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6 THE MORNING POST, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1881. are not likely to be forgotten by as, and to ox THE ROYAL VISIT TO LIVERPOOL. steel blade. "With this her Highness severed an ornamental ribbon, and forthwith a weight fell upon and broka in pieces a bottle of wine as the Princess uttered these words: "I name this dock the Alexandra Dock." To describe the demonstrations which greeted this second step in the day's programme would merely involve repetition. Again cheers brcke forth in a continuous roll all along the line of steamers, again rockets and artillery were fired and enthusiasm was wrought to its highest pitch.

The Claughton was noxt taken along- that Sir Frederick Roberts paid particular attention to this work while it was being carried out, which was rapidly executed. As I am writing from the side of the East Corps the reader must imagine himself with that side. The opening picture of the engagement was an unsuccessful advance of our cavalry division, which was obliged to retire northwards of the Laatzen Forrest leaving only its eclaireurs in the foreground to watch the movements of the enemy; at this moment he Corps Artillery came iato action on the Krohns-bsrg an eminent officer of that branch of the service to whom I was speak ng thought that both sides opened fire at very long ranges. The enemy endeavoured to force our position along the whele hne, and might have beau successful on our centre had not the reserve brigade very opportunely been hurried up, This attack gave the foreign officers THE GERMAN ARMY MANOEUVRES. FJiOM OUB OWN COBRESPONDENT.

HANOVER, Sett. 4. Before describing the manoeuvres which are fceing executed before the Emperor at this moment I would say a word or two regarding what had been done avion to his arrival, as the 19th and 20th Divisions, which together form the 10th Hanoverian Army Corps, had had independent divisional manoeuvres for some weeks past, and which were brought to a conclusion close to Hanover on the 31st of August. At the termination of the3e that without being aware of the fact (hey were able to fight conjointly on the morrow a Bttppeeed eneniy of the same strength, who was endaavoBriag to advance on this town. General von Drisralski.

Who has a relation of the same name holding a high position in the Turkish army, commanded the Division, which carried out its operations in the Wescr Valley, while the 20th Division (under General von Thile) had its headquarters at Derue-burg, Cunt Miiuster's magnificent country residence. The Ambassador to the Court of St. Janus, who is as popular here as he is in London, made it his duty io be at home to welcjme the officers quartered upon him, and all those who htve enjoyed his hospitality Et Prussia House can well imagine that he did in a like manner the hot ours to his fellow countrymen. It had been so arranged that both divisions thould on the last day cf the manoeuvres find themsches concentrated around Eanovcr, and In such a position that thy were equidistant from the ground on which Prince Albrecht intended operating the next day. As a similar manoeuvre, which it is my intention to minutely describe, wa3 carried out lasi Saturday before the Emperor, I Will only refer to cue or two points which particularly drew my attention on this occasion.

When the actkai was over the whole army corps, consisting of 18,000 men, was ordered to march past, and coming from all directions they asstn.b'ed in abuut half an hour without the slightest confusion, and defiled before the corps con.mander in less than an hour. Hardlv had the ks man passed the salutmg-pcint than the grea er portion were out of eight and far on their journey to tho quarters assigned to them. Each regiment was as far as possible directed on a different road, so that no crush occurred to cause any delay, and I found the infantry, having ridden hard the whole way, about six mile3, when I arrived in Hanover already in the town. Certainly the marching powers of these boy-soldiers, as lome would call them in England, is remarkable. No doubt many among those who take the trouble to read these letters of mine will have already seen that portion which is officially issued and has ere this appeared in the telegraphic columns of some of the other papers, but as it i3 n-tmy intention to forward a telegraphic prc'm of orders, but to give the graphic descriptions of an eye-witne3s, backed by the opinions of competent judges, I must apologise for reproducing the orders, which are essential in making clear my descriptions.

The general idea for the concentrated manoeuvre of the 10th Army Corps was as follows An East Corps is advancing fro Sfendal against Hanover. A West Corps in of the Western Railway line ia concent rated as Minden. The railway bridges over the have been destroyed. The special idea for gft Ccrp3 was The position of the east corps on the 2d of September was, 10th Cavalry Division in Wiilfel, 19th Infantry Division and Corps Artillery, Lehrte head-quarters and 20th Infantry Division, Schnde. The scouts of the cavalry division have found Hauuvcr unoccupied, but tho line in possession of the enemy.

The c- un'uanding the East received on the morning of the of September the following report from his cavalry Krohnsberg. 8.4.5 a.m Our advanced posts on the left bank of the Leine have hern driven back by a large force of the nay consisting of ail arms, and which is now marching on Wiilfel. Laatseo, and Grasdorf. The cavalry division has taken up a position to the north of the Laatzen Wood, which will be defended by dismounted men." On the receipt of this report the geueral commanding the East Corps deployed his army corps in the line extending from Bemeiode-Wulfercrde, and thus faced Wiilfel -Grasdorf in a position which, if successful, would enable him to throw the enemy back southward of Hancver. The forces of the East Corps consisted of 25 battalions of infantry, 24 squadrons of cavalry, 13 field, and three Horse Artillery batteries and four companies of Engineers.

