The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-15
Hing Edward VII Is Greeted b,
the German Emperor.
Meeting Of Uncle and NepheH
Is an AffectiOnate One.
MET HIM AT STATION.
Royal Party Proceeds to Freid-
richshOf in Automobiles.
SOvereigns Heartily Cheered by
Crowds Along the Route.

Cronberg, Hesse-Nasszu. Prussia,
Aug. liking Edward arrived here
today on a special train from Frank
fort at S:45 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 alighung and then
they kissed each other on both ch eeks-
Ihe meeting was very cordial.
The king wore q black Prince Albert
coat and silk hat. The emperor had
on the uniform of the Posen Jaeger
regiment, with steel helmet. King
Edward was accompanied by Sir
Charles Hardinge, permanent under
secretary of the foreign Office; Major
General Sir Stanley Clarke, chief
equerry, and Major Frederick z. 6.
Ponsonby, equerry to his majesty. Sir
Frank Lascelles. the British ambassa-
dor to Germany, and the British con-
sui general, Francis Oppenheimer,
Joined the royal party at Frankfort.
After introduetions had been ex-
changed, the royal party and their fol-
lowing proceeded to Freidrichshof in
automobiles, the emperor. King Ed
ward and Prince and Princess Fred
erick Charles occupying the first ma
chine. The streets were profusely
decorated with evergreens flags and
streamers. The sovereigns were heart
lily cheered by the crowds and sch ool
the route. Many Englishmen from
surrounding watering places were also
present.
After reaching Freidrichshof the roy
al party took breakfast and then the
emperor and king spent sometime to-
gether. 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 al
Saalburg. The king on this occasion
wore grey suit.
It is understood his appearance in
civilian clothes was at the emperor 5
request. At luncheon the party includ-
ed the crown prince of Greece and his
sister, the Grand Duchess George Mi
cha1elovich.
a programme Of assidious sight
seeing and drives has created the i'm
preston among those surroundins
their majesties that they wish to ave-
prolonged politfea4 discussions
What They VIII Discuss.
London, Aug. 15-The strictest r
lence is maintained in official circle
as to the subjects to be discussed b
King Edward and Emperor William
their meeting at Friedrichshof. Up O.
the last moment it was not admitted
the foreign Office that Sir Charlie
Hardinge would accompany the king
/ He had been away on holiday anC
broke it up to join the royal party 0
the continent.
His presence adds significance to tn
meeting, for, as the under secretary of
the foreign Office he is really the man
who carries on the foreign affairs of
the country and the fact that ne is at
tending King Edward leads to the be
! lief here that the discussion between
their majesties will be of the widest
range. taking in all questions outstand-
/ ing between the two countries and those
likely to come up in the future. Ger
many at present Is more directly inter
ested in Persia than any other country
and it is believed here that her aim is
to secure a port on the Persian gulf as
terminus for the Bagdad railway.
Great Britain" said an official to the
Associated Press today, docs not op-
pose the acquisition by Germany Of q
commercial port on the Persian gulf
but is has been stated repeatedly by
foreign ministers, the establishment Of
/ a naval or military base on the gulf
such as Kiaochau, in China, would be
! considered a menace to Great Britain. It
Is a very simple matter to settle.
Though the concession of the Bagdad
railway is held by the German bank, II
/ has been stated that they have not
sufficient capital to complete It. If they
would apply for foreign capital the
question would be in a position to be
taken up between two governments.
"It is likely that the monarchs viii
talk over Russian affairs and undoubt-
edly they will try to remove the III
feeling between the two peoples, so
manifest for the last few years.
Much Politics IN the Meeting.
Berlin, Aug. 15.-The press of all sec
tions treats King Edwards visit to EN-
peror William from the standpoint Of
being a sign of improved relations BE-
tween him and the emperor and the be-
/ lief and hope are generally expressed
that the visit viii have a beneficial ef-
feet on the people of both countries.
beside putting their political relations
on a better footing. The papers, how
/ ever. avoid all extravagant hopes in
this direction, evidently trying to keep
within the safe minimum Of practical
results Nobody expects positive po-
liticaI 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 Brit
ain, besides the general position Of Eur