Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-16
Emperor William Con-
graduated by Ameri-
cars on Good Work.
OPENS HIS JUBILEE
Andrew Carnegie Leads CON-
mittee Which Personally
Presents Address.

Berlin, June 16.-The 25th anniver-
sary of the accession of Emperor VIII
liam. to the imperial crown was cele-
brated today throughout the empire
as a general holiday The cormem-
Grafton, which has been deferred from
the actual date cut of respect to the
memory of the emperor's father, CO.
incided with the 42nd anniversary of
the triumphal return of his grandfath-
er at the head of the victorious army
after the Franco-P Prussian war and was
naturally marked by considerable mil
itary display. Emphasis, however, was
laid upon the peaceful aspects of the
emperor's Iuarter-century reign, indus
trial and civic developments and the
material prosperity of the country.
PRESENT AN ADDRESS.
Berlin, June 16.-One of the first
delegations received by Emperor Will
liam today to congratulate him on
the attainment of the 25th anniversary
of his reign, was that headed by An
drew Carnegie. The Americans pre-
sented the emperor with an address
| signed by a large number of their
countrymen. The address was in part:
REPRESENT ALL SECTIONS.
ION behalf of organizations and So
/. cieties which represent the effort of
American citizens of every section.
creed and race to advance the cause
Nef civilization, we venture to express
to your imperial majesty our congratu-
latlons upon reign notable in count
less ways, in none more so than in the
maintenance of 25 years of unbroken
peace between Germany and the 9th
er nations of the world.
1--WE beg to tender our thanks to
your imperial majesty for what you
have done to prevent war and advance
the coming of the day when there
shall be peace upon earth, and to men
goodwill.
| ADVANCE IS NOTABLE.
1--WE congratulate your majesty up
on a notable advance made by Ger
many in every field of human effort
during your peaceful, prosperous civil
izing reign.
Long may it continue unbroken."
HOPES FOR % YEARS MORE
Responding to the congratulations
of the Carnegie committee. the en-
peror said emphatically: 81 hope
we have 20 years more of peace"
REVEILLE AT DAWN.
The day began with general re-
veille." Massed military bands from
divisions of the guards summoned the
emperor to the window with deafening
music played in the innc. courtyard
of the castle. The bandsmen then pa
raded the Inter den Linden and back,
playing popular melodies and military
selections.
In the meantime 1000 school chill
! dren had replaced the ban lsmel in the
. courtyard, where they sang several
songs to the evident pleasure Of the
emperor.
RECEPTIONS BEGIN AT TO-
: The reception of deputat!cn3 and
, presentation of addresses began at 10
O'Clock, but was interrupted from IL
till by his majesty for tho reception
of representatives of government OFF,
GERS of the army, navy, parliament and
various municipalities. The array Of
deputations seemed almost endless
The delegates represented orSauiza-
tions of every kind and all brought IL
Illuminated addresses and handsome
gifts.
! BIG SUMS GIVEN.
1 The most imposing testimonials
, were the endowment of $3.50 900
raised by the municipalities for chart.
! table and educational establishments.
1 and a national subscription of SIS, 900
devoted to German Christian missicgs
in which Catholics and protestants
participated, the Catholics with $25l.-
600 and the protestants with 1925 OOO.
AMNRSTIEs ExPECTED.
It was expected amnesties affecting
minor military and civil offenders
would be proclaimed during the day
and shower of decorations conferred.
the list filling many pages of the recEs.
bote. Nobody was overlooked. The
day was sunny and warm. Spectators
stood throughout the day In thousands
around the castle and along the pr:a-
: cipal thoroughfares.