Prince Albrecht commanded the East Corps, his chief of the staff being Major-Gentral Count Walderaee tho 19th Inf entry Division was commanded by Lieutenant-General von Drigalski, and the 20th Infantry Divieioi by Lieutenant -General von Thde the Cavalry Division by Major-Genera! von Hesberg the Dragoon Drigade by Major-General von Wolffersdorff; the Uhlan Brigade by Colunel Count Walderste and the Corps Artillery by Colonel von Schmeling. At 9 a. m. Prince Albrecht issued the following order: The civalry will endeavour to prevent the enemy's advance over the Leine, and if pressed will retire to the west of Beanerode. The 20th Infantry Division sill occup7 Wulfrode and the Bockmer Wood, the advauce guard the Krohnsberg.

The 19th Infantry Division will advance towards Bemerode and occupy it as quickly as possible, and the Corps Artillery in the direction of the Bemerode Windmill I shall be found at the last-named spot. Signed, Alciieciit, Prince of Prussia." The special idea for the We6t Corps, which was represented by Email columns carrying flags, and called hero a marked enemy, was, after having crossed the Leine, to prevent the enemy'B further march on Hanover by attacking his flank. The strength of the West Corps was 24 battalions, eight squadrons, 12 batteries, therefore the weaker by two battalions, 10 Bquadrone, and six batteries. Having now given the official portion of my subject, I will endeavour to describe the manner in which the manoeuvre was carried out. The Emperor, accompanied by the Crown Prince, the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Field Marshal Count von Moltke, the Minister of War, General von Kameke, and a numerous suite, joined Prince Albrecht on the Krohnsberg a little before nine o'clock.

Being aware that on such occasions the operations undertaken by a whole army corp3 against a supposed enemy are not for the purpose cf testing the commandera' military capacities, but solely to parade the corps in action, called here Parade unter Feuer," and that every movement has been previously arranged and takes place at a given spot and tima, I made up my mind to be very near the Emperor, who was certain to be in the best place. From the Krohnsberg a splendid view was obtained of all that was being enacted around, and not many minutes after his Majesty's arrival the enemy was seen advancing in force along the whole line, the Krohnsberg being threatened by overwhelming numbers. The 82d Regiment which occupied this position received orders to entrench themselves, and I noticed from the windows and conservatory of the palace, in the centre of which was the Emperor and Princess Albrecht, was certainly very imposing. Twelve selections were played by the combined bands, of which Meyerbeer's Coronation March from "The Prophet," and Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, from tho "Messiah," were most effective, and it is seldom that so many good musicians can be got together to do justice to the music. I was very pleased to renew at the palace an old acquaintanceship with a Hanoverian gentleman who had been one of the late King's aides-de-camp while he lived in Vienna, but who was now living in the town and reconciled to the new regime.

I also had the pleasure of conversing with Field-Marshal Count Moltke, who, I am certain, everybody will be glad to hear is as well and shows the same interest a3 in his earliest days. The Emperor looked remarkably well and happy, and led the Princess into supper with the g3it and courtesy of a quite youthful courtier. HANOVER, Sept. 7. The manoeuvres of the 10th Hanoverian Army Corps were brought to a conclusion to-day at Eldag-sen, 15 miles south of Hanover, early this morning.

It was feared that tho Emperor would have been unable to attend, as he had been unwell during the night, but I am glad to say that the attack of dysentery from which he was suffering was not serious enough to prevent the fine old gentleman from being present, though instead of riding he wa3 obliged to-day to be driven in his carriage but while criticising the three days' manoeuvring of the 19th and 20th Divisions, with which the manoeuvres were brought to a termination, his Majesty mounted his horso to do so. The Emporor expressed the greatest pleasure with the martial bearing of the corps, as well as with the manner in which both officers and men had performed their duty. As a mark of his great satisfaction he to-day nominated his nephew, Prince Albrecht of Prussia, chef of the Hanoverian Fusilier Regiment, the senior regiment of the Hanoverian corps, and in so doing has conferred tho greatest honour both on the Prince and tho 10th Army Corps, for it is to the former an acknowledgment of the Emperor's appreciation of hi3 good services, while to the latter it is a sign of his general satisfaction, for making hie nephew chef of the senior Hanoverian regiment clearly proves that the Emperor considers the manner its soldiers have done their duty calls for special recognition. Count von Waldersee, the efficient chief of the staff, has received tho Star of the Order of the Red Eagle as a reward for his exertions and tho splendid manner he has carried out all arrangements conuected with the manoeuvres. Sir Frederick Roberts and the other English offi cers go this afternoon to Berlin to spend the interval between this and the maucoures of the 9th Corps in Schleswig-Holstein, which begin on the 12th inst.

General Roberts has expresssed to me his highest admiration of all he has seen, especially with the reality with which every manoeuvre was carried out, as weil as with the style the cavalry officers were mounted and rode. Hot only our officers, but all those of the other nations present spak in term cf the great hospitality they have received at the hands of the Einpeivr, as well as of the courtesy shown them on all sides. General Roberts remarked to me yesterday, I am very glad I came here before my return to India, for now I have seen the German soldiers 1 shall go back with a very different opinion to what I had previously formed of them." I asked him what he thought of the physique of the men. His reply was "nothing could be better, and that the manner they marched could net be None of the foreign officers are going to attend the cavalry manoeuvres which commence at Kunitz on the 9th, in the vicinity of which two divisions have been assembled, one commanded by General ven Schlemitz and the other by General von Heu-duck. Tho latier officer, who commands the cavalry riding school here, in Hanover has not yet seen his division, and only takes his present aide-de-camp with him.

