The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-16
Prussian Minister Bears a Mes
sage from His Majesty.
CONSUL DIEDERIcH's SPEECH
Iusplred By tbe Occasion, He Declares the
Mission Of Prince Henry Is the Work OF
Heaven. and Not DlpIonacy-Ihe
Kron Pfiuz Wilhelm Tuned 10
Make a Reconsideration Is
Teudcred the Prince.
tBy Associated Press. }

EEMER HAVEN, Feb. 15.-Prince Hen
ry sailed for New York at SS:4S p. M. The
last seen of the Prince from the shore
here was when he stood on the bridge
OF the kronprinz Wilhelm in an admi-
rails uniform and lifted his cap to the
assembled throngs. The Kronprinz Wli-
helm passed the Bohcnwcs lighthouse
at 5.2J. Fair weather prevailed ana the
sea was calm.
Previous to sailing Prince Henry, IN
conversation with correspondent OF the
Associated Press, referred to the report
That he had written a letter to Admiral
Dewey apologizirg for the conduct Of
The German squaoron in Manila Bay.
..It Is all untrue,'' said the Prince. Il
have never written to Admiral Dewey in
my life"
KAISER SENDS AN ENVOY.
Senator Tichirschky, Prussian minister
to the lIanseatic cities, bid farewell to
tho Prince for Emperor William, who
also sent his brother u telegram pre-
rious to the departure Of the steamer
The inhabitants Of every village along
the route turned out, gathered along the
railroad track and gave the Prince a
great ovation.
Bremen Haven. usually a drearv place,
honor. All the shipping in the river few
American and German flags. ana the
wharves were black with cheering crowds
us the Kronprinz Wilhelm drew out into
The stream. with her band playing The
STIR Spangled Banner"
The kronprinz Wilhelm is expected 10
break the record. Her machinery when
she sailed was in perfect condition and
her bunkers We're filled with picked coal.
Director Schmidt. eff the North German
Lieyds Line 10 which the steamer ne
longs. irforlned the correspondent OF the
Associated Press that he thought That
ehe would average 22 IL knots all tie
way over and get to quarantine, New
York. at g o'clock on Saturday morning.
The crew OF She kronprinZ Wilhelm, from
the captain to the stokcrs, are determined
TO do their best.
ALLIANCE CREATED BY HEAVEN.
United States Consul Henry w. Diede-
rich. of Bremen. made a speech at the
twentieth annual dinner of the Naviga-
tors Guild at Bremen yesterday evening
that has been more talked of to-day than
any other incident connected with Prince
1Ienry's departure. Mr.. Diederich, alter
dwelling on various reasons FOR amlty be-
tween Germany. the United States and
Great Britain, said:
..Prince Henry is not going to America
TO establish new dllldnCc ol
hut to give renewed expression to the OLD
friendly relations natural to the triple re-
iationslip OF Germany. England ana
America Here is a deilund created by
heaven and not by the arts Of diplomacy.
The great sections OF the Germanlc peo-
pIe should be united in close ties of friend
ship for the advancement of peace and
civilization Mr.. Deiderich's remarks
were cileered tremendously
TOASTED MISS ROOSEVELT.
When 1.-The Ladies' were toasted, the
name of Miss Alice Roosevelt was hearti-
~ checrcd.
Prince Henry was unable TO be presen'
at the dinner. owing to the preparations
he;n- made for his departure for the United
States. The Prince. however. read on the
train a printed report of MI. Diederichs
specch and when the consul met nm a'
Eremer Haven station and wished 1he
y,r,rco a nleasapt journey. Prince Henry
congratulated him on his speech an: thank
I'd him for the sentiments expressed.