Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
NEW GERMAN POLICY
Outlined by the Kaiser at a Banquet
Last Night.
EMPIRE MUST HAVE Sea POWER
Prince Henry's Mission Conceived
for a Double Purpose.
F l. E EFT SAILED TODAY

banquet given in the latter's honor at the
royal castle last night said:
MY dear Henry: AS l entered Kiel to-
day 1t occurred to me how often and with
what pleasure l have visited this town,
whether for sport or to witness, at your
side, the mGneuvers of my ships Entering
today, serious thoughts occupied my mind,
for l am fully conscious Of the task 1 have
set you and the responsibility which l
bear. l. at the same time, am conscious
OF the fact that it is my duty to develop
what my predecessors left me. l presup-
pose that in themselves they present moth
ing new. They are the logical consequences
OF what our lamented grandfather and his
chancellor accomplished politically and
what our glorious father achieved with the
sword on the battlefield.
First Effect of New Policy.
They are no more than first effects of the
newly united, newly created German en-
pire in Its duties across the seas, in the
astonishing development of the commercial
interests of the empire, which have as
sumed such dimensions that it is my duty
to follow the new German Hansa and to
afford it the protection it is entitled to de-
mand from the en- pire and the emperor.
Our German brethren in holy ORDERS
have not shrunk from risking their lives
in order to carry our religion into foreign
lands They placed themselves under my
protection, and it behooves us to afford
every support and protection to these
brethren, who have been repeatedly NOR
titled and sorely oppressed.
For this reason the mission which
have confided to you, and which you have
to accomplish, in conjunction with your
comrades on the ships already there, is
essentially defensive, not offensive. 1t Is
intended, under the sheltering banner of
the German naval ensign, that our COM
merce. German merchants and ships shall
be granted their rights, that we may claim
the same rights conceded to all other ma
tions.
AS a matter of fact, our commerce is
rot new, as in ancient times the Hansa
was one of the mcst powerful enterprises
ever witnessed in the world, and at one
time German cities were in a position to
furnish fleets such as the broad expanse
Of the sea scarcely ever carried at that
period. The Hansa, however. fell into de-
cay because imperial protection was lack
ing. Now things are altered. The first
preliminary condition, namely. the estab-
lishment of the German empire, has al
ready been accomplished. Also the Sec
Ond, in the f1ourishng condition of Ger
man trade. which can only develop pros
perously and securely If it feels itself
shielded by the power of the empire.
Imperial power means maritime power.
Maritime power and imperial power are
mutually Independent. One cannot exist
without the other.
1.-The squadron, reinforced by your d.
vision will now have to stand forth as the
symbol Of imperial maritime power. Your
vocation there is to develop the cordial in
tercourse and good friendship Of all COM
rades of the foreign fleets and to firmly pro.
tect the national interest against every one
seeking to harm German subjects.
Let it be clear to every European there,
to the German merchant, and, above all, to
the foreigner on whose soil we may be and
with whom we may have to deal, that the
German Michael has firmly planted on that
soil shield emblazoned with the imperial
eagle. in order to afford protection. once
for all, to him who applies for it.
MAY our countrymen abroad be firmly
convinced, whether priests or merchants,
whatever their occupation, that the pro-
lection of the German empire, as repre-
sented by the imperial ships. will be eff1ca-
ciously extended to them.
'ShOuld any one ever attempt to affront
or prejudice us in our good rights. then
strike out with your mailed fist, and, God
willing, weave around your young brow the
laurel wreath which no one in the German
empire will begrudge you.
I'm the firm conviction that following
the example good models-and. thanks to
God, models have existed in sufficient num-
Der among the members of our house-you
will fully correspond with my thoughts
and wishes, 1 raise my glass and drink to
your welfare wishing you bon voyage, a
fortunate performance of your task and
joyous home coming. Long live his royal
highness, Prince Henry! Hurrah! Hur-
rah! Hurrah!'
Prince Henry Replies.
Prince Henry replied: Most serene en-
peror, most powerful king and lord, Illus
trious brother: AS children we grew to-
gether, and later it was granted to us, as
men. to look in each others eyes and stand
faithfully to each others side. To your
majesty, the imperial crown came with
thorns. I have striven in my restricted
sphere. with scanty strength, as man, a
soldier and citizen, to help your majesty.
We have reached great epoch, an i'm
portant epoch for the nation, your majest-
a great sacrifice and has shown great
favor to myself in entrusting this COM
mand to me. 1 thank your majesty from
the bottom Of my loyal, brotherly and hum
BILE heart. l we'll understand your majes-
tvs feelings. and know wSaat heavy
sacrifice you have made in giving me SO
fine a command.
1T is for this reason your majesty is SO
much moved. and 60 sincerely thank you.
l am further deeply indebted for the con-
fidence your majesty reposes in my weak
Person, and can assure your majesty of
this-I am not allured by hopes of winning
glory or laurels. l am only animated by
one desire. to proclaim and preach abroad
to all who will hear, as well as to those
who won't hear, the gospel of your
najestys consecrated person. This 1 will
have inscribed upon my banner, and will
so inscribe it wherever I go.
These are the sentiments with which
go forth and they are shared by my COM
races.
II raise my glass and call to those who,
with me- enjoy the happy privilege of be-
iEg permitted to go forth, to remember
this day. to impress on their minds the
person Of the emperor, to let the cry re-
sound far out into the world:
Our most serene, mighty, beloved en-
pelor, king and master forever and ever,
Eurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah?'
WITH ALL TIE POMP OF WAR.
Prince Henry's Fleet Sails With au
Impressive Demonstrati tion.
KEEL, December 1.-THE German cruiser
GofSon. bound fer China, left her mornings
at O'Clock this morning amid salutes and
cheers from the crews Of all the warshfps
In the harbor. The weather was glorious
and the harbor presented q most animated