This division will assemble on the 8th in the same manner as it would were a mobilisation of the army ordered, and on which occasion cavalry divisions are formed therefore the division will represent a mobilised division, while the other has already for some time been assembled and exercised by the officer that will command it. General von Heuduck cemmanded the cavalry division which was assembled last on the Rhine, on which occasion he gave the greatest satisfaction by the manner he handled his division, giving even orders from the saddle without having made any previous dispositions or laid down any fixed plan of operations. It is due to this fact that he has been given this year the. most difficult task. Having received a special invitation, I shall be present, and will give the readers of the Morning Post a full description of what takes place, but will remark that the reason the foreign officers have not been invited is that at Konitz there is no facility for their accommodation.

The Methodist Cokkerexce. Yesterday the second day's sitting of this conference was resumed at the Citv-roadWesliyan Chapel, tho Rev. Bishop Jesse T.Peck, of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Syracuse, Now York, taking the chair as president. There was a largo attendance of delegates and tho general public. It was moved by the Rev.

Alexander Macaulay, of Finsbury-park, that 20 minutes should be devoted to prayer for the restoration to health of General Garfitld, the President of the United States; and in making tlr's proposition the rev. gentleman remarked that the conference would see the appropriateness of the suggestion when he reminded them that that day was universally observed in the city of New York for a similar purpose. The motion was seconded and unanimously adopted, and the devotional exercises which followed were conducted by Mr. W. S.

Allen, M.P. (Newcastle), the Rev. Dr. Newman, the Rev. Dr.

Reed, and tho Rev. Mr. Pope. The immediate business of the conference was opened by the Rev. Dr.

Cooke, of tho Methodist; Now Connection of Great Britain with a paper on Methodism its Eistory and the Works it has Accomplished." An address on the progress and present position of the "Wesleyan denomination In the United Stane3 was then delivered by the Rev. Dr. W. X. Ninde, of the Illinois Methodist Episcopal Church.

The Rev. Arthur Edwards, of the American Episcopal ChuTck, addressed the assembly on the statistical result! of Methodism in the various parts of the world in which the denomination was represented. The Wesleyan body had, the speaker stated, throughout the world an aggregate of 4,763,000 professed members, with 31,000 ordainsd ministers and 84,453 locf.1 preachers, 575,000 Sunday schools, and an attendance of 4,481,000 pupils and 59,000 teachers, with schools, colleges, seminaries, and universities ir the dissemination of secular education in a proportionate number. The Rev. M.

C. Osborne, secretary to the British "Wesleyan Missionary Society, also spoke on the same subject. In the course of the discussion which followed, one of the speakers remarked with regret that flattering as the statistics cited were to their community, the Methodists were cot animated with the eame spirit as their forefathers, as they did not combat infidelity and unbelief bo energetically as the "Wesley a and their colleagues. FaieTeade. Yesterday Mr.

Baring and Colonel Makins, the Conservative members for South Essex, ad-dressed a great meeting of their constituents at Brentwood. Mr. Baring expressed himself in favour of fair trade, and of a moderate duty oa foreign corn. Colonel Makins expressed similar views, and condemnsd the Irish Land Bill and the general policy of the Govesnment. A vote of confidence in both hon.

members was passed by acclamation. press our thanks also for the admirable arrange, ments which were made for our comfort, and which, thanks to the favourable state of the elements, hava enhanced greatly the pleasure of the day. I would also say one word to the mayor, who is at this tible to-day, and express to him our thanks for the reception we Lave met with in the town of Liverpool. Once more let me thank you sincerely for the kind way in which jou have received our health. (Lend cheers.) Their Royal Highnesses then retired and the other guests followed.

Tho Prince and Princess iteaataeA IfoqVt places ia the carriage, and, accompanied by he same escort as before, drove away through the borough of Bootle, within the boundaries of which tho new docks are situated. The route lay through the resideatal part of tho borough, aad turning agaia Liverpool wards, th Royal party prccaeded through the Scotland-road district, whre the lower classes of the population re side. A very hearty greeting was offered all along tha and at the New Haymarket, in Great Homer-street, a pleasant ceremony was gone through. About 15,000 children attending the day schools of the city were here csssmhled, and the Ri-yl progre33 was arrested for soma minutfs while tke sing the National Anthem. Resuming their ceurse the Priuce and Princess soon afterwards arrivsd at a broad thoroughfare, which was densely packed with people who enjoyed a prolonged view of the Royal party, inasmuch as a second detachment of school children ware gathered opposite St.

Georges ILdl, to lLten to wkos3 siuging of "God Bleso the Prince of Wales" their Royal again stopped. Ultimately, by way of Church--treet, Lcrd-3Tcet-, and Castl.erer-t, tho Town-hull waa reached, end amidst deafening the Priaee and Princt-ss alighted to go through the final portion of their long and arduous day's programme. The toial number of children eng.ged in the demonstration at St. GecrgeVhall and the Haymarket was about 30,000. A large and distinguished p.uty assembled ia the large ball-room at tho Town-hall to witness the presentation of the address from the corporation and the paat uf tha volunteers.

