New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-02

This to disappear. Detachments Of students poured
into Anmihle and crowded special trains arrived
from all parts. thirty-siX coming from Hamburg
alone The beer booths were early thronged with
thirsty visitors. Prince Bismarck slept late. and
no music or other loud sound was permitted within
the hearing Of the castle until he arose sight
seers crowded the approaches Il the castle gate
but only members Of the press under The guidance
of Chief Forester Lange. were admitted TO the
park.
Some Of the favored ones were permitted to see
Prince Bsmarck's rooms. which were heaped with
presents Hundreds IF bouquets the gifts II friends
Of the ex-Chancellor who acting in concert 10
surprise him. were sent TO the castle this morning
together with numerous laurel wreaths tea with
ribbons with the German eoors attached ana
bearing notices and inscrpti9ns-as in Memory
Of April l." These were hung from the branches
OF the trees around the front Of the castle ana
upon the veranda ana added greatly to the festive
aspect Of the place.
Prince Bismarck arose at 94j o'clock. feeling re-
freshed and vigorous. DR.. Schweninger was the
first to congratulate him. and presented to him a
bououet OF roses The Prince proceeded t. the
rnornirg-room. where the members Of the family
were assembled Each one made him birthday
nresent Dr. Schweninger gave him cask OF
Pschorr beer.
Prior 10 the reception OF the students Prince Bis
marck gave an audience to delegation OF unIVcr-
sity professors, headed by Rector Pieiderer. IN
receiving them the Prince said that their WISH
still bestowed upon him proof that he was hoI y''
yanouIshed If he had been overcome. his enemies
did not pursue him. He also received delegation
of officers OF the Zedlz Curassiers, Of whch ne IS
Colonel; A number Of representatives. oi the senate
Of HAMBURG and several other deputauonA Ire
Prince briefly thanked each depuiat9n 70: their
congratulations.
ARRIVAL OF THE STUDENTS PROCESSION.
The students after a twenty-five minutes march
from the station, reached the park at l2.1o p m
There were 1000 OF them. and they had six brass
hands They were headed by Chief Forester
Lange and Professors Phdger and Olsen the
band of the 4th Guards played while the students
were taking their places in front Of the veianda'
AT l15 o'cloc. Prince Bismarck appeared on the
veranda and was greeted with deafening cheeis
and the clashlng Of swords lie looked hale and
hearty. He wore the undress uniform Of the Cul-
rassiers, with a helmet and stood upon skin rugs
,o keep the cold from his feet. After the cheering
had saIbsIded the students address TO Prince Bis
marck was read as follows
this happy Day when crcS all Germany gn,y Of Is Se c
sounding IN 1uDite, ,ratsni tbc,r homage to Your
Hlehness With thankful hearts the students cele-
E.tbcrIand from long dsunion to the glorious
height OF a united and powerful empire what was
achieved on the battlefield under the VICTORIOUS
banner OF our fathers has fallen to the present gen
eratIon an unearned harvest, but the German yoitn
hone 10 sustain bravely ana 10 advance the work
"a which Your Highness devoted lifetime repete
with great results. To this heartily pledge our
selves. May God bestow upon your ilghheSS nap
p,ness and abundant blessings!
THE EX-CHANCEILORS RESPONSE
Prince Bismarck replied:
have lust received from the rectors a recogn-
,ion OF what has been done in the past, but or
,nnch higher value is your welcome. 1t Is prom
ise of the future and Is Of greater worth for "A
man of nv age. because the National feeling you
avince is evidence OF continuance OF my Work
II ia very satisfying 10 to find prospect that
fhe German character will remain steadfast TO the
old principles In politics II is much easier TO
know what TO avoid than what to DO The guld
nnce policy In politics can be compared TO the navi,
cation OF ship in unknown seas the principal
aim &c 10 reach safe h1rbor. III II rs reached we
ought to be thankful one i meyer periecuy ,nde-
pendent in guiding politics. but Is always more or
less dependent upon the decisions OF others There
fore ~ we have succeeded partly, we ought to thank
fsnd and not complain because We nave not achieved
what we hoped to- Man proposes Out "od as
poses. ~ t what ua bova secured
.,d he thankful therefor. We mean TO keep r. iast
ho,d upon the German Empire as II u.s. GERMANY
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