The Washington times., 1929-01-26
HERN|NE SHUNS
CHILDREN Of
KAISER
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painder of his Life to promoting
peace, according to visitors at
Doom Castle today.
The birthday celebration, which
win be strictly a family affair, ID
virtually under way today. It viii
cuIminate with. a dinner to nearly
so guests tomorrow.
The former Emperor has not yet
given up hope that the people Of
Germany win eventually call him
back to the throne.
In conversations with friends
who called at Doom Castle the one.
time war lord intimated that he
would accept. ''if the German peo-
pie summon him."
The ex-Kalser still stoutly main
tains, as his private correspondence
shows. that Germany was not re-
sponsibIe for the great war and
that the Versailles treaty imposed
IAN unbearable burden" upon Ger
many.
All week long guests have been.
coming to Doom from all parts OF
Germany to bring Fluctuations TO-
the silent man Of Doom the
man who once was king.
Army Officers Pay Visits
Army officers, notably Field
Marshal NfacIensen- -once known as
the 'battering ram of the German.
army because Of the smashing
blows Of his particular army group
came bearing gifts and felicita
tions.
There came, also Representatives
Of such militarist-monarchist organ
izations as the Steel Helmet
League.
In addition there were many
members of the HohenzolIern family
who were invited for the birthday
|, festival.
Doorn House is crowded to over.
guests are being cared for at the
nearby castle of Count Bentincka
The birthday celebration actually
starts this evening with q dinner
at Doom House where wilhelm
viii occupy the position Of honor
at the head of the table
It had been expected that Prince
Henry, the ex-Kaisers brother,
would come 10 Doom. but ii Is
understood he has been detained
at home BY Illness.
Al notable feature Of nlonarchist.
miIitarist activity IN connection
with the former war lords birth
day was the demand for his return
to Germany voiced by General
Ludendorff, former quartermaster
general of the German army and
chief OF staff to Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg now president Of the
German state
There has been keen eagerness
to learn il President Won Hinden.
burg would send message to his
former monarch.
Alert and Vigorous
Despite his advanced years the
ex.ISaiser Is still alert and vigorous.
He Is not the broken man he has
been pictured. His bearing Is sol
dierly and erect. His hair and
beard are snow white. but his
cheeks are raddy ana his eve.
bright.
Wilhelm follows regular roIi
tine with outdoor exercise each
day except when bad weather. pre-
vents. He devotes hours each day
to reading and writing. He toid
one of his most recent visitors tnaL
he only wishes to 'tend his days
ia peace.
Despite his peaceful wishes,
Doorn has taken on a military apr
pearance with the arrival Of numer-
GUS officers and members OF the
various branches Of the House Of
Hohenzollern.
Wilhelm, through the major domo
Of Doom House, gave instructions
that when the male members Of
the various former royal houses of
Germany call upon him tomorrow
morning, they shall wear uniforms
and helmets. 1t will be a reminder
OF the days Of the old imperial
court at Potsdam when punctilIous
military attire was the chief point
Of etiquette for men.