The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-28
KAISER AMERICAS GUEST.
AAS LUNCHEON on THE WAX
SHIP KEARSARGE AT KEEL.

asps e,ses the nopo That tho German Flas
and Ours win Meet Only In Friendly
Rivslry--Cives . Punchbowl to the
Ship-England 10 Welcome the Fleet.
ypse,oJ tcoo,s psspa,eh 10 The SUN.
XIII. June 37.-The luncheon given In
Souor Of Emperor William aboard the nag
nip KearsArRe to-day was very pleasant
s6air and the sentiments expressed were
,ordial 10 the extreme. There we're thirty
~ guests In addition TO the Kaiser They
Included Prince Henry OF Prussia, the
Captains OF Tho American squadron and
The Admirals OF the German heet.
Admiral Cotton and Emperor William
exchanged informal toasts, both emphasize
M In their brisf remarks the feeling OF
amity which the visit Of the American
squadron indicated Admiral Cotton 70
lsrred 10 the launch this morning OF the
cruiser Room as another guarantee OF peace.
In the course OF his impromptu speech,
shtch he delivered In excellent English,
The Emperor said the last time he dined
30 an American warship was at the open
ing OF the Kiel Canal eight years ago. He
expressed the hope that 1t would not be
eight years more before he repeated the
pleasure. He said he was certain that
the German and American flags would
meet only in friendly rivalry In the civiiiza-
ton and peace OF the world.
There was a rather peculiar incident
during the luncheon. Two marines stood
behind the Kaisers chair holding his cap
and cloak. After the luncheon Emperor
william asked Admiral Cotton II he might
give each of the men medal. The Ad-
rniral said he could not as it was against
the rules OF the service and 1t would require
IN act of Congress to allow the men to re-
ceive the medals. Then the Kaiser asked
II he might give them watches. Admiral
Cotton again replied in the negative. En-
peror William was disappointed, as he evil
IDENTIFY wanted to give them something.
He finally asked that his personal thank 8
be conveyed to the men, to whom he spoke
The Kaiser presented a large punch bowl
to the Kearsarge. 1t is the first piece OF
plate the ship has received.
At the request of the officers the Kaiser
signed his name to the menus
WASHINGTON, June 27.-The following
message from Rear Admiral Cotton was re-
ceived at the Navy Department this after
noon:
Last night present at dinner given by
United States Ambassador, attended by
the Emperor, Prince Henry. their stats
and officers from squadron. This morning
attended launching OF the Room. This
afternoon gave luncheon to the Emperor
and his STAFF, Prince Henry and his staff
and the ranking officers Of German Navy.
Also attended by our Ambassadors at Berlin
and Rome. Emperor presented to Rear-
sarge a beautiful solid silver punch tureen
a. souvenir Of his visits to this ship. To-
night officers OF the squadron attend ball
At Naval Academy
ENGLAND PREPARES TO WELCOME THE FLEET.
LONDON, June 27.-When Admiral Cotton
aud the officers Of the American squadron
now at Kiel reach England they will receive
aAood OF social invitations. All the officers
will attend a state ball at Buckingham
Palace. Admiral Cotton, the Captains Of
tho four ships and the Flag Lieutenant will
dine privately with King Edward at the
palace. The Pilgrims Club will give
lunch to the officers on July Q.
# telegram has been received at-Ffy-
mouth from Rear Admiral Cotton accept
Ing tho invitation extended by the town
to dine with the Mayor on July II. The
sailors Of the ships will be entertained at
luncheon on July 8.
Il u Officially announced that tho Ameri-
can squadron under Rear Admiral Cotton
will remain at Portsmouth from July 7
10 July a. The Admiralty has arranged
International sports for the men instead OF
Q dinner.