The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-02-02
SWORD FOR EMPEROR
William of Germany Honored by
Edward of Great Britain.
He Ii Made a Field Marshal OF the
british Army on His birthday
md Accepts the APP
pOintment.


Cowes, Isle of Wight, Jan. 2S.-Sun'
day morning Emperor William re-
ceiyed from the hand of the duke Oh
Connaught his sword on his appoint
ment as a field marshal of the BRUSH
army, in the presence OF the mousse
holds of King Edward and the dead
queen. as well 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
congratulations from members OF the
German embassy in London.
In addition to the sword of a field
marshal, King Edward has presented
to Emperor William, already 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
a pathetic interest to the presenta-
ton.
Emperor William, on learning or
the kings intention to appoint him
field marshal sent the following tel
egram to Lord Salisbury:
"The king, my august uncle, confers
upon me the rank of field marshai In
his army and informs me that my APP
pointment will be published on my blrth-
day. | hasten to apprise you OF my deep
apDreciat ton of so signal a. marx OF ms
majesty's affection for me, and ! rejoice
to think that | shall be numbered among
| those of the highest rank in his majesty
gallant army.
| (SignedD ~ William "
The emperor sent fac simile OF
the dispatch to Lord Roberts. LORD
Salisbury replied as follows:
II beg with most profound respect to
! tender to your imperial majesty my
thanks for your telegram and my sincere
congratulations upon the anniversary Oh
! 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 l am con-
WINGED that your acceptance OF the once
will give the liveliest gratihcaton 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.
Officially Announced.
London, Jan. 2S.-The Gazette this
morning contains the official an
, ! ne,lnct ment that Emperor William
has been made field marshal in the
British army, his commission being
! dated January %.
The Emperor's Birthday.
Cowes. Isle of Wight, Jan. 2S.-Afte'
; the memorial service at Whippinghan
church Sunday Emperor William ant
. the crown prince went direct to tn
, Hohenzollern, receiving salute OF z
guns. His majesty took luncheon
there. the guests including Lord Kin
, tore. Col. Darlington, who is ATTACHED
J. tohis maiesty's staff while in England
; the members of the German embass
q and others. Crown Prince Frederic
n William proposed the emperor
= health, which was drunk wit
"hochs." The kaiser then drank tn
: health of King Edward, the entir
J; company standing. Then his maJest
= donned the uniform of British az
: miral to receive visitors who migt
Is call to tender congratulations. Anon
those who came were King Edwar
!, in the uniform of an admiral, I'll
10 duke of Connaught, Prince Christia
y and other royal personages, Lord 10
% erts and Mr.. Brodrick, all in full un
ca forms. The emperor received IL
n. king at the gangway. The yacht WI
>, rolling heavily. owing to the gale,
"a that the queen and the royal ladi
y. were prevented from accompanyiI
the king. After tea had been serv'
az the royal party returned to Osborn
IS. bouse. Emperor William and Il
en- crown prince Immediately returnil
-. the visit and dining with the king.
ck Memorial Services.
u London, Jan. 2s.-Sunday throug
"a out the kingdom all places of worsh
he held services in memory of Que
IN. Victoria. At st. Pauls cathedral the
M was an unusual scene. Before nj
led o'clock in the morning an enormo
sss crowd wholly attired in bla
rot streamed from all directions to the VI
id1 edifce. and by ten o'clock it "
The packed. Thousands, unable to obt;
admission, stood vainly waiting on
ere stems and around listening to the
TT. organ strains and muffled peal. ]
the service began at half past ten. M
EFF, Rev. Frederick Temple, primate 9
, archbishop of Canterbury, preached
rhe most touching sermon.
the There was sirnilar scene at W.
at minister abbey, where all the servi
as throughout the day were attended
Of enormous congregations. The la
no no. assemblage in the chapel royal at
,as. James palace included Princess FL
en- erick of Hanover, Princess France'
cor Teck, a host of. titled people, m
ten members of the cabinet and other
lay. tinguished persons.
'yel All the Roman Catholic and fort
AN. churches in England held special
le- ices. The members of the French
bassy attended the French chui
an an and very elaborate services were
ems at the chapel of the Russian emb'
ties by command of Emperor Nicholas.
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sr broke through the ice on large
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