The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-08-01
FnIT0R's CHAT.
Our Flag Was There, i'm the Grand German
parade-Comments and Selections.

Of Indiana. who was at Hamburg Germany,
when the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal was formally
opened, writes glowingly Of the young Empc'
ror and Empress in the following:
From his entrance into Hamburg, when he
descended from the train, vested in the COR
geous white cuirsssier's uniform, with ITS cni-
rsss of silver, he appeared the statue OF youth
smiling and happy, a ray of glory Illuminating
his countenance.
Such a vision OF majesty and spiendor IS
seldom seen. At the banquet at Hamburg; at
the Marine Academy at klcl; in position at
the ceremony Of placing the last stone OF the
foundation laid on June 8, 1887, by hls grand
father, Wilhelm J., when he een'c2ted the
canal: at the final banquet 1T 4to4'eHau Ihere
was ever about him an unusual power ana
allurement His commanding voice uttered
the words in n military manner, yet they were
full OF grace and eloquence.
Even the lett arm did not appear to lack
strength for it is with this hand that he car
ries his saber the position little siiH, nut
proud and noble The one thing most I'M
nressive is the extreme mobility of his face.
which however gentle il may be at times, can
become instantly naughty and reserved.
When he wishes TO he amiabie he Is infinitely
SO and every one succumhs with ardor TO the
charm which he expands around him. Men
are proud Of him; women adore hlm. lie IS
their idol. When woman is married TO sceh
the case OF a queen: but kaIser;n Augusta
Victoria shares his glory. She also has roya
bearing. Tall graceful, with regular, sweet
oval face of the highest order OF the GERMAN
blonde she is an admirable mate for her KING
Mrs. Wulschner writes as follows of the inn
posing naval parade through the canal. and
relates an incident Of how her German Amer
lean husband, who fought in the Fraaco-irus-
sian war, was successful peaccmaker between
the French and German mariners:
As we steamed down the imposing lines of
the gaa-drcssed wsrships, the first lining that
the American eye sought was the American
ensigns amidst the lavish display OF hunt
ing futtcrng gsily 10 the breeze and assure
you that our four cruisers, which represented
the United States filled our hearts with
iovoss emotion Never did flag seem
statelier, more significant, moro responsive, rs
II foated maiest cally about the beautiful white
New York Columbia. san Francisco, and Mar
blehead all OF which made a striking contrast
to the sate-colored and dark representations OF
Germany and the Is other Nations.
Besides the German ships with their menac-
ing look there were those Of England. nanEed
on the right and left by the French, farther on
down the line ltaly's men-oi war, and those o.
Russia and Austria TO the right and LETT The
rear OF the right flank was occupied by German
traipinc.shius and the representatives Of Spain,
Norway and Sweden.
On shore the Holtenau Locks and Iribunes
added to the liciuresqueness By their rsofnsive
decorative display of international flags and
evergreens
At about o'clock the imperial yacht reach ID
the Holtenan Locks and the ships fired a salute
OF 80 guns. Then the pure white hohenzoiiein q,
with tho Kaiser on board, emerged slowly and
stately from the canal.
Three shots fired in rapid succession from the
German flagship gave the signal. when all OF
the men-of-war took up the salute, the booming
of the guns drowning tie tremendous outbursJ
of cheers as the Emperor standing
alone on the bridge of his yacht iH the biBe
dress uniform OF an Admiral OF the feet his
breast brilliant with orders and wearing the
broad orange ribbon Of the Black Eagle
When the firing of salates bad ceased the
band Of each SHIP played " Hell air in Seger-
kranz." aud then It's own national anthem.
The vessels which entered the canal o. their
way TO KieI from Hamburg numbered in all
20, royalty taking precedence. of course Our
cruiser, the MarbiebeaG, Capt o ell com uRnd-
ing was Of the escort The liOhenzOliern cut
through the thread sire ched across the canal
at 4 O'Clock on the morning of the 2oth anc
then began Der passage through zoe new water
way.
As epr steamer. the Swiuemuendc passed the
vessels Of different nations during that day,
our band played the national hymn RI each
country. The most Of our pas sengcrs were
Germans and when we approached The first
French shin they objected strongly 10 acknowl-
edging il. but Mr. Wulschuer insisted and
argued that they were the invited guests E the
Germans nation that be had served in the Ger
man-Franco war. aud could still be magnani-
NOUS more especially a. ne was Of tic yictors.
and so he finally prevailed, and our band
played La MaTseiiiaise.'
Then ensued q scene we can never forget.
At first the French seemed puzzled. then there
amerpp0 frnFn rvaFV Out.piuB a man or a least
head; the officers appeared upon deck, a com
nand was given. AID tie Gag run up, when
their band returned the compliments
il was such pleasant thlng TO 90, and We re.
peated il again and again, and III. Nulsrhner
became very popular, you will comprehend.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
l. Who said 81 shall leave the taxation Of
America to some who have more courage than
j baye"?
Ans. Sir Robert walpole
2. Whose last words were: Thank God,
have done my duty?
Ans lioratio Nelson's
3. Whose dying words were: Let us cross
over aud rest under the shade Of Tue trees ~
Ans. Sionewali 5ackson's.
e. Who fret used the expression Almighty
Dollar?
Ans. Washington Irving in h is Creole VII
lsge."
5. Who was the frst white child born on
American soi2
Ans. Virginia Dare.
g. How did California derive IFS manner
Ans. From an old Spanish romance
T. Where Is the key of the Bastile?
Ans. At Mount Vernon, near Washington
City. Sent 10 Gen. Washington by Lafayette.
8. What General lost his life by his devotion
20 game Of chess2
Aus Gen. Rahi. I776 Al Enelishman
warned him OF the attack Of Gen. Washington.
The note was never read 10y RAIL. IL was
found on his person the next day.
THE oRIGIs OF THg NAMES THE DAYS.
Sundays so-c.lled because il WAS ancieutly
dedicated 10 the worship Of the
Nonday-MeGns literally the day OF the
moon.
Tuesday-Was dedicated to Tiwes. the Mars
OF our Saxon az .estoss, the deity that presided
over comOats strife and litigation. Hence, in
England, Tuesday is assize day; the day for
combat OF commencing Litigation.
Mednesday-ls 50 called from Wodin, OF
Oaln, deity or chief among the northern
nations q Europe
Thursday-Nas named by the Saxons from
Thor, the Old Ieutonic god Of thunder.
friday-ls from trea OF Friga 4 GODDESS of
the old Saxon mythology.
SATURDAY, Mcsus simply Saturns dav. the
name being derived from tho deity of That
name.
ALBUM SELECTIONS.
True friends Ike ivy and the wall
both stand together or together fall.
When the golden is setting