New-York tribune., 1902-02-23
THE KAISER KEPT INFORUED.
NOT DISTURBED OVER DELAY IN PRINCE
HENRY'S ARRIVAL AT THIS PORT

Berlin Feb. Ono concern is felt at the
palace account Of the non-arrval of the
steamer Kronprinz Wilhelm at New-York on
schedule time. The Emperor who has been hav-
ing his last days hunting at Hubertusstuck, re
turned here this evening at I o'clock. His maj
esty was advised. by wire, at Eberswalde sta
tion, the nearest telegraphic point to his hunting
lodge. of the severe weather prevailing on the
Atlantic, and Of the probable delay in the Kron-
prinz Wilhelm's arrival at her destination The
court officials and the evening papers expressed
regret at the arrangement of the plans that
seemed imminent.
The newspapers devote considerable space to-
day TO the arrangements made for Prince
Henry's reception. the decorations Of the Thirty
fourth ST. pier al New York the number of guns
which will be fired in salutes from the ships and
forts, and to variety of other details that have
never before been found in German newspapers
regarding any event in America
The week end papers blossom with illuStra-
tions exhibiting phases of American life. from
to serious descriptions Of American society. poll
ties and personalities. The "Ilk' publishes a
cartoon showing railroad station in an Ameri-
town, with the burgomaster' in evening
clothes, attended by a de-saShed committee Of
notables, with group of young women with
bouquets, and Prince Henry's train dashiHg
through the station The burgomaster eNclaims:
'Illustrious moment. We VIII erect here a
tablet commemoratng that Prince Henry passed
the rate of l69.O5 Kilometres"
The journals Of the capital appear To have re-
served their editorial pages to-day for Amer
iCa. The subject OF domestic politics is dropped
and the relations of all other countries are for
the moment forgotten In long, kindly comments
upon the United states and Prince Henry s
visit. The 'Nosssche Zeituug' represents the
general newspaper vein in the following arti-
cle
Is it instructive admiration for the monarches
Of the old World that finds expression in these
enthuiasJic demons trat tons Certainly not The
citizens of the United states are SO thoroughly
pcrmeated with the greatness Of their own his
tory and with love for their republican heroes
and statesmen that they look with such con-
SCiOus pride upon their starry banner that moth
ing is further from them than To pay devO-
tion to dynastic institutions Their JOY and zeal
spring rather from satisfaction at being able
To show a representative of one OF the fore
most ruling houses how prodigiously the com
monwealth has developed under the protection
OF liberty. and how new civilization. wealth dnd
people.
This feeling of satisfaction Is justified. for
glorious enough has been the development OF
the former British colonies since the achieve
ment of their Independence. II has produced
men holding places Of honor in the annals Of
all times Names like Washington. Franklin
and Lincoln rank with the best in the pages Of
the worlds history. The generals and poll
ticians Of the New World equal TO those
Of the old. In patriotism, public spirit and
sci lf-SacrfCe the people of this great republic
VIII not take second place to the people of any
monarchy The economic capacity Of the Amer
leans is growing greater and greater, and their
share in the achievements. in the technique of
scientific work and in the intellectual life of the
civilized world grows continually larger II
was Emperor Williams unreserved admiration
for these imposing facts that suggested Offering
t. the United States greetings through has
brother to show that the same spirit Is StlIi
alive in the HohrnzOlleTE house and the German
people that the great Frederick showed i'm rec
ognizing and feliatating the young republic.