West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-27
HANDS ACROSS SEA.
Prince Says Germany's Is Prof
fered, If We Are Willing
to Grasp It.
OINED WITH NEWSPAPER men.
His Mission to Promote Friendlier
Relations Between Germany and
United States-Luncheon With
Business Men-Witnessed Parade.

New York, Feb. 27.-Prince Henry,
Of Prussia, dined last night with
1 900 Of the men who make American
newspapers. He was the special guest
of Herman Ridder, proprietor of the
New Yorker Stats geitung, who
gathered at his table a majority OF
the leading figures in American Jour-
nalism. They came from the four
quarters of the country and made the
most noteworthy gathering or their
profession ever assembled in the
United States. There was a felicitous
exchange of greetings between Prince
Henry and the men who spoke for the
journalistic craft, and the AFFAIR
claims rank as one of the notable in
cidents of the American tour Of the
German prince.
The dinner was given in the hand
some ball room of the Waldorf As
toria hotel, but that immense apart
ment was not large enough to accom-
modate the numerous guests, and the
Aston gallery was also used.
Bishop Potter Offered Grace.
Mr.. Ridder called upon Bishop Pot
ter, who offered brief grace.
A small army of walters quickly
filled the aisles between tables, and
with an order that was remarkable
in such a large gathering the ban
tuuet -regan 47s
AS the evening proceeded hundreds
Of handsomely gowned women filled
the boxes above the dining hall. An
orchestra high up, in the second tier
Of boxes played popular national
music, and when a tune caught the
fancy of the crowd they sang it. At
die Wacht am Rhein" the crowd
arose, and after singing it Justify
there were loud cheers. America"
got the same enthusiastic treatment.
Excellently moulded statuettes Of
Prince Henry were distributed as
souvenirs.
At 1925 o'clock Mr.. Ridder, rap
ping for attention, proposed the
health Of the president Of the United
States and the Kaiser Wilhelm and
called upon Whitelaw Reid to re-
spond. Mr.. Reid spoke and then
Mr.. Ridder made a speech.
Prince Henry was then introduced.
AS he stood up the crowd burst into
song, ..'Hoch, Soil er Leben Nal,
Hoch." After that they sang "For
He's Jolly Good Fellow" Before
beginning his speech the prince said:
This is the largest interview l
| ever had. He then said:
Speech of the Prince.
"Mr. TOastmaster and gentlemen:
/ am fully aware Of the fact that I
am the guest and in the presence OF
the representatives Of the press Of
| the United States, and particularly
the guest of the United States
Zeitung, both of which I wish to
thank for the kind invitation and re-
ception | have met with tonight.
Before entering into details.
should like all Ct you to understand
that l consider this meeting, though
it may be looked upon as Official. as
a private one, and that 1t is my wish
that none of you will take advantage
Of what is said or spoken after leay-
ing this table
Undoubtedly the press of our day
liz factor, if not a power, which may
not be neglected and which | should
like to compare with ever so many
submarine mines which blow up in
many cases in the most unexpecte 1
manner, but your own naval history
| teaches us not to mind mines, should
| they ever be in our way. The Ian
guage used on this memorable occa-
sion was stronger than | would ven
ture to reproduce here tonight. /
need only mention the name of Far
ragut Another comparison might b =
more to your taste. gentlemen. and is.
in fact, more complimentary; 1t IS
one which his majesty. the emperor
used before left. He said. You will
meet many members OF the press. and
/ wish you therefore to keep in mind
that the press men in the United
States rank almost with my generals
in command
Explained His Mission.
1T will interest you, I know, to
| Ioaru y0mofhinO oho,,< <bo 1900.