The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-10
TOASTS KING
Rulers of Germany and Eng
land at State Banquet.
PLEDGES OF PEACE RENEWED
visit Of Edward and Alexandra 10
Berlin Regarded as of Critical I'm
portance POIiticaIIy-ReaI Signif-
canoe Nay Not Be known fer some
Time-ReceptioR Is Most Cordial.

Berlin. Feb. s.-The most important and
most critical royal visit. politically speak
ing, which has been paid IN many years
TO the German capital, began to-day with
the arrival OF King Edward and Queen
Alexandra
Everything that experience and fore
thought could prompt to make their re-
ception both imposing and cordial had
been done. and the result in this respect
was wholly satisfactory. King Edward
was welcomed as heartily and enthusiast
tiealIy as the Kaiser was on the occa-
sion OF his last visit TO London
Nothing can be known for some eonsic-
cradle time as TO what the actual polit-
cal significance OF the visit is Its Osten-
sible purpose was set forth In the
speeches exchanged by nephew and IN
Gle at the state banquet at the Imperial
Palace this evening.
People Accord Respect.
The Kaiser. in the course of a some
what Lengthy welcoming toast. said that
the German people greeted the ruler of
the mighty British world empire with
the respect due him. and perceived In ms
visit a new pledge for the future friendly
development OF the relations between the
two countries. The Emperor added:
7 know how much our wishes FOR the
preservation and strengthening of peace
are in accord. and 1 can offer your ma
| jesty no better welcome than the ex-
preston OF my firm conviction that your
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realization Of these wishes
King Edwards reply contained the fol
lowing:
| With regard 10 the aim and desired
result Of my visit. your majesty has giver
eloquent expression TO my own feelings
! I can, therefore. only repeat that on
coming purposes not only recall befOr,
the world the close ties Of Relationship
/ between our two houses. but also aim a
Strengthening the friendly relations be
( tween OUr-two countries, and thus at tn,
preservation OF general peace, towart
which al my endesvors are directed
Mo1archs Drive Together
A brilliant assemblage Of royal an,
distinguished personages awaited N
coming Of the British rulers. Amonl
those who stood CT the platform OF tn,
railway station were the Emperor. IL
Empress, the crown prince and princess
Prince Henry, and the other princes ans
princesses. Prince Bueiov. other imperia
ministers. and a number Of generals, ad
mirals, and high state officers.
/ Together the two monarchs inspectel
the guard Of honor and then entered IN
state coach, and drove through the Tier
/ garten, at the head Of the procession
! The route was crowded with enthusiast
/ sightseers. who gave the monarchs
magnificent reception. greeting them wit
round after round Of applause
/ Throughout the whole journey from IN
station TO the palace q greater popUla
Interest was shown in the visit Of Eng
j lands King than has been shown IN an,
function IN the last ten or fifteen years
not even excepting the marriage OF n
/ crown prince
Tomorrow evening a gala Performance
VIII be given in the Royal Opera House
The King and Queen. the Kaiser and En-
press, and sll the royal princes viii &C
cupy a large court box in the first ga
llery. opposite the stage.
AS the opera house is the Emperor
private property. 10 one win be. admitte
TO this performance except the Emperor
invited guests. The entire parQuet wi
be filed with officers and members OF tn
+ civil service All viii wear their gorgeou
dress uniforms, making the audience itsel
a spectacle OF some spie1dor-