RECEPTION OF GERMAN EMPEROR IN THE CITY.

Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 14 July 1891, Page 2

RECEPTION OF GERMAN EMPEROR IN THE CITY.

The Emperor of Germany paid a State visit to the City of London on Friday. Tne morning wag dull and cloudy,. but later on the sun burst out. The Emperor left Buckingham Palace at 1 o'clock. The first carriage in the Imperial procession contained the Duke cf Cambridge, the Prince and Princess of Batten burg, and the Duchess of Teck The second the Prince and Princess Christian, and the Duke and Duohess of Hesse. The third the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, and the Duke" and Duchess of Edinburgh. The ■ fourth the Emperor and Empress of Germany, and the Prinoe and Princess of Wales. The route chosen was along Pall Mall, through Trafalgar square, the Strand, Fleet street, St Paul's and Cheapside, to the Guildhall. The streets were lined with Household troops, Hussars, High-, landers and Dragoons. Triumphal arches rose at intervals, and thousands of banners waved from the houses. At the Guildhall a pavilion of flowers was erected. For miles the street were packed with sightseers, both on the ground and at all available windows. The enthusiasm of the spectators was oontinually manifested, and the cries of joy mingled with the pealing of the bells conveyed such a welcome to the Imperial visitor as to perceptibly touch his feelings. The pageant is considered to be unequalled by any similar display in the world. This being the first visit of a German Emperor to the City since the Middle Ages, every effort had been put out to celebrate the event in a manner worthy of so great an occasion. The Freedom of the City was prer sented to the Emperor in the Banquetting Hall in a golden casket studded with gems. It was accotnpaned by an address from the Corporation, conveying their respectful and sincere welcome to their august guest, and expressing the hope that the visit would be a happy augury of the continuance of friendly relation, and peace and prosperity of the world. The Empress was also specially wel corned. The Emperor thanked the Corporation for their reception, and said he trusted 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. Tha latter, in proposing the health of the Emperor, expatiated on the wisdom with which public affairs in Germany are administered, and dwelt on the efforts of the monarch himself to maintain peace. " The Emperor returned, his heartfelt thanks for the noble Welcome Tie had received. He always felt at home in lovely England, whose Queen was a noble lady of great wis dom. The Emperor conc'uded by saying, " I shallalways endeavour to maintain peace, and always be ready to advance progress. '