New-York tribune., 1909-05-15
MEETING OF KAISERS
WELCOME IN AUSTRIA.
German Emperor Warmly Greeted
by PeopLe-Cordial Speeches.

Vienna Nav 14-The German Emperor and EN-
press reached Vienna this morning from Pola and
were heartily welcomed Emperor Francis Joseph
and all the Austrian archdukes and archduchesses
met their majesties at the station The greetings
between the two monarchs were exceptionally cord
ial. as also the welcome accorded them by
the immense crowds in the streets through which
the visitors drove in open carriage the Vienna
Hofburg.
Rain rather marred the effect of the lavish dec
orations along the route, but there mis-
taking the warmth Of the demonstration. Austrian
gratitude goes out TO the German sovereign for
the unfaltering support which enabled the dual
monarchy TO win such notable success in the re-
cent Balkan crisis.
Emperor Francis Joseph and Emperor William
sent the following joint telegram TO King Victor
Emmanuel
"Our meeting affords a fresh occasion to
greet august ally and friend and address TO
him cordial expression of our unalterable friend
ship"
At state dinner at the Hofburg tonight En-
peror Francis Joseph proposed toast to his guests
Addressing Emperor William. the Emperor-king
expressed his profound satisfaction at being able
ito greet your majesty the steadfast promoter Of all
efforts for peace. at a moment when peace. after
being exposed to many dangers during the last win
ter. seems again assured. With great and sincere
gratitude I remember the brilliant manner in which
alliance recently has been tested and the friend
" attitude OF the German Empire. whose constantly
helpful support so greatly facilitated the accom-
plishment of my sincere wish to smooth away all
difficulties that had arisen without warlike compli-
cations"
Emperor Francis Joseph concluded by paying
tribute the unshakabe loyalty of his allies the
Emperor Of Germany and the King of Italy, which.
he said. enabled him to contemplate with un-
clouded satisfaction the continuance Of the pre-
cious blessing OF peace"
Emperor William took the unusual course OF
reading his speech in reply to the Emperor King.
whom he thanked for the gracious, warm words or
welcome which deeply moved and touch the En-
press and myself in our innermost souls He
then proceeded to dilate what blessings had rested
upon the Triple Alliance. how efectuany in the
last few months the alliance had contributed
toward preserving the peace of the whole OF Europe
and how deeply II rooted in the hearts OF the
three peoples
AS the Empress and myself made our entry into
your capital this morning. Emperor William con-
tinued, we greeted with roar OF juoiauon
from old Viennese hearts OF gold. and mighty was
the echo those cheers awoke in my heart. Inc
memory of the receptions which always have been
accorded me in your majestys wide empire ooth
here and among the chivalrous Magyars, Is IN
delibly imprinted upon my heart May under your
ma iesty's glorious sCeptre these feelings and senu-
ments OF friendship exist TO the remotes'
future. may they always form an indissoiuole ue
between US and our empires. TO the wehoeng OF
our peoples and as a guarantee Of peace.
Emperor William concluded by formally drinking
the health Of his host and calling for three cheers
in his honor After each toast the band played the
Austro- Hungarian and German national anthems
and the nonarchs embraced and kissed each other
The guests at the dinner included the members
of the Austro- Hungarian imperial household and
the suites of the two Emperors, the Cabinet Minis
ters and the President ob the Reichsrath. Al
o'clock reception was held. which was attended
bv members OF the nobility. the diplomatic corps
and high officials Their majesties conversed freely
with many OF the guests. The Graz Post says II
learns that King Edward will meet Emperor Fran
els Joseph this summer at Ischi