New-York tribune., 1899-11-25
THE KAISER AT BLENHEIM.
ROYAL GUESTS OF THE DUKE AND DUCHESS
OF MARLBOROUGH


Woodstock. Nov. 24-Emperor William ar
rived here at 12:45 p. m. accompanied by the
Prince Of Wales and the Duke OF Connaught
His Majesty was enthusiastically welcomed
The streets were decorated with the German
British and American colors The Duke and
Duchess OF Marlborough awaited the Imperial
party at the railroad station, where a troop Of
the Queens Own Oxfordshire Hussars formed
guard OF honor Squads from the fire brigade
in full uniform were stationed at various points
along the road TO Benheim Palace the Mayor
and Corporation were in attendance. and the
church rang out peals OF welcome. After the
presentations and an exchange Of greetings be-
tween the Emperor and the Duke and Duchess
or Marlborough on the platform. His Majesty
entered an open carriage and was driven to the
palace. The whole route was lined by crowds Of
people from oxford and other neighboring
places. As the Emperor issued from the rail-
road station he was greeted with round after
round Of cheering. which he acknowledged by
uncovering several times. and. finally. by rising
In his carriage and bowling TO the people
The Empress Of Germany did not go TO Blen-
helm, owing 10 the death Of the Princess Of
Leiningen.
The Prince Of Wales introduced the Duke and
Duchess to the Emperor, who cordially shook
hands with them. The Emperor wore a dark
overcoat and silk hat The Prince Of Wales and
the Duchess of Marlborough occupied the same
carriage. They were cheered throughout the
route. The occasion was made public holiday.
In the display OF bunting. American and German
flags predominated. a hundred oxford under
graduates, on bicycles. helped to enliven the
village.
At 1:15 o'clock the German Imperial ensign
was hoisted over the main entrance OF the pal
ace, and shortly afterward the procession ap-
peared IN the main drive The Imperial car
riage was drawn by four bays. with uniformed
positions preceded by outriders. The Duke OF
Marlborough. mounted on white horse. rode
beside the carriage Of the Emperor. The Ouch
ess OF Marlborough wore a black velvet coat
trimmed with ermine, and velvet picture hat
with white feathers. The suites followed in
other carriages.
After an inspection Of the many objects OF In
terest at the palace. His Majesty had luncheon.
the party including Count Won Gutenberg. After
luncheon the Emperor drove through the park
and planted pine tree in the private gardens.
The treatment OF the newspaper correspond
ents at Benheim extremely discourteous.
The conduct OF the Blenheim Palace officials
was in marked contrast to the courtesy pre-
vailing everywhere at Windsor. They said the
Duke Of Marlborough issued orders that no cor
RESPONDENTS were 10 be admitted, and that no
information be given either 70 the American or
the German newspaper representatives
windsor. England Nov. 24.-Emperor william
went out riding this morning, and was after
ward photographed with the Empress. Their
Maiesties attended the memorial service in
honor Of the Princess Of Leiningen In the pri-
yate chapel at Windsor Castle, at Wnlch queen
Victoria was also present. The Emperor, the
Prince OF Wales and the Duke or Connaught
started for Benheim at noon.