The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-02-14

John j. Hennessy was toastmaster and after
some singing had been INDUCED in he in
PRODUCED Baron Won Sternburg, who said
in part:
German Ambassadors speech.
During flying visit TO Germany from
which I have quite recently returned ]
noticed with qualification the results OF
number OF acts toward the American
people which had emanated from the Ger
man emperor and the German people.
was struck by the rapidly growing interest
which the German people are taking IN the
Affairs of the United States.
1t is the worlds fair Of St Louis which
has turned the gentle breeze OF German
drought blowing from the shores OF the
North Sea since more than century across
the Atlantic to the shores of America. IL
has transformed this breeze into mighty
but benevolent hurricane.
KAIsEB's AID TO THE WORLDS FAIR.
when you. gentlemen, through your
agents called on the people of the world
to participate in this epoch making e1-
position, which now has proved so pow
erful factor in the interest Of the peace
of the world and the. progress OF nations ~
was the genius and ever alert mind OF
the Emperor William which Immediately
grasped the vast possibilities spread over
that wonderful meeting ground OF nations.
He clearly saw how. If successfully de-
veloped. these possibilities could be utlllzed
TO strengthen and to further his policy,
which events have proved rests on the firm
rock Of peace and good will
His influence caused the German people,
already knitted 10 America by many ties
to fall into line and TO put into action their
energy, which knows neither limits nor
obstacles; they made up their minds TO set
crown of glory on Americas undertake
ing and that they have succeeded in doing
so has generously and openly been ex-
pressed by the American people.
In all his acts TO further closer under
standing between the two countries, En-
peror William has always borne in mind
the ideal advantage which might follow
them. Never have been so forcibly struck
by the results OF this far seeing policy
as during my last visit to the Fatherland.
HOSPITALITY GERMANS MET HERE.
st. Louis had brought scores OF thou
sands OF Germans to your shores and among
them many hundreds Of our leading men
in science Industry and arts, After re-
naming In close spiritual touch with
Americas leading men, belonging to all
professions they visited the North. South.
East and West. There they found open
doors everywhere awaiting them. not only
in the centres Of learning, but also in the
great factories and workshops. Here they
met with the true American spirit of the
square deal as your President aptly says.
Here was shown and explained 10 them
the working parts Of the mighty weapons
which America Is forging TO use III the
fierce battles Of international Industrial
competition. They we're even invited TO
handle these weapons.
This policy Of both countries is now
bearing its golden, fruits Both peoples
have learned that the greatness OF one
nation does not mean the decay OF another
They have learned TO welcome and value
cooperation and competition in all national
activities which tend TO promote the wei,
fare. the liberty and the brotherhood OF all
peoples. They now look upon them as the
great stages in the development OF moderh
political life. They ara rapidly fostering
the establishment Of permanent peace. on
which alone international intercourse can
safely rest.
THE EXCHANGE or PROFESSORS.
But Emperor William does not know
the word rest in ever Strengthening this
structure. This again is manifestly his
atest plan for a closer understanding be-
tween the American and German people.
of which have the honor TO be the bearer.
Tho Emperor, heartily seconded by Ger
many's centres Of learning and by the Ger
man people in general. has proposed plan
which provides for an interchange Oh AInerl-
can and German university professors
Since my return 70 your shores have been
delighted by tho attitude many OF you
gentlemen present have already shown
toward this idea. In heartily thanking
YOU l now ask you, as the leHus4S ana
trainers of public opinion, for your coopera-
ton so that this movement may be crowned
with the success so many of you ana your
leading university men already nave as-
sured me it deserves.
Il sincerely hope that the results OF this
policy Of exchange may soon he felt on both
sides, because it provides for an exchange
Of those men who are the guardians OF our
sacred ideals, the most treasured possess
sions our countries have to offer. | thank
you, gentlemen, for the hearty welcome
and the sincere pleasure y'o'! haze Sifea
me tonight and | raise my glass to tho
mighty pen
Baron Won Sternburg vas about hall
way through his speech when there was
loud disturbance in one corner Of the
room Some one yelled loudly when cheer
ing wasn't expected. 4 few walters were
walking about on tip-toe removing dishes,
and shouts Of throw the walters out
were heard The Baron had TO stop for
nearly minute until quiet was restored.
Every member OF the Press Club il a
gentleman, said Mr. Henncssey when the
speaker had finished. and If there are any
guests here who are not they ought TO
leave the room,
The guests looked puzzled. The room
was comparatively quiet when Mgr Fall
COMO spoke He said:
The Apostolic Delegates Talk.
in honoring me this way you honor my
father, the Pope. Every year l have re-
ceived an invitation from the Press Club