The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-28
King Edward Makes HIS Nephew a
Field Marshal in tho British Army
and Invests Him with Insignia.
HE Is FORTY-TW0 YEARS OIL
AND HAS BEEN "WAR LORD OF
GERMANY TWELVE YEARS.
An Interchange Of Observation-Disclosures
in the Press-New Fountain In
augurated in Constantinople.

COwES, Isle Of Wight, JAN 27.-This
morning Emperor William received at the
hands of the Duke of Connaught his sword,
on his appointment as field marshal of the
British army, in the presence of the house
holds of King Edward and the dead Queen,
as well as a number of British and German
naval officers. His Majesty expressed great
delight at the appointment. He enter
tained King Edward and the members Of
the royal family at tea on the imperial
yacht Hohenzollern. To-day he celebrated
his birthday at Osborne and received con-
gratulations from members of the German
embassy in london.
Shortly after o'clock this morning the
members of the German embassy, who ar
rived from London yesterday, proceeded to
Osborne and rendered congratulations to
Emperor William upon his birthday. The
Emperor. accompanied by the crown prince.
met them in the reception room. There
were no formal speeches.
After the memorial service in Whipping
ham Church to-day Emperor William and
the crown prince went direct to the Hohen-
zollern, receiving a salute of twenty-one
guns. His Majesty took luncheon there,
the guests including Lord Kintore, Colonel
Darlington, who is attached TO his Majes-
tvs staff while in England. the members
of the German embassy and others. Crown
Prince Frederick William proposed the EN-
peror's health. which was drunk with
"Hochsr The Kaiser then drank the
health of King Edward. the entire COM
pany standing.
Then his Majesty donned the uniform of
might call to tender congratulations.
Among those who called were King Ed
ward, in the Uniform of an admiral. the
Duke of Connaught, Prince Christian and
other royal personages. Lord Roberts and
Mr.. Broderick, all in full uniform. The
Emperor received the King at the gangway.
The yacht was rolling heavily, owing 10 the
gale. so that the Queen and the royal ladies
were prevented from accompanying the
King. After tea had been served the royal
rarty returned to Osborne House. Emperor
William and the crown prince Immediately
returning the visit and dining with the
King.
In addition TO the sword OF a field mar
shal. King Edward has presented TO En-
peror William. already Knight of the Gar
ter. the insignia of the order. in diamonds.
The fact that this gift was ordered by the
late Queen, with the intention OF present.
ing 1t on the Kaisers birthday. gave a
pathetic interest to the presentation.
Emperor William, on learning of the
Kings intention to appoint him field mar
shall. sent the following telegram to Lord
Salisbury:
"The King, my august uncle. confers
upon me the rank OF field marshal in his
army, and informs me that my appoint
me1t will be published on my birthday.
hlasten to apprise you of my deep appre-
citation of so signal a mark OF his Majesty's
affection for me- and rejoice TO think that
/ shall be numbered among those OF the
highest rank In his Majesty's gallant
army.-william r.
The Emperor sent a fac-simile OF the dis
patch to Lord Roberts. Lord Salisbury re-
piled as follows:
al beg with most profound respect to ten
der to your imperia, Majesty my thanks for
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