Their Royal Highnesies and suite arrived ac the Town-hall shortly before four o'clock, but retired for a short time to the muguiilccntly-appoiated suits of rooms set apart for their uae. Shortly after four o'clock their Royal Highnesses were eac.rt. by the Major to their seats on the dii's, and the Recorder of Liverpool read an address from tha mayor, aldermen, bargesses, and cittz3n oiforisg tho Prince and Princess of Wales a cordial and respectful welcome, together with the dutiful expression of their 1-yalty to the Quetm. A handsomely bound ani illuminated copy of tho address was thea presented by the Mayor to Lu Royal Hiidiness and graciously accepted by him. His Rotai, Highness then replied as follows Mr.

Mayor and gentlemen, I havo received your address with sincere satisfaction, and I thank ycu for the cordial terms in which you have lludbd to the Princess of Wales and my daughters. The Princess and I are always ready to take part in any undertaking for the promotion of works of public utility, and we experienced grtat pleasure in being able to return an affirmative reply to your invitation to inaugurate- your magniScant new docks, the mcst ex ten. sive which have ever been brought into uss at one ti -19. We have both been deeply interested in the important event of the day, and we heartily congratulate you on tho evidence which has been afforded to us of the wonderful development in the trade of the city and port of Liverpool since we were list here. The extent cf the docks which wa have just ssea is a proof that Livrpo-d is advancing ia the path cf commercial enterprise at a rat that will enable her to compete with the roost powerful of her rivals.

(Applause.) Let ine state, in conclusion, that I will not fail to communicate to the Queen the sentiments of loyalty and devotion to the Throne and of attachment to the Royal Family which you have expressed ia your addrcse. You may rest assured that her Majesty will be much touched and gratified by your words, for she will call to mind tho past, the visit which she paid to jou with my lamented father, and the associations which connect his memory with your and docks. (Load applause.) Their Royal Highnesses then repaired to the balcony overlooking the Eichan'e flags, the whole of which large space was one dense mss of faces, and bowed their acknowledgments to the plaudits which greeted their appearance. They then proceeded to the balcony in front of the Town-hall, facing Caatle-street, where an equally enthusi as'io reception was accorded them. They stayed to witness tho march past of the Liverpool volunteers, who were about 5,000 strong, and took their departure immediately afterwards on their return to Croxteth Hall.

The Royal party were to have Ige-hill Station at midnight by the Scotch mail. In commemoration of the visit the Town-hall will be on view to-morrow to those citizens who may desire to see the internal decorations. The entire decorations and illuminations were carried out by Messrs. J. Defries and Sons, of Houndsditch.

The grand reception and other rooms were also specially erected and furnished by the same firm. ELECTION INTELLIGENCE. TYRONE. The result of the Tyrone election was declared vester.iav at Omagh as follows Mr. Dickson (L.) 3, 163 Colonri Knox (C.) 3,084 Rev.

Harold Rvlett (Land (j)7 Majority for Mr. Dickson si At the gener.il election the fiuies were Macartney (C), 3,808 Litton 3,.:00 Hamilton (C), 3,152. The result was received with some surprise. No addr. ssei were delivered beyond the usual acknowledgment by the successful candidate, and there was little excitement.

MONAGHAN. Andrew J. Kettle, "suspect," now in Gaol, has consented to stand for Monnghan, and has issued his address as the Land League candidate. Mr. l'arnoll, M.P., accompanied by Mr.

T. P. O'Connor, M.P., Mr. T. Parkes, and Mr.

Eutteriield, organisers of tho land League, arrived from Omagh in Monnghan last evening and were met at the station by a deputation of the local branch of the Land L-a'u3. Their arrival in the town was net generally expocred, but as soon as their arrival became known a large crowd assembled outside the hotel and cheered loudly. A private meeting was held in the hotel in view of the probable contest for Monaghan, but its decisions are not at present definitely known. TEE CONSERVATIVE PROVINCIAL PRE63. TO THE EIKTOtt OF THE SfOSXIXG POST.

Sir, Jut now, when the subject of the CViservati press in the metropolis is receiving so much aMenrion, there is another branch of the question which ought act to be lost sight of by the Conservative party. Tiie importance and growth of the provincial press durh.g the past few years is remarkable now the greater proportion of political items supplied to the daily eternals in iroviu-cial towns comes from certain news associations, and ic is apparent that the chief of these ate closely identified with the Liberal party. Events of importance to the Liberal cause are promptly and profusely telegraphed through 1 the United Kingdom, while those atfecting the Conservative cause are most apatheticallv and nisairrc'v v. i lr The Conservative leaders and the proprietors of GoaseiK tive newspapers should bo on their gnard, for ic sftst Id apparent that the necessity for some organisation on their part has arisen. Yours obediently, A PROVINCIAL JOURNALIST.

The Electiuc Light. It is expected that i he course of another week or so the Great Northern Railway Company will be able to try the experiment of lighting v-carriages in one of their traiss by the electric light. Thi lamps will be of the pattern known as "Swan's incandescent," and the carriages will be fitted np with them by Messrs. Crompton, who have brilliantly lighted the 6real Northern Terminus at Kicg'a-cross. Great interest felt by the railway companies and the trav-iling r.uhlii; to the result of the forthcoming experiment.

