New-York tribune., 1902-11-09
THE KAISER IN ENGLAND.
LANDS AND REVIEWS A REGIMENT IN A
FIERCE RAINSTORM.
coNGRATULATEs THE TROOPS on THEIR
CONDUCT IN SOUTH AFRICA-GUESrS
AT SANDRINGHAM


AT sANDRINGHAM.
fondon. Nov S-The German imperial yacht
TJohenzollern, with Emperor William on board.
accompanied by the escorting German cruisers
and a iotilla Of British torpedo boats reached
Port Victoria at o'clock this morning.
The arrival of King Edwards nephew
made the occasion of imposing naval dis
plsy. All the warshps at Sheerness were
dressed, their crews manned the decks and the
usual .salutes welcomed the imperial visitor
who was perambulating the promenade deck of
she Hohenzoilern. The Emperor wore the un-
dress uniform OF British admiral. The Ger
man Ambassador. Count Wolff -Netternich soon
Joined his majesty, who subsequently received
the British court officials sent to attend him and
the other members of the German embassy.
After 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 a train
for Dover on his way 10 Shorncliffe Camp.
20 review the LIST Royal Dragons of which
regiment he is honorary colonel-in-
chief Unusual precautions were taken by
the railroad officials. All traffic was stopped
along the route 10 Dover half an hour before
the imperial special train was due, large British
xns German detective STATS were on duty. and
the functions and the approaches TO the stations
we're closely watched and cleared Of spectators
during the passage Of the train
Il was raining heavily when Emperor Will
lam left the train az Dover whence, mounted
on one Of his own chargers. he rode to Shorn-
clfe Camp, accompanied by Lord Roberts and
brilliant stan.
Prior 10 starting for the camp Emperor Will
iarn received three addresses from representa-
tives of local bodies. 10 all of whom he replied
simply, I thank you very much for coming to
see NE"
His majesty arrived al the review ground at
the head Of the cavalcade With Lord Roberts
at his side, and reviewed some six hundred men
Of his regiment The inspection lasted only ten
minutes. the Emperor passing down the line
while torrents of rain were falling and in the
teeth O. gale Of wind His majesty. however
keenly scrutnized the officers, men and horses
He then proceeded TO the saluting base After
the march past the dragons formed a hollow
square, and Emperor William briefly addressed
the regiment follows;
II gives me great pleasure for the first time
since the death of your late Queen. my beloved
grandmother, 10 have the honor Of being ble
90 inspect you. congratulate the regiment on
its appearance and on the way in which If CON
Quoted itself in South Africa. / congratulate
you on your return home, and the arduous
duties which you have fulfilled with honor 40
your country and 10 the qualification of your
I an pleased TO be able to inspect YOU TO-DAY
and I think that the best way OF thanking his
majesty for the kindness ] am receiving is 10
order the regiment TO give three cheers for their
sovereign.
Three cheers for his majesty King Edward >"
cried the Emperor. who ied the ssINo % a,urrahs
Ea1peror William and the officers then escaped
from the fierce storm to the mess room Of the
regiment, where his majesty had luncheon.
After the luncheon Lord Basing toasted En-
peror William and referred TO the intense graft
foation felt by the regiment at the Emperor's
speech on the review ground and 20 the munifi-
cent present his majesty had sent during the
for the support of the wives and children
Of the men serving in South Africa. His lord
ship concluded with declaring that the fact that
Emperor William was cOlonel-in-chief made the
regiment the most popular I'm the army and call
ing on those present to drink a bumper 10 the
health Of his imperial majesty. with three
times three" In replying the Emperor said:
Gentlemen: Let me again assure you how
great pleasureathis day has given me. / am
extremely hOnored and very happy TO hear that
the sum ] devoted TO the wives and children
Of the dragons who departed for the war has
done so much good. / think the best way OF
marking this day in the history Of the regiment
is by adding another sum thereto. in the hope
that il may do an equal amount Of good.
Emperor William concluded by calling for
cheers for the regiment.
subsequently the Emperor was driven IN a
closed carriage 10 Shornclife station and took a
train for Sandringham.
The imperial special train stopped for a few
minutes here TO change lines. Thousands of peo-
pie gathered in the vicinity Of the station. but
high barriers shut out sight OF the cars
Emperor william reached Wolverton at 8 p.
n. He was met AT the station by King Edward,
and their maJesties drove to Sandringham.
Among the house party there are the Prince OF
Wales Premier Balfour, Colonial Secretary and
Mrs. Chamberlain. War Secretary Brodrick,
Ambassador Lascelles and Sir Frederick TreVesr
sergeant surgeon TO King Edward.
The meeting OF the King and Emperor al
Wolferton was informal could well be
imagined The public, as IL had been elsewhere
was rigidly excluded from the station. few
minutes before the arrival Of Emperor Will
iam's special train King Edward, accompanied
by single equerry. drove UP TO the station with
pair and brougham. His majesty wore tor
hat and frock coat He stepped upon the plat
form as the Emperor's train stopped. and barred
his head as hts royal visitor alghted Their
ms jesties shook hands ana embraced and
quickly drove of TO Sandringham.
With the exception OF the Shorncline review
the reception of Emperor William every
where remarkably lacking in formalities. his
majesty having specially requested that guards
of honor and similar attentions be dispensed
with. The Emperor, who. on his way to Dover
changed his admiraIs uniform for that Of his
cragoon regiment, used the same white charger
a. the review that he rode al Queen victoria
funeral. After the review the emperor pre-
sented decorations TO Lord Basing, the officer II
command. and TO other officers Of the regiment