Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-30
SWORD FOR EMPEROR
William of Germany Honored by
Edward of Great Britain.
He Is Made Field Marshal OF the
British Army His birthday
and Accepts the APP
DOin tment.

nent as HelQ marSndl OIL luo DIlllSu
lrmy, in the presence of the house
holds of King Edward and the dead
queen, as well as a number Of British
md German naval officers. His majes-
y has expressed great delight at the
appointment. Sunday he celebrated
lis birthday at Osborne and received
ongratula tons from members Of the
German embassy in London.
In addition to the sword of field
marshal, King Edward has presented
o Emperor William. already a knight
If the garter, the insignia of the
order in diamonds. The fact that
his gift was ordered by the late
queen with the intention of present
ne it on the kaiser's birthday gave
/ pathetic interest to the presenta-
ion.
Emperor William, on learning of
he kings intention to appoint him a
ield marshal, sent the following tel
sgram to Lord Salisbury:
THE king my august uncle, confers
Upon me the rank Of a field marshal in
lis army and informs me that my ap-
continent will be published on my birth
lay. | hasten to appriSe you of my deep
of so signal a mark of his
najesty's affection for me, and | rejoice
% think that I shall be numbered among
hose of the highest rank in his majesty 8
gallant army.
(Signed) civilian R."
The emperor sent fac smile of
he dispatch to Lord Roberts. Lord
replied as follows:
II beg with most profound respect to
,ender to your imperial majesty nay
thanks for your telegram and my sincere
upon the anniversary of
your majesty's birthday and upon the
to the exalted rank of field
marshal which my august sovereign the
king has been pleased to confer upon
your imperial majesty; and [ am con-
vinced that your acceptance of the office
will give the livelieSt qualification to all
classes of the nation, who have been
deeply touched by the considera ton and
kindly feeling exhibited in your gracious
visit on this solemn OCCASION
Officially Announced.
London, Jan. 2S.-The Gazette this
morning contains the official an
louncement that Emperor William
mas been made a field marshal in the
British army, his commission being
lated January 27.
The EmperOr's Birthday.
Cowes. Isle of Wight, Jan. 28.-After
he memorial service at Whippingham
church Sunday Emperor William and
-he crown prince went direct to the
receiving a salute of 81
guns. His majesty took luncheon
there. the guests including Lord Kin
ore, Col. Darlington, who is attached
o his majesty's staff while in England,
he members of the German embassy
md others. Crown Prince Frederick
William proposed the emperor's
health, which was drunk with
'hochs." The kaiser then drank the
health of King Edward, the entire
company standing. Then his majesty
lonned the uniform of a British adj
niral to receive visitors who might
all to tender congratul Among
hose who came were King Edward
n the uniform of an admiral, the
luke of Connaught, Prince Christian
md other royal personages, Lord Rob-
.rts and Mr.. Brodrick, all in full uni
'orms. The emperor received the
King at the gangway. The yacht was
'olling heavily, owing to the gale, so
hat the queen and the royal ladies
we're prevented from accompanying
he king. After tea had been served
he royal party returned to Osborne
,rown prince Immediately returning
he visit and dining with the king.
Memorial Services.
London, Jan. 2S.-Sunday through
,ut the kingdom all places of worship
leld services in memory of Queen
Victoria. At ST. Pauls cathedral there
vas an unusual scene. Before nine
''clock in the morning an enormous
'rowd, wholly attired in black.
treamed from al directions to the vast
Office, and by ten o'clock it was
packed. Thousands, unable to obtain
Omission, stood vainly waiting on the
teps and around listening to the low
'rgan strains and muff1ed peal. The
ervice began at half past ten! Most
Rev. Frederick Temple, primate and
of Canterbury, preached a
most touching sermon.
There was a similar scene at West
ninster abbey, where all the services
throughout the day were attended by
enormous congrega The large
lssemblage in the chapel royal at ST.
James palace included Princess Fred
rick of Hanover, Princess Frances of
eek, a host of titled people, many
members Of the cabinet and other dis
inguished persons.
Al the Roman Catholic and foreign
churches in England held special serv-
ces. The members of the French en-
'assy attended the French church;
nd very elaborate services were held
It the chapel of the Russian EN- bassy
~ command of Emperor Nicholas.
Two Drowned
New York, Jan. 28.-Sixty skaters.
including many women and children,
'roke through the ice on a large pond
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