The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-03-26

special trains having on board nearly
100 members OF tho relohstag and OF tho
Pru,,iau dict arrived here to-day, aud
were received at the railroad station by
Count Herbert Bismarck, Count Will
ian Bismarck. Count Won RansIau.
hu,bsad OF Prince Bilmarck's daughter,
sad by Count Won Waldersee. The
dspu,a.ion proceeded TO the castle front,
where they wsro received in a body by
Prince Bismarck. Herr Won Koeler.
president OF the lower house OF the
P,u,sian diet, made speech congratu-
la,ing Prince Bismarck on the approach.
ing eishtieth anniversary OF his birth.
Toe prince in reply made a speech
thanking the dcputations for their kind
wishes.
The weather wa, sunny this morning,
alter a stormy night. The first train
arrived at 1880 p. tn. but few repor.
,ers aud half dozen Cendarmes con.
sti,u,ed the greater part OF those who
greeted the visitors atthe station. But
there was O scene OF great animation
when Count Herbert Bismarck. Count
William Bismarck. Count Won Rant.
ian, husband Of Prince Bismarck's
daughter. and Gen. Count Won Wal.
dersee arrived in order to meet the
nearly 100 members OF the reichstag
aud OF the Prussian Diet who came here
on three special trains. A large tenn.
porary pavilion was specially erected
near the platform In Accommodate the
visitors who were in the most varied
attire, some wearing evening dress and
opera hats acd others wearing morning
or travelling costumes. Conspicuous
by his light blue uniform was the ven.
erable Obsrfoe,ter LANCE, who was eyi.
IDENTIFY we'll known to many Of the visi.
tors aud who actively assisted in their
reception.
BIsMARck's APPEARANCE
Just 40 the train bearing the. final
contingent steamed into the railroad
cation, Prince Bismarck appeared on
the platform. having walked from the
house, q distance OF only 100 yards. He
wore the uniform OF the Halberstaedter
covered by long, light gray
cloak, with yellow facings and a wide
fur collar. The burnishad helmet on
his head glit,ered in the sun's rays. As
he walked down the double row OF bow.
ing visitors, Prince Bismarck, whose
bearing was as erect and soldierly as
ever, though he was leaning lightly on a
cane, exchanged greetings with his
former colleagues and friends, having a
pleasant word for each and now aud
then INDUCED in jest which excited
burst Of laughter.
As he passed the point whore the rsp.
'eieutative OF the Associated Press was
standing the latter heard hin remark:
We'll, you have come to see me in my
wilderness. We are not accustomed 10
such grand visitors in these parts, l can
:sI! you"
This sally evoked fresh outburst OF
ne,riment. The princes eyes were
keon and undimned and twinkled kind
ly and good.natursdly while no chatted
pleasantly with all on sund.y subjects.
Having walked the entire length OF
the platform. tho prince invited the
visitors who were thronging around TO
accompany him to the house. apologiz.
Ing for the poor accommodation it
Afforded and intimating that 4 mora
formal reception would be held there.
Count Herbert Bismarck repeated the
Invitation in q louder voice and tho
company walked in a long, struggling
procession to the house. "
THE SPEECHES.
Prince ,Bismarck, accompanied by his
sons, his daughter and his son-in-!aw,
Al. in deep mournlng, appeared on tho
terrace and were received with loud
cheers by the visitors massed below.
%Aen the cheering had subsided
,pokesinon from the several branchca OF
the legislature. made speechea Each
speaker paid an eloquent tribute TO the
greatness and enduring character OF the
sTea! German atatesnan's life work.
When tho addresses were over Prince
hl'marck. standing close TO the stone
bainitrade, replied in loud, clear
voice, which was dlstinctly audible 10
al present. IIo spoke for nearly twenty
minutes with wonderful animation, EN-.
pna'Iz,n2 his remarks with frequent
ge'luie4 oi the righ. hand. The self
deprecaiory remarks with which he bo.
gan TeEo answered with loud calls OF
'nriu."
when, iu tho early part Of his re.
MARKS The Frincs referred TO his "ovor
.IInenici maa.cr." he broko down COM
pIs'eIv and Tor fully half minute his
up, moved but no sound could be heard.
heh a. last tho painful SILENCE was
nfoNen. !! was with audible sobs aud
"a'diinmed eyes that ho completed tho
'e"'ohce rcicrring 10 his beloved en-.
peror, lillian |.
rom that momcn. on the prince
.p'Hr with energy and earnestnoss. and
.a''' pecaiine jocular, exciting alternate
'"eHFs ahd laughter. ilo concluded with
ohPres'Ih: regret that no was no longer
"os 10 take an active part in politics.
ana aasnrod hi' hearers TINT in his re.
fremont no was with them in spirit.
peh'aps more heartily than was good
TO-, man OF his years.
mo prince thanEod ,hs deputa.ion
:" 'ho high honor conferred upon him
W 'heir visit, and aaid that tho SaChs.
9"fa'd had never before seen such a
TT''noIe company. Ho regarded tho
te''ohstratioh. which. personally, ho
IS! not observed, (crIcS Of "yof), ns
Tr''s m made "in behalf Of tho cause. I"
nat We have achieved is imperfect,
''t ':''' 1t was tho beat wo could go,."
Mtriiorring to those vino helped TO
lnLll un tho nrnnira nnL ..La MI