THE GERMAN EMPEROR IN" ENGLAND.

Tuapeka Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 1812, 15 July 1891, Page 6

THE GERMAN EMPEROR IN" ENGLAND.

LONDON, July 8. At the State banquet given by Her Majesty to-day in honor of the visit of the Emperor and Empress there were 160 guests. The speccacle was a very brilliant one, and, in point of splendor, has not been equalled for the last thirty yeara. The banquet was served in St George's Hall LONDON, July 10. The Emperor of G»-i many paid a State visit to the City of London to-day. The morning was dull and cloudy, but later on the sun shone. The Emperor left Buckingham Palace at one o'clock. The first carriage in the Imperial procession contained the Duke of Cambridge, the Prince and Princess of Battenberg, the Duchess of Teck ; and the second carriage Prince and Princess Christian, the Duke and Duchess of Hesse ; the third the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh ; and the fourth the Emperor and Empress of Germany, together with the Prince and Princess of Wales. The route chosen was along Pall Mall through Trafalgar Bquare, the Strand, Fleet street, St. Pauls, and Cheipaide to the Guildhall. The streets were lined with the Household ttoops, Hussars, Highlanders, and Dragoons. Triumphal arches were c ected at intervals, and thousands of banners waved from the houses. At the Guildhall a pavilion of flowers was erected. For miles the streets were packed . •'with sightseers, both on the ground and at all available windows. The enthusiasm of the spectators was continuously manifested, and the cries of joy, mingled with pealing of bells, conveying such a welcome to the Imperial visitor as to perceptibly touch his feelings. The pageant is considered to have been unequalled in the world, this being the first visit of a German Emperor to the city since the Middle Ages, and every effort was made by the civic authorities to celebrate the event in a manner worthy of the occasion. The freedom of the city was presented to the Emperor in the Banqueting Hall in a golden casket studded with gems. It was accompanied by an address from the Corporation conveying welcomes to the Imperial guests, and expressing a hope that the visit wonld be a happy augury of the continuance of friendly relations and peace and prosperity of the world. The Empress was also specially welcomed. The Emperor thanked the Corporation for their reception, and said he trusted that the prosperity of London would long continue. The ceremony of presenting the freedom of the City to the Emperor of Germany was followed by a banquet, at which the Lord Mayor presided. The latter, in proposing the health of the Emperor, dwelt on the wisdom with whioh the affairs of Germany are now administered, and referred to the efforts of the monarch himself to maintain peace. The Emperor returned his heartfelt thanks for the noble welcome he had received. He always felt at home in lovely England, whose Queen was a noble lady of great wisdom. The Emperor concluded by saying : " I shall always endeavor to maintain peace, and always be ready to advance progress." LONDON, July 11. The Emperor of Germany, speaking at the Guildhall, said the greatest aim of his life was to maintain the historic friendship of England and the peace of Europe. These alone, he thought, would give the confidence necessary to the promotion of science and art and the development of trade. His leisure moments would be spent in promoting the solution of the great problems of the hour. The Emperor leaves for Edinburgh on Monday, and after cruising about Scotland returns to Cowes. Tbe English newspapers are unanimous in praise of the remarks of the Emperor at the Guildhall. The Emperor dined with the Duke of Cambridge last night, and subsequently attended a State ball at Buckingham Palace. LONDON, July 12. The Emperor reviewed 6 000 regulars and 20,000 volunteers at Wimbledon yesterday in beautiful weather. His Majesty complimented the Duke of Cambridge on his splendid troops. In the evening His Imperial Majesty reviewed 150 fire brigades from London and the provinces at the Crystal Palace.