New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-12
KINDLY GERMAN COMMENT.

Berlin March 1.-THE North German Ga
zette" commenting this evening on the depart
ure Of Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia from
the United States referred in the warmest terms
to the generous hospitality. courtesy and good
will extended to the Emperor's representative.
and continues:
In the strengthening of the traditional friendly
relations between two great. powerful and pro-
gressive nations. in the renewal of the old con-
fidence we couple in thoughts with graft
tude the countless thousands of American men
and women who everywhere gave to Prince
Henry a joyful welcome coming from sincere
hearts.
It is these spontaneous demonstrations of
friendship coming from all classes of a proud
people, who give to us confidence that the good
feeling which has been engendered and mani
tested both here and there by the visit to the
land of George Washington will continue its In
fuence in the relations between the German
Empire and the United States. politically I'M
troubled as they are, to the advantage or both
peoples.
Other newspapers refer TO the departure Of
Prince Henry, and express their appreciation Of
the regard of the United States for Germany
evidenced in the honOrs showered upon the
Kaiser's brother. The "Vossische Zeitung''
says:
Prince Henry bears homeward the recollec-
tions Of a splendid hospitality. He has impress
sions which will never be forgotten of the eco
noInic power and political elevation of great
nation, which everything it is and its
It is easily comprehensive that all classes
tried to bring before the eyes of the brother
and representative of the Emperor the spendor.
wealth, civilization and wellbeing Of the Ameri-
can people. Nevertheless, pride and self-respect
were not the only motives for the sumptuOus
festivities. The other motives a friendly
feeling for the German nation. the recognition
of the fact that the Germans took an active
part in the development of the United States,
respect for German intellectual life and last,
but not least, the winning and unassuming
personality Of the Prince, which impaired
especially agreeable tone to the festival days.
The fact must be recognized that Prince
Henry performed his part well. and avoided
everything which could have caused a disCord-
ant note, and this without going too far
calm observer does not indulge in high flown
hopes regarding the political results, but one
thing has been accomplishments Americans
believe in the sincerity of Prince Henry's dec
laration of friendship at Philadelphia.
The wish of Prince Henry for American friend
ship is the wish Of the German people, and
hope the future will show that it is also the
wish of the Americans.
The "Berliner Neueste Nachrichten" says:
After a fortnight's stay. rich in hard work.
but filled with magnificent impression. Prince
Henry to-day leaves the hospitabe shores of
the United States.
Nobody in Germany could have expected that
the spontaneous manifestations OF friendship at
every place where the Prince stopped would
have reached such a degree OF warmth or
rather, enthusiasm. The satisfaction with the
way in which the quite unparalleled trip passed
off is consequently all the greater.