The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-11

lister then called for cheers for the '1eader
OF the nation the Emperor.
Count Won Bueiow's speech was delivered
fesonantly and easily, without notes. He
sharply accentuated each point. The EN-
peror listened attentively, frequently nod
ding his approval, especially when Count
Won Bueiow said Germany would not be
cast down by difficulties and obstacles I'M
expectedly arising in her path. This evil
IDENTIFY referred TO the British seizures or
German ships. When Count Won Ruelow
expressed the wish that the friendship of
Germany with America would continue to
grow hearty applause emphasized the feel
Ing OF his hearers. The Emperor watched
the launching OF the steamer with keen In
terest. Everything was carried out smooth
~ AS the vessel gli6ed into the water the
assembled throngs, following the Emperors
lead, doffed their hats or helmets and
shouted hurrahs.
AT the banquet after the launching Di-
rector General Balm. OF the Hamburg
American line, spoke of the company de-
yeiopment and proposed the health OF
Count Won BuelOw. The latter, IN the
course OF his response, said: His Males
tvs ministers hold fast to the hope that
the German people, approaching the neces-
sites and dangers OF Germany situation;
forces" Herr Won Delbrueck proposed the
health of the Emperor.
The most remarkable features of the ban
quet aside from the response OF Count Won
Buelow. were speeches by Admiral Won
Tirpftz. President TietgenS of the Ham,
burg-American line. and Mr.. Jackson.
When Count Won Buelow dwelt upon the
necessity Of Germany TO develop her
feet, which he felicitousiy styled brother
to commerce" the entire company broke
out into prolonged applause. admiral Won
Tirpitz strongly emphasized the need OF
large shipyards. President Tietgens earn
estly delineated the Historical and un-
broken friendship between Germany and
the United States, happily quoting the
saying of Carl Schurz that millions of
German-Americans regard Columbia as
beloved bride and Germania as kind
mother"
Mr.. Jackson, i'm remarkably fluent Ger
man. made a humorous speech, advising
the Hamburg-American line TO restrain the
Vulcan works from constructing enormous
bridges Otherwise, he said, the next
thing may be that the Vulcan managers
will span the ocean to the United States,
and then what would become of the Ham,
burg-American feet?" In concluding. Mr..
Jackson toasted Commodore AlberS, the
newly appointed commander of the
Deutschland. and the Deutschland herself.
Commander Beehler who, in the course
of conversation, congratulated Count Won
Buelow on his speech at the Launching
ceremony with special reference TO his al
lusions TO the United States. was assured
by the foreign secretary that he had not
INDUCED I'm mere figures OF speech but had
expressed his real sentiments.
His Majesty returned TO kiel this even
Ing.
The Deutschland is a twin screw, 1900
ton vessel, with engines of $1,000 horse
power and guaranteed TO have a speed of
% knots, which her builders claim she will
exceed. Steam will be supplied by twelve
double boilers, each with four furnaces.
The boilers are constructed with view to
a working pressure of 225 pounds. In mag
nitude, the Deutschland is only surpassed
by the Oceanic, which exceeds her slightly
in dimensions and horsepower. The d.
mansions of the Deutschland are as follows:
Length. 6s6lz feet; width. 671s; depth, A
feet.