New-York tribune., 1909-02-10
KAISER GREETS KING
PEACE THE 4TN OF TWO
GREAT RULERS.
Cordial Speeches Exchanged at Din
ner-POlice Suppress PmadeS
of Unem plOyed.

s-i,,al interest Of the first day Of the visit Of
a.. british monarchs was in the speeches Of the
r--neror and the King when proposing heaths
:. re dinner at the imperial palace last even
= The ut1e-ances Of both were Of the most
.--s,s1 nature emphasizing the peaceful senti-
.,,,s and the close relationship Of the two na-
tons.
,e.-e5 s toast - the King and Queen. After
,-,-s-sinE the sincere pleasure and satisfaction
,L,-h -,7e visit afforded the Empress and him
-. snd his whole house. and extending
-,as- cordial welcome to the British
.,-,s-e.r7. the Emperor referred TO the ancient
+-a5itions and the close ties Of relationship. He
ho,as shat their stay. which unfortunately
,,-,I6 be brief would leave only pleasant recol-
lections
.,vo,,- ra sesty may be assured viii me- said
.As F-peror. that my capital and the whole
German Empire see IN your presence token or
+-se,slv feelings and sentiments which induced
7our n1agesties 10 pay this visit The German
-ao-1e rreets the ruler Of the mighty British
-7-s empire with the respect due him. and per
oei,-es in THIS visit new pledge OF the future
resoefrI and friendly developments in the rela-
tf7rs between our two countries
- know how much our wishes for the pres
s-rsfion and the strengthening OF peace are in
accord. and can offer no better welcome than an
.,n-es~fon OF TIE firm conviction that your maj
.st,,s visit viii contribute TO the realization Of
4hsse our wishes. In giving voice to the hope
that the vast empire over which your majesty
rules may continue TO prosper and flourish, 1
rls6ge This glass 10 the health OF your majesty
and the Queen
King Edward replied 81 German, first express
,nx thsnks on behalf Of the Queen and himself
fo- the welcome accorded them in Berlin He
rnsntioned pleasant recollections Of previous
visits 70 KieL wiIhelmsh6he and Kronberg.
Then after reference to the Emperors visit 10
windsor. he said:
.cyyi,h regard TO the aim and desired result
q ny visit. your majesty has given eloquent
expression to my own feelings. and I can there
to-s only repeat that our coming is for the pur-
pose not only Of recalling before the world the
close ties Of relationship between our two
houses but also aims at Strengthening the
friendly relations between our countries. and
thus al the preservation Of a general peace.
toward which all my efforts ara directed
The King concluded with warmly expressed
rrtsnes fer the prosperity OF the German Empire
and proposed the health OF the Emperor and
Empress
King Edward sat between the Emperor and
Empress, with Queen Alexandra at the Empe-
ror's eft. All the imperial princes were pres
eat Prince Won B1low. the Imperial Chancellor,
Ees seated opposite their u1ajestes, surrounded
by the British suite and the German ministers.
TIE table was strewn with red. white and blue
flowers and the dinner service was Of gold
The Emperor wore the uniform Of the British
Royal Dragons while the King was attired as
Pruss,an general The Empress appeared in
white and the Queen IN black Their majesties
and the princes conversed in German with ami
nation throughout the dinner. The Foot Guards
band plaved German and English melodies.
After the dinner their rnajesties held re-
cepton. and the Emperor bestowed decorations
OF the members Of the Kings suite and the
British Embassy. The King received an ova-
rion this afternoon as he proceeded through the
principal streets Of the city in an automobile.
The Berlin newspapers almost unanimously
refrain from commenting on King Edward 5
visit. The brief references in the editorial col
unns however. re-echo the peaceful sentiments
Uttered by the uaonarchs- All Of the newspapers
publish long accounts Of the Kings reception
and the festivities
The King and Queen arrived in the capital
yesterday morning 4 demonstration by the
unemployed planned 20 coincide with the ar
rivsl u the visiting Tnonarchs was only partly
sucosssf1l. A number Of meetings was held in
various parts of the city. after which the men
formed n two professions and started n march
% the palace whittier King Edward had been
escorted by Emperor William. and the Town
Hal. Their progress was intercepted by the
police The crowd at first refused te be turned
aside. and the police attacked II with sabres-
number Of men were wounded and others
were arrested before order was restored There
were further demonstrations last evening. some
q which led to collisions with the police. who
were able 70 disperse the professions without
the Use Of weapons.
The city was gayly decorated IN honor Of the
visitors. and large crowds gathered in the be
tagged streets TO witness the procession 70 the
palace The special train bearing King Edward
and Queen Alexandra arrived az the Lehrter
station a. II o'clock Emperor William. the
Crown Prince. his eldest son: the other princes
q the royal house including Prince Henry OF
Prussia. the Emperor's brother; Chancellor Won
B1loV- Herr Won Schoen. the Foreign Minister
and number q other members Of the Cabinet
and high officials Of the court were waiting
there. squadron Of the Queen Victoria regi-
nent of Dragons Of which King Edward is
honorary colonel. was drawn up within the sta
ton. and the band Of this regiment heraIded
with music the arrival Of the special train. The
King and the Kaiser greeted each other heartily
and repeatedly kissing each other on the cheeks
The procession for the march TO the palace
vas then formed. At the head was the squad
9on Of Dragons and then came King Edward
ard Emperor William in one carriage, Win
Queen Alexandra and the Empress and Princess
Victoria, the Empress's daughter. following.
Within The Brandenburg Gate the Mayor
BaTr Kirschner and the Aldermen Of Berlin
welcomed the royal visitors The Mayor said:
We confidently believe and hope that our
Two peoples viii in the future unite in an ef-
Tort 20 maintain paace and promote the cause
of civilization To this King Edward made a
brief reply, in which he thanked the Mayor and
expressed his pleasure at the prospect Of meet
1uF ~ os.-, At he hall TODAY