The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-02
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Prussian army, which occurred in the
forenoon, was a solemn ceremony. His
walked briskly over from the castle 10
Rhumes Halle, HAL of Giories,' in
whose interior court, in the presence of
Germany's emperor and princes the act
took place. The flags were piled up be-
fore an altar, specially erected, where
the protestant and Catholic army chap
lains performed the dedicatory rites. The
emperor spoke kindly to Field Marshal
Blumenthal, Sc years old, who was pres
ent The empress drove up in a coach
and-six, with the two youngest princes,
Oscar and Joachim, and the little prin-
cesses, all of them witnessing the scene
below from window overlooking the
court.
The sign and countersfgn given out by
the emperor was "Koenigsberg-B Berlin
smybolically IMPLYING Prussia's rise dur
ing the century.
The decree awarding each flag a new
ornament clasp and ribbon went into
effect forthwith this afternoon each regi-
ment marching with its flags thus dec
Grated A similar decree was published
today by the prince regent of Munich and
other German rulers 1t was noticed that
during the rehabilitation the emperor adj
dressed kindly words to Prince Frederick
Leopold, who is here for a few days from
his Punishment in Cassel.
The emperor's address, during the cere-
monies was considered another deeply sig
nificant expression of his majesty's firm
intention to maintain the empire in its in
tegrity. The passage affirming the en-
peror's will to preserve GeEmany's unity
and indivisibiity, and where he said ne
would continue in spite of all hindrances,
to make the navy as powerful as the
army, made a deep impression, and his
remarks are this evening commented
upon literally in diplomats circles His
majesty delivered his address in a high
pitched, resonant strident roice. Each
syllable was pathetically emphasized.
During the afternoon hours the emperor
called upon the ministers and princes
The United States ambassador A. D.
White and Mrs. White, being out calling
themselves the emperor failed TO meet
them personally at their residence. The
American colony kept the day orthodoxy
Pastor Dickie held reception and Consul
General Mason and Mrs Mason and Mrs.
Robbins did the same. The rest of the
Americans were out calling all day.
The Emperor at the New Years parade
addressed the officers of the garrison as
follows:
The first day of the new century sees
our army, in other words our pecple-in-
arms. gathered around their standards.
kneeling before the Lord of Hosts: and
verify, if anyone has especial reason this
day for bowling down before God. it Is
our army. A glance at our standards
suffices as an explanation. for they are
the embodiment of our history.
In what condition did the past CEN
fury at its dawn, find our army? The
glorious army of Frederick the Great had
slept upon its laurels, fossilized amid all
the petty details Of pipe clay. led by
superannuated and insufficient generals.
with officers unaccustomed to hseful
work and lost in debauch. luxury and
foolish arrogance. Our army, in a word.
was not equal to its mission, which. in
deed, it had forgotten. Heavy was the
of Heaven which overlook
1t and fell on our people. It was cast
into the dust, the glory Of Frederick was
extinguished and our standards were bro
ken. In many long years of bitter servi-
tude God taught the people TO look to
itself, and under the pressure of the foot
Of the proud cOnqueror our people en-
gendered in itself that most sublime
thought, that It is the highest honor
to dedicate ones blood and purse to the
Fatherland in her armed service Form
and life were given 1t by my great
grandfather; new laurels crowned the
newly created army and its youthful ban
ners, but universal military cervice only
attained its true significance through our
great departed emperor. In his quiet
work he evolved the reorganization Of
our army, in spite of opposition and ig-
norance.
Various campaigns crowned his work
in a way never expected. His spirit fill
ed the ranks of our army, even as his
own trust in God bore our troops to as
victories. With this. his own
creation, he brought the German races
together and gave US back long-desired
German unity. 1t is to him that our
thanks are due. and by the help OF that
army, the German empire, commanding
respect, has assumed the position assign
ed to Il in the council of nations. II is
for you. gentlemen. to preserve and en-
Dloy in the new century the cid qualities
BY which our forefathers made the army
great, namely: Simplicity and modesty in
1aily life. unconditional devotion TO the
royal service. the employment Of ones
whole strength OF body and mind In the
seaseless work Of training and develop
ng our troops; and even as my grand
-ather iabored for his army. so win I.
n ike manner. unerringly carry on and
larry through the work Of recognizing
ny navy. in order that It may be justi-
led in standing by the side Of my land
'orces. and that by IL the German en- I
lire may also be In a position 10 win
NE place which it has not get attained. /
with the two united. / hope 10 be en- /
sbed with firm trust in the guidance I
# God 20 prove the truth of the SAYING
= Frederick William; When 'one in this /
world wants 70 decide something with 4.
he pen he does not do It unless sup
ported by the strength Of the sword. "
Emperor William has issued an order /
o the army announcing that, n accord /
.uce with the unanimous decision of the /
German socereig1s. a badge c0mmsmora- |
i've Of the last century. and IS a fresh /
pledge Of the unity and indissoluoiliiy Il /
he empire. mas been esta bhshed for the i
.oiors Of the whole army.
Ambassador White has informed the 4
Of the Associated Press 4
hat the emperor. al the CeTcie address 4
4 him with particular kinGasss and a. /
considerable length. His ma jesty sx-
,ressed great satisfaction that relations i
,-ita the United States during The year
80 we're - greatly improved and that i
10 many obstacles 70 q better under
tau6iug between tie two nations had 4
.een removed He said that h. with the
est q Germany. had been deeply aid 1
touched ~ various pas
a zes II the presidents message
-T-s ~-gr T--ffezF states cs0rssI5 AZ Han
yer. : r Waite, has arrived here and 3
.aeeiaI Treasury Agent Particle has re-
u-ne5 home.
Denial or That MeneIik STORY
London. Dec 5a--Eing Neue}fk of Ahy-
In5a Is soon going % Cairo as tAe guest