Tub Lille Ixfbunal Machines. Tho of the attempted assassiaatioaa by explosive bombs an LU18 committed suicide oa "Wednesday. Be met ner Douai a woman against whom he had a grudge, to'd her ha had failed at Lille but would not fail this ti a and tir id revolver at her. She fell and he ran away, but to men pursuing him he blew out his brain. LIVERPOOL, Thtjesdat Evening.

The weather, which is so very important an element in the success of all holiday gatherings or public festivities, was very favourable to-day on the whole for the visit of the Prince and Princess of "Wales and their children, and tha welcome which they have received in Liverpool must impress them all most favourably as to the loyalty and public spirit of the citizens. The mrin occasion of the visit was the opening of the new docks at the north end of the port, some of which have been already used, and ethers of which are in progress. Tha authorities of the town, both ths Dock Board and the corporation, were most zealous in their desire to mako tha occasion one of general rejoicing, and ia this they were very heartily seconded by the inhabitants at large. The day, therefore, has been observed as a complete holiday, and the streets have been thronged with people, not only residents of the city, but from distant places, several excursion trains having arrived during the morning. The Prince and PrinceES of Walas have boon the guests during their brief stay of the Earl and Countes3 of Sefton at Croxteth Hall, the young Princesses having been, entertained by the Earl and Countess of Derby at Knowsley.

Tho party arrived last night at Ed gob ill Station, the journey from Euston occupying not; more than four hours and a few minutes. There was a dinner party at Croxteth in the evening, at which the Mayor, the chairman of the Dock Board, the dock engineer, and several other gentlemen holding official positions in connection with the port were present. This morning the sky was rather overcast, but later on the weather brightened considerably, and tho sun shone brightly during the remainder of the day. The start from Croxteth was made about ten o'clock, and the Royal visitors reached Newsham Park, which is near the borough boundary, a about half past ten. Here the formal reception by the Mayor, Mr.

W. B. Forwood, took place. Mr. Forwood wa accompanied by Viscount Saiidon, the senior member for the borough, the Mayoress, Mr.

Bar nard Hail, the the Town Clerk. As Newsham Park a very effective triumpbsl arch had been erected, and this was altogether a most attractive point because of the assemblage of the childrtn connected witb the Seamen's Orpban Institution, who were dressed in their pretty nautical uniform, and accomodated on a platform in th-5 front of the building. The band of the orphanage played God bless the Prince of Walts durir the short detention at the barrier. The procession of carriages was then formed, which took the route pre-scriled to the landing-stage. The Earl of Sef ton's Hndau was occupied by tho Prince and Princess of Wales and the three young Trincs-sies, the Earl and Countess of Sefton, the Earl and Countess of Derby, Lord Claud atd Lady Hamilton, the Marquis of Hartington.

tnd the royal equerries fallowing in other carriages. Throughout the whole line of route the Prince and Princess of Wales and children received an enthusiastic welcome. The streets through which the procession had been decorated with great care and taste, particularly Bold-street, Church-street, Lord street, Castle-street, Dale-street, and Water-street, and there was a greater attention on this occasion to consistency and artistic design than ha3 beer noticeable on former occasions of a festive kind. TLe principal decorations were formed by Venetian masts, with floral festoons intervening, the draping of balconies vith crimson cloth, tho throning of gaily-coloured rugs over the window-rids, and a profusion of flags and banners overhead. Midway on the Venetian masts in the principal streets were pbtcsd basket" of flowers and ferns, high enough up to prevent them being injured, and low enough to form a very agreeable prospect looking along the line of streets.

A triumphal arch had been erected at the junction of Castle-street and Lord-street. One very interesting feature of the ceremony was the collection oi from 30,000 to 40,000 school children at two points of the route sanely, the North Kaymarket and St. George's Hall. The party reached the landing-stage and embarked for the new docks about eleven o'clock. The river Mersey presented a very animated sight, as nearly all tbo vessels were gaily dressed out with igs, and numbers of steamers crowded with spectators were moving up and down.

Her Mnjasty's ship Defence lay at anchor opposite the laading-s'age, and her Majesty's ship Agincourt wa3 moored opposite the new docks. The work of constructing these new docks was com tnecced in 1874, and, considering the colossal character of th? undertaking', the progress has boon very rapid. The Alexandra Dock and its branches have an area of Aih acres, and the Lsngton Dock and branch 21 acres, ic all C5i acres, representing an a i Jition of about 20 per cent, to the total dock area of tha Mersey Dock Estate. These docks have entrances suffieicnt'y wide and deep to admit steamers even on neap tides, as the dtpth of watt-r on the sills, with an ISft. or l'Jft.

tide, will be over 30ft. Bejoad these docks yet another, 1G acres in extent, is in course of construction, and with some further dock extensions at the south end of the estate, the total addition of deck will bo 110 acres, and the whole dock area of Liverpool and Birkenhead will be 54-3 acres, with nearly 40 miles of quay space. The new docks are fitted with the best and most powerful appliances, including a hydraulic crane to lift 100 tons for and heavy machinery, and the graving docks attached will take in the largest vessels afloat. The Alexandra Dock is worthy of the gracious lidy whoso narao it bears. It is the largt dock in the world, having over of quay space, and being capablo of holding and working at one time 22 of the largest vessels entering the port.

