The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-02-06
HAD AN OVATION IN LONDON
SEEMS TO BE AS POPULAR wITEg
ENGLISH CROWDS AS
THE KING
FELT VERY WELL, THANK YOU
William III. and Edward VII. Roth I'm
High Spirits at Their Leave
Taking at Charing Cross
Station.

hONDON, FEB. 5.-Emperor William
mas returned on board the Imperial yacht
Eohenzollern, at Port Victoria, on his
ay nome, after receiving from London
crowds demonstrative expressions of
their appreciation of his prolonged visit
tc England. The emperor's pass age
through London was somewhat marred.
however, by bad weather. Unmistakable
evidence of the place he has won in the
hearts of the English people was seen in
the affection with which he was hidden
farewell by King Edward, the Duke Of
Connaught and other members of the
royal family. =
A naval parade greeted the emperors
arrival at Port Victoria, when all the
war vessels dressed ship, this being fur
ther evidence of the exceptional official
cordiality existing between the two coun-
tries
Emperor William was accompanied by
the Crown Prince Frederick William and
the Duke of Sparta
1t was at Charing Cross station, sub
sequent to the luncheon at Marlborough
house, that the chief ovation occurred
The crowds, packed densely, cheered
Justify as each state carriage, contain
ing the members of the German suite
passed. and shouted themselves hoarse
when, behind the brilliant escort of life
guards, Emperor William, King Edward,
Crown Prince Frederick William and the
Duke of Connaught drove up in the same
carriage The archbishop of York Field
Marshal Earl Roberts, the lord mayor
and many distinguished people, including
the members of the German embassy
and a number of officers gathered on the
platform to bid farewell to Emperor
William. The latter was in the highest
spirits. He. talked laughed and shook
hands all around.
KING IN HIGH SPIRITS.
King Edward was equally cheerful. He
appeared to be in better health than for
weeks past. After an affecuonate 1are-
well between the two monarchs the train
started out amid the playing of the ma
tional anthem by the band OF the Cold
| stream guards and the cheers of the
| people King Edward ran forward to
| take final grip of Emperor William S
| hand, which was held out of window.
| 1t was evident that no one was better
| pleased at the days proceedings than
| the emperor himself.
| A number of German detectives cease
| lessIy followed in the emperor's foot
steps and boarded the imperial train be-
| fore 1T started. Emperor William Wore
| q British field marshaFs uniform, and
King Edward and the Duke of Con-
naught wore the German uniforms.
For the first time in many days the
flags in the streets and on buildings flew
at the flagstaff heads. The German flag
was prominently displayed.
The Hohenzollern sailed for Port Vic
toria at 5:45 D. m.
The Hohenzollern anchored this evening
o'clock tomorrow, escorted by the German
cruiser NYmphe and the British cruisers
Niobe and Minerva
LUNCHED WITH EDWARD.
Emperor William and King Edward
arrived in London at lis p. m, from
Windsor and drove in an open carriage
to Marlborough house, followed by their
suites. Emperor William everywhere
received the warmest welcome and ex-
hibited every sign of pleasure.
Emperor Williams speech at the lunch
con dealt in the main with notices of
purity arising in connection with the
death of Queen Victoria There were
only two speeches King Edward
thanked Emperor William on behalf Of
the British people and himself and bade
him a cordial farewell.
The kaiser replied in terms reciDroca
ing the good wishes of the king. He is
described as having spoken elcquently
Both monarchs alluded to the good
understanding between the two peoples
in furthering the cause of peace and
civilization.
King Edward complimented the kaiser
upon his speech.
Emperor William sat at the right Of
King Edward and Crown Prince Fred
eric William at his left The Duke of
Connaught, Prince Christian, Sir Frank
Lascelles. British ambassador to Ger
many; Baron Won Eckhardstein. first
secretary of the German embassy and
Count Won Metternich were present.
BLACK EAGLE FOR BOBS.
Emperor William has conferred upon
Lord Roberts the order of the Black
Qr1a hiOhoGf
The Duke of Cornwall and York is max
ing satisfactory progress towards recov-
cry. Prince Henry of Prussia who has
rejoined the German flagship Berlin at
Portsmouth this afternoon, was gazetted
tonight an honorary vice admiral in the
British army.
Nc admittance is permitted to Queen
Victoria's private rooms at Buckingham
palace or Windsor castle. Her rooms
have not been occupied and will not be for
some time. King Edward and Queen
Alexandra will rest at Sandringham for
the next few days. The former will re-
turn to Buckingham palace, Feb. 10, and
hold a privy council to draft the kings
speech for the opening of parliament.
The semi-state procession to parliament
will start from Buckingham palace
In conformity with the course adopted
by the former Prince of Wales after
wards King George w, who resigned the
office of grand master when he was ap-
pointed regent King Edward has now reo
signed the Office of grand master of Free
Masons in England, which he has held
since 1874. But he will retain his connec-
ton with Masonry under the possible title
of protector.
A special grand lodge will be summoned
Feb. Is, when, it is expected, the Duke
of Connaught will be nominated to sue
ceed his majesty as grand master.