New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-05
STRT1'S RULER IN BERLIN.
EMPEROR FRANCIS JOSEPH WELCOMED BY
THE KAISER

Berlin, May 4-Emperor Francis Joseph OF Aus
tria who left Vienna yesterday evening FOR Berlin
in order be present at the ceremonies in con-
necton with the coming OF age of the German
Crown Prince. Frederick William, reached here
this morning His standard waves from the royal
palace where he Is staying.
Emperor Francis Joseph reached Potsdam sta
ton at 10 a. m. His reception was strictly accord
ing to programme. The weather was springtke'
the whole city in festal garb. the verdure or
the trees and shrubs contrasting gratefully with
the vivid coors OF the flags. bunting and garlands
strung from pillar 10 pillar. Emperor william re-
ceIved his royal guest at the station and rode Win
him 10 the palace The Kaiser clad In
gorgeous Austrian field marshals uniform Of cream
colored scarlet trousers with broad gold lace
and black chapeau with green feathers. and wore
his Austrian decorations He had driven down
Inter den Linden to the Potsdam station at go
a. m in an open carriage. accompanied by his
brother. Prince Henry, who wore the uniform OF
an Austrian admiral. His Majesty cheered by
the crowds all the way. The greetings between
the two Emperors Of the most cordial char
acter the monarchs embracing and kissing each
other on both cheeks The Austrian Emperor wore
the uniform OF the Prussian Foot Guards and
across his breast a broad orange ribbon with
the Prussian order Of the Black Eagle.
The procession passed through the Brandenburg
Gate in the following order; squadron OF the
Garde du Corps. In black cuirasses and helmets
tipped with silver eagles, preceding an open car
riage. with maguiicently attred outrders. In which
sat the two Emperors ianked by aides -de-chmp.
Then followed Prince Henry and the Prussian
Crown Prince. and 10 them were the younger
Prussian Princes. Then came the generals ana
State dignitaries. The absence of Prince Hohen-
lohe the Imperial Chancellor, and the presence OF
General Count Won Waldersee. late chief OF stan
OF the German army and favorite of the Kaiser.
much commented on. At the triumphal arch.
seventy-fve feet high behind the Pariser Platz.
the procession halted. and Mayor Kirchner deliv-
cred speech Of welcome in which he referred 70
Emperor Francis Joseph as the trusty ally OF the
first three rulers Of the newly created herman
who has ceaselcssly. zealously and successfully
strven preserve TO the nations Of the world the
blessings Of peace
Tie Austrian Emperor replied with few con-
Wildenbruchs ode. Welcome" and presented flow
Francis Joseph who shook the young CIR
hand and thanked her. There loud outburst
OF cheering the EmpsTOrS drove away.
A short distance further on the procession passed
several embassies which were handsomely deco
rated. on the balcony Of the Russian Embassy
smingly bowed. As Emperor Williams eyes
met a large Star Spangled Banner floating from
the United States Legation and caught sight OF
the United States AmbaS sador. Andrew u. White
at the window with "A number Of Americans Ills
Majesty graciOusly bowed.
Arrived In front Of the castle. the Empcrurs re-
viewed three OF the finest Prussian regiments I'm
peror Francis Joseph cOmplimented Emperor Will
their appearance. and then entered the
palace where the Empress and the PrincCsses we're
waiting to receive him.
The real hero of the day the youthful Crown
Prince who followed his fathers carriage. The
blooming your- fllness OF the Prince was advan-
tageousy of by the dark uniform Of the
Guards which he He checred all along
the Rerliners are all delighted the handsome.
modest appearance Of their future King.