Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-21

at is estimated that nearly 100000
men, who served in the German army,
have by choice become inhabitants
and citizens of America. Naturally.
they would form into societies and in
to general organizations. The objects
of the Krieger- Bund are most excel
lent and intended to continue old com
radeship aided by assistance in cases
Of. sickness and death. They promote
the true principles of citizenship in our
adopted country. The members of
these organizations will never cease
to love their Mother country. They
will never neglect their duties to their
adopted country. In case of need,
these men will cheerfully follow the
flag of the United States, and offer
in its defense and safety their lives.
A German who thinks and speaks de.
rogatorily and slightingly Of his Faith
erland, who does not love it dearly,
can never become a good American
citizen. That kind of q man is not
constituted properly. He is a bad
man wherever you put him. You can
never trust him. (Applause)
"This morning, when l saw the par
ade pass the reviewing officers, / was
much impressed with the old veterans
of our war of the rebellion marching
in advance as an escort of honor to our
guests. 1t demonstrated to my mind
clearly that these American veterans,
who had served so bravely in the great
armies Of the Republic, during the
war of the rebellion, correctly appre-
ciate the true principles and lasting
ties of comradeship. They were glad
to perform this courtesy of hospitality
and respect, and assure you that the
German people of Akron and our
guests appreciate in the highest possi-
BILE degree this great kindness and
mark Of respect.
MANY of the men assembled in our
city today have served in the great
war of 20 and II in the German
army, which resulted in the glorious
unification of Germany, and in erection
of the mighty German Empire. l can
appreciate how these men who fought
the battles of Gettysburg, the Wilder
ness, Gravelotte and Sedan, where
hundreds of thousands of men were
engaged in deadly combat, and where
the losses in single battles reached the
figures of from 10000 to 10000, smile
when they read the glowing newspaper
reports of little, insignificant battles
fought in the wars of the past few
years and now. wherein but few
hundred or few thousand men were
engaged, and regarding which voIum-
nous reports are written. announcing
so killed and a few hundred wounded,
and every man engaged exploited as
hero.
"In conclusion, must NOT neglect to
remind the Germans enjoying the priv
ileges Of citizenship in this country to
never forget, nor neglect TO perform
our full duty, at all times, and under
all circumstances, toward the United
States of America. Permit me to pro-
pose three rousing cheers for the Pres
ident of the United States, and the
chief commander of the armies OF the
Fatherland, the Emperor of Germany"
Given vigorously and followed by
great applause.)
After selection by the band. Pres
ident Oehler spoke few words TO his
friends, in German. He admonished
them to continue to regard with 10y
atty and fidelity every principle of the.
government of their adopted country,
A beautiful display of fireworks on
the lake, in the evening, was enjoyed
by all. Following the pyrotechnical