The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-23
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AT CHICAGO
UNIvE ERSlTY

Chicago March 23-The features OF the
50th convocation Of the University Of
Chicago Yesterday were letter from
President Roosevelt. message from Em-
peror William OF Germany and the con-
ferring of the degree OF doctor Of Jaws
upon the German ambassador 10 the
United States, Baron Speck Won Stern
berg: the American ambassador to Ger
many. Charlemagne Tower. and upon
five professors OF German universities in
vited to visit the university by President
Harper.
Baron Sternberg was present and deliv-
cred an address, in the course of which he
said:
The increase in the number OF mon OF
university training in the United States
and Germany during this time has been
pointed out as one Of the most remark
able facts OF our epoch
1T means that higher education Is at
least adjusting itself to the needs of mod
ern life. The close relations between
American and Germon scholars and
thinkers. latd at Goettingcu by BENJAMIN.
Franklin have steadily developed and
have proved the most powerful factor in
developing the clearer understanding be-
tween us.
Let us hope that this meeting may in
augurate new era between as leading
To a close and steady intercourse not only
between our men OF letters hut also be-
tween the peoples OF The United States
and Germany in general.
MESSAGE FROM EMPEROR.
'~The honor has fallen upon me to
come to you as the special messenger
Of Emperor william Germany's fore
most scholar and teacher | have been
requested by his majesty 10 read 10 YOU
the following message.
" The University OF Chicoxo has united
German and American men OF letters 10
celebrate the reciprocity OF relations be-
tween the sciences of both countries
This happy event OF the significance OF
which J am aware, commands nay full
est sympathy. I thank the University Of
Chicago for the great honor accorded 60
my ambassador and hope that ~ may
flourish for generations 10 come
(Sgned) " WILLIAM I. r."
President Roosevelts letter was az fol-
lows:
My Dear Mr. Harper-Al Americans
welcome the chance 20 join In an event
which happily honors the achievements Of
ars known throughout the world for their
learning who have come 90 your upiver-
sty on this occasion ] offer n cordial
greeting. our debt as "a nation TO Ger
many is weighty and OF long standing.
The existence among MS OF free self gov
eminent has drawn TO our shores adven-
turOus and hberty-loving men from many
lands. 40 that In a true sense we have
become q wo,Ld nation. with ties OF
friendship which must bind US IN peace TO
all tho great peoples OF mankind,
GERMANY's SHARE.
"Germany's share In the uphuilding OF
our composite nationality has been mark
ed. German blood was freely shed for
our liberty in the Revolutionary war I'm
our second great period OF national trial
were a unit In support OF the cause Of
union and freedom. To our citizenships
the German element contributes a Pc
culiar degree Of business thrift and In
dustry and Of tho power OF Joyous liv-
Ing. Finally German ideals and German
science have given the inspiration In our
universities for the existing Developments
of research and investigation. To the
mother OF modern science and learning
We now offer an affectionate greeting
1T is especially gratifying 90 me 10
the strong friendship which binds to-
gether the scholars and the men OF high
ideals IN Germany and the United States
The gain to the higher life OF both coun-
tries from such friendship cannot easily
be exaggerated. and I am glad 20 be
able on such an occa sion. 10 wish YOU
well with all my heart. Sincerely yours.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
night with a dinner 20 the universitys