Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-23
PATRI0TIC:s' REJOICINGS
AMERICANS INC GERMANY cELE-
BRATE THE FOURTH
A Memorable Occasion at Bad-Nau-
"a t
helm Near Frankfort - Notables
Messages From Notable People.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
FRANKFORT, Germany, July Z, 1902.
Among the numerous celebrations OF the
glorious Fourth which this year were
held in different cities in Germany, that at
Bad-Nauheim, the health resort near
Frankfort-on-M Main, deserves special men
ton on account of its international feature
as many of its participants were citizens OF
European countries who, by their presence
at this festive gathering and by the active
part they took therein, evinced their re-
spect, Friendship and admiration fer the
American nation
Germany, France, Belgium and Russia
were also represented among the 200 mem
bers Of this memorable gathering, which
took place in the grounds Of the Hotel kal-
serhof. The brass band of the Bockenheim
Hussars played our popular airs. The fes-
tiva1 was arranged by the American So
journers at Bad Nauheim. Their commit
tee of arrangements comprised Mr.. Herbert
Myrick (chairman) of Springfield. Mass.
president OF the Orange Judd Publishing
Company; Mr.. A. c. Hutchinson, New Or
leans, president of the Morgan S. s. line;
Mr.. r. j. Cross of the banking firm Morton
Bliss & Co., New York; Mr.. Sanford Sachs
of San Francisco, CAL; Mr.. w. M. Harri-
mann, New York, director of the Hartmann
railroad lines.
Mr.. Myrick also acted as POSTMASTER and
displayed eminent fitness for the position
The German Fatherland.
His first toast was ITO the German Faith
erland;" he read letters of regret from the
Grand Duke of Hesse and the Landgrave
of Hesse, who were unable to be present at
the meeting.
Mr.. Myrick also expressed regret at the
absence of Prince Henry, facetiously adding
that perhaps he had not yet recovered from
his trip to United States. Another eXpiana-
ton which the postmaster gave was that
= !, i,,,-i l., prf oo
Henry of Battenberg, who Gas had been
found out later had been dead for ten
years.
Mr.. Myrick proposed toast to the EN-
peror William and expressed high appre-
citation of his majesty's friendship for the
United States.
Emperor William telegraphed to the COM
mittee the following:
For the friendly greetings the Americans
rendered me on the national holiday on Ger
man soil l return by best thanks.
Professor Groedel leading physician OF
Bad. Nauheim, responded to this toast, eu-
logizing the devotion of the American peO-
pie to the progress in arts, sciences and in
dustries; he felt sure he expressed the SEN
tments of the kaiser, who was the strong
est friend Of America among the Germans.
The Mother Country.
The speakers remarks in proposing the
toast ITO the mother country caused loud
cheers, the entire gathering remaining
standing while the band played God Save
the King" A response by the British gov
ernment to these sentiments, which had
been previously wired to London was re-
ceived in the form Of the following mes
sage, cabled by Secretary for the Colonies
Joseph Chamberlain: II thank you for your
kind message of sympathy and good will,
which is appreciated, as evidence of the
common sentiments binding together the
two great Anglo Saxon nations. l rejoice
to say that the king continues to make sat
isfactory progress"
This was greeted with tremendous APP
plause, the English, present rising and
cheering.
Capt H. B. Gasken formerly of the 9th
British Lancers. responded to the toast ITO
friendly interchanges bind us closer to-
gether. --- s
Our Sister Republic.
The next toast was Our sister republic"
Mr.. Myrick proposed the most cordial SEN
timents toward President Loubet and the
French people, which was applauded to the
echo as the band played French air
The response was made by Mr.. Felix HUI
bin a manufacturer of Paris and Havre
who is a chevalier of the Legion Of Honor
A response was read from the French gov
| eminent to the committees greeting: Il am
deeply touched with the sentiments con-
tanned in your telegram, which has been
submitted to the president of the republic,
who charges me to transmit to you his sim
cere thanks. CROZIER.'
The last toast was" to our historic friend,
Russia" which was accompanied by the
rendering of the Russian anthem by the
band.
DR.. Andrew D. White, the United States
amba ssador sent letter regretting his in
ability to attend, as he was engaged to
speak at the Fourth of July meeting at
| Leipsic.
From Many Governors.
The United States was now proposed,
| and the POSTMASTER had a surprise in the
form of cablegrams from the governors of
| Massachusetts, New York, Illinois, Texas
and California containing congratula lions
| upon this international celebration of the
| Fourth at Nauheim. Mr.. Richard Guenther,
| United States consul general at Frankfort,
| the orator of the day, who was then intro
duced, spoke appropriately.
On July the committee received the fol-
| lowing cable dispatch from Washington
! Patriotic congratulations of Mannheim
| meeting warmly appreciated by the Pres-
| dent and Secretary of State Hay"
The Fourth Of July celebration at Bad
| Nauheim will remain bright recollection
| for every one who participated.
Among the participants were Richard
| Main; Simon w. Hanauer, deputy consul
| general; Mrs. Simon w. Hanauer Of Phila-
| delphia. From New York Mr.. and Mrs.
! Henry Bauer, Mr.. Watson and family, Mrs.
| Hyams, Mrs. Masten ana MISS Ellen Ar
thur, Dr.. Mrs. and Miss Stimson, F. w.
| Rhinela nder, r. ]. Cross and lady, w. H.
and Mrs. Hartman. Howard Coukling. s..
Oppenheim and family. Mrs. S. Bache, Miss
A. Thurnauer and party. Mrs E. G. Fisher,
Mrs. F. Hagan. Mrs r. Wilmerding, Mrs,
+. Fischer; from Boston, Mass. Mrs G.
W. Amory and three daughters, Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Strauss and daughter Miss Su-
san Cable and brother, Mr.. Saeger, Mr..
Holland: from Philadelphia, DR.. and Mrs
p. s. Donnellan from Franklin. A. A. Plu-
mer, F. W. Mitchell: from Chicago, Mr.
Alley Kirk Miss Margaret Kirk Mr. and