The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-29

BERLIN, March EI.--Prfnce Luowtg. the
heir 10 the Bayarian throne. who made
sensational speech at the Moscow corona
ton. has delivered another remarkable
speech at Munich In connection with the
centenary Of the birth Of William I. Adj
dressing an audience Of army officers, with
a tribute 20 William ], he said:
when you consider other states which
have become estranged from rs and that
the German population therein Is now des-
psrately fighting for national existence,
you viii learn doubiy 20 appreciate the
power and glory of those German poputa-
tons now belonging 20 the empire
That by ''other" Prince Ludwig meant
Austria and Russia is shown by the fact
that ar the close OF his address he called
for cheers for the prince regent. as the
friend and ally OF three German emper-
ors.''
The unwilling OF the monument to WILL
fam l. was Witnessed by the whole stafr OF
the United States embassy and their
friends. as the guests of the emperor. The
embassy building was befagged and dec
GRATED during the three days OF the cele-
bration. Ambassador Chl. however. was
not present at the great dinner at the cas-
tie, nor ar the gala performances at the
opera, as only the ambassadors and minis
ters were invited whose governments sent
special representatives TO the celebration.
About 10 Americans Witnessed Mondays
ceremonies.
The people OF Berlin are intensely dis
satisfied with their rigorous exclusion
from the ceremonies. the police enforcing
this most strictly and brsltally. Inter Den
Linden was closed to the people for the
three days. Although the crowds were
enormous. the sole serious accident was In
the case Of a lady on the grand stand. who
carelessly bending forward when the veil
fell from the monument. was impaled by
q bayonet when the soldiers presented
arms.
The EXAMINATIONS throughout the city
were on an unexampled scale. There was
brilliant electric and gaslight effects and
the castle was magnidcentiy illuminated.
Eight thousand pounds OF red fire was
burned on the top OF the cupoIa alone.
The adoption OF the trf-color German
cockade for the army was due, according
10 the Saxon newspapers, TO King Albert
OF Saxony. The innovation does not meet
general favor.
Emperor Williams physician. DIR. Lut-
hold, has been created an hereditary no
bic.
The absence OF the general amnesty
decree expected upon the occasion
OF the centenary by the public
and court alike, has created much discon-
tent. The judges and counsel for weeks
past have advised persons convicted not
TO appeal, as the amnesty decree was sure
TO liberate them II they followed this adj
vice. which was invariably taken.
The whole legal fraternity OF Prussia is
now amazed and dissatisfied. The only
persons thus far pardoned are Won Kotze
serving terms OF Imprisonment in the
forts.
Ii is generally remarked that neither the
regent OF Bavaria, in his centenary edict
nor the president OF the reichstag in his
banquet toast, applied the epithet of
Great" to William I. in spite OF the en-
peror's expressed wish.
Prince Bismarck received an autograph
letter from his majesty on Monday last,
expressing appreciation OF his past ser
vices. The prince is still suffering from
cold and rheumatism. He is not expected
TO rise for another week.
The critical situation created by the
reichstag's rejection OF the naval demands
continues. The vote on the third and final
reading IS certain to be equally adverse TO
the government. The Conservative and
agrarian organs urge the emperor to emit
late his grandfather and dissolve the reich
stag. Much excitement has been aroused
by a speech OF Herr Drenkmann. presi-
dent OF the highest Prussian court, who,
ia eulogizing William ]. praised him for
not being afraid at a critical juncture TO
break the constitution.
The Tsgebiatt asks IL this Is proper talk
from him who ought TO be the first TO
defend and uphold the constitution"
The Vorwaerts has published a series OF
editorials saying that conflicts have come
between the emperor and the people and
expressing Joy thereat.
II is the general impression that his
majesty win take decisive step after the
final rejection OF the naval budget. In the
meanwhile the emperor. In order TO popu-
iariZe the navy. has sent TO every mayor
IN the empire a copy OF his comparative
naval tables accompanied by letter dated
March IS. requesting them TO bring the
facts before the population.
The emigration from Germany this year
viii be much below the small figures OF
1895. Only I.2T persons enigrated In Feb
ruary, against 1879 I'm the same month OF
1896 all the steamship agents report a