The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-19
FAREWELL TO MASON
DINNER TENDERED RETIRING CON.
 sUL-GENERAL.
Honor Paid American Diplomat by Gathering 0f Many Prominent Public Men nt Berlin. The speechmakfns.


 Berlin, Sept ls.--A farewell dinner, under the auspices of the American As- sociation of Commerce and Trade in Beriin, was given at the HotelKaiserhof tonight to Frank H. Mason, the retiring American consuI-GeneraL All the prominent members of the American colony and numerous representatives of German interests were present. There were also in attendance many Ameri- cans resident in Germany. Frank s. Hannar. Consul at Magdeburs. present. ed MT. Mason with silver loving cup. A handsome testimonial of regard was also presented to MT. Mason on behalf of many of his Berlin friends.
 Charlemagne Tower, the American Ambassador, presided. Director von Koerner. head of the Department Of Foreign Commerce in the Foreign Of- flee. who was delegated to represent the imperial government. made the first address. He said that the relations be- tween Germany and the United States were manifold and rested on a firm basis. No two countries In the world, he added. had made such progress in the past few decades as Germany and the United States. The director closed by wishing all prosperity to the United States
 Privy Councillor Goldberger. who is one of the close advisers of the Ger man Government in commercial mat ters and the author of book on the United States entitled The Land of Un- limited Possibilities" insisted that the United States and Germany belonged together economically, each supple menting the other. He dismissed the idea of militant customs policy, which he said, could only please the commer- cial rivals of both countries. He ad- mitted that the majority of the Ameri- can people desired at the present time to maintain the higher protective tarin and were opposed to commercial Urea. ties with unconditional most favored nation treatment for long periods. Ger many, on the other hand, as conse- quence of it's present commercial poi icy, mus: terminate it's existing agree ment with the United States. Other wise it would be quitting the paths of its commercial policy, as already con stitutionally determined on, and would be contrary to the spirit, if not the text of the treaties already concluded with seven European countries.
 Ambassador Tower, after dwelling at length on the personal aspects Of con sul- General Mason's departure, said:
 'Srhe present time is most favora- ble for the purpose of commercial in- tercourse, because there is very strong interest felt in Germany in the
 
 growing and friendly interest, con stantly tending toward sympathy with the United States and to a good under standing The relations of the two countries have never been as good as now.
 MT Mason is leaving us at time when his further assistance would be most useful here. I regret especially his departure at this time. for a dis cussion is likely to take place within the next few months involving the subject of the trade relations between the United States and Germany, in which very great interests are con cerned; so great, indeed, that I feel that no effort should be spared on either side of the ocean to protect them from the unfortunate consequences of a disagreement between the two na- tions."
 Mir Mason said that the present har- mony in the commercial relations of ! Germany and the Limited States was creditable and profitable to both coun- tries, and how to preserve 1t was a subject near to the hearts of all pres ent. The speaker continued:
 The problem Is 0 complex and se- rious one and let us frankly recog- nize its difficulties. Its solution will probably involve concessions on both sides which may be very difficult. es- pecially on the part of our govern ment, to harmonize with existing laws and establish economic principles. but we all hope that with patience and arrangement may ultimately be reach