Show was it voluntary or not loaf r BEKUS BERLIN april I 1 it is not clear i whether or not the Emper emperors orts parting V with count herbert bismarck was voluntary but the weight of public opinion beems seem s to incline to the latter hypothesis I 1 in giving him the cross and col 1 I 1 lar at of oi he the order of 0 tb the 1 emperor said 1 I give the collar only in exceptional cases and for special services ter vicea rendered the links in the collar symbolize union and I 1 trust that v i you will return to me when your idu health ea ith baa has been restored |