The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-04
Our Ambassador to Germany
Cordially Received.
PRESENTED TO THE EMPRESS.
Kaiser William Speaks Admiringly
Of America.
He Hopes Tha; the Cordial Relations
Between Germany aud America
Witi Become still Closer-Proposed
International Action Against Specu-
lation in Futures.

Berlin. May 3.-Today was set for the
first audience by the emperor to Mr.. Ed
win +. Uhl. the new United States am
hassador. The audience was given in
driving rain storm. but the ceremony
vas otherwise an unqualified success The
enttse personnel Of the United States EN-
bassy assembled in the kaiserhof al Mr..
THIS temporary home at 2-0 AT , O'Clock
Baron Usedorn. court chamberlain. whose
function IL is 10 introduce diplomats TO
the sovereign. called with three gorgeous
court squipages. In the first of these rode
Mr.. J. B. Jackson, first secretary OF the
embassy. bearing the letter OF credence
for the new ambassador. MIR. Jackson had
acted as charge in the interval before Mr..
This arrival In the second carriage rode
Mr.. Chl and Baron Usedom. preceded by
two outrtders bearing the red and white
Brandenourg keys. their uniforms being
trimmed with heavy silver embroidery.
All OF these wore elaborate uniforms and
numerous iackies were In attendance. The
horses were gaily caparisonsd. The third
carriage was occupied by the suite of the
embassy, including Mr.. II. G. Squires. the
second secretary of the embassy. and
Lieut. r. X. Evans. the military attache.
the latter clad in handsome regimentals.
While driving up Inter den Linden the
military guards marched up TO the car
riages and presented arms TO the sound
street to witness the pageant
Arrived at the schioss. Baron Usedom
ushered Mr.. Uhl into the white saloon.
Only Baron Marschal Won Blberstein, the
imperial minister Of foreign affairs. was
present besides the emperor and Mr. Uni.
Al the conclusion OF an audience OF twelve
minutes Mr.. jackson and the suite of the
embassy were admitted and shook hands
with the emperor. who conversed pleasant
ly for a few minutes with all OF them.
He then led the way 10 the smaller room.
and Mr. Uhl was thereupon summoned TO
an adjoining saloon, where the empress
and the ladies OF the court waited. Baron
Won Mrbach. as the empress court mar
shal introduced Mr.. Uhl. The empress
conversed affahiy with Mr.. Uhl for few
minutes and next received and oonversed
with the suite of the embassy
Altogether thirty-five minutes were con-
sumed within the schloss. Then. in the
same carriage and with the same elaborate
ceremony. the members of the embassy
returned 10 the kaiserhof.
A representative of the Associated Press
had an interview with Mr.. Uhl after the
audience He said that his audience had
been a very pleasant one and he was very
well satisfied with the result. but he de-
clined to divulge the subject of remarks
which had been made on either side. The
Associated Press, however, learned else
been prepared in advance and the copy
submitted to the court officers. according
TO the customs and requirements, pointed
out to the emperor the important and close
relations existing between the two coun-
tries. both In commerce and science. Many
of the best citizens of the United States.
he said. We're of German birth or of Ger
man descent He expressed the hope that
these ties would strengthen and not dis
turb the peaceful and friendly relations
of the two countries. and concluded with
an expression OF his admiration of the
country to which he was accredited and
for its ruler.
The emperor replied briefly to Mr., Uhl.
joining in the hope the latter had ex-
pressed. and speaking very appreciatively
and admiringiy OF the United States and OF
Americans. He trusted he said, that Mr..
THIS activity would rebound to the bet
ter understanding and more intimate re-
lations between the two countries
The emperor and empress and Prince
Ferdinand OF Bulgaria attended the OPEN
ing OF the exhibition today.
Count Won kanitz. the Agrarian leader,
mas given notice that he Will introduce a
resolution In the reichstag which will be
supported by the conservatives. inviting
the chancellor 10 communicate With other
countries with view 10 the common pro-
hihtion OF speculative time bargains in
corn, etc.