The Worthington advance., 1901-02-01
SWORD FOR EMPEROR

SWORD FOR EMPEROR
William Of Germany Honored by
Edward Of Great Britain.
He IL Made q Field Marshal OF the
British Army On His birthday
aad Accepts the =Ap-. ~
pointment.
Cowes, Isle of Wight, Jan. IS. Sun
day morning Emperor William re-
ceived from the hand of the duke of
Connaught his sword on his appoint
ment as field marshal of the British
army, in the presence of the house
holds of King Edward and the dead
queen, as we'll as a number of British
and German naval officers. His majes-
ty has expressed great delight at the
appointment. Sunday he celebrated
his birthday at Osborne and received
German embassy in London.
In addition to the sword of a field
marshal, King Edward has presented
to Emperor William, already a knight
OF the garter, the insignia of the
order in diamonds. The fact that
this gift was ordered by the late
queen with the intention of present.
ing it on the kaiser's birthday gave
pathetic interest to the presenta-
tion.
Emperor William, on learning of
the kings intention to appoint him a
field marshal. sent the following tel
egram to Lord Salisbury: zx
''The king. my august uncle. confers
upon me the rank of field marshal in
his army and informs me that my ap-
pointment will be published on my birth
day. I hasten to apprise you of my deep
appreciation of so signal a mark Of his
majesty's affection for me, and rejoice
to think that I shall be numbered among
those of the highest rank In his majesty 8
gallant army.
(Signed) civilian R."
The emperor sent fac simile OF
the dispatch to Lord Roberts. Lord
OoAISOuAJ DIS AOuO"Ss
II beg with most profound respect to
tender to your imperial majesty my
thanks for your telegram and my sincere
congratulations upon the anniversary OF
your majesty's birthday and upon the
| appointment to the exalted rank of field
| marshal, which my august sovereign the
king has been pleased to confer upon
your imperial majesty; and I am con-
vinced that your acceptance of the Office
vxy{1v orivyn <hn {4nn 20 ~I
classes Of the nation. who have been
deeply touched by the consideration 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.
nouncement that Emperor William
has been made field marshal in the
British army, his commission being
dated January p.
The Emperor's Birthday.
Cowes, Isle of Wight, Jan. 2s.-Afte,
the memorial service at Whippingham
church Sunday Emperor William and
the crown prince went direct to the
Hohenzollern, receiving a salute of q
guns. His .majesty took luncheon
there, the guests. including Lord Kin
tore, Col. Darlington, who is attached
! to h is majesty's staff while in England
the members of the German embassy
and others. Crown Prince Frederick
William proposed the emperor'a
health, which was drunk with
| ''hochs." The kaiser then drank the
health of King Edward, the entire
company standing. Then his majesty
donned the uniform of British ad.
miral to 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 uni.
forms. The emperor received the
king at the gangway. The yacht was
rolling heavily, owing to the gale, SC
that the queen and the royal ladies
were prevented from accompanying
the king. After tea had been served
the royal party returned to Osborne
house. Emperor William and the
crown prince Immediately returning
the visit and dining with the king.
Memorial Services.
London, Jan. 2s.-Sunday through.
out the kingdom all places of worship
held services in memory of Queen
Victoria. At St. Paul's cathedral there
was an unusual scene. Before nine
o'clock in the morning an enormous
crowd, wholly attired in black
streamed from all directions to the vast
edifice, and by ten o'clock it was
packed. Thousands, unable to obtain
admission, stood vainly waiting on the
| steps and around listening to the low
organ strains and muffled peal. The
service began at half past ten. Mos,
Rev. Frederick Temple, primate an6
archbishop of Canterbury, preached &
most touching sermon.
| There was a similar scene at West
minister abbey, where all the service!
throughout the day were attended by
enormous congregations. The larg,
asse1mblage in the chapel royal at St
James palace included Princess Fred
| ericlz of Hanover. Princess Frances O.
Teck, host of titled people, many
members of the cabinet and other. dis
tinguish ed persons.
All the Roman Catholic and foreign
churches in England held special serv
ices. The members of the French EN-
bassy attended the French church;
and very elaborate services were helt
| at the chapel of the Russian embassy