The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-07
GERMANy,s FESTIVITIES.
The Two Emperors Attended spe-
ciaI Imperial Mass.

Berlin, May 7.-Yesterday being the
third and last day of the festivities in con-
nection with the celebnati tion of the COM
ing OF age of the Crown Prince, fittlngly
capped the climax. The weather was un-
usually fine, warm and sunny for early
spring. The streets down town were con-
sequently crowded by virtually the entire
population of Berlin. including several
scores of thousands from outside, moving
TO and fro in holiday attire.
AT a. m. the two Emperors. attended
by a gorgeous retinue, were present at
special imperial mass, celebrated by Car
dnal Kipp, in st. Edwig's Church. From
the church both drove to the Siegesallee
for the unveiling of the statue of Emperor
Sigismond. who preceded In the fifteenth
century the Hohenzollerns as rulers of
Brandenburg. II is by Doermel
AT the castle, at 1890 a. M. Emperor
William and the Crown Prince received
The CONGRATULATIONS of the special mission,
including that of the United States. Am
bassador White made a short speech, us
ing English throughout, which both the
Emperor and the Crown Prince under
stand perfectly. first addressing the EN-
peror and presenting congratulations
from President Mckinley in pursuance of
a telegram received Thursday.
The Emperor rejoined In pleasant
speech, saying he was very much grati-
fed and that the sentiments expressed
by President Mckinley were cordially re-
ciprocated ny both himself and his SON.
Mr.. White then turned to the Crown
Prince and made another brief speech to
the same purrort.
Soon after occurred the symbolical SER
vices In the castle chapel, whereby the
majority of the Crown p ince was declar-
ed. The scene was most impressive, the
chapel being beautifully corated EN-
peror Francis Joserh and the German
Empress led the way, Emperor William,
with the Grand Duke of Baden following.
Next came The youngest imperial child,
and then the Crown Prince and the Ital-
ian Crown Prince
Others present were the chiefs OF the
accredited missions all the princes the
imperial chancellor, Prince Won Hohen-
lobe, the members of the Bifndesrath,
knights OF the order of the Black Eagle,
generals, admirals, members OF the cabi-
net, officers of the Reichstag, officers of
the Prussian diet. regimental delegations,
etc
A Gorgeous Dinner.
At p. m. began the gala dinner TO
which United States Ambassador White,
with the other ambassadors, had been in
vited. Emperor Francis Joseph led in the
German Empress Emperor William walk
ed alone. The Crown Prince led the
Grand Duchess OF Baden and King Albert
OF saxony led Princess Henry of Prussia
The company included only about a score
OF ladies', the Empress and the princesses.
The dinrer was a gorgeous affair. the
xnr4N4 Era. -. -
being served The band of the First Regi-
"ert of The Guards played a selection
including Sir Arthur Sullivan's '"rhe Lost
Chord" which was a spsciai compliment
paid to the Duke of York. a march by
Frtdel lex the O. eat and q German fam
tasia by Krug
During dinner, Emperor william propos-
ed the health Of Emperor Francis Joseph
in fine, finisled speech.
lie dwelt upon the honor and Joy of the
visit of his imperial guest Celebrating
upon the desire OF the Germans to main
tain peace, but he refrained from REFER ng
to the Dreibund. He spoke so that he
could be heard by eyerybory.
Emperor Francis Joseph, replying, read
from manuscript his remarks being an
derstood only by those in his immediate
vicinity.
However, the general Impression was
that the answer was not political Dur
ing tne Dunquet Mr.. white sat next TO the
British ambassador, Sir Frank Lascelles.
General comment was occasloned by the
fact that Cardinal Kopp in his scarlet
robes was present.
Shortly before 10 O'clock Emperor Fran
els Joseph, with Emperor William. drove
swiftly down through Brandenburg gate,
the populace greeting the imperial pair
with laundering hurrahs. Anhat station
was reached promptly at 10 O'Clock, and
after a cordial leave-taking, the Austro-
Hungarian ruler departed.
The lluminations surpassed anything
known here for years. The expenses must
have been enormous.