Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-11-21

WASHINGTON. Nov l9.-Amid
the enthusiastic demonstrations of a
great concourse of people. the bronze
statue of Frederick the Great, gift
OF Emperor William TO the people of
the United States was unveiled to.
day. Seldom has an event presented
so many brilliant feat'res of military
pageautry al the same time given oc-
casion for the manifestation of the
strong bonds of friendship between
the German Emperor and the United
States.
The ceremony of unveiling occur
red on the esplanade of the Army
War College in the Washington Bar
rachs reservation. Surrounding the
statue were great stands to accomo-
date the many officials and guests in
vited to take part in the exercises. On
every hand the colors of the United
States and Germany were blended.
Within the amphitheatre formed by
the stands We're gathered the repre-.
sentatives of every branch of the gov
ernment. including the President oil
the United States and members of the
ciate justices OF the United States
Supreme Court the chief of staff oi
the Army, the Admiral of the Navy
Senators and Representatives. Not
less notable was the representation
of Germany designated by Emperor
William The special commissioners
representing his imperial majesty
were Lieutenant General Won Loewen-
field and Major Won Schmettan. botE
OF whom are descended from officers
of Frederick the Great. With then
were the German Ambassador, Baror
Speck Won Sternburg, and the entire
staff of the German Embassy. all in
brilliant diplomatic uniform. while
the diplomatic corps was represented
by the British. Russian, Italian ant
Mexican ambassadors and the minis
ters from many foreign countries.
A troop Of cavalry escorted Presi
dent Roosevelt and the members o,
the Cabinet from the White House
to the scene of the ceremonies. When
the President arrived at the stand the
enlIre assemblage rose and greeted
him with cheers AIter an impressive
invocation by Bishop Satterlee. Pres
ident Roosevelt delievered the address
OF welcome He spoke in strong
voice and with great earnestness
pansing frequently at the outbursts
of applause AS the President conclud-
ed his address the Baroness Won
Sternburg caught up the cords of the
flags enveloping the statue, and the
m hrnnVa
through the folds of red. white an6
black At the same instant the boon
of an artillery salute came from a bat.
terry OF heavy guns near by, and the
strains of the German national an.
them came from the Marine Band.
1t was an inspiring moment, and,
led by President Roosevelt. the entire
assemblage Joined in cheering An
other demonstration occurred at the
close of Baron Speck Won Sternburgs
speech when he sopke of the strong
ties of blood and sympathy binding
together the people of America ana
the Fatherland. Another speaker who
received an ovation was Assistant
Secretary OF War. Oliver, who spoke
on behalf OF the War Department in
the absence Of Secretary Taft.
The Presidents Speech.
Mr.. Ambassador:
Through YOU | wish on behalf oi
the people OF the United States tc
thank His Majesty, the German EN-
peror. and the people of Germany
for the gift TO the nation which you
have just formally delivered to me.
/ accept 1t with deep appreciation o,
the friendly regard which it typifies
for the people of this Republic both
on the part OF the Emperor and on the
part of the German people. | accept II
not merely as the staue OF one of the
half dozen greatest soldiers OF al
time and therefore peculiarly appro.
pirate for placing in this War College
but | accept It as the statue of grea
man whose life was devoted to the
service of n great people. and whose
deeds FASTENED the approach of the
day when a united Germany should
spring into being.
As soldier Frederick the Great
ranks in that very, very small group
which includes Alexander, Caesar,
and Hannibal in antiquity, and Ma
poleon, and possibly Gustave Adol'
phus, in modern times. He belonged
to the ancient and illustrious house
of Hohenzollern. which, after playing
strong and virile part in the middle
ages. and after producing some men
like the great Elector. who were
among the most famous princes OF