Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-21
Emperor William Tells of the
Hopes of Boyhood and
Later as Ruler.
BULGARIA. IS PRAISED
Head of Berlin Government
Lauds Glorious Work of
Ferdinand's Forces.

London, Jan. q, (7:5O p. MA
Reuter- dispatch from Amsterdam says
that at the banquet given in Nish on
Tuesday last on the occasion of the
presence there of Emperor William
and King Ferdinand OF Bulgaria both
monarchs delivered addresses.
King Ferdinand thanked the emper-
or for his visit, remarking that it was
exactly 215 years since Frederick l of
Prussia had been crowned, that it was
Is years since the new Germany was
founded and that today the emperor,
after victory Of his arms, could safely
enter the former Roman castle of Nish.
THE world learned to know with
surprise and admiration the strength
Of Germany and her allies" said the
king, "and believes in the invincibility
Of the German army under the guild
ance and leadership of its emperor"
He expressed the hope that 1916 would
bring lasting peace "as the holy fruit
Of our victories and allow my people to
cooperate in the future in works of
kultur"
If fate, he said, should impose on
them the continuation of the war then
bis people in arms would be ready to
do its duty.
Speaking in Latin, he called Emper
or William the victorious and glorious
leader. He said: ''The peoples of the
east salute the Esa redeemer bear
ing prosperit.' and safety to the op-
pressed"
Kaiser Expresses An Old Wish.
Emperor William began his address
by saying to King Ferdinand, Your
majesty dwelt today on three import
ant epochs which coincide with this
day. Very often as young man at
the side of my grandfather and later
as ruler l have celebrated this mem
orable day, always with like import
snce surrounded by the Knights of
the Order Of the Black Eagle. Now
for the second time by Gods decision
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historic ground in a beautiful piece
OF country conquered by Bulgarian
bravery, received by king amidst his
brave troops and their illustrious lead
ers and honored by your majesty not
only with a high order but above all
with appointment as chief of the 18th
Balkan infantry regiment. Thus your
majesty honored me as | could not
better hope for. Today gave me the
ialhllment Of long cherished wish
and your words prove that we, in esti-
mating this hour, are filled with the
same feeling. Challenged by our enc
niles, who enyied Germany and Aus
ua-Hungary their peaceful. flourish
ing and prosperous condition and see
ing the Development Of kultur and Or
ger In all Europe endangered in the
most frivolous manner and our loyal
allies have been struck at the very
iOol OF our strength. We found hard
aght which soon spread further. When
turkey, threatened by the same enc
lies, Joined US and, by stubborn fight
'as' treasured her worlds position
your ma1esty's prudence recognized
ast the hour had come for Bulgaria to
p'hg forward your old good claims
aaa 70 smooth the way for your brave
'ountry to glorious future. Your
tualesty's nation in arms began a glor-
.ous triumphal march, which, under
~e guidance Of it's illustrious wal
.'io' added one sublime leaf Of glory
another in the history of Bulgaria
Drinks to Bulgaria.
ID order TO give expression to my
seeings for such deeds" continued tbs
snperor, "and to the feelings Of al
sefmany, / have begged your majest,
accept the dignity Of a Prussiar
s'a marshal and l, with my army, an
eNppy that you. in accepting it, alst
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