New-York tribune., 1901-07-24
PROMINENT MEN ON BOARD
THE KAISER WILHELM DER CROSSE
BRINGS WELL KNOWN PASSENGERS.

NER-A GERMAN COUNT WHO WAS
CAPTURED WITH CRoNJE-AM-
BAssADoR MEYER RETURNS
The. Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse arrived yes
terday. bringing several well known passengers.
Count Adalbert Sternberg, who with Cen
eral Cronje Modder River. when the Boer chief
was captured, arrived the steamer. He will
remain in this country about six weeks
The count went to the Boer war as a CORE
spondent for German newspaper. He also fought
in the ranks When he captured by the Eng
hsh with the forces of Cronje, he exhibited his
credentials and was freed. He has written a book
on his experiences in the war, which has been
translated into English by Colonel Henderson, of
the British army, who has received q commission
TO write for the War Department of England the
history of the 1t is his intention he said,
to write a book about this country and it's people
after his return to Germany When It was sug-
gested that six weeks would be rather short
time in which TO become familiar with BOTH he said
he had written book and could write another.
Prince Michael of Braganza Infant of Port
ugal, expected to be board There
report that he the boat under another
Count Sternberg. however. said that the
Prince had not sailed. but would arrive here
later.
AN INCIDENT OF THE VOYAGE.
III
der Crosse say is true, the Counts first experience
with Americans was not tasteful. AS is custom
ary, the captain gave dinner on the last night
aboard Several speeches were made G. Won
L. Meyer. American Ambassador to Italy at the
close OF his speech. proposed the health of the
Kaiser. Only few Germans arose and drank
the toast The rest of the diners retained their
seats. The Count, according TO the story, then
arose and said 1t a shame that the health OF
the Emperor not responded to with more en-
thusiasm. There were cries Of sit down and
other noisy protests, II was said.
Afterward Count Quadt. First Secretary OF the
German Embassy Washington, proposed the
health of President Mckinley. which drunk
standing and with cheers
On the pier after the passengers had landed the
count denied that any protests were made but ad-
mitted that he had demonstrated with the guests
because they did not exhibit more enthusiasm at
the mention Of the Kaisers
''It a German ship he said, "and the peo-
pie should get up when the Emperor's health is
given I did not think it right, and said So"
GROUP OF DIPLOMATS.
On his way Mexico, TO which country he is
Gillian Minister Emilio Belo arrived in this port
last night the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse He
accompanied by Jose Manuel Balmaceda. son
of the late President OF the Chiian Republic. Mr..
Balmaceda goes TO Mexico attacN of the lega-
ton. They met by delegation from the
Chilian Consulate.
George Won l. Meyer the American Ambassador
from the pier directly landing. He is here on
leave OF absence and will spend his vacation in the
Adirondacks 1t is known that Mr.. Meyer thinks
Of resignng. and there is talk OF Charles H Allen
former Governor of Porto Rico being appointed to
succeed him.
Count Quadt the First Secretary Of the German
Embassy Washington arrived the same
steamer. He will be Charge dAfaires in the alb
sence OF Baron Holleben. who will return TO
Germany for a visit when the Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse sails on her next voyage.
Marquis Jose de la Gandara. Of Spain. also
rived on the same steamer. He will visit the
nobleulen he will spend few weeks shooting big
game
EX-MAYoR sCHIEREN RETURNS.
When ex-Mayor Charles A. schieren of Brooklyn
stepped from the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse last
evening he met by delegation from the Ger
man-American Municipal League. of his borough.
The delegation composed of Bella Tokaji. presi-
dent: Henry P Schmidt, Carl A Evertz, Francis
A. Deck and II. c. Deck
short address Of welcome had been prepared
and was read to Mr.. Schieren the pier 1t well
coined him home again just in time. the address
said. to participate in a most important campaign
against Tammany Hall. In which the league Will
Replying. Mr.. scheren said that he had asked his
friends to senS him no worS OF the bs nStead bsd sit sit
ceded to his request so thoToughiy that ne nd was
But. he said. u am with You as I always
have been. to tight for right and true government
=
bring about a municipal government that will be
better than that we have aow and perhaps better
than any We have ever had"
Mr Scheren said he had gone abroad to estso-
ltsh branch of his business In Europe. concern
ing the business condition in Europe. Mr. Schieren
comedies in his opinion with other Americans who
have returned recently. -
They are afraid OF our manufacturers, ne SAID.
and not without cause All the European countries
are dull and slow about their business and cannot
for moment compare with us in rapidity OF execu-
uon whether IN commerce or manufacture They
do not do much business. If we judge by the oppor
tunities they have They slower and duiler than
/ anticipated.
All the European countries are opposed TO US,
and would, II they could, join IN commercial war
on us. see nothing, however that should make US
fear their competition unless they soon learn new
methods of doing business and get what Americans
call a hustle them
Henry Batterman. the Brooklyn drygoods mer
chant, a companion OF Mr.. Schieren the
voyage although they had not travelled together on
the other side
HARRY LEHR STEPPED OUT OF LINE.