Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-05

BERLIN, May 4.-The standard OF
the Emperor of Austria waves from
the royal palace in Berlin this after
noon, signifying that the ruler of the
dual monarchy has taken up his res
idence there.
Emperor Francis Joseph reached
rotsdam station punctually at 10 a.
m. His majesty's reception was strict
ly according to programme. The
weather was ideally spring-like. The
whole city was in feStal garb, the YER
dure of the trees and shrubs contrasts
ing gratefully with the vivid colors of
the flags, bunting and garlands strung
from pillar TO pillar.
The climax of decorative art was
naturally reached on the route from
the depot through Bellevueshasse,
where Kuenstlenheim showed splen-
didly, thence to the Siegesalle, which
evoked the keen interest of the Aus
trian emperor, who closely questioned
Emperor William. who was sitting
by his side, regarding the points of
interest; thence to the Brandenburg
gate and the Pariser-platz, just behind
where triumphal arch IS feet in
height and with a green background,
enliyened with gilt laurel leaves and
heavy gold cords and tassels, formed
the center of attraction. The arch was
fianked on both sides by towers bear
ing large, living laurel trees. The
center OF the arch was surmounted by
a handsome, drapeo pavilion in whiel
was a band. in medieval costumes,
which sounded inspirating fanfares on
long silver trumpets as the emperors
approached. and which played the Aus
trian national hymn as they proceed
ed downwards.
The Brandenburg gate, standing ir
massive grandeur, was richly decorated
and presented magnificent spectacle.
The houses fronting the plate were
thronged with spectators. many OF
them being armed with kodaks.
Emperor William was clad in
gorgeous Austrian field marshal's uni
form and wore his Austrian deeora-
lions. lie drove down Inter den Linz
den to the Potsdam station at 9:40 a.
m. in an open carriage. accompanied
by his brother. Prince Henry, who
wore the uniform of an Austrian adj
miral. His majesty was cheered by
the crowds all the way.
The train bearing Emperor Francis
Joseph arrived promptly on time. The
greetings between the two emperors
were most cordial the monarchs en-
bracing and kissing each other on both
checks.
At the triumphal arch Mayor
Kirschner delivered speech of well
come.
a short distance further the eortees
passed several embassies. which wera
handsomely decorated
As Emperor Williams eyes met lsrgs
star spangied banner floating from tina
United states embassy, and caught sight
of the United States Ambassador at Tho
window with a number OF distinguished
Americans. his majesty graciously bowed.
The real hero 81 the day WAS ths youth
ful crown prince. who followed hia IA
theirs carriage Ito was chcersd all along
the route quite as much the two em-
perors. and the Befliuers are ali delighted
at the handsome. modest appearances Of
their future king.
The Two enperors had an extremely
busy day Of It. After hts fadguing all
night Journey from Vienna and after tha
excitement Of this mornings reception.
Emperor Francis Joseph did not have .
momeuts rest until nearly midnight
After the military review and having
salnted tire German Empress and con.
vsrsed with her for q short time. the
Austro- Hungarian monarch az 10 D. m..
Joined the family luncheon With Emperue
Williafn and the Empress at the castle.
The others preseai were the Grand Duke
and Duchess Of Baslen and Princess Hem
~ 81 Prussia, Prince and Princess Eraa-
erick Leopold. Prince Regent Albrscht,
the Crown Prince. hts brothers. Princes
Fitted Frrdsrick ard Adeibert ana Prgn-
cess Fecdora of a1hicsw9g Tfolstein.
All the aors 81 The kaiser aaigted Em-
peror FRANCIS aosept b. kissing his hand.