The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19

WASHINGTON, n c., Nov. 10
Amid the enthusiastic demonstrations
of a great concourse of people, the
bronze statue of Frederick the Great,
a gift of Emperor William to the peo-
pie of the United States, was unveiled
today. Seldom has an event present
ed so many brilliant features of mill
tary pageantry and at the same time
given occasion for the manifestation
of the strong bonds of friendship be-
tween the German Empire and the
United States.
The ceremony of unwilling occurred
on the esplande of the Army War
College in the Washington Barracks
reservation. Surrounding the statue
were great stands to accommo-
date the many officials and guests
invited to take part in the exercises.
Within the amphitheatre formed by
the stands were gathered the repre-
sentatives of every branch of the gov
eminent, including the president of
the United States and members of
the cabinet, the Chief Justice and as
sociate justices of the United States
Supreme Court, the chief, of staff
of the United States army, the add
miral of the navy, senator and rep
resentatives. Not less notable was
the representation of Germany desig-
mated by Emperor William. The
special commissioners representing
his imperial majesty were Lieutenant
General Won Loewenfeld and Major
Won Schmettan, both of whom are
descended from officers of Fredric
the Great. With them were the Ger
man Ambassador. Baron Speck Won
Eternburg, and the entire stan of the
German Embassy, all in the brilliant
diplomatic uniform, while the diplo-
matte corps was represented by the
British, Russian, Italian and Mexi-
can ambassadors and the ministers
from many foreign countries.
A troop of cavalry escorted Presi-
dent Roosevelt and the members of
the cabinet from the White House
TO the scene of the ceremonies.
When the president arrived at the
stand the entire assemblage rose and
greeted him with cheers. After an
impressive invocation by Bishop Sat
terlee, President Roosevelt delivered
the address Of welcome. He spoke
in a strong voice and with great
earnestness, pausing frequently at
the outburst of applause. AS the
President concluded his address the
De- ,syht
up the cords Of the fags enveloping
the statue and the massive bronze
figure emerged from the folds
Of red, white and black. At the same
instant the boom of the artillery
salute came from a battery of heavy
guns near by, and the strains Of the
German national anthem came from
the Marine Band.
1t was an inspiring moment, and.
led by President Roosevelt, the en-
tire assemblage Joined in cheering.
Another demonstration occurred at
the close of Baron Speck Won Stern
burg's speech when he spoke of the
strong ties of blood and sympathy
binding together the people of Ameri-
ca and the Fatherland. Another
speaker who received an ovation was
Assistant Secretary of the War Oliver
who spoke on behalf of the War De-
partment in the absence of Secretary
Taft
Mr.. Roosevelt's Speech.
Mr.. Ambassador: Through you I
wish on the behalf of the people of
the United states to thank His
Majesty, the German Emperor. and
the people of Germany for the gift
to the nation which you have just
formally delivered to me. I accept
IL with deep appreciation of the
friendly regard which it typifes for
the people of the Republic both on
the part of the Emperor and on the
part of the German people. ] accept
II not merely as the statue of one
of the half dozen greatest soldiers
of all time, and therefore peculiarly
appropriate for placing in this War
College, but l accept ii as the statue
of great man, whose life was de-
voted to the service of a great people,
and whose deeds FASTENED the ap-
proach of the day when a united Ger
many should spring into being.
Alexander Great Soldier.
AS soldier friedrich the Great
ranks in that very, very small group
which includes Alexander, Caesar, and
Hannibal in antiquity, and Napoleon,
and possibly Gustayus Adolphus, in
modern times. He belonged to the
ancient and illustrious house of Ho-
henzollern, which, after playing a
strong and virile part in the middle
ages, and after producing some men,