THE BALTIC CANAL.
By Telegraph,. —Press Association. — Copyright. Berlin, June 20. The Kaiser's speech at the opening of the Baltic and North Sea Canal was peaceful in tone. The Imperial yacht Hohonzollorn headed the procession through the canal at 4 a.m., amidst cheers. Unlike those of the other nations, the French officers refused to accept of hospitality aboard the German warships. The crowds at Kiel waited all night in order to get good places to view the ceremony. A military band played the National Anthem when the lines tretched across the water was broken. Hamburg, June 20. At the banquet, the Emperor said the opening of the Canal would serve the cause of peace, and the presence of the fleets assembled was a sign that Europe would cooperate to maintain peace. Despite the stormy weather 50,000 people who had assembled outside the banquet hall, in response to a demand from the Emperor, stood for a long time saluting and loudly cheering the guests.
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New Zealand Times, Volume LVII, Issue 2543, 22 June 1895, Page 2
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