The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-06-20
His Arrival at the Old Hanse Town
Yesterday Made the Occasion Of .
Large Gathering Of People.
BANQUET IN THE EVENING
HIS MAJEsTY's SPEECH IN REPLY TO
THE BuRGOMAsTER's TOAST.
scenes I'm the Harbor Of kiel-De-
scription of the Canal-Programme
of the Opening Festivities.

HAMBURG. June l9.-The .etes in con-
nection with the opening OF the Baltic and
North canal began to-day. At the
Dammthor railroad station during the
morning large numbers of people gathered
from the cities and surrounding country
anxious to obtain a glimpse of the EN-
peror and his sons on their arrival from
Berlin. Throughout the morning people
streamed into the city from all parts OF the
empire. and between II and 1 p. m. traffic
through the main thoroughfares was sus-
pended. The pedestrians concentrated along
the Rathaus and around the Alster at AL
terwal. -Nuerwall and other leading thor
oughferes. In spite of the immense crowds
assembled throughout the gaily decorated
city the most perfect order was kept by the
mounted police. and there were no soldiers
visible except the sentries in front OF the
hotels where the imperial guests are quar-
tered.
At 2:30 p. m. the military and naval
guards were drawn up about the railroad
station. and at 2:i5 p. m. Prince Henry OF
Pruss' arrived and drove of amid tre-
mendo cheering. The imperial train
steamed into the depot at 4:i2 y. m. and
shortly afterwards the Emperor and his
four sons stepped out upon the platform
Their appearance was greeted with
outburst of cheering. The Emperor wore q
white guard du corps uniform. crossed with
the broad ribbon of the Order OF the Black
Eagle. On his head was a sparkling gold
helmet surmounted by a white eagle On
the lawn In front of the railroad station
drawn up a company Of the Seventy
sixth Regiment Of Infantry, and the SOL
diers presented arms with wonderful pre-
cision, and the band played Hell der
Kaiser as his Majesty appeared.
The Emperor. on leaving the station, In
spected the guard OF honor. walking UP the
line of motionless soldiers, rendered statue
like by perfect training. accompanied by
the young. princes and by Burgomaster
Moenckeberg and ex-Burgomaster Lehman.
The Emperor. accompanied by Herr
Moenckeberger, then drove of in a four
horse carriage without riders and es-
corted by detachment Of the Fifteenth
Hussars. The young princes and his Ma
jestys suite followed in other carriages.
On the way TO the Rathaus his Majesty
was cheered by the immense CROWDS OF
people lining the streets. The Emperor ar
rived at the Rathaus az $50 p. m. and
was received by a guard OF honor amid
loud and enthusiastic cheering from the
crowds In the vicinity.
BANQUET AT THE RATHAUS.
great hall of the Rathaus began. This
house. although not quite finished. had been
especially decorated and upholstered for the
occasion, and it presented most brilliant
aspect. 1t was spiendidly lighted by cleo
tricity. and the walls were almost hidden
with historic paintings. drareries and flags
Of all nations while rare plants were freely
used TO Offset the richness OF the mhral
decorations, giving nice, 4. esh and sooth-
ing appearance TO the hail. Over the chief
the arms of the city of Hamburg. On the
right side of this Canopy was a trophy OF
British flags, and on the left side. was a
trophy or French colors with "R. F. IRE
publique Francaise) conspicuous in large
letters. over the canopy was a great
scroll. upon which was the motto of the
ancient city of Hamburg.
The Emperor, wearing the same Garde
Du Corps uniform and Order OF the Black
train at the railroad station. entered the
hall, accompanied by Burgomaster Lehman.
in his picturesque robes of Office. with
cursors Of the sixteenth century, repra-
duced In many historical pictures on the
walls OF the Rathaus. There was a loud
to the head of the imperial table. bowing
right and left on his way to his seat. His
Prince Luitpold, the King Of wurtemburg.
the Grand Duke of Hesse. the Grand Duke
of Oldenburg and other German princes on
the King of Saxony, the Grand Duke OF
sake Weimar-Eisenach, the Grand Duke of
Macklemborg-Se -Sehwern and the Duke OF
Saxe-Coourg and Gotha on his left. The
Duke OF York, the Grand. Duke Alexis of
Russia. the Duke of Genoa, Prince Ludwig
of Bavaria, the Grand Duke Charles Ste
phanie Of Austria: sr Edward Malet. The
British embassador at Berlin. and Mr.. Her
bette, the French ambassador at Berlin
n9ber %ens seated ot ess3 opposite the emperor The
was sixty-four. and the total number OF
guests, including the members of the diplo-
was six hundred The varied uniforms OF
the guests, the contrasting colors, the pro-
and the general aspect Of stately maeni-
ncence and power presented splendid
spSetacle.
wonderful spirits and led in an animated
conversation, full Of gayety and good humor
charming all present. Bursomaster Leh-
canal as the work of the Emperor and
the empire: 1t vas a memorable day for
Hamburg since the city's life-giving martyr
had received second mouth In second
sea. The waves OF the North would
nenceforth mingle on its shores with the
waves of the Baltic. lie desired TO thank
the foreign representatives whose presence
symbolized the international significance of
the canal He then concluded: I'VE desire
to thank the orlglnators OF this splendid
empire, and We desire that all the hopes
which bound the new undertaking should
De realized. we trust that our hOnOred
guests will be fortunate in their first pas
sage through the canal and in the joyful
fetes at KieL We also wish that the EN-
press, whose absence we here so keeniy
deplore. may there be able TO participate
In renewed health
Here Burgomaster Lehman turned to-
wards the Emperor and begged TO be per-
mitted 10 read telegram from the EN-
press. The Emperor bowling his assent
Herr Lehman then read the message. in
which the Empress said
ITO my deep regret / must forego the
pleasure of attending to-day's great festi-
val. i will. however. participate in II from
afar. and / earnestly desire that the glory
of the Hanse town may, with Gods bless
ing. flourish anew During these brilliant
hours OF hospitality extended 10 the En-
peror and the allied German Princes. my
thoughts center upon this memorable festt-
al and it's great national Significance
THE KAISER's SPEECH.
The reading OF the Empress's message
was greeted with repeated cheering. The
Emperor then replied:
"Worshipful Burgomaster-I am deeply
touched at the words | have just heard.
and am deeply touched above all by the
reception which Hamburg has extended TO
me. the like OF which l have seldom ex-
perienced. The wave OF feeling which met
me was no artificial production. nor any
common sort. Like hurricane the joy
Gus cry is resounded In my ears. ! well
know that may not presume 10 appropri~
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