Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-12-01
NEW ENGLAND STYLE
Americans IN Germany
Enjoy a Banquet.
THEY ARE VERY THANKFUL
For Great Opportunities and Blessings
OF Good Government.

BERLIN, Dec - ld-'ashioned New
England TAX K. -iA-er was en-.
joyed by America LIS. evening in the
large hall OF the Kuiserhof The room
was maQniils.n'iy decorated, ard all pres.
snt appeared 20 b. suprenely happy
The hall ws- brilliantly illuminated.
About $50 mericr ms SAT down 10 the din
ner. Rev Or Hachbsrg Of Ohio, who
preached in tue American church here
during the morning. said grace, after
which tie Americans enjoyed a feast OF
American turkey, Amer can cranherries,
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 utm, 81 heartiness
The United States ambassador. Hon.
Theodore Runyon. who, upon rising was
greeted with prolonged cheering, proposed
the health OF Emperor William, which
proposit on was followed by the German
national anthem, played by the band in
attendance Mr.. Runyon referred 70 the
friendly feeling granted him.
These words had been preceded by
deeds, and The participation of Europe In
the Worlds fair Was largely influence 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
The smba-s tdor also dwelt upon the
earnest efforts of The emperor TO do all in
the power Of the government to help the
working people, and in his endeavor TO
preserve pescs. The toast was drunk
with enthusiasm.
The am mbasssdor then toasted the presi.
dent. Ia the course Of his remarks Mr..
Runyon saidI
Navy Things to He Thankful For.
"Whils we are thankful for our In.
Vulnerable other blessings for our country
and It's unpsral eled opportunities. we must
be especially thankful for the blessing Of
good government, whereby not only is our
national honor upheld, but our equal
rights as individuals, before the law, are
NAL tained aud the peaceful enjoyment OF
the produce OF labor and enterprise is as-
sured 20 every man. IL follows that
among our best gifts is a wise, patriotic
and constitutional administration Of
public affairs.
"1o no man do the people look TO secure
that 30 much NJ 10 the president; he is
especially tho ch6ice OF the people, and
they submit To 10 dota'ipn In his election.
A presidential election brings out the full
vote Of thn people. A toast TO the Presi-
dent of the United States upon such an oc-
casion as this IL not only tribute OF re-
spect for the incumbent Of that great
off,ce, but il sa tribute of patri tic at.
tschment to "ur institutions and OF loyalty
TO the Ioug-established customs under
them.
'It is a csu-e of gratitude that our gov
ernmenta affairs are so well administered
by those who hold high of 80 in the party,
but surely there 10 no less cause for
thanksgivii < that we have rs th, chirf eX-
ecutive man 80 experienced in public
affairs and who was never found wanting
James {. Monaghan, United States
consul 40 Chrmnitz, toasted "Our nation"
The next toHst was The ladies' Of the
studying fraternity of Berlin and sfier
Philip : Allen hai proposed the toast Of
"The day we celebrate" the hall was given
up to dancing, which was prolonged until
a late hour