The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-19
Ceremonies, Banquets, Reception and
Opera Performances, with the
kaiser as the Moving Spirit OF All.
TITLES AND DECORATIONS
THOUSANDS CONFERRED BY THE
EMPEROR ON HIS FRIENDS.
New Order Of Merit Founded-Pres-
ident McKinley's COngrntuIaitOns
Presented by Mr.. White.

BERLIN, Jan. 1s-The city, everywhere,
to-day was in gala attire and presented a
thoroughly holiday appearance on the Sec
ond day of the bi-centenary festivities. The
Rourse, banks. government offices AMI
courts were all closed. and special thanks
giving commemorative services were held
In the churches. The historic quarter be-
tv cen the castle and Brandenburg Gate
was densely thronged, and the animation
Of the scene was increased by the COM
ing and going of Princes and other noble
| Persons and the marching of troops. Spe-
cial interest was excited by the COM
| ranies of troops sent to bear the laurel
wreathed standards from the castle to the
service in the garrison church. 10 which
they marched headed by bands OF music
Emperor William everywhere received ova-
tions.
United States Ambassador White pre-
sented to Emperor William at IL o'clock
this morning the congratulations of Presi-
dent Mckinley on the bi-centenary of the
first King of Prussia, Frederick I. The
presentation was made during the court
reception. which was held in the knights
Hall, at the Schloss. after the newly ap-
pointed knights of the Order of the Red
Eagle. the Royal Order Of the Crown, ami
the Royal Order of the House of Hoheii-
zollern had been presented to the Emperor
and Empress. During this ceremony the
Frincesses stood at the right of the throne
and the crown Prince, with other Princes.
at the left. Both the Emperor and En-
press spoke pleasantly to Ambassador
White.
After visiting the Sieges Alec and the
nausoleum at Charlottenburg and depos-
ting wreaths on the monument of King
Frederick 1 and the coffin of Emperor
William i, his majesty returned TO the
castle and received in audience the am
bassadors, ministers. special ENJOYS and
deputations sent by foreign states. Sub
sequently, Emperor William received the
German Princes attending the festivities
In behalf OF their respective sovereigns.
Then followed the ceremony of corona
ton. the reception of the new knights of
the various orders, divine services I'm the
castle chapel. luncheon in the While Hall.
and the reception of deputation from
Fast Prussia.
A new order of merit to the Pruss.an
crown had been founded in commemora-
ton of the bi-centenary OF the corona
tOn OF the HISt TFuSSldn Ming Inc deco
ration consist OF single class. and ranks
between that Of the Order of the Black
Eagle and the Grand Cross of the Red
Eagle.
Count Henckel Won Donnersmarck has
been raised TO the rank of Fuerst
Prince,. with the appe,iation of Durch-
lsunch. Hereditary nobility has been con-
ferred on Professor Behring. OF Marburg.
and Vice Admiral Reinhold Werner.
Fifteen new peers of the Prussian Herr
enhaus. or House of Lords. were appoint
cd by the Emperor. the list including the
Rev. DIR. Dryander and Professor Fielder.
of the Charlottenburg Technical High
school. as we'll as a number OF mayors.
Altogether S.122 orders and decorations
were conferred to-day, in addition 20 the
lg,ooo conferred last year. Among to-day's
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