New-York tribune., 1896-01-19


THE PARADE AND STATE BANQUET.
Directly after this the Emperor proceeded TO
the courtyard OF the Castle. where he mounted
his horse and rode at the head of the color COM
pany to the Lustgarten There the Kaiser took
up a position under balcony on which were the
Empress Empress Frederick and the young
Princes The parade Of the troops which fol-
lowed was fine and included large number OF
veterans After the parade was over the In
perial party returned to the Castle
The State banquet which took place tonight
a grand ceremonial. of which the public
were permitted to nothing except the ar
rival and departure Of the guests who drove up
to the Castle In carriages through accesses
which We're closely guarded.
The grand banquet was given In the White
Hall and the adjoining Elizabeth rooms. En-
peror William sat on dais while opposite him
sat Chancellor Won Hohenlohe. The Emperor
made short speech. in which he dwelt upon
the occurrences which I'D to the foundation of
the Empire. The wonderful development Of the
Empire, he said. was now respected II not loved
by the council of the Nations. Such a command
ing position had brought duties in addition to
rights. If Germany desired to retain her posi-
ton in Europe she must be armed so as to be
able to support her voice well as on
land 1t was therefore imperative that she
should complete her naval armaments and In
crease her feet.
After the dinner the Emperor and Empress
mixed with the guests in the galleries. The En-
peror ordered that each guest should receive
fac-simile Of his grandfather's autograph tele-
Sedan.
The day was one of festivity throughout Ber-
lin The Government buildings and private
houses were prOfusely decorated with flags. ana
the former brilliantly illuminated in the
evening. presenting a fine spectacle. In addi-
ton TO all this the great business houses were
splendidly lighted up. were also many pri-
Vate houses The entire celebration was q repe-
tition Of the Sedan Day fdtes.
THE TUMULT IN THE REICHsTAG.
In the division in the Reichstag Yesterday
the Grain Monopoly bill. introduced by Count
Won Kanitz the majority included the members
of the Centre and Fresnnige parties, the So
cialists and most of the National Liberals.
Many members who had been absent from the
chamber throughout the session were present
on this occasion and voted. AS the debate on
the measure went on ii became known that the
groups which We're opposed To the bill would
not permit the project To be sent TO commit
tee. but the Agrarians We're nevertheiess oit-
terry disappointed at the result The strength
Of the ma iority against the measure buries ne
Kantz and any similar scheme during the lie
of the present Reichstag.
The speech made in the course OF the DEBATE
by Freiherr Hammerstein. Minister OF Agri-
culture. was especially offensive to the Con
servatves and Agrarlans who raised tumut
over the Minister'S remark that the project was
supported only. by pretended Conservatives IN
the lobby. When Baron Won Hammerstein
made this remark. Count Won Mrbach, one O,
the leading Conservatives spran2 10 MS rect
and said: See how the Government now treats
the Conservatives. on the eye OF me ann, ami
ignore services and call up source OF
danger TO the State
While Kaiser wilhelm was audng his Illustrlous
grandfather and distributing the Wilhelm order. the
former German subjects in this city were not ii!e
For a short time they forgot that they were ciuzehs
Of the New World; for few brief hours ihey Were
Germans once more; not Prussians. Hesslans ia
varans. HanovarIans or Saxonians; not "fatt nor
Hook" but Germans. proud of their cocnif- ara
N
They celebrated In the crowded parts o. the East
Side and in the large clubs and pubic places wheir
Germans assemble. and the health OF the Emperor
and the prosperity OF his country were pledged In
beer of ali shades OF brown and all degrees Of ex
cellence. and Hell Dir i'm Siegerkranz was sung
IN all keys. but always with the vim ana the force
born Of German enthusiasm.
At the Deutscher Ver,in No. ll2 West Fifty
ninth-st 1876 members down TO an elaborate
dinner William Pfarrius presided. and had at his
right the nsul-General and at his LEFT the Consul
from Germany Mr.. Pfarrius delivered shoT' a1-
dress OF welcome. and ConsulGeneral Felgsl spoke
Of the glories OF the country which he Represented
Among other speakers William steinway and
A. Siedenbcrg
The I.iederkranz celebrated the twcny-hfth ami
versary with a conmers. The large hall was elab
oratey decorated with German flags and three large
tables were placed lengthwise in the hall. at which
about 225 sat and drank beer while they waited
for the opening ceremonies. II not ord-
nary ccmners. This could be seen at g.ance, for
the tables were covered with brigh: red clothS and
those who presided at tn tables were armed with
rapiers, which reminded many man who took his
place at tho board Of the duel days Of onr ago
There was no lack Of enthusiasm and no lack Of
beer-each seemed 10 help the other. and between
the two Emperor William was voted hero. The
commers was presided over by Dr. +, Lang. who
the Saamander.
DR. Rudolph Toreck delivered the Grafton and DR.
O. 6. r. Kiliani entertained the old boys' with
address. Between the addresses there songs
reminiscent Of Heidelberg and Bonn and other
university towns in the German Empire and
beer Supper served at late hour with beer.
and then came the part known "Fidelitas"
Alert presided The committee in charge OF the
commcrs consisted Of Ir. Rudolph l.oreck, Ir. .,
G. T. Kilian. DR. A. Weber. DR.. II. p Weldg and
The celebraton at the Irving Place Theatre
OF uncommon interest. The handsome playhouse
could not accommodate the large number OF patriot
/ c sons and daughters of the Fatherland who
knocked for admitance. Indeed. another theatre OF
! It's size might have been filled with those who were
! OF necessity turned away.
The enthusiasm within was unbounded. There were
living pictures representing the historic scene at Yer
| OF the visitors As matter OF record. II may be
said that the curtain had to up eleven times on the
| Versailles scene The different hgures were ad-
| The concert was under the direction of Nahan
| musicians The sooiss were Miss Minnie Landes
| and Mrs Alma Webster Powell.
| The programme began with prologue written and
| Elscrne Kreuz" written for the ROYAL TheaIc Ber
Ernst , WchsT @ and an ana f NILS 4asa Ts esdc
the evenings pleasures. Mr. Conried was congratu-
| lated on the interesting celebration
| At the Carnegie Music Hall this evening concert
! will be given under the direction or Heinrich
be performed with the aid OF large orchestra and
| the male chorus Of the German L!ederkranz
! NOT 4 LEGAL Use or 4 SCHOOLHOTSE.