Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
BIRTHDAY OF A KING.
GERMANS CELEBRATE THE iOOTH
ANNIVERSARY OF WILLIAM.
EULOGIES OF MANY SPEAKERS.
Mr.. MILLER On "Vyhy We CeIebrnte"-
SIR. \. Won RoseneGk the Orator of
the Occasion-The GeSIngyerein
Eirginin's Patriotic Songs.

celebrated at Sanger Hall last night, with
much enthusiasm. the 10th anniversary
Of the birth OF William l.. first Emperor
Of the Fatherland.
The question as to what form the cele-
bration should take. and with what fes-
tvities the occasion should be marked.
had been "a vexed one. but after much de-
liberation the suggestion that "com-
mers" would be the most popular form Of
entertainment was adopted. and was car
ried out with great success.
The large dining-room in the lower part
OF Sanger Hall was used for the event.
Tables extended the whole length Of the
room on either side, and at the top was
small table. NJ which the officers and
distinguished guests sat. Behind this
table was a fine Oh painting Of the En-
peror. made for the occasion by Mr.. Max.
Ludncr. The picture was wreathed with
maguolia-lcaves and had "A background
of German, American. and Virginia flags
happily blended Beneath # was "a large
Maltese Cross, on which was Inscribed the
dates 1921 TO 1891. an imperial coronet, and
the initial ".
PRESIDENT MILLER'S WELCOME.
10 the rules OF Salamander, an old Ger
man university custom, after which Mr..
II. G.. Miller, the president. outlined the
objects and purport Of the celebration,
and extended a cordial welcome TO all.
lie said that, as far as the German
tongue could be heard throughout the
world. celebrations Of a similar character
10 that in progress i'm Sanger Hall were
being held n honor of a great and noble
f... 4
he said. what reason have we. as citizens
of this republic, to point with pride TO
the birthday Of an emperor. At first
sight il would seem that we have
no right. but "a closer investigation would
show that we do possess it, because we
have not me. to honor an emperor. but
Il great and good man. Every nation
which honors its great men honors IT.
self continued Mr.. Miller, "and no mat
ter what position he may hold in life,
il he distinguishes himself and works sue
cessfully for the interests Of his country
and his fellOw-citizens ne is entitled TO
green spot in the memories Of his cOun-
trymon In their new home. and as cit-
zens of this country Germans should
honor the great men Of the Fatherland,
and honor them, too. n the same manner
as in The old cOuntHf
Mr. Miller said Germans should not be
content simply to observe days known as
national holidays, but the anniversaries
OF great men. For the benefit OF the |
rising generation, be thought it would
be desirable that a book should be pub
IsheG commemorative Of great national
events. The effect of such a publca- |
ton must be for good, and would GER |
tainly exercise salutary influence over |
younger minds. The celebration Of such |
events viii influence character. and re- |
act TO the greater good of the beloved |
country of our adoption. IN conclusion, |
Mr.. Miller extended a cordial welcome /
" all.
MUSIC AND GREETINGS.
At the conclusion OF Mr.. AIiller's speech, |
which was well received the Gesang- |
veren Virginia gave with admirable ef- |
feet Karl Kommer's Greetings of |
Home"
At this point in the proceedings a tele-
gram was received by MIR. Charles Phil |
lips. as president Of the Gesangverein, |
which read as follows:
"Staunton celebrates. Greetings TO
Richmond. Prosit. Answer"
(Sgned)
II LEWIS. IDE and W. WOLF"
The reading of the dispatch was re-
cevel with great enthusiasm. and the
following telegram was sent i'm response:
Greetings received. Returned, with
compliments. unanimously"
MR.. ROSENEGK'S ADDRESS.
The chairman next introduced the on
tor Of the evening Mr.. A. Won y. E>se-
ntgk. who, in opening said he did not
propose to make a lengthy speech;
neither did he think any euOgy OF En-
perOr William that he could give would
be appropriate to the occasion. The OBJ
ject of marking the anniversary with a
particular celebration was TO hold w that
life. so maryellously fuA of noble luci-
dent. for the example of the sons OF the
Fatheraud everywhere He sketched
briefly the childhood of the Emperor from
his birth. on March y. 1891. until
he received his patent as a captain, at
the end of the year 1913. lie spoke OF
the service he rendered the Prussdn
army and emphasized the fact that I'm
dlree years he rose from "a captaincy TO
be- Il major general. He diligently stu
died the military tactics OF the German
army. as Wet as those Of every country,
and became an absolute master Of the
art of warfare. His command of the
guards. and his marriage 10 Augusta, of
were touched upon by the
speaker.
INCURRED HATRED OF PRUSSIANS.
Shortly after the accession of his bro
ther. King William Frederick, Prince
William incurred the hatred OF the Prus-
slams by his attitude during the reyolu-
t.en. He had given the order TO the
&tary TO fire upon the insurgents with
grape and canister. Through this or
der many were killed. and the Prince
became intensely unpopular, so much !
So indeed that his own brother. fear
ing that his life was i'm jeopardy, per
suaIed him TO leave the country This !
feclng he lived down, and from the
most hated man i'm Germany be grew
TO be the most beloved. Mr. Rosenegk !
spoke of the ability Of the Prince as "a
legislator. and of his splendid executive
ability. shown for the first time after
the unfortunate mental condition Of his
brother became apparent His splendid |
achievements during the wars with !
Denmark and Schieswig- g-Holstein We're
and the glorious vic
tories over the French were paint
ed in glowing colors. The story
OF his declining years was graphi-
cally depicted, and his great piety his
sentleness, and his nobility Of mind and
soul were the subject Of a glowing
sulogy The address was frequently in
.errupted with applause, and the closing |
sentences were received with cheers.
SEVERAL OTHER SPEECHES MADE.
Mr A. Osterloh. the German Consul,
was the next speaker. He spoke briefly
Of the character of the Emperor and
the universally OF the celebration of
his natal day.
Mr.. ". II. Zimmerman eulogised the
tact Of German citizens in keeping pure
heir fidelity 10 their American citizen
ship and al the same time showing
heir love FOR their mother-country. He
hoped they were all as good Americans
IS they were Germans