River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-11-13
KAISER IN ENGLAND.
The German Monarch Arrives on
British Soil to visit His Uncle,
King Edward.

arrival in England Saturday, a heavy
downpour of rain failing to dampen
the enthusiasm of the thousands who
turned out TO greet the imperial Wis
itor. He reviewed at Shorncliffe camp
the First Royal dragons, of which
regiment he is honorary colonel in
chief, and afterward was welcomed at
Sandringham by representatives of the
royal family and leading British states
men.
The German imperial yacht Hohen-
zoIlern, with the emperor on board,
accompanied by the escorting Ger
man cruisers and f1otilla of British
torpedo boats. reached Port Victoria
at eight o'clock in the morning. The
arrival of the visitors was made the
occasion of an imposing naval display.
All the warships at Sherness were
dressed, their crews manned the decks
and the usual salutes were given in
honor of the distinguished guests.
The emperor wore the undress uni
form of British admiral. The Ger
man ambassador. Count Kolff- Meter
Mich, soon joined his chief who sub
sequently received the British court
officials sent to attend him and other
members of the German embassy. Aft
er breakfast Emperor William landed,
the crew of the Hohenzollern manning
ship and cheering Justify, and the
British warships firing another salute
as the emperor boarded train for
Dover, on his way to Shorncliffe camp.
Unusual precautions were taken by
the railroad officials. All traffic was
stopped along the route to Dover half
an hour before the imperial special
train was due. Large British and Ger
man detective stats were on duty. and
the functions and the approaches to
the stations were closely watched and
cleared of spectators during the pas
sage of the train. 1t was raining
heavily when Emperor William left the
train at Dover, whence, mounted on
one of his own chargers. he rode to
Shorncliffe camp, accompanied by
Lord Roberts and a brilliant staff.
The emperor arrived at the review
ground at the head of the cavalcade
with Lord Roberts at his side, and re-
viewed some 600 men of his regiment
The inspection lasted only ten min
utes, the emperor passing down the
line while torrents of rain were fall
ing and in the teeth of gale of wind.
He, however, keenly scrutinized the Of
ficers, men and horses. He then pro-
ceeded to the saluting base. After the
m 1sah oct ha 1pon
hollow square and Emperor William
briefly addressed the regiment.
Emperor William and the officers
then repaired to the messroom of the
regiment, where they had lunch. Lord
Basing toasted Emperor William, and
the latter replied briefly Emperor
William concluded with calling for
cheers for the regiment, and presented
decorations to Lord Basing and other
officers.
After the luncheon the emperor was
driven in a closed carriage to the
Shorncliffe station and took a train
for Wolverton. There at six p. IN. he
was met by King Edward, and the two
rulers drove to Sandringham.
There is every reason to believe that
the meeting of the three mon
archs = King Edward, the en-
peror of Germany and King
Carlos of Portugal, who is also to be
herewith result in important inter
national understandings, especially
concerning South Africa, and more
particularly Delagoa Bay, which is so
vitality important to Great Britain as
an outlet for her newly acquired col
ones.
Sandringham, Nov. 10.-The wealth
er here Sunday was perfect and mild,
and the bright sunshine brought
crowds of visitors tc Sandringham on
the chance of seeing Emperor William.
The approaches to the church were
lined with spectators. Queen Alexan-
dra, the prince of Wales and Mrs.
Chamberlain arrived at the church to-
gether. Half an hour later King Ed
ward, Emperor William, Prime Minis
ter Balfour, Colonial Secretary Cham
berlain and other distinguished per-
sons arrived and stood chatting out
side King Edward talked with Mr..
Chamberlain for few minutes, then
the emperor of Germany approached,
and for quarter of an hour the en-
peror and Mr.. Chamberlain stood
apart and conversed earnestly. The
service had begun and the anthem had
been reached before the royal party
entered the church, the king taking
the emperor's arm. The bishop of
Rinon preached on the possibility of
the disappearance of race distinc-
tions and the attaining of the grand
brotherhood of man. He referred to
King Edwards recovery from his ill
ness; to the visit of his kinsman mon
arch and to the ties which have long
united Germany and Great Britain.
Car Famine Is Near.