The Kaiser's Farewell.
received Febiaary1 7, 8.40 a.m.
London, February 6. The Kane--, in almost his last words at Chatiug Gross, remarked :—'• f have had a splendid reception to-day, and believe the people meant; it.'.' He expressed wonder and admiration at the superb discipline and se?f-restraint "of the crowds on S^ov^y, and the depth of the natfoi.al loyal ,y and affection shown the late Queen iiiid ' the throne, and assr'«ed the Lo?d Mayor he had' aeon nothing like it before.
■h After bidding farowt'.l to the Kaiser, the King left the saloon carnage at Pott Victoria. As the train began to move the Etup.ror held out his hand. The, JPn», walkitg beside the carriage^ grasped it affectionately. A pleasant smile was exchanged, and the hand clasp wns sui.-endered as j.he pace of the tra;T quickened, and both stood at the salute.
The Times describes the handshake as eloquent of cfae. spirit (?-sti<jgr'sbing the e.it" c vj.-H.
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Manawatu Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 7157, 7 February 1901, Page 2
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156The Kaiser's Farewell. Manawatu Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 7157, 7 February 1901, Page 2
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