New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-03
CEREMONIES AT FRIEDRICHSRUH

Friedrchsruh. Aug. 2.-The Emperor and
Empress OF Germany arrived here at O'Clock
this evening. accompanied by Baron Won Bulow,
the Minister o. Foreign Affairs and their suites.
The Emperor wore an admirals uniform. and
the Empress was in mourning
The members OF Prince Bismarck's family re-
ce'ved the imperial party and the Emperor on
alghting kissed Prince Herbert Bismarck
both cheeks and shook hands with Count Will
lam Bismarck. The party then entered the
castle RAISING through detachments CT the 3lst
Regiment Of Infantry. which were drawn up
along the road and up to the castle gate.
The crowds on each side Of the road were
composed Of Hamburgers. who had been ar
irving by every train; foresters from all the
sachsenwald villagers. bicyclists children and
travellers from foreign countries. Vendors OF
cards. photographs and medals swarmed about
the outskirts OF the crowds. and walters from
the neighborlng beer gardens. bearing trays OF
empty filed glasses. circulated on all sides
and did big business among the thirsty There
we're only a few gendarrnes present. but they
were perfectly able to maintain order.
When the imperial train arrived here the
crowds were so anxious TO zee the Emperor that
they swarmed over the fences and upon the
platforms. The troops. however. were able to
keen a space clear around the Emperors car
riage.
The presentations at the railroad crossing
where the Bismarcks received the Emperor and
Empress consumed ten minutes. the Emperor
shaking hands with Count Won Rantzau. Prince
Bismarck's son-n law and other relatives OF
the deceased.
There was no cheering. but an uproar was
causod nv the excited conversation carried on
among the crowd present
throughout the service in the death chamber
the Emperor remained standing the Empress
being seated The service concluded with
hymn The Emperor then shook hands with
Pastor Westphal and Pinrow. the valet OF Bis
marck
Pastor Westphal OF Brunstorf conducted the
service according 10 the rites Of the Reformed
Church The text IN compliance with Prince
Bismarck's desire. was from the First Epistie
OF Paul 10 the Corinthians. chapter XIV, verses
t3 10 81 as follows:
For this corruptible must put on !ncorruption:
this corruptble shall have put on incorrupiion ana
this mortal shall have put on 1m nor, wrt item
death is swallowed up in victory death where mere
Sting of death is sin and the strength OF sin Is the
law. But thanks be 10 God when gwen Us 'he
victory through our LORD Jesus CHRIST.
The mourners present. including the imperial
party numbered from thirty TO forty persons
Immediately after the service the emperor
and Empress and those who accompanied theh
started for Berlin.
The former Empress Frederick sent large
laurel wreath. with palms. lilies and white roses
intertwined and tied with black
President Kriiger Of the Transvaal Republic
telegraphed to Emperor William and to Prince
Herbert Bismarck his condolences. and an
nounced that the Government flags at Pretoria.
the capital. were at half-mast in honor OF the
cead statesman.
The Emperor and Empress remained forty-hVe
minutes at the castle, and were escorted BACK
to the train by the entire Bismarck family
Brief farewells were exchanged at the railroad
The Emperor, standing In his saloon carriage
saluted the people. who respectfully uncoVerea
their heads