New-York tribune., 1901-01-28

THE KALSER'S BIRTHDAY.
ROYAL HoNoRs AND CONGRATULATIONS
FOR THE GERMAN EMPEROR.

FOR THE GERMAN EMPEROR.
Cowes. Jan. 27.-This morning Emperor Will
lam received from the hand OF the Duke Of
Connaught his sword on his appointment as a
field marshal Of the British army. In the pres
ence OF the households Of King Edward and
the dead Queen. as well a number of British
and German naval officers, His Majesty ex-
pressed great delight al the appointment
After the memorial service in whippingham
Church to-day Emperor William and the Crown
Prince went direct 10 the Hohenzollern, receiv-
ing salute Of twenty-one guns. His Majesty
took luncheon there, the guests including Lord
Kintore, Colonel Darlington, who is attached 10
His Masestys staff while in England, the mem
bers Of the German Embassy and others.
Crown Prince Frederick William proposed the
Emperor's health. which drunk with
''Hochs" The Kaiser then drank the health Of
King Edward. the entire company standing.
Then His Majesty donned the uniform OF a
British Admiral 10 receive visitors who might
call TO tender congratulations. Among those
who came were King Edward. in the uniform of
an Admiral the Duke Of Connaught. Prince
Christian and other royal personages. Lord Rob
erts and Mr. Brodrick. all in full uniforms.
The Emperor received the King at the gang
way. The yacht rolling heavily. owing 10
the gale, that the Queen and the royal ladies
were prevented from accompanying the King.
After tea had been served the royal party re-
turned 10 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 Marshal
King Edward has presented to Emperor Will
lam. already a knight Of the Garter the in
sigma of the order in diamonds. The fact that
this gift was ordered by the late Queen with
the intention of presenting it on the Kaiser's
birthday gave a pathetic interest TO the pres
entation.
Emperor William on learning Of the Kings
intention to appoint him Field Marshal sent
the following telegram 10 Lord Salisbury:
The King. my august uncle confers upon me
the rank of Field Marshal in his army and
informs that my appointment will be pub
lished my birthday. hasten TO apprise YOU
of my deep appreciation of so signal mark of
His Msjesty's affection for me, and rejoice 10
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 dispatch
to Lord Roberts.
Lord Salisbury replied follows:
beg with most profound respect to tender to
Your Imperial Majesty my thanks for your
felegram and my sincere congratulations upon
the anniversary OF Your Majesty's birthday and
upon the appointment 10 the exalted rank of
Field Marshal which my august sovereign the
King has been pleased 10 confer upon Your
Imperial Majesty; and am convinced that your
acceptance OF the Office will give the liveliest
sratlncauon TO all classes of the nation, who
have been deeply touched by the consideration
and kindly feeling exhibited in your gracious
visit on this solemn occasion.
Lord Roberts responded in the following
ferms:
have the honor to acknowledge the receipt
of Your MaJesty's gracious telegram giving me
fhe joyful tidings that His Majesty King Ed
rank Of Field Marshal / would beg sir that
may be allowed 10 offer on behalf of myself
and the army have the honor to command our
most heartfelt and respectful congratulations on
This mark OF our sovereign's affection and an
preciation of Your Majesty's great and soldierly
qualities.
All ranks will be very proud to think that
Your Majesty will henceforth be even more
closely associated with them than hitherto and
will feel that the army is highly honored by
Your MaJesty's name being enrolled among the
Field Msrshals OF Great Britain.
ROBERTS.
Al IL o'clock tomorrow morning in the
presence OF Emperor William and the members
OF the British royal family King Edward will
confer upon Crown Prince Frederick William
the order OF the Garter
The Hohenzollern will take part in the naval
display at Spithesd
The Emperor will accompany the King 70
London ana Windsor, and will return to Ger
many Immediately after the funeral.
London, Jan. 2s.-''rhe Gazette" this morning
contains the official announcement that Emperor
William has been made Field Marshal In the
British army, his commission being dated Janu-
ary %.