New-York tribune., 1909-02-11
IMPORT OF KINGS TRIP
CONFERENCE At BERLIN.
Mag affect Anglo-German Rela-
tions-His Majesty City's Guest.

Berlin. Feb 1o.-PoticaI significance is attributed
to King Edwards visit in consequence of the ex-
tended private conference which Sir Charles Har-
dinge had this evening with Prince Won Bdlow.
The subjects under discussion have not been made
public, but the fact that the British Under Secre-
tary of the Foreign Ofice was closeted with the
Imperial Chancellor is regarded as indicating that
the royal sojourn is not mere visit of courtesy,
but Is intended TO influence the relations between
Great Britain and Germany. The King to-day sent
to Chancellor Won Bjow a pair of magnificent
bronze busts of himself and the Queen
In the afternoon the King and Queen visited the
En- press Frederick Memorial House, after which
the King who is displaying the greatest interest IN
the growth OF Berlin since his last visit, took
long automobile trip through several districts OF
the city.
The Emperor and King and the Empress and
Queen took part in court ball in the White salon
OF the Palace tonight The imperial princes nno
princesses, Chancellor and Princess Bdlow. the
members Of the Prussian Cabinet, with their wives
the diplomatic representatives, including the Amer
ican Ambassador, David Jayne Hill; the leading
military officials and many prominent in civil life
were present. The Emperor wore the uniform OF
British field marshal. while the King was attired IN
the uniform of the Prussian Hussars- The costume
the Empress white silk while that Of the
Queen was pale yellow silk trimmed with gold.
Dancing continued until early in the morning
Just before noon King Edward dressed IN the
Uniform of a Prussian general proceeded IN an
automobile through the richly decorated streets OF
the city to the Town Hall. where Mayor klrschner
greeted him at the head OF the great stairway
The King then escorted to the huge public
reception hall, which decorated with evergreen
shrubbery and wreaths and festoons or MOWERS
Here several hundred persons awaited the hlns.
Among those present were Prince Won Bdlow,
Foreign Secretary Won Schoen and the other MEM
bers of the Cabinet and all the councfmen ana
aldermen, with the exception of thirty Socialists
The Chamber of Commerce and the oldest OF the
merchants guilds were largely represented
According to the expressed wish Of King Edward
no speeches were made Herr Kirschner asked the
King to accept a drink of honor from the city IN
golden cup, and. his majesty answering IN the
affirmative the Mayors daughter handed him the
beaker filled with q rare wine which King Ed
ward emptied. His majesty. then thanked the
Mayor for the splendid reception ACCORDED MN
yesterday by the people and municipality OF Berlin
and he added these words: My greatest wish Is
that the relations of two countries may always
remain of the best
His majesty then proceeded to the British EN-
bassy, where the Ambassador, Sir william T.
Coschen gave luncheon in his honor. Previous
to this repast his majesty received deputation
from the British colony in Berlin to present him
with an address In reply the King read speech
IN which he said among other things;
The hearty and enthusiastic welcome which the
Queen and have met with in Berlin will surely
find g grateful echo among my people on tIe
- q consoI,dation Of the friendly feelings between
and the German people Tor whose clIuIe any M
have a sincere and warm admiration. You who re-
eide in this fine capital can do mucn 70 eonSfe eonS.bie
the Germans OF the slhceF''S vi 'Ui
toward them.
Her majesty the Queen also present at the
luncheon and the guests included Chancellor Won
Bilow ard his wife. Foreign Secretary Won Schoen
and a foreign ambassadors In Berlin incluhlhg
David Jayne HILL the American Ambassador. and
Mrs. Hill.