The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-16
Interesting Gossip from Berlin Says
Visit from william May Fol-
low After While.
THE ELABORATE PRECAUTIONS
THE PRINCE. 1T IL SAID, EXPECTS TO
HAVE THE TIME OF HIS LIFE"
Some "DOn'ts" Showing What Should
Not He Done for Him in the
Way of Entertainment.

Correspondence OF the Indianapolis Journal.
BERLIN, Feb. 2.-The palace is talking
Of nothing but the Kaisers forthcoming
American tour.
Henry? Oh. yes, that's a story Of yester-
day, as the prince-an. from court marshal
TO chamber lackey agree on that's but
the Emperor's advance agent.
Just as William sent his mother, the
Empress Frederick, since dead, to Paris
soon after coming to the throne to try
the temper of the populace, so Henry goes
20 the United States 90 see whether bind
ing guarantees for a suitable reception TO
the Kaiser can be had.
The Paris trial trip miscarried-and VIII
liam never had a sniff of the Seine; If
Henry's visit passes of without hitch-if
he is treated Just right from the social,
political and official standpoint. then the
Kaiser himself will utilize his second-next
summer vacation for a journey to that
marvellous land, the very name Of which is
synonym for all that is vast. enterpris-
ing. rich and original He will go, pro-
vided the American government can and
will give ample assurances for his safety,
and in addition. engages to protect him
against social and other annoyances.
SET OF RULES AND QUESTIONS.
To that end Prince Henrys court mar
shall, Baron Won Seckendorf, brings set
OF questions to Washington, while another
will be submitted to the chief Of the United
States secret service by the superintendent
of the detective force accompanying the
party.
President Roosevelt and his secretary of
state Will have to answer to the first, the
main points of which are as follows:
How far dare Roosevelt go in keeping
undesirable elements away from the royal
presence when Majesty rides about town,
visits public places or otherwise steps out
OF his own charmed circle?
At home all streets through which the
Kaiser passes are practically in the hands
OF police and secret-service men, traffic
IS stopped. redirected or otherwise inter-
fcred with at the pleasure of the gentle
man looking after the Kaisers safety. If
he enters a public building. similar pre-
cautions are taken; in short, the public has
TO take a back seat. or is sent flying when
ever his Majesty moves abroad.
Can Roosevelt secure for William similar
freedom TO go and come, while restricting,
for the time being, his sovereign citizens?
Count Won Buelow says he cannot. and
would not if he could, but his Majesty
him say that, in some respects. Roose-
welt is even more powerful than himself
and that, besides, the new President did
not mind stretching a point in an emer-
gency.
Washington is expected TO give Henry
definite answer, if possible, an uncondi-
tional Eyes" and, If necessary, the same
question viii be put to the mayor Of New
York, but his Majesty does not expect TO
have any trouble with him, as the burgo-
master. strange TO say, is professor like
our good friend. Herr Munsterburg. Of
Harvard.
WARSHIPS FOR RESIDENCE.
OF course. If he goes the Kaiser will
visit the st. Louis exposition as we'll as
Chicago. Milwaukee and Cincinnati. but
Princess Eulalie's experience in one of
those towns taught our court, and, l sup
pose. every other. a lesson. Her Royal
Highness was lodged In a hotel with the
common herd. and. on the day of arrival
was asked to a society function" So
called, at the house Of the hotel keeper
1T was like taking dinner with ones but
ler,' she said to the Kaiser when she Wis
tied Potsdam shortly before the Spanish
American war. To forestall similar annoy
ances his Majesty will ask President
Roosevelt to place a warship at his dis
posal in the lake cities and on the Ohio
and Mississippi. while his own Hohenzol-
Tern will serve for residential purposes in
the ocean ports. AS the President of the
United States is commander-in-chief of the
navy. this can. no doubt, be easily ar
ranged. says his Majesty.
Count Won Buelow concurs in this opin-
ion. believing IT the more feasible, his
Ma1esty's residence on the water would
make extensive protective measures (when
not en- rOute) unnecessary.
In the matter of the St Louis EXPOSE
ton nothing VIII be decided until after
Prince Henry's return If his brothers
reports are favorable. the Kaiser will do
his share toward making the exposition a
success. for the greater il is the more glory
for the imperial visitor, who expects to be
preceded by such an array OF German com
merciaI and Industrial shows as never be-
fore crossed the ocean. The moment his
Majesty's attendance at St Louis is set
tied merchants and manufacturers all over
Germany and in the colonies viii receive
hint that the Kaiser will consider it like
personal service if their exhibits be on
the largest possible scale. At the same time
his Majesty will probably consent to loan
his souvenirs OF Frederick the Great-writ-
ings. uniforms. books, jewels. pictures and
furniture. 1 have even heard him talk
about presenting the city Of St Louis with
a reproduction Of Sans Souci. the wonderful
little palace the great King built for him
self in the midst of his Potsdam gardens.
But. as before stated all depneds on the
news and assurances Prince Henry brings
back from the United States. I might add
though. that the Kaiser would have pre-
ferred to receive the original invitation 10
20 20 St Louis from a committee of Amer
lean citizens only without the admixture
Of COMMUNICATIONS Such are not to
his taste-indeed. he regards them as little
better than deserters and turncoats who
for personal profit or political advantage
broke their oath OF allegiance to his grand
father. father or himself.
GERMAN AMERICANS NOT WANTED.
William feels deeply in this matter.
Within the past two weeks have heard
him say once or twice TO Prince Henry: