The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-03-11
That's the Way a German n
Editor Sizes Up Henry.
DEMOCRATIC WAYS
There's Nothing But Praise for
'Em--Some Of the Antics
Are Viewed With
Amusement.

Berlin, March 1O.-A progressive
newspaper that usually is not partic-
ular admirer of the monarchy, finds
compliments for the way in which
Prince Henry of Prussia has pleased
the Americans. DR.. Barth, editor Of
the Nation, says:
He has acted as a free, modern
man among free men, without trace
of that narrow-souled haughtiness
which Junkerdom regards as the in
dispensible etiquette of rank"
Prince Henry's tact and good sense
are praised here by all the political
groups, except the Socialists, who con-
tinue their unpleasant criticism, aver
ring that his reception was simply
wealth prostrating itself before in
herited rank"
The princes democratic ways are
looked upon with wonder by society
which regards the person of Hohen-
zollern as something almost sacred.
1t cannot be understood here how
the prince could shake hands with
unknown and obscure persons. The
ia tapping Prince Henry on the
shoulder and speaking Familiarity to
| him is related with absolute amaze
ment, Yet, there is not the least criti-
cism of American manners, such things
being treated as quite proper under
republic.
Summing up the results of the jour
ney, not one of the papers assumes
that it will have great political con-
sequences. but nearly all of them agree
that it will cause permanent and
more kindly feeling between the two
peoples. which is precisely the re-
suit that could do the most good.
Some of the old journalistic enemies
of the United States find it difficult to
restrain themselves amidst this festive
period. The Kreuz Zeitung grants
that the demonstrations are immense,
and that America never does anything
in a small way, but the paper adds:
Everything runs into the gigantic
Nothing more is really demanded. Car
ing nothing for the intrinsic character
of the achievements the only requisite
is to strike the eye and make imposing
appearances. No deeper examination
is made"
The editor thinks this is due Ito the
democratic conditions where the crowt
decides, and transient moods contro
politics. Hence superficiality and faith
in the appearance of things everywhere
prevails"
Prince Henry's home coming is be
ginning to be anticipated. He will
disembark at CuXhaven, where, it is
said, Emperor William will welcome
him. The Ulk cartoons the return o.
the princes party, showing them leav
ing a train in a dilapitated condition
yawning with fatigue, and Genera
Won Plessen supported by servant
who calls for doctor, saying: Gus
back from America" Lackeys are al
so shown carrying bales labeled "ad
dresses"
The hospitality of the Americans tC
the crew of the Hohenzollern is re
ferred to as being like that of prom
ised land, where, If milk and honey
do not flow, there is beer and wine il
plenty. and everything free when tht
men go ashore to ball or theatre
the elevated roads, electric cars ant
ferries all costing them nothing, ant
it is further said that free beer j!
even sent on board the Hohenzollern
"The first installment," says mem
ber of the Hohenzollern's crew, in
letter home, was 40 casks. Our onl,
business is to drink, The city meets
every wish of the crew Immediately
Twenty-eight invitations We're received
for the entire crew of the Hohen
zollern, which can only be acceptei
after the first festivities in honor o
the prince are over.
The brewers almost quarreled 70
the privilege of sending us beer, ant
the wagons carrying it were mad
specially for us and were painted Il
the German colors, tho drivers wear
ing a German livery. You woull
scarcely believe what the people of
fer us"