GERMAN EMPEROR’S ENGLISH VISIT.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2237, 14 November 1907, Page 2

GERMAN EMPEROR’S ENGLISH VISIT.

touched by cordiality of WELCOME.

United Press Association —Copyright LONDON, Nov. 12. A dense fog upset the reception to the Kaiser at Portsmouth. The Prince of Wales proceeded in a torpedo boat and bearded the Hohenzoilern at Spithead, where the Channel fleet saluted, manned and dressr,.i ........ nil x —m—spoilt, the -impressiveness of the ceremony. The Kaiser wore the uniform of a British Admiral.

King Edward and Queen Alexandra met the Kaiser and Kadsexin ait Windsor station,' and affectionately 'embraced them.

■The Kaiser remarked to the Lord. Mayor: “It seems like liome .again, coining to Windsor. lam always glad to be here.” The Kaiser issued a note expressing the fiact that- be was deeply touched by the cordiality of bis welcome and the warmth of bis reception at Portsmouth and Windsor. KAISER IN A NEW HOLE. (Received 10 p.m.. Nov. 13.) LONDON, Nov. 13. Shooting at Windsor the Kaiser bagged 700 birds. nt a State banquet in St. George’s hall. King Edward, in proposing the toast ,of “The Guests,” referred to the Kaiser’s kindness and sympathy on the occasion of Queen Victoria’s death. He expressed the sincere pleasure which the visit gives himself, Queen, Alexandra, “and the whole of my people.” The Kaiser, in 'his reply, said, “Many dear memories of bygone days link me with the English Royal Family.” He touchingly referred to his earliest days and the happy childhood spent under the roof and within the walls of grand old Windsor 'castle. Ho earnestly'hoped the close relationship of the two families would be reflected in the relations of the two countries, thus confirming the peace of the world, which it was the constant endeavor of himself and King Edward to. preserve. The Kaiser conferred the Order of the Black Eagle on the Dukes of Argyle and Wellington, and the Red Eagle on Earl Beauchamp. BERLIN, Nov. 13. The cordiality of the Kaiser’s reception in England has created a deep impression in Germany. At the conclusion of the Windsor visit the Kaiser spends a fortnight privately, at Highchffo'Castle, Christchurch, the Kaiserin returning home.