Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
THE KAISER AT MOROCCO.


Hamhurg-American Line steamer Ham,
burg. with the G.. rman Emperor on
board. arrived at Tangier, Morocco, yes
terday morning from Lisbon. The Em-
neror wss awaited at the landing by
the representatives of the Sultan, the
diplomatic corps and big crowd Of
people. A heavy sea was running when
the Hamburg anchored, and the Emperor
sent his grand chamberlain ashore to
apologize for the fact that he must delay
landing, owing to the rough weather,
and saying that he probably would land
later. This announcement caused the
greatest disappointment among the
people ashore.
The usual salutes were exchanged be-
tween the escor,ing German cruiser
Prinz Frederick Karl and the land bat
teries and the French warships LIMOS
and Du Chayla.
The town presented picturesque spec
tacle. Flowers, rich Moorish embroide-
ries. fine rugs and brilliant eastern cos
tunes everywhere made up scene here
tofore unknown 10 Iangier.
The Emperor landed later, but many
of the diplomats had retired on the ear
lier announcement that the reception
would be deferred. He was received by
ADD Maek, the SEltan's uncle, with
whom he conveTsed for sometime. Dep
utations from the German residents and
leading Moors we're then presented to the
Emperor. The Germans delivered to
him an address of welcome, TO which
he replied as follows: 81 am happy to
recognize in YOU devoted pioneers OF
German industry and commerce who are
helping me in the task Of always up
holding in free country the interests OF
the motherland. The sovereignty and
integrity of Morocco will be maintain
ed"
The Emperor proceeded 10 the German
Legation, where he held reception OF
the members of the diplomatic corps and
the Arab notabilities, including former
War Minister FL Menebhi. Subsequent
" the Emperor had another long con-
ference with Abd-E l-Malek and also
lengthy talk with the Spanish minister.
Captain Fournier, the French instructor
of the native troops at Tangier, was IN,
troduced to the Emperor, who talked
with him for sometime.
The Emperor left the legation at ] 80
p. M, sayin. that owing to the delay
in landing he could not remain any
longer. but must proceed to Gibraltar.
On his return TO tho landing stage
ADD El-MaIek presented him with the
gifts sent by the Sultan and Emperor
William re embarked, after having been
only two hours ashore.
VIII it was officially explained that
the reason for the delay in the Emperor's
landing was the roughness OF the sea,
after the departure OF the Hamburg it
was stated on good authority that the
En- peror, having heard that there was
possibility of an anti-French demon
stration on the occasion of his visit,
,le sired to avoid such an incident.
Another re, ort. which, however, has
not received official confirmation, but is
generally accepted, states that the Ger
man Legation was informed that an an
arcbst plot had been discovered, and ad-
vised that the Emperor be dissuaded from
landing. Count Won Tattenback .Asho'd
visited the German legation and inter
viewed the Moorish authorities, and az
terwsrds notified the Emperor that every
precaution had been taken, but advised
that the programme be confined to visit
to the legation. The emperor was only
two hours in TaDgier
The Emperor Williams visit to Tan
gier has caused considerable commotion
| in Paris. Foreign Minister Delcasse
made a significant speech in the Senate
Yesterday afternoon, which evidently
was designed to meet questions arising
in connection with the visit of Emyeror
William to Tangier The minister spoke
with moderation, but his closing de-
claring that resistance in interested
quarters would not cause France to
modify her policy brought out vigor-
| ous annlaiise.