Tha dock gates, sluicing apparatus, and other appliances are worked by hydraulic power on the most approved plans. The wiiole of the works have been constructed from the designs of Mr. G. F. Lyste-r, the engineer to the Mersey Dock Estate.

Starting from the lauding-stage, the Claughton, a portion of the upper deck of.wb.ich was railed off for the accommodation of the Royal party and covered with a gaily -decorated canopy, besides being handsomely upholstered in its fittings, Eteamed slowly along the river wail, which was lined in its whole length by spectators, who kept up a continuous roll of cheering. On tke other side ferry steamers and tug boats were drawn up in line, and each had its contingent of enthusiastic spectators, so that the Prince and Princess were greeted with cheering on both sides. To this they responded very graciously. Many of the steamers bands on board, which at the right moment struck up the National Air and "God Bless the Frincs of Wales." In tho background were a number of Atlantic steamers dressed from stem to stern in bunting; while at the entrance of the new iocks there was a flotilla of steam launches and small boats. Brilliant sunshine by this time prevailed, and dwpslie every doubt that might have been formed earlier in the day on the score of the weather.

A more favourable day could not have been desired. The Claughton was brought to a fetopiu tje narrow lock leading to the Langton Deck, and the Prince and Princess of Wales and tho principal guests landed to perform the ceremony of opeaing the dock gates. Their appearance was the signl for a demonstration from the privileged persons who had been accommodated with places on the quay, and whose stcnterian cheers blended with the more juvenile but not hss hearty huzzas from tho lads of the Bluecoat School and the school frigate Conway, which were drawn up in line. The opening of the dock was effected by the Prince of Walea by the turning cf a silver lever, which set in motion the hydraulic machinery for opening the gates, and as these were seen to Blowly swing asunder a fresh outburst of cheers from the spectators, and the firing off of rockets and signal guns, greeted the accomplishment of one of the chief events of the day. The Claughton passed iato the dock, andasshesuncessivelycame alosgsidestearaeraftersteamercf thclarge Atlantic line, all of wkich were decked outwith bunting, and most of wkich had their yards fully manned, each was found to be crowded with fresh spectators, not less eager and enthusiastic than those previously psssed.

It appeared, in fact, as if the whole of Liverpool kad turned out. Every poiat along the vast extent of the dockside wkich could afford a view of the Claughton was occupied, and even upon tho topmasts of the stateliest craft ia the vicinity, as well as clustering in the rigging of the more diminutive pilot-boat3, human brings were stationed, each contributing their quota of cheerB at the first opportunity. Tho Claughton first called at the engine-house on the east side of the dock, where the Pris.ce of Wales and a few of the principal guests alighted to inspect the machisery by which tke meohaaical appliances of the docks are worked. Tke Prince having re-embarked the Claughton steamed slowly into the Alexandra Dock, which opens out of tke Lington, and was brought to a standstill, while the important ceremony of naming the dock was performed by the Princess ef Wales. This was effected in a neat manner.

The chairman of the Dock Board, Mr. T. D. Hornby, presented to the Princess a parasol, the handle of which, of gold richly studded with jewels, was fouad to screw off and to disclose a sharp i side the principal dock-shed oa the east side ef the dock, which had been prepared as a luncheon hall, the grim monotony of its internal architecture being hidden iu artistic decoratisr.3. Over a thousand guests were soon siomblsd, the chair boisg taken by Mr.

Hornby, chairman of the Dock Board, who had the Princess of Wales upon hia right baud and the Prince on his left. A larga number of distinguished persons were present, amongst them being the Earl of Derby, the Mai quia of Haitir.gton, Lord and Ldy Sef tan, the Earl and Countess of Lathcm, Lord Colviilo, General Cameron, C.B., Lord Delamere, Admiral Glynn, Admiral Sir Cooper Hey, Viscount Sandon and Lady Mary Sandoi, Viee-Admiral Spratt, Lord and Lady Claud J. Hamilton, Sir Thomas H. Chambers, jhdirman of the London and St. KathcrineDi-ck Company Cornwallis Admiral Gough, C.B., the Mayors of Liverpool, Bootle, Manchester, and Birkenhead, tho Recorder of Liverpool, ths chairmen of the London and Noroh-Weatern, Midland, and Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Companies, Sir Thomas and Lady Earle, the Biahop of Liverpool and Mrs.

Brie, and the Roman Catholic Bishop of Liverpool, Dr. O'Reilly. The Royal children, who had accompanied their parents hitherto, here returned to the Tov.n-hall to join thi iuayores: of Liverpool and her children, and the luncheon as proceeded with. In view of the amount of work still before their Royal Highnesses curtailment was the order of the day in regard to speech making, the ouly tc.sts being that of 4i The Queen," which was duly honoured, and The Prince and Princess of Wales and Royal Family." The Chairman, who, in spaakiag to tho latter, said Your Royal Highnesses, whilst we enjoy the pleasure of showing the lasting regard and attachment which are felt by all classes for the Prince and Princess of Wales and all tho members of the Royal Family, the pleasure is greatly enhanced by the presence this morning of those young Princesses, who, on their first visit to theCouny Pala'ine of Lancaster, have made an acquai stance with the Pool and with the Mersey. (Loud cheers.) The citizens who throng the streets speak for thernseh es, and there will be a time when the chief magistrate of the city offer in a fitting form an expression of the sentiments by which the whola community is animated.

