The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-23
EMPEROR AND KING MET
Edward and William Greet Each Other With Kisses at Cron-
 berg, Prussia.
TOPICS DISCUSSED ARE KEPT SECRET
Foreign Offices of Both Countries. Observe Strict Silence Regarding the Matters Under Discussion by Their Rulers Significance in the Presence of the Brit tsh Secretary of the Foreign Office.

ish Secretary of the Foreign 0fiice.
 Cronberg, Prussia, Aug. liking Edward arrived here Wednesday on a special train from Frankfort at S:45 a. m. Emperor William and Prince and Princess Frederick Charles of Hess Nassau met him at the railroad station. The emperor assisted the king in alighting and then they kissed each other on both cheeks The meeting was very cordial The king wore black prince albert coat and silk hat The emperor had on a uniform of the Posen Jaeger regi- ment, with steel helmet
 King Edward was accompanied by Sir Charles Hardinge, permanent un- der-secretary of the foreign office; and Maj Gen. Sir Stanley Clarke chief equerr, and Maj. Frederick E. C. Ponsonby, equerry to his majesty Sir Frank Lascelles. the British am- bassador to Germany and the Brit ish consul general, Francis Openheim- CT, joined the royal party at Frank fort.
 After introductions had been ex. changed the royal party and their fol- lowing proceeded to Friedrichshof in automobiles the emperor, King Ed. ward and Prince and Princess Freder. ick Charles occupying the first ma chine. The streets were profusely dec corated with evergeens, flags ana streamers. The sovereigns were heartily cheered by the crowds ant school children, who were lined up al along the route. Many Englishmer from surrounding watering place. were also present.
 After reaching Friedrichshof tht royal party breakfasted and then tht emperor and king spent some tim, together.
 About II o'clock they with Prince and Princess Frederick Charles went sightseeing and, after luncheon | visit at the kings wish was mad' to Hcmburg and the Roman Camp a Sallbrrg.
 It is understood his appearance il civilian clothes was at the emperori request. At luncheon the nartv in ,luded the crown prince of Greec' and his sister. fhe Grand Duchess ieorg rllchailovich.
 A programme of assiduous sight seeing and drives has created the i'm pression among those surroundin' their majesties that they wish to ayoit prolonged political discussions.
 London, Aug 16.-The strictest si lence is maintained in official circle
 to the subjects to be discussed b. King Edward and Emperor William a { their meeting at Friedrichshof. UI to the last minute it was not admitted at the foreign office that Sir Charie Hardinge would accompany the king | He had been away on holiday ans on the continent.
 His presence adds significance {, ;he meeting, for, as the permanen under secretary of the foreign office 1 he is really the man who carries or the foreign affairs of the country and the fact that ne is attenjin. ! King Edward leads to the belief her' that the discussion between their mn i iesties will be of the widest range taking in all questions outstanding between the two countries and those likely to come up in the future. Ger many at present is more directly In ! terested in Persia than any other country and it is believed here tha her aim is to secure a port on th' 1 Persian gulf as a terminus for tho ! Bagdad railway.
 1 Berlin. Aug. 16.--The press of al sections treats King Edwards visi to Emperor William from the stand l ..r k,f.,f, e, e.fe., nf TO-