KING AND KAISER.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 33, 8 February 1901, Page 1

KING AND KAISER.

“ HAPPY AUGURY FOR THE PEACE OF THE WORLD.” By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, Feb. 6. The Kaiser, in almost his last words at Charing Cross, remarked, “ I have had a splendid reception to-day. I believe the people meant it.” He expressed wonder and admiration at the superb discipline and self-restraint of the crowds on Saturday, and at the depth of national loyalty and affection shown the late Queen and Throne. He assured the Lord Mayor that he had seen nothing like it before. After bidding farewell to the King, the Kaiser left hi a saloon carriage for Port Victoria, Kent. As the train began to move, the Emperor held out his hand to the King, walking boside the carriage. It was grasped affectionately, and a pleasant smile was exchanged. The hand clasp was surrendered as the pace of the train was quickened, and both stood at the salute. The Times describes the hand shake as an eloquent example of the spirit distinguishing the entire visit of His Imperial Majesty. The Kaiser conferred the Order of the Black Eagle upon Earl Roberts. The result of the Kaiser’s visit is interpreted at Berlin as a happy augury for the peace of the world. The former Anglophobe journals in Germany are temperate and respectful in commenting on the visit. A majority of the German newspapers urge the wisdom of the Emperor’s attitude towards Great Britain, and emphasise the changed tone of the Russian journal Viedomoste, the organ of Prince Onlthtomski, which urges a general Anglo-Russian understanding. Several influential newspapers, however, attach political significance to Great Britain’s friendliness resulting from the visit, and declare that the German policy in the Far East requires an alliance with the greatest naval power in the world. Nevertheless, tho anti-English feeling, thoy declare, is very pronounced in Germany.