The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-03
VISIT ONE OF FRIENDSHIP.
State Officials Regard 1t as an Evidence
of Good Will.

THAT the visit of Prince Henry of
Prussia to this country was not actuated
by other than motives OF friendship
said prominent official of the State De-
partment yesterday, is proven beyond all
doubt by the entire absence from the
princes suit of representatives, of the For
eign Office or of the diplomatic section of
the Kaiser's Government Perhaps you will
have observed in the past that, whenever
something more than merely good will
and the strengthening of ties of friend
ship is desired by the head of the ma
ton at whose bidding these visits of royal
or prominent citizens to other countries
are made. the person thus visiting has
always been accompanied by the Minister
of Foreign Affairs or representative
from that office.
Always the Rule.
Remember the visit to Russia of the
late President of France, NJ. Felix Faure
He was accompanied by his Prime Min
lister. The visit of the Car to France
was equally marked by the presence of
Count Muravieff, the Russian Foreign
Minister. The visit of the Austrian En-
peror to Germany was also marked by the
presence in Franz Josef's encourage of
Count Won Goluchowski. Emperor William
of Germany, whenever he visits his part
ners in the Dreibund, is always accompa-
MED by his diplomatic cabinet. His late
visit to England. there is little doubt had
considerable political significance. since
he was accompanied by Representatives
and members of the Berlin Foreign Of
flee.
representatives of the Kaiser's navy and
army. There is not one among them who
has even the slightest connection with
the German diplomatic service or the Ber-
lin Foreign Office. From this very fact,
however. you may see that Emperor Will
liam is aware of the growing Importance
Of the United States as a military and
naval power. Our navy is about equal to
that of Germany, and, as you know, 1t is
the ardent wish of President Roosevelt,
as well as that of Emperor William, to
have their respective countries possess a
representation on sea which may at any
time and anywhere command attention of
any other power.
ut seems to me that Emperor William,
in sending Admiral Tirpitz, the head of
the German navy. as a member of Prince
Henry's suite, is paying this country as
a naval power a very high compliment.
He sent Admiral Won Tirpitz to see and
learn all he can about the growth and
strength of the American navy.
Desires to Please Us.
Emperor William is just as anxious
as We are for our own country
to secure for Germany a navy COM
posed OF the best material in the line
of modern improvements and inventions.
mo, sir. there is no political signifi-
Prussia; it is a visit to secure for Ger
many, American friendship, and to dis
pei those feelings OF misunderstanding
which have prevailed between this coun-
try and Germany for the past year or so. |
I hope and doubt not that William will !
succeed. At any rate, he mas my best |
wishes. There is no good reason why |
America should not be on terms of |
friendship with Germany. There is no |
good reason why this country should not |
be on terms of friendship with all ma
lions.
But there is one feature about these !
visits of members of royalty which. 1 |
think, is not entirely in keeping with |
American principles, and it is this;
Against Alliances.
IF We receive one we must receive all. |
That isn't all, however Continuous per-
sonal intercourse of officials of the United |
States with members of royalty, in my |
opinion, cannot fail to produce in the |
future state of affairs which very close |
" resembles foreign alliances and en-
against which the founders |
Of our country so seriously advised. From
matters of principle. am against it my
SELF"
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