The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-21

PORTSMOUTH, Eng, Nov. a.-The Ger
man imperial yacht Hohenzolern entered
the harbor at 1906 a. m. today and was
welcomed with saiutes from the guns of
the warships and the forts. The emperor
and empress and their two sons landed at
1870 o'clock and were welcomed by the
Duke of Connaught, who wore the uniform
OF the German Hussar regiment, OF which
he Is honorary colonel. and by various
court dignitaries.
Chilly and FogGy Weather.
1t was typical November morning. chill
ly and foggy. and the Hohenzoiern doomed
in sight, escorted by the German battle
ship Kaiser Frederick III. and a fotilla OF
eight British torpedo boat destroyers.
which met the German ships outside Spit
head. The imperial yacht few the British
naval flag at her foremast. the German
flag at her mizzen and the imperial stand
ard at her mainmast.
Royal Salutes Fired.
As she entered the harbor the British
admiraIs flagship and eight other warships
gayly bedecked manned yards and thun-
dered the royal salute. which was returned
by the Kaiser Frederick Ill A detach-
ing guard of honor, was drawn up on the
| ietty and presented arms as the Hohen-
sollern was nAoored alongside. with the i'm
| perial party standing on the yachts bridge.
William ns an English Admiral.
Emperor William wore the uniform OF
| British admiral, and the two young princes
wore simple sailor boys suits.
The Duke of Connaught. accompanied by
| Admiral Seymour, Gen. Sir Baker Russell.
| number OF gorgeously at.ired court func-
tionaries and the members OF the German
| embassy. boarded the HohenzolIern and
| were received with royal salute.
Warm Greetings Exchanged.
| Warm greetings were exchanged with
| the emperor and his sons. After his ma
/ iesty had held brief court. the empress
| appeared and participated in the greetings.
| The jetty presented the gayest and most
| animated appearance and accommodated
| a large number of privileged spectators.
| Bunting and German and British flags
| were displayed everywhere.
| While the piles OF baggage were being
| landed the bands played German and Brit
/ ish airs. Soon after the dispatch OF the
/ train with the baggage and servants the
| royal special train was drawn UP and about
| eleven of the imperial party and others
| landed and were received by the naval and
| military officials. The empress was the
| recipient of handsome bouquet The civic
/ authorities were presented 10 the emperor.
/ who later inspected the troops and sailors
/ forming the guard of honor.
Takes the Train for Windsor.
al hyig zszz
took the train for Windsor at II 80 amid
| saiutes of the warships. bands playing ma
| tionai anthems and cheers from the crowds
| thronging every point Of vantage.
The imperial suite includes Count von
Bueiow. Gen. Won Piessen. Admiral Won
/ Zenaennibfan. Gen. Won Schell. Col Prltz-
/ cluitx, Col. Won Rasch. Count Won Plasan
/ Lord Churchill. lord In waiting to the
queen and the Dowaxer Lady ChurcniiL
Arrival at Windsor.
| WINDSOR, Nov 2e--The Emperor and
| Empress ot Germany and their party ar
rived here Vt Las They were received ey
| the Prince Of Wales and the Duke OF cam
! bridge and the Duke OF oTk. all wearing
| German uniforms. There was tremendous
cheering in The streets as the imperial par
| ~ drove 10 the castle, where they were re-
/ ceivsd by oaeea Victoria al p. III Tho
| weiting-roosn ard platform at the stallion
were lavfshiy decorated with flowers. The
/ town il H!3ed wfsh excursioufsis and de'sa-
rated with fsgs. on she town hall British
I and German royal standards and tina Stars
/ and Stsipes aoased side BY side
The Fmperor's FIRST speech.
The emperor replying 70 the mayors
welcome. said:
y thank ycu very much for your k.n9
! attention. J must tel you tsat It gives RE
Z very great pleasure 10 be here once Daose. -
His Uncle Kisses Him
Tbs Prince of Wales ard The Duke @.
YORK were :he uniform CO the German
/ Frs Queens dragons. The Prince ct
/ Wales kissed The emperor cH bof5 checks,
+ and the emperor embraced hITn. while ;he
. other royal visitors s:oos or the platform
/ chatting TIE Prince % wales Was vasi-
ffv grauae.a by the reception acrord@f
~ tho party an4 the salute ia response
] 20 the cheers
The trayeters entered ire waiting roam,
! whence they ea7ergeSs few minutes sa.er
ara as a royal salass was sre3 entered the
/ carfsags ia wsisIng,
TIE empress = tferfrary. Princess Hem
! rv of fsatsemsesg ard f'rinceks C5rizsgan
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