Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-16
KING AND EMPEROR MEET
Rulers Of Great Britain and Germany
Together in German CASTLE
ON SUBJECT At THE CAPITAL
British OmcIal Circles Say Nothing of
Reason for visit and Berlin Com
ment, while Friendly,
f. vague.

King Edward arrived here today on a spe-
cial train from Frankfort at s:t5 a, m.
Emperor William and Prince and Princess
Frederick Charles OF Hesse- Nassau met him
at the railroad station. The emperor as
sisted the king in alighting. and then they
kissed each other on both cheeks. Tho
meeting was very cordial. The king wore
black Prince Albert coat and silk hat.
The emperor had on the uniform OF the
Posen Jaeger regiment, with a steel he'll
met. King Edward was accompanied by
Sir Charles Hardinge. permanent under
secretary Of the Foreign once: Major Gen.
eral Sir Stanley Clarke, chief equerry. and
Major Frederick e. g. Ponsonby. equerry
to his majesty. Sir Frank Lascelles, the
British ambassador to Germany, and the
British consul general. Francis Open
heimer, Joined the royal party at Frank
fort
After introductions had been exchanged
the royal party and their following pro-
ceeded to Friedrichof in automobiles. the
emperor. King Edward and Prince and
Princess Frederick Charles occupying the
first machine. The streets were profusely
decorated with evergreens. iass and
streamers. The sovereigns were heartily
cheered by the crowds and school children
who were lined up all along the route.
Many Englishmen from surrounding water
ing places were also present.
After reaching Friedrichshof the royal
party breakfasted and then the emperor
and king spent some time together. About
IL O'Clock they, with Prince and Princess
Frederick Charles, went sightseeing, and
after luncheon a visit, at the kings wish.
was made to Homburg and the Roman
camp at SaaIburg. The king on this occa-
sion wore a gray suit.
1t is understood his appearance in
civilian clothes was at the empeFor's re-
quest. At luncheon the party included the
crown prince OF Greece and his sister,
Grand Duchess Georg Michailovich.
program of assiduous sightseeing and
drives has created the impression among
those surrounding their majesties that they
wish to avoid prolonged political discus
sions
BERLIN. Aug. 15.-The press on all sec
lions treats King Edwards visit to EN-
peror William from the standpoint of be-
ing sign of improved relations between
him and the emperor, and the belief and
hope are generally expressed that the visit
will have a beneficial effect on the peoples
OF both countries besides putting their
political relations on a better footing The
papers, however, avoid all extravagant
hopes in this direction, evidently trying TO
keep within the safe minimum OF practical
results. Nobody expects positive political
arrangements, but the Cologne Gazette
which usually reflects the views OF the
Foreign Office, expects the rulers fully to
discuss all political questions concerning
Germany and Great Britain. besides the
general position of European politics. A
tone of sincere admiration for the king
pervades all the leading articles.
silence at London.
LONDON, Aug. 15-The strictest silence
is maintained In official circles. as to the
subjects to be discussed by King Edward
and Emperor William at their meeting at
Frledrichshof. Up to the last moment II
was not admitted at the Foreign Office
that Sir Charles Hardinge would accom-
pany the king. He had been away on a
holiday and broke 1t up to join the royal
party on the continent His presence AIDA
significance to the meeting, for, as the per-
manent under secretary of the Foreign Of
fee, he is really the man who carries on
the foreign affairs OF the country, and the
fact that he is attending King Edward
leads to the belief here that the discus
sion between their majesties will be OF the
widest range, taking in all questions out
standing between the two countries and
those likely TO come up IN the future.
Germany at present is more directly in
terested in Persia than any other coun-
try and 1t is believed here that its aim is
to secure a port on the Persian gulf as a
terminus for the Bagdad railroad.
Great Britain" said an Official to the
Associated Press today. docs not oppose
the acquisition by Germany of a CONNER
cial port on the Persian gulf. but II has
been stated repeatedly by foreign minis
tiers that the establishment Of a naval or
military base on the gulf, such as Koao-
chau, in China. would be considered a
menace to Great Britain. 1t is a very
simple matter to settle. Though the con-
cesson Of the Bagdad railway is held by
the German bank, II has been stated that
II has not sufficient capital to- complete IL.
If they would apply for foreign capital the
question would be In position to be taken
up between two governments.
1T is likely that the monarchs will talk
over Russian affairs and undoubtedly they
will try to remove the Ill feeling between
the two peoples 50 manifest for the last
few years"
COPENHAGEN. Aug. 15.-It is reported
that King Frederick will visit Emperor
William at the beginning Of October and
subsequently so to London to see King