New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
THE KAISER EXPRESSES SYMPATHY

THE KAISER EXPRESSES SYMPATHY
HE SENDS A MESSAGE DIRECT TO PRESIDENT
MKINLEY
Berlin. Feb 17.-Immediately after the news
OF the disaster to the Maine was communicated
to Emperor William he cabed direct 10 Presl.
dent Mckinley, expressing his most heartfelt
sympathy at the loss Of the Maine and 50 many
brave officers and men.
The German Ambassador at Washington was
also Instructed to convey to President MeKiriey
His Majesty's sincere coincidence. r.traa
At the Subscription Ball yesterday evening
Emperor William expressed 10 the United States
Ambassador Andrew D. White my sincere re-
grets and sympathy at the loss OF the Maine.
and hope ii will not be so bad az the first news
indicates"
German Navy called to-day at the United state
Embassy and expressed the German Navy
sympathy. Admiral Won Tirptz. the Secretaiy
OF the Navy. sent officer on the same err
rand
MANY CONDOLENCES FROM ABROAD.
MESSAGES FROM QUEEN VICTORIA. president
rAuRE. EMPEROR WILLIAM THE PRINCE
AND PRINCESS OF WALES AND
MANY OTHERS
Washington. Feb ia number Of messages
have been received at the State Department,
from foreign Governments expressing regret 10.
the Maine disaster. Among them are the fol-
lowing
Secretary OF State:
/ have the honor to inform you that am com.
the expression OF Her Majesty's sympathy w.t.
the american people on The oscasicn OF tie sad
loss of the batte-ship, Maine and OF so many
B good 0f sF o I ySS h5 yG ~
rs hgh have the honor to be WITH
Humble s servaRt JULIAN W
Sherman. Secretary. Washington:
President Faure asked personal interview. IN
which Re requested me to express his warmss,
President Mckinley regarding the appalling cstss-
trophe to the Maine. and to convey an assurance
Navy. are deeply touched by the death Of the gal.
post Of duty PORTER
Berlin.
President United States. Washington:
Let express my sincere sympathy 70 you and
your country at the terrible loss Of the Maine, and
the death Of so many brave officers and men OF
your Navy WILLIAM !. X
The Charge d'Anares ad interim OF Turkey ha,
tary OF State the deepest regrets OF the Ottoman
Government on account OF the deplorable ACCIDENT
which has befallen the Maine.
Sherman. Secretary Washington:
The First Lord OF the Admiralty requests me 70
express Admralty's and his personal sympathy
with our Government and Navy in the loss Of the
Maine. Various members OF the diplomatic body
have called. including Spanish Ambassador.
WHITE.
Secretary Long received the following cable
dispatch from the Russian Minister OF Marine
at ST. Petersburg:
have Just received the news OF Names terrible
disaster. beg you 10 accept my own and the kus'
sian Nays sincere sympathles and condoence
VICE-ADMIRAL u. TYRTOW.
Minister OF Marine.
Legation of the Greater Republic OF Central
America.
| have received instructions from the Diet o. ne
Greater Republic OF Central America 10 inform the
Supreme Government OF the United States ~ AmeE.
lea through Your EXceliency that both u ana lne
governments OF the States which compose that i.e'
public feel profound regret on account Of the as
aser which befell the Maine night before last IN me
port OF Havana In obeying these Instruction.
take pleasure in renewing 10 you Mr.. Secretary the
assurances OF my highest consideration. ~
LOUIS f COREA
Legation OF Republic OF ilayt
Mr. Secretary OF state The news OF the sad aST
dent which has befalen the Maine has dee,,y5
touched me. and beg leave TO express my m M
doence and sympathy with the families or the ~ -,
fortunate victims My government cannot ia' -.
feel deep concern on account OF the loss when ~.
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