(Renewed cheers.) I have now, on behalf of the merchants and shipowners of the Mersey, to express our thanks to the Prinse and Princess of "Wales that they hwe chosen as ths occasion of their visit an important event iu the progress of the commerce of the pert. (Cheer3.) Commerce appears to-day in an which shows the wide extent of its relations. It appears not only in the accumulation of wealth, but also in its connection with the great art of shipbuilding and the wonderful inventions of science which are applied to navigation, and in the maintenance of a race of hardy and skilful seamen, on which rests the foundation of English supremacy as a maritime and naval Power. (Load cheers.) It appears also mora particularly in this conr-ectiori the great public works which its requirements cril forth, such as those which have raised Liverpool frcm a small fishing villaga to one of the chief ports cf the world by a system of docks constructed under difficulties which have called for the highest exercise of engineering talent and skill. (Cheers).

These docks on the Mersey, which are not carried on for any purposa of private proat, bui as a public trust for tha benefit of the port, have enjoysd at other times the notice of the members of the Royal Family. Wc have an Albert Dock, wkich received its name from tho lamented fatherof tho Prince of Wales, and more recently his brother the Duke of Elinburgh visited Ltvsr-i and gave his name to the Alfred Dock belonging to the estate on the other side of the Mersey. But the occasion on which wc receive the Prince and Princess of Wales far surpasses ia magnitude and importance any ccc former times. The new ducks which have beea opened add immensely to the area space, and still more to the quality of the provision for receiving ships of the largest class. These now docks will be capable of receiving, and very soon will receive, all thosr renowned lines of steamers which carry on communication from the Mersey to the great dominions of British America and to the chief ports of that great nation, the United States, with which we are so nearly allied.

(Cheer3.) The ships of that great fleet of merchant steamers, which are unequalled in the world, whenever they arrive in cue Mersey will be met by the associations of this day. They will come in through the deep-water entrance which the Prince of Wales, with his own hands, has opened for their oxn use (cheers) -and, having passed through the approach of the LaDgton Duck, which bears a local name always to be honoured and remembered in the records of Liverpool (hear, hear) they will find their place in this ijreat Alexandra Dock, which just received from the Princess of Wales herself the name which it now bears, so distinguished and so highly prized a token of national receg'rition and Royal favour. (Loud cheers.) I hope I shall not presume too far in lis piisence if I add a very few words oa one point on which so much might easily be said. The great station of those who are our guests today demands from us in itself the most respectful, the most cordial, and the most grateful recognition which we can give. (Loud cheers.) But I am sure I should cot do justice to our feelings if I 'lid not say that those feelings are carried to the very highest pitch by our sense of the admirable digr.ityand completeness with which that great station is filled by the constant attention which the Prince of Wales gives to everything that calls for his care, and by his unceasing interest in all the occupations and pursuits of Englishmen, and also by those virtues and graces which had so universally secured for the Princess of "Wales a place in the hearts of the people of her adopted country.

(Great cheering.) The Prince of Wales, who was received with enthusiastic cheering, said Ladies and gentlemen, the Princess, as well as myself, beg to tender to your chairman the expression of our sincere gratitude 'for the kind way in which he has proposed this toast, and to you, ladies and gentlemen, for the way in which you have received it. "Wo are not likely to forget the receptia that we have mot with to-day at Liverpool and although it is by no means the first time that we have visited this great and important city, still the special occasion which brought us here to day is one which 13 not likely to be orgotteo. by us. In the year 18G4 the Princess as well as myself visited Liverpool, and wore the guests of the late Lord Derby. On that occasion we visited the city and the docks, but on this occasion we have done mure.

We have not only visited your important city, but we have taken part in a great and interesting work, and one which I trust and feel convinced cannot fail to improve, if possible, the great commerce of this city, and at the same time to witness a triumph of the great engineering skill of the present day. Everybody kaows that Liverpool, after London, is the second town in tha United Kiisgdsm, and there are a few statistics connected with the docks of this great city which I may perhaps mention on this occasion. At the commencement of the century dues were paid on 45.C00 tons, while at the present time the amount is nearly 7,000,000 tons. (Applause.) Ia the year 18-46, when my late lamented father visited your town and opened the dock whick is now called after his name, the dock and basics numbered only 27, while now they number 58. Agaia, in that 5 ear the length of the quays was 9 miles, while now it amounts to 40.

At tkat time tha area of water space was 122 acres it ia now 543 acres, and the extent of the dock estate was 506 acres, whde it now amounts to 1,545. (Cheers.) These figures show most clearly the great prosperity of this city, and they also show how flourishing everything connected with these great docks is under the management of tha chairman of the dock estate. I must not forget to allude to one who, though he is taken from us, must ever remain in your memory, tke late Jesse Hartley. (Cheers.) It was ho who first founded tke modera system of docks. After his death his sen succeeded him, but only for a short time, and then the maatle of Mr.

Hartley descended upon the shoulders of Mr. Lyster, your present deck eagineer. There are maay other details which might be given if I had time. It would bo naturally my wish to give them, but as we have still a long drive to make aad time is precious I will not keep you longer but I wish to express once more to the Dock Board, ia the name of the Princess aa well as my own, the great interest it gives as to take part in the. proceedings of to-day, and to repeat that they the opportunity of seeing how the German infantry act on such an occasion, while later in the day a successful attack of a similar nature carried out by our troops presented to their eyes the other side of tho picture.

