Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-14
KAISER IS FRIENDLY
Views with Satisfaction Relations Between
Germany and United States.
THINKS THE NEW CABLE A GOOD THING
Will Promote Peace and Good Will Among
People of Both Nations,
PEN PICTURE OF THE RULER OF GERMANY
Impresses the Observer as Talented
Original and Grandiose Person,
TACTfUL, PLEASANT, INDEPENDENT MAN
Holds In High Esteem His Royal Con-
sort and Speaks of Her I'm the
Highest mud Most En-
dcaring Terms.
[mpresses the Observer as Talented
Original and Grandiose Person.
ACTfUL, PLEASANT, INDEPENDENT MAN

SidHi@'DeCldl lelegran.J Ills majesty,
William II, emperor of Germany, granted me
au audience at his private chateau near Meta,
whittier l went especially to see him to OBJ
tain from him an expression of his feelings
toward the United States. | met both the
emperor and empress personally. They re,
ceiVed me with much courtesy and consid-
GRAFTON. His majesty spoke earnestly and
thoughtfully of the relations between the
two countries, especially of the new cable
line between the United States and Ger
many.
| reached Berlin on Friday night to learn
that the emperor would not return to the
capital from Strasburg, but would continue
his tour to Metz, sojourning for a while in
the Chateau Urville, which is now his ia
vorite residence and which he bought from
the Baron Cerce for 300,0 900 marks There
he feels that he may rest, surrounded by Gis
family, free from the glamours and cares
of the court. But even there he cannot be
wholly free, for the emperor is an indefatis>
able worker.
No one can approach Metz without
emotion. The very air is heavy with
memories. There were soldiers everywhere
in splendid uniforms. The majority of the
officers are Prussians, and superb men to
look upon. left Metz for Urville on Sunday
morning. 1t is a drive of seventeen miles
the road winding through the beautiful val
ley of the Moselle. There are many battle
fields where the Germans and the French lie
side by side. AS / approached Urvllle the
scene grew gayer. There were the white and
black and red flags of Germany, and the
white and black flags of Prussia Ever
greens were mingled with the bunting Even
the houses of the peasants were decorated in
honov of the emperor's presence.
Magnificent Soldiers
AS l came nearer the chateau l could
see the troops of the emperor's fayorite
regiment, the One hundred and forty fifth of
the line, whose uniform it is his maiesty's
pride to wear. At the gates stood a line of
sentlnels, tall, handsome, richly uniformed
men. Beyond, leading up to the chateau, /
saw an imposing array cf soldiers drawn up
as If for a review. AS drove up the avenue
they saluted and paid an honor that means
much In Europe. rapid turn brought the
carriage in front of the entrance to the
chateau. There was another line of soldiers
the finest in Europe. They also sauted me
as 1 went by them. 1t was all very beauti-
full to American eyes
Two lackeys in splendid red, black and
white liveres, bearing the royal arms, ran
out and aided me to descend from the car
riage | passed on to the inner precincts
of the royal dwelling. Many officers in gor-
geous uniforms saluted me with deferential
and charming poiteness. l was ushered
into an apartment just off the entrance
The emperor the empress Prince Joachim
the Princess Victor and the Princess Louise
were all there, just having returned from
church.
l looked upon the kaiser with mingled
feelings. 1t was a very great privilege to
iG ma u-In ic MIA
part in the history of the world He
stands very erect, with the military bear
ing His carriage is easy and graceful He
speaks quickly. His face and his manner
express great determination. He looks like
a man whom destiny has designated to ac-
complish great deeds. He Is cordial and
sympathetic and combines imperial dignity
with great simplicity. When | explained to
him for coming there he thought for the
briefest space of time and then spoke earn
estly.
The Kaiser Speaks.
II am sincerely pleased" he said, "at the
unanimous satisfaction and Joy which the
present relations between the United States
ard Germany causes throughout my empire
Tho new cable will do much to unite the
two great nations more closely and will
help to promote peace, prosperity and good
will among their people"
The German emperor impressed me as
being a really great man. He is talented.
original and grandiose He knows now to
capture people with daring display. He has
endeared his friends by his tact cleyerness
and independent thought and action. The
empress is charming woman. Once hav-
ing seen her, it is not difficult to appreciate
the emperor's speech concerning her at a
dinner while visiting her native province;
The tie that binds me to this province"
he said, "and binds me more closely to IL
than any other in my empire is the jewei
that sheds its luster at my side. Her
majesty, the empress, sprang from this soil
the ideal of the virtues of a German
princess. 1t is her love that makes me ca
pable to bear the weighty responsibilities OF
my position in joyful spirit"
After seeing the royal family | was con,
Quoted to the apartments of FTaulein Won
Gersdorif, lady in honor to the empress, a
most charming woman. very simple and
natural.
you must not look at me with critical
eye," said Fraulein von Gersdorff to ms
Here everything is simple. The emperor
always lives in simplicity in Urvile. To
us all 1t seems like libre home"
conyersed with the lady in honor for an
hour. She asked me many questions. She
wanted to know where l was born. how
long had lived in America and how many
voyages | had made. She was especially
interested in China.
told her I had seen the arrival of Prince
Henry Of Prussia in China, and how the
empress of China had lattered the German
princess, who was the first member of
royal court of Europe, 10 visit China.
The Eastern Question.
1t was easy to see that the royal house
hold is interested in the eastern question
Fraulein Won Gersdorff spoke of the Amer
lean ambassadors she had met and their
families She had a pleasant word for
every one. She referred to the popularity
Of Ambassador Andrew d. White and of
the secretary Of legation, John B. Jackson,
and his charming wife.
Before leaving the lady in honor | begged
her TO express to the emperor for me the