The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-01
Celebrated Thanksgiving Day in a
Fitting Manner.
AMERICA MOST HIGHLY PRAISED
ny Mr. Runyon Our Ambassador to Ger
many United States Citizens Abroad
who Honored shs Old New England
Custom OF Giving Thanks.

BERLIN, Dec THE large hall Of the
Kaiserhof was profusely decorated with
flowers and plants. intermixed with
American flags and other decorations. for
the Thanksgiving banquet last night
Most prominent and most attractive of all
the decorations was q handsome bust of
Washington.
The hall was brilliantly illuminated.
About 230 Americans sat down to the din
ner. Rev. DIR. Hachberg of Ohio, who
preached in the American church here
during the morning. said grace, after
which the Americans enjoyed feast of
American turkey, American eranberries,
American sweet potatoes. etc, all ordered
from the United States especially for this
occasion. Between the courses American
and college songs were sung and chorused
with the utmost heartiness
The United States ambassador, Hon.
Theodore Bunyon, who, upon rising, was
greeted with prolonged chserinQ. proposed
the health OF Emperor William, which
proposition was followed by the German
national anthem, played by the band In
attendance. Mr.. Bunyon referred to the
friendly feeling granted him.
"These words had been preceded by
deeds, and the participation of Europe in
the Worlds fair was largely influenced by
the lead taken by Germany on this great
est work Of the century. Germany herself
followed the wishes expressed often and
strongly by the emperor"
Tho ambassador also dwelt upon the
earnest efforts Of the emperor TO do all in
the power Of the government to help the
working people. aud in his endeavor to
preserve peace. The toast was drunk
with enthusiasm.
Praise For American Institutions.
The ambassador then toasted the presi-
dent In the course of his remarks Mr.
Bunyon said:
"While we are thankful for our in.
Vulnerable other blessings for our country
aud its unparalleled opportunities. we must
be especially thankful for the blessing of
good government, whereby not only Ia our
national honor upheld, but our equal
rights as individuals, before the law, are
maintained and the peaceful enjoyment OF
the produce of labor and enterprise is as
sured to every man. 1t follows that
among our best gifts is wise, patriotic
and constitutional administration of
public affairs.
10 no man do the people look to secure
that so much as TO the president; he Is
especially the choice of the people, and
they submit to no dictation in his election.
A presidential election brings out the full
vote OF the people. A toast to the Presi-
dent Of the United States upon such an oc-
casion as this is not only tribute Of re-
spect for the incumbent of that great
Office, but 1t Is a tribute Of patriotic at
tachment to our institutions and of loyalty
to the long-establishsd customs under
them.
"It is a cause of gratitude that cur gov
ornamental affairs are so we'll administered
by those who hold high office in the party,
but surely there is no less cause for
thanksgiving that we have as tbs chief ex-
ecutive a man so experienced in public
affairs and who was never found wanting.
James G. Monaghan, United States
consul at Chemnitz, toasted "Our nation"
The next toast was "The ladies of the
studying fraternity of Berlin" and after
Philip S. Allen had proposed the toast of
"The day we celebrate" the hall was given
up to dancing, which was prolonged until
late hour.