The Washington times., 1905-06-04
EMPEROR WILLIAM
|NSTRUCTS CEC|LE
IN WlFE[Y DUTIES
Bids Daughter : in Law
Be Devoted to Hus-
bands Interests.
MILLIONS GREET BRIDE
Streets of Berlin Strewn
With Roses-Royal Pair
Sign Contract.
MILLIONS GREET BRIDE
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BERLIN. June 3.-Germany's CAPT
tai today received the future Empress
Of Germany in d manner befitting the
most powerful people in Europe.
Nothing Of the ponp and circum-
stance OF royalty was omitted to
make the entry into her future capi-
tai OF the soon-to-be Crown Princess
Cecile a most memorable occasion.
All time honnred features which
custom DEGREES were present A mil
lion enthusiastic Berliners cheered the
future Empress.
Surrounded by imperial princesses
and representatives Of all the ma
tions. she made her way through the
streets of Berlin. Strewn with roses
in her honor. gay with thousands Of
flags. and miles OF garlands OF roses
and other green's The vast crowd was
deafened with the thunder OF artillery
fired In her homer.
Kaiser Meets Bridal Party.
The young duchess arrived from
Schwerin at II o'clock, accompanied
by the Grand Duchess Anasastia and
her brother. the Grand Duke Frederick.
The party was met by the Kaiser, the
Empress. and the crown prince and his
i've brothers and little sister, the
Princess Victoria.
The party breakfasted in the Chateau
Bellevue on the outskirts Of the city
After breakfast the Emperor and
grand duke returned TO the city, while
the duchess and Empress remained at
the chateau TO rest IN preparation for
the procession of the afternoon.
The procession began at 5 o'clock,
forming in front IF the Chateau, and
moving through the garden to the IA
nous Brandenburg gate. situated at
the entrance to Inter den Linden. which
was decorated with thousands of flags,
roses Of every description, and ever
greens.
Presented With Bouquet.
At the gate the duchess was met by
the chief burgomaster. whose daughter
presented her with bouquet Of roses.
The burgomaster then made brief ad-
dress Of welcome, to which the duchess
briefly responded. before the march was
started.
The coach IN which the duchess rode
was preceded by forty mounted post
zaen. followed by the guild OF master
butchers. dressed in evening suits and
opera hats. These were followed by
twenty mounted trumpeters and q
squadron OF dragons OF the guard and
the gentlemen-in- waiting for the En-
press and the future crown princess.
The duchess wore evening dress Her
shoulders were covered by a light pink
cloak, below which could be noticed the
flash OF jewels. She also wore a dia-
mond tiara
The carriage In which she rode was
the same IL which Queen Louise of
Prussia entered the city in the year 1888,
over the same route.
Among those who witnessed the pro-
cession from the French embassy were
Ambassador Tower and Mrs. Tower,
Ambassador LasceIles and the mem
bers OF the French embassy. The staff
OF the American embassy witnessed the
parade fsen the windows of the en-
bassy office.
Viewing the Procession.
The Grand Duke Michael, of Russia.
brother OF the Gear, was the guest
OF the Russian ambassador. During the
processIo.1 he sat on the balcony OF the
embassy with Count Won Osten-Sacken.
IN a zleighboring balcony were Prince
and Princess Arisugawa. OF Japan, with
thirty or forty of their countrymen.
The duchess on her arrival at the
palace, was received by the Emperor.
the crown prince, Prince Henry, and
the other members of the royal family,
attended by the ministers of state and
several military and naval officers.
The party then went TO the room of
the electors. There the duchess and
the crown prince signed the marriage
contract.
At luncheon at the Bellevue palace
the principal speech. in fact. the only
one tina: had any Significance. was
made by the Kaiser. who devoted some
forty minutes to calling the attention
SO living that they would set an exam
Ole for good to all OF their subjects.
Instructed IN Duties.
Addressing himself particularly to the
bYIde-to-be. his majesty called her at
tentfon 10 the fact that hereafter she
would be expected to hold uo the hands
Of her husband in every way He paid
q sneciaI tribute TO the Empress. whose
ioval devotion TO him, he declared. had
smoothed many obstacles in his path
way.
Last night a grand banquet was held
al which all Of the guests heretofore In
ytted 10 witness the nuptials were pres
ent The Emperor made another speech
In which he referred to the political as
pects of the match. but the exact text
az his remarks was withheld.
The scene in this city has never been
eoua,ga. The crush during the day was
1errtble II IS stated this morning that
d,sring the day the special ambulance
.sf,.r.a treated upward of 1000 persons
who were injured by the crowds.
Ricketpockets reaped Hne harvest OF
Jewels and money So far there has
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