The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-07
AUSTRIAN EMPEROR
RECEIVES RULERS
ON Anniversary
Royal Gathering Cele-
brateS Francis JOSeph's
Goth Year on Throne.
Aged Monarch, Affected
by Kind Expressions,
Makes Brief Address.

VIENNA, May T.-Emperor william
ard the rulers Of dozen German states
personally congratulated Emperor Fran
els Joseph TO-DAY on the sixtieth ami
versary Of his accession 20 the Austrian
throne.
The ceremony took place u +he Echon-
brunn Palace. just outside OF Vienna
Not since the Vienna congress. when tie
European map was changed after the
NapOleOuiC wars nearly q century ago.
has there been so brilliant a royal gath
ering-
William Of Germany. the most import
ant or the visitors. was the last 10
arrive. With the Empress and their
daughter he came direct from Corfu. via
Trieste. The scene when MS train pull
ed into the Penzlng station this morn
ing was almost as brilliant as The re-
cePtion later IN the day al the Schon-
brunn-
Emperor Welcomes Visitors.
Though his physicians urged him 10
spare himself the fatigue by remaining
AT the palace, the venerable Francis Jo-
seph insisted on welcoming his brother
mOEarchs IN person With him we're al
the OtEer visiting rulers and every arch
duke and archduclIess u Vienna
Except william, the visiting royalties
al arrived during 5he night. and from
sunset almost until dawn. dozens Of
court carriages, drawn by Jhe Emperor's
famous breed Of grays. dashed 20 and
from the railway stations lurryiny the
guests 70 the. Hofburg.
Nine archdukes, including the heir p
parent 70 the throne, were desig ignat=d
-Hl
Today's visitors include
Emperor william OF Germany and the
Empress
Tie Kings OF Wurtemburg and sax
ony.
The Prince Regent Of Bavaria
The Grand Dukes Cr Baden, tlesscl,
OlGeuburE- and Necklel lL-rcg->5 ilrrellll-
The Duke OF Auhalt
The Princess OF -Bieste-.el1,
Schaun burg-Llppe. and EcuSS-
TIE Burgomaster of Hamburg. repre-
senting the HcDseatic cities
Drive to Palace.
From the Penzing station. after lively
haEdshaking and kissing. the Eona-cls
drove through an avenue o. soldiers 10
Schonbrunn palace There q short In
rervaI was allowed for repOse- Then
Emperor Francis Joseph received the
Empress Of Germany. the only woman
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that she might be the first 20 congratu-
late him.
At midday the Austrian ruler stepped
into the great hall Of mirrors. surround
ed BY p score OF archdukes and arch
ducheSses-
Emperor William entered the other
end OF the hail at the head OF his vassal
rulers, approached the platform on
which Francis Joseph awaited him. and
addressed him elOCuently. he recalled
the glories OF the HapsbuEg dynasty, re-
ferred 10 the many rulers IL has given
To Germany. and dEelt on the long years
Of friendship between Germany and
Austria and the personally close rela-
tiOns which have existed between the
monarchs upon their thrones.
In conclusion he COngraJuiateG his
fellOw-ruler upon the sixty years Of his
wise and bene6Cent reign. and prayed
that he might be spared 10 continue
ia blessing both 10 the Austrian and
German Eations-fOr many years 70
come
Others Congratulate Emperor
Francis Joseph was vlsi5Iy affected.
He expressed his thanks briefly. en-
braced William. and turned toward the
Prince Regent Of Bavaria. who taking
precedence because OF his age. was rhe
next to oder coagratulatiOns. The
other Kings. princes and archdukes fol-
lowed. the Burgomaster Of Hamburg
being the last 10 speak
The ceremony lasted about thirty
minutes. and was followed BY luncheon
in Maria Theresa Han, in the Schon-
bruun. during which the Empress OF
Germany sat at Francis JOseph's right
hand
AFTER luncheon the guests dispersed
They viii gather again this evening,
however. for a state banquet OF ls9
covers. a function 10 which the royal
visitors suites have been invited
Following the banquet. the United
Mems Choral Societies and military
bands OF Vienna-mOre than 400 voices
IN alI-wiIl give Q serenade IN the pal-
ace park The Emperor Of Germany
and several OF the other rulers VIII
leave Tor home late tonight.
The city is decorated masnifcenrly.
Bunting canopies the street; al build
Ings are blazOned in colors and bright
uIuminatiOnS.
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