New-York tribune., 1901-02-06
EMPEROR OK HIS YACHT.
KING BIDS HIS NEPHEW AN AFFECTION
ATE FAREWELL.

London. Feb. 5.-Emperor William went on
board the Imperial yacht HohenzolIern at Port
Victoria this afternoon on his way home after
receiving from London crowds demons strative ex-
pressions Of their appreciation OF his prolonged
visit 10 England. A naval parade greeted the
Emperors arrival at Port Victoria when ali
the war vessels dressed ship. this being further
evidence Of the exceptional official cordiality
istings between the two countries. Emperor
william was accompanied by the Crown Prince.
Frederick William. and the Duke Of Sparta.
Al charing Cross railroad station. subsequent
to the luncheon at Marlborough House. King
Edward introduced the Lord Mayor. Frank
Green, % Emperor William. The latter said
he much appreciated the fact that the Lord
Mayor. the head OF the city Of London. had
come 10 bid him farewell The Lord Mayor,
IN replying. declared the citizens Of London
warmly appreciated the visit Of the Emperor
20 England at a moments notice. upon the
melancholy occasion Of the Queens death, and
would never forget his kindness.
The Emperor then remarked that the attach
ment between himself and the late Queen was
a very close affection and he could not do less
than come TO England at such a time. His
Majesty added that he had been deeply moved
by the marvellous spectacle which he had wit
messed on Saturday. remarking that he had
never seen anything ike il which had so deeply
impressed him.
The Archbishop OF York. Field Marshal Lord
Roberts. the Lord Mayor and many distin-
guished people including the members of the
Germen Embassy and a number Of officers, gath
cred on the platform TO bid farewell 10 Emperor
William. The latter was in the highest spirits
He talked. laughed, shook hands with all around
and smiled continually. King Edward WAS
equally cheerful. He appeared 10 be I'm better
health than for weeks past.
After an affectionate farewell between the two
monarchs. the train started out amid the play
ing of the national anthem by the band Of the
Coldstream Guards and the cheers Of the people.
King Edward ran forward 10 take final grip
Of Emperor Williams hand, which was held out
Of a window.
number Of German detectives ceaselessly
followed in the Emperor's footsteps. and boarded
the Imperial train before il started
In the first carriage. on the way from Pad
dington 10 Marlborough House. King Edward
had Emperor William on his right hand and
the Crown Prince, Frederick William, and the
Duke Of Connaught on the opposite seat The
German Princes occupied the second carriage,
and then followed carriages with the suites.
Most Of the clubs and hotels along the route
We're decorated. with the German flag hanging
beside the royal standard and the Union jack
banner across ST. James's-st. greeted the
King and Emperor with the inscription: God
Bless You"
Thirty guests were entertained az the luncheon
az Marlborough House.
Emperor Williams speech AT the luncheon
dealt in the main with matters Of purely family
concern arising out of the death Of Queen Vic
toria. There were only two speakers. King Ed
ward thanked the Emperor on behalf Of the
British people and himself. and bade him
cordial farewell The Kaiser replied in terms
reciprocating the good wishes Of the King. He
is described as having spoken eloGuently. Both
moharchs alluded 20 the good understanding be-
tween the two peoples in furthering the cause OF
peace and civilization King Edward compli-
mented the Kaiser upon his speech.
Emperor William sat at the right of King
Edward, and Crown Prince Frederick William
az his left The Duke OF Connaught. Prince
Christian, Sir Frank Lascelles, British Ambassa-
dor 10 Germany; Baron Won Eckhardtstein. First
Secretary OF the German Embassy, and Count
Won Metternich were present.
The HohenZOllern sailed from Port Victoria
AZ 30 ,. m, and anchored this evening in
sheerness Harbor. She will sail for Germany
Al O'Clock tomorrow morning, escorted by the
German cruiser Nymphe and the British cruis-
ers AiObe and Minerva.