR THE EX-CHANCELLOR.
BERLIN, March 3I.-Telegrams are
pouring in from all parts of the empire
announcing that the Bismarckian feasts
have commenced with spirit. There was
q specially interesting gathering at the
national monument of Germany in the
Niederwald, where thousands travelled
from all parts OF the Rhineiand. Among
those present were Representatives OF
thirty-six cities in the Rhinish district
In Munich, the Bavarian Capital, a mu-
sicale in honor OF the occasion was given
in the Odeon. Throughout Germany to-
night JOY fires are burning on the highest
peaks and hills from the Baltic and North
Sea to the Swiss and Austrian from
tiers on the south, from the Russian
frontier on the east TO the frontiers of
France, Belgium and the n Netherlands on
the west. Never before in the history of
the empire has there been such a hearty
and spontaneous exhibition of love.