The Washington times., 1904-06-25
Arrives at Kiel Aboard
the Royal Yacht Vic
tOria and Albert.
SALUTE OF 2l GUNS GIVEN
British Ruler and Kaiser
Embrace and Kiss One
Another.

KEEL. June Fixing Edward arrived
here this afternoon aboard his steam
yacht Victoria and Albert. escorted by
a squadron of four large cruisers ard
six torpedo boat destroycrs
The King and his escort came through
the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal. and Prince
Henry went on board the British royal
yacht in the lock at the eastern end or
the canal to greet the royal visitor IN
the Kalser's name. The Kaiser himself
sailed down the bay on the Hohenzollern
to meet his visitor and escort the Vic
toria and Albert to ner mOorings.
Signals King Welcome.
AS the Hohonsollcrn approached the
British yacht the flag signal meaning
welcome" was run up TO the top OF the
Hohenzollern forcmdst Witnih a coarlt
OF minutes came the response from the
Victoria and Albert in the shaps OF &
flag signal meaning BEST greeting; glad
20 be here"
The Kaiser. dressed IN the uniform or
an English admiral. was on the upper
most bridge OF the Hohenz oliern and
waved his greetings 10 KiTg Edward.
who stood on the bridge OF he Victoria
end Albert, dressed in the VI form OF e
same way
After this exchange C. condiments at
a distance the Hohenzol.-.l put abaI.
and sailed abreast OF the Victoria and
Albert up III bay TO Kiel. Every Ger
man warahIo anchored here hJisJef King
Edwards royal standard ana Baluted Il
with twenty-one guns. En,5h OF tho ten
English warslips escorting K.ng Ed
ward res - .d~l ~ n1isting the German
flag and saluting It wlth twenty-one
guns.
Kaiser Goes Aboard.
With King Edward on the bridge. ae-
knowledging the cheers OF the crews of
the German warships by military sa-
iutes. the Victoria and Albert steamed
slowly up the bay and anchored near
the HohenzolIern. The Kaiser immedi-
ately went on board In a steam launch
TO greet the King personally.
King Edward received him at the
gangway. and the two monarchs en-
braced and kissed one another heartily.
The Kaiser's visit was a short one and
ten minutes later King Edward went
on board the Hohenzollern TO pay the
return call.
The Kaiser and the Empress received
him at the gangway and King Edward
kissed the Empress hand with chival-
rous courtesy. Soon after King Edward s
arrival, the Kaiser and the King went
down the bay together on a steam
launch 10 watch the races between the
motor boats, held BY special desire Of
the Kaiser, with the idea Of encouraging
the construction OF an improved type Of
motor boat.
Important Conference.
It has been learned that Kaiser VIII
helm and King Edward will seriously
discuss important questions Affecting
their respective governments in. the
course Of private conferences here.
King Edwards visit TO Kiel has been
undertaken for the direct purpose Of
promoting mediation between Russia
? and Japan. 1t Is well known that King
Edward has been working TO bring about
mediation for some time, but political
considerations have prevented him from
Offering his services as mediator directly
TO the Gar owing to the extremely
hostile feeling against England now pre-
vailing IN Russia. King Edwards idea
Is that the Kaiser would be the most
suitable person to approach the Czar
on behalf of England II England made
a proposal OF mediation Russia would
certainly regard IL with deep suspicion.
but coming from King Edward through
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