Having been unsuccessful in this attack, theW estCorps carried out a retrograde movement, and occupied the line Wulfel-Laatzen-Gra3-dorf, the forest of i.aatzn forming its centre position. Prince Albrecht, seizing tho advantage he had gained, ordered the advance of the whole corps, whoso artillery at once obeyed the order at a tremendous pace, and the execution of which movement General tir F. Roberts pronounced to me to have been very well done. I will endeavour to paint tho f. mirth, moment of the battle as witnessed from the Krohnebcvg, and which forcibly reminded mo of a very similar sight I witnessed under very different circumstances.

On that occasion the roar of the musketry and cannon and grinding of the mitrailleuses was not as harmless as at present, for then a leaden messenger took a prominent part in the exciting and turbulent scene upon which the gallant old Emperor was looking down. I refer to the storming of St, Privat by the Prussian Corps of the Guards on the ISth of August, 1870, when his Majesty watched with an anxious heart from St. Mario aux Cheaes the advance over the open plain of his much-loved soldiers against that formidable position so stubbornly held by the French Guards. But to return to what ia actually taking place. The 19th and 20th Divisions, numbering about 14,000 men, advance together in a long line against the position held by the enemy the artillery is in their rear centre, the cavalry is on the extreme right, and has received orders to advance on that side as soon as it perceives the enemy to be retiring.

Ae the brigades advanco the line of skirmishers is continually increased, till all but the reserves, which consist of the third rank of every company, and which follow inclose formation in the centre of their skirmishers, are engaged the enemy makes a stubborn resistance and holds a very strong position, which orders are given to storm, and a general advance is made tambour baiant and fifes playing, the reserves rush up in the centre of their skirmishers, and, remaining standing, pour volleys into the enemy. Again the drums and fifes sound th6 advance and the whole force storm with ekouts of hurrah the enemy's position, which istaken. The Emporor nowshowB the way across country to a epct where the cavalry division will attack the retreating foe. It is certainly very remarkable that at his advanced age his Majesty should be able to ride in the way he does, and which would compare favourably with men over hhlf a century his junior. If the previous scenes we had witnessed were grand to the eye of a soldier, that of the cavalry attack, ridden by about 2,500 horsemen, was certainly the most imposing eight of the day, especially to a cavalry officer.

The division advanced by brigades in two lines echeloned from the left, and delivered consecutive attacks in regimental front, each regiment delivering its attack some 355 yards beyond the spot upon which the regiment preceding had done. Three of theEe regiments, the 13th Uhlans, 19th Oldenburg Dragoons, and the Black Brunswickers, had formed part, during the Franco-German war, of the famous 5th Cavalry Division which so distinguished itself at the battle of Mars-la-Tour on the ICth of August, Marshal Bazaino having been in a battery charged into by the Hussars, but of which they were unable to retain possession. The other two regiments were among the nine that on the same day rode in the great attack against a superior French cavalry force. Having been present myself, I may be forgiven if I give a slight account of what occurred, as seme useful information can he drawn from it, on two pointB especially, the superiority of the lance as a cavalry weapon over every other and the fatal mistake of allowing cavalry to use their carbines when mounted. In the attack of Mars-la-Tour the 19th Dragoons were opposed to French Lancers, while my regiment, the 13th Lancers, faced Les Dragons de ITmpe'ratrice, one of the elite regiments of the Empire.

Although the attack was a complete victory for the Prussian cavalry, still the 19th Dragoons were very severely handled by the French Lancers, losing some. seven officers and about 100 men in killed and wounded, far the greater number by lance wounds, while on tho other hand the 13th Uhlans only lost in this attack 14 men and three officers, the colonel being killed, while the major and one lieutenant were wounded, the former in the mMce by a French lancer. The Imperial Dragoons received the Uhlans' charge all but standing, and after firing from their horses at about 300 yards they drew their sabres and endeavoured to meet them, but before they got into a trot the lances of their enemy or the impetuosity of the shock had emptied more than half their saddles. The West Corps having been driven from the position it had occupied, was fallen upon while endeavouring to retreat across the river Leine and cut up by the cavalry, with which operation the manoeuvre was brought to a close. The cavalry having trotted past before the Emperor, his Majesty favourably criticised what he had seen, and again expressed to Prince Albrecht his very great satisfaction with the high state of efficiency of the 10th Hanoverian Army Corps.

The chief of the staff of the 10th, Count Waldersee, deserves the greatest credit for the manner with which all the arrangements for the corps manoeuvre were made, and the general commanding is very fortunate to have as his right-hand man an officer who, I am told on the highest authority, is capable and likely to succeed to one of the most important appointments in the German army. In the evening Prince and Priness Albrecht gave a in honour of his Majesty's presence, to which the foreign officers and a few of the military and civil authorities of the garrison had been invited. At nine o'clock the bands of all the regiments belonging to the Hanoverian corps iSarm.lt assembled before the Palace to sound the Zapfenstrich," or tattoo. They were accompanied by 500 soldiers carrying torches, who formed a circle round the musicians while they were playing. A very bright electric light thrown from the roof of the palace greatly added to the already beautiful scene, which, as viewed by those looking.