Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-03-01
tonight. ! need only mention the name
Of farragut.


of farragut.
Another comparison might be more
to your taste, ana is in fact more com.
plimentary. 1t is one which 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 com.
mand.'
1T will Interest YOU. | know, to
learn something about the nature Of my
mission to this country. The facts are
as follows: The emperor has minutely
studied the recent and rapid develop.
ment of the United States and his
majesty is well aware of the fact that
yours is II fast moving nation. His
sending me 10 this country may there
fore be looked upon us an act of friend
ship and courtesy with the one desire
of promoting friendliCr relations be.
tween Germany and the United states
should You he willing to grasp prof
frred hand YOU will lind such IN one on
the other side of the Atlantic ocean,"
A. the end of the speech Mr.. Rlddcr
introduced Charles Emory Smith. who
was followed by Charles W. Knapp.
The dinner waS concluded ut ll:4a
o'clock and the prince Immediately left,
accompanied by his suite. He was
heartily chccrcd aS he went out Of the
hanuueting room.
Previous to the press banquck the
prince visited the Arion sOcicty's hall
ON Park avenue. Prince Henry de-
carcd that ii gave him great pleasure
to find himself in the house of a Ger
man society and to be afforded the op.
portunty Of witnessing the parade OF
the German societies from its balcony.
The parade started ut $50 p. m. from
Scvcnty-Srcond street. where We're as
semhcd til" veterans OF, the Franco
prussan war. There were about
5000 men in line. Throughout the line
of march the sidewalks were throngcd
with cheering Spectators. After the
passing of the procession. the prince re-
entered the big hall. where he faced the
singing chorus of the society, about 100
in number, all in evening dress, who
rendered pleasing selections.
The luncheon given in honor Of
Prince Henry by - New York men and
II German government official to about
100 Americans from all parts of the
United States who are of eminencc in
the finance. commerce and Industries of
the United States ut Sherry's yestcr-
day was Il notable function. There
were l31 persons seated at II tables.
The luncheon was served in the BAN
ulet hall. The floor was covered with
crimson rugs and the walls were con-
cealed by tapestry either reddish or
brown i'm hue. About 30 ladies' We're
present in the balcony aS the guests of
the wives of the hosts.
1t had been the aim of those who gave
the luncheon to conduct it in every cs-
sential as though it was all entertain
ment given in private residence. 1t
was explained that in inviting the
'Captains of Industry" an effort had
been made to select as such guests only
men who had done something toward
the progress and prosperity OF the
United States.
Berlin. Feb. 27.-Pr0minrnt mcr-
chants, SOciologists and educators Of
frrmany will he among the members of
the proposed Amcricnn-Gprnlan league
FOR the preservation and promotion Of
mutual understanding and friendly re-
lations between Germany and the
United States. for the formation OF
which steps have already been taken.
The principal mission Of the aSsoca~
ton will be to foster the expansion of
commercial rrlat ions bet wppn Germany
and the United States and thus to
cOllnteract the existing miSlnderstand-
ings between the two countries.
Berlin, Feb. 27.-Thc details of the
of Prince Henry and the
cOurteSies shown him in the United
States continue to be followed here
pleasure of Emperor William at the re-
ception rendered his brother has been
freely expressed. In official circles it Is
that the emperor has per-
sonnlly accomplished by sending Prince
Henry to the United States what it
would have taken years to do other
wise.
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