Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-13
and reverence for Its republican institu-
lions.
OBSERVED WITH APPROVING
HEART.

yves 10 participate IN Tue Se'e"'"sN"
she reads your loyalty to the common
country; In your enthusiasm for the ma
tional ensign she reads your readiness
to die, II need be, In defence OF the re-
public.
Proud beyond all telling OF her own
history. and glorying to the verge OF
alteration IN her own traditions. VIZ
ginia looks with no Jealous eye upon those
of her citizens who meet In fraternal
comradeship. to indulge their traditional
folklore and renew their associations OF
the old home.
This trait Of reverence FOR the Oid
Country" is a marked distinction OF the
German character. And II Is to the espe-
cial credit Of that son Of the old sod. now
q valued and worthy citizen OF Richmond,
whose heart is as big as his bulk. Al
fred Won Rosenegk. that the German
American Association Of Richmond was
organized to give yearly expression to
this goodly trait.
A son of a soldier-himself a valorous
soldier of the war of 1870. the termina-
ton OF which witnessed the unifcation OF
the German race-the pride and energy.
OF himself and his associates. have
fitting elimination in to-day's magnif-
cent display.
But. Mr.. Chairman. this trait Is not,
sii-bty dlOuS MIC uss"oe
acteristic OF your sturdy race. 1t Is
bold and aggressive in action: 1t is Steady
and constant OF purpose. Its extremes
find. perhaps. their best exemplars IN the
hardlhood Of the great Chancellor Bis
marck, on the other. hand, ana on
the other in the patient. lovable
gentleness which was so beautl-
fully and pathetically personifed In
the late Emperor Frederick William,
The one Is the boldest and ATTEST
statesman Europe has produced In mod
ern times. The Crown Prince was not
only as brave a man as ever drew
blade. but he was the knlghtliest soldier
and the courtliest gentleman that Ger
many has given TO mankind.
UNITED NORTH AND SOUTH.
Far be II from me to detract from the
fame with which history will surely IL
lume the name of Bismarck. Indeed,
| draw no invidious comparison between
the great Premier, who. during the stormy
days preceding ls70-'n. and those which
followed, held the reins OF government,
and the Crown Prince who, with the
Third army-that Of the Upper Rhine
won imperishabie fame upon the heights
OF Weissenburg. and whose strategic
march bottled up MacMahon and Louis
Napoleon at Sedan. Nor, indeed, would
! seek to dim the lustre Of the achieve
ments Of the good old King, Of
Moltke. nor Of Blumenthal. The
glory OF all these will go rum
bling down the corridors of ages yet TO
come. even unto the last day OF recorded
time. But II seems 10 me that when the
history OF the establishment OF the Sc
cond empire is written. In which event
all of these were such prominent actors,
perhaps the grandest and most heroic
figure which the bloody drama distln-
gushed among the men OF the period
will be that OF the noble Prince who
united the men OF the North and the men
OF the South in common brotherhood for
the defence Of their opmmon country. and
whom all 0ermany-Saxons, Bavarians,
Wurtembergers. and Badenese, no less
than Prpssians-deiight TO call "Unser
Fritz"
1t ia coincidence worthy OF remark
in the life of this great and good man
that he was born on the 18Th OF October.
1891. the anniversary OF the battle OF
Leipzig. and on the same day of the
month OF June, 1885, the anniversary OF
Waterloo. he was laid at rest In the
Church OF Peace among the gardens OF
Sans Souci
The dream Of the House Of Hohenzol-
fern was the unfcation Of the German
States. With the attainment of that
achievement the name OF King William
l.. of Bismarck. Of the Crown Prince.
OF Moltke. and Of Blumenthal will be
forever associated.
Fitting 1t is. then, upon an occasion
of this kind. when our German-American
felow-citizens are assembled to
praise the old country and drink
deeper draughts Of patriotism TO our own
l.xIA Ar-fo hat vvnnvt
be held In special remembrance. Each
has left his impress upon the history of
Europe; each has enshrined himself in the
hearts OF his countrymen. And SO long
as the German-American shall love the
traditions of his people and the history
Of his race their praises. with those OF
the Fatherland. shall be sung. and their
memories shall be kept bright among
men.
THE MAYOR SPEAKS BRIEFLY.
AT the conclusion OF his speech. Mr..
Lawless was loudly cheered.
The Gesangverein Virginia followed
with a selection, which was sung under
Mr.. Mutter's direction with their usual
finish and skill.
Mr.. Zimmerman then came forward,
and said 1t was his pleasant duty to in
troduce a man who commanded the re-
spect and esteem OF them all-Mr. Rich
ard NJ. Taylor Mayor OF Richmond. Mr..
Taylor received quite an ovation, and
when the enthusiasm had somewhat sub
sided, he said:
Mr.. President and My Fellow German
American Citizens.-I cannot recall a
pleasure during my official life that In
spires me more than this occasion which
honors me with your social relations.
The history OF the German people Is In
tertwined with the nations OF the world
in such a manner as to bring about
unity Of feeling and spirit that Is the
envy Of all nations. To us In America
this feeling and good citizenship is such
as we would have all emulate. and as
Mayor I desire to bear my willing testi-
mony to the excellent citizenship OF our
German residents. / am sure the day
will be pleasantly spent. and thank you
heartily for the opportunity OF being
present with you.
At the conclusion Of these remarks.
President Rosenegk called for three
cheers for the Mayor, which were Justify
given.
OTHER BRIEF ADDRESSES.
Mr. julius Strauss was next introduced
by Mr.. Zimmerman. He said he desired
to return thanks on behalf OF the Invita-
ton Committee to the honored guests
who had lent their presence to grace the
occasion. He alluded TO the absence OF
the Governor, which, he said. was uni
versally regretted. for they had all looked
forward to showing him an example or
the love and honor felt for him as the
Chief Executive Of the State. To the
Mayor, he said, the association also de-
sired to return thanks, and at the same
time to assure him that he could always
rely on their assistance as citizens Of
Richmond. To the judiciary. he would
say that the association were more than
complimented by their presence. To the
honored president they were all indebted