The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-02-28

New York, Feb. 26.-In a driz-
cling rain and in the presence of
q brilliant assemblage, amidst
cheering and roar of cannon
the German emperor's new schoon-
er yacht, Meteor, was launched from
Shooters Island today. Unlike the
weather the arrangements were perfect
and no untoward incident marred the
occasion. President, Mrs. and Miss
Roosevelt, Prince Henry and the distin-
guished party accompanying them were
enthusiastically cheered on arriving at
the platform built just back of the bow
of the Meteor.
Without delay, after the greetings
were exchanged, Miss Roosevelt stepped
forward and, taking hold of a silver ov-
cred bottle containing German cham
payne. broke it on the side of the vessel
saying. I'm the name of the German an
peror | christen thee Meteor" Then
taking a silver axe she severed the rope
which released the weights holding the
Meteor. The vessel went gracefully into
the water, with the American flag
breaking out at the ~taffrail. American
and German national airs were played.
n from across the craft containing eX-
cursionists came enthusiastic cheering.
Prince Henry and Miss Roosevelt were
then photographed.
Prince Henry Immediately after the
launching sent the following cablegram
in German:
ITO the German Emperor, Berlin:
Yacht just launched under brilliant aus
pieces. Christened by Miss Roosevelt's
hand. Beautiful craft. Great enthusi-
asm. | congratulate you with all my
heart. (Signed) HEINRICH"
Soon after the launching the presi-
dental party and Prince Henry pro-
ceeded to the hall where luncheon had
been prepared. The health of the
Prince was drunk, ana rince Henry
said: "On this occasion, l wish to call
for three hearty cheers for the presi-
aent of the United States, Mr.. Roose-
velt-hip, hip, hooray,"
AS Prince Henry spoke he waved his
arms as a signal. and the building shook
with the responding cheers. Then Pres
lent Roosevelt raised his right hand,
and. when there was silence, said: Il
ask three cheers for the guest who has
already won our hearts. Prince Henry
of Prussia. Now a GOOD one
President R~oosevelt's hip, hip. hoo
ray" was drowned in the roar of ap-
plause that greeted the call for cheers.
Then the prince and president shook
hands warmly, and. as the party started
to leave the hall, some one among the
invited guests shouted, Mr.. President.
| offer three cheers for the young lady.
who has had the honor of launching the
Meteor"
Before the luncheon was given on
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nonor of President Roosevelt by Prince
Henry, a golden bracelet with a picture
of Kaiser Wilhelm set in diamonds was
presented by the prince to Miss Alice
Roosevelt. 1t was the emperor's gift to
the young lady as sponsor for the yacht
Meteor.
From Shooters Island. President
Roosevelt and Prince Henry went to the
HohenZollern, where luncheon was
served. Prince Henry addressed the
president as follows:
Mr.. Roosevelt, you are here on board
as guest of his majesty, the German
Emperor, and | really believe that it is
the first time a president of the United
States of America has ever been on
board his majesty's ships. Please Goa,
it may not be the last time. | wish to
thank you most heartily for the recep-
tlOH L lave Hdu, lGOm the lGSt udy 1
landed up to this moment. and it is my
sincere n certain impression that
there is a strong feeling of personal
friendship arising between us. May it
extend to the benefit of two great ma
tions. ] propose three cheers for Mr..
Roosevelt.
The national anthem was played. and
then President Roosevelt replied as fol-
lows:
Il wish to express my hearty thanks
for the kind words our royal highness
LAS expressed on my behalf, and | wish
you to understand it is no empty COM
pliment when | say your royal highness
has already won a genuine place in our
affections and good will. | highly APP
preciate the fact that his majesty, the
German emperor, has sent you to the
American people. and thank you per-
sonally that you have taken a step
which naturally must knit closer to-
gether the two great nations, whose
friendship means so much for the future
welfare of the entire world. To express
finally a personal wish of my own,
look forward with great pleasure to the
day on which shall be your guest in
your capacity as admiral on board one
of your b~attleships. CHEERS for the
prince.)
Prince Henry expressed his thanks to
Miss Roosevelt. in the first place for
the truly graceful way in which she had
performed the ceremony of the chris
tening of the yacht.
I'VE sailors are said to be supersti-
tious", continued Prince Henry, and
urning to Admiral Evans, he said: | be-
lieve, Admiral Evans, we are not; but
however this may be. there viii be a
happy future to this craft from the fact
alone that-turning to the building of
the yacht-she was built by the hands
of artists, and was at her first appear
ance on the water linked with the name
of a lady. We sailors are used to speak
of u ships as her and we keep and
treat our ships like our wives. | drink
TO the health of Miss Alice Roosevelt"
During the luncheon cablegrams were
received from the kaiser by Prince Hen
~, President Roosevelt and Miss Alice
Roosevelt. Miss Roosevelt desired to re-