The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-06
Bids King Edward an Anectionate
Farewell as the Train steams Ont
of the Railway Station.
WAR VESSELS DRESS SHIP
AS HIS MAJESTY BOARDS THE ROYAL
YACHT AT PORT VICTORIA.
Latest Rumor I'm Regard to Vfctoria's
WilI-Kfng Edward Not Suffering
with Cancer OF the Throat.


LONDON, Feb. 5.-Emperor William has
returned on board the imperial yacht Ho-
henzolIern, at Port Victoria. on his way
home, after receiving from London crowds
demonstrative expressions of their appro-
baton of his prolonged visit to England.
The Emperor's passage through London,
however, was somewhat marred by bad
weather Unmistakabie evidence of the
place he has won in the hearts OF the
English people was seen in the affection
with which he was hidden farewell by
King Edward. the Duke of Connaught and
other members OF the royal family. A
naval parade greeted the Emperor's ar
rival at Port Victoria, when all the war
vessels dressed ship. this being further
evidence OF the exceptional official cor
diality existing between the two countries
Emperor William was accompanied by the
crown prince. Frederick William. and the
Duke Of Sparta.
King Edward at Marlborough House and
made a speech which dealt In the main.
with matters of purely family concern aris-
ing out of the death Of Queen Victoria
There were only two speakers. King Ed
ward thanked the Emperor on behalf of
the British people and himself and bade
him a cordial farewell The Kaiser replied
in terms reciprocating the good wishes of
the King. He Is described as having spoken
eloquently- Roth monarchs alluded to the
good understanding between the two peo-
Piles In furthering the cause OF peace and
civilization. King Edward complimented
the Kaiser upon his speech. Emperor VIII
liam sat at the right Of King Edward and
Crown Prince Frederick William at his left.
The Duke Of Connaught, Prince Christian,
Sir Frank Lescelles, British ambassador 10
Germany. Baron Won Eckhardtstein. first
secretary Of the German embassy, and
Count Won Metternich were present.
It was at Charing Cross railroad station,
subsequent to luncheon at Marlborough
House. that the chief ovation occurred.
The crowds. packed densely, cheered
Justify as each state carriage, containing
the members of the German suite, passed,
and shouted themselves hoarse when, be-
hind brilliant escort OF life guards. En-
peror William, King Edward, Crown
Prince Frederick William and the Duke of
Connaught drove up in the same carriage.
The Archbishop OF York. Field Marshal
Earl Roberts. the lord mayor and many
distinguished people. including the men,
bers Of the German embassy and a number
OF officers, gathered on the platform to
bid farewell to Emperor William. The
latter was in the highest spirits. He talked,
laughed and shook hands all around. King
Edward was equally cheerful. He appeared
In better health than for weeks past
King Edward introduced the lord mayor,
Mr.. Frank Green. TO Emperor William.
The latter said he much appreciated the
fact that the lord mayor. the head of the
city OF London. had come to bid him fare
well. The lord mayor. in replying. declared
the citizens of London warmly appreciated
the visit of the Emperor to England at a
moments notice. upon the melancholy oc-
casion of the Queens death. and would
never forget his kindness. The Emperor
then remarked that the attachment be-
tween himself and the late Queen was a
very close affection. and he could not do
less than come to England at such a time.
moved by the marvellous spectacle which
he had witnessed Saturday. remarxing that
he had never seen anything like it which
had so deeply impressed him.
After an affectionate farewell between
Edward and William the train started out
amid the playing OF the national anthem
ty the band of the Coldstream Guards and
the cheers OF the people. King Edward
I'd 70 faE
peror Williams hand, which was held out
OF a window. Ii was evident that no one
was better pleased at the days proceed
hgs than the Emperor himself
~ number OF German detectives cease
ltssly followed in the Emperor's footsteps
and boarded the imperial train before II
started. Emperor William wore a field
r1arshars uniform and King Edward and
the Duke OF Connaught wore the German
uniforms For the first time IN many days
the flags in the streets and on buildings
few at the flagstaff heads The German
fag was prominently displayed.
In addition To those already mentioned
as present az the departure of Emperor
William from Charing Cross there were
on the platform deputauons from the
Butcher Regiment and Prussian Dragons.
The Coldstream Guards furnished the
guard OF honor and its band PLAYED the
German hymn as the train moved away.
the coldstreams saluting at the same time.
The Duke OF Sparta Travelled on another
car OF the same train.
The HohenzoIlern sailed from Port Vic
tor!a at 5:25 p. m. and anchored tonight in
sheerness harbor- She will sail at O'Clock
tomorrow, escorted by the German cruiser
Nymphe and the British cruisers Niobe and
Minerva.
Prince Henry OF Prussia. who has re-
joined the German flagship Beden at