The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-11-23

for Emperor William the strongest feelings
of friendship. We want all the representa-
tives of that nation to come here, as many
as will, and the more the better; that ls
the kind Of immigration on which we place
no ban Applause
BarOn won Sternburg's speech,
Baron Won S~ternburg talked of the long
standing friendship between the United
States and the country he represents, and
then turned 20 more modern things. said
he
In the most far reaching diplomatic actions
during the la st years We notice President
Roosevelt and Emperor William moving
on the same lines. a policy which received
the full approval of the American people.
because il was a policy OF peace based on
trust.
Now. gentlemen. lot me ask YOU. where
lies our line of cleavage? In our commercial
relations Let us hope not. We know that
our progress is regarded with no unfTiendly
or Jealous eyes from this side of the Atlantic.
The world knows that you have long since
learned 10 consider the prosperity Of others
not as hinderinG but as helping your own.
Let me recall the words spoken in an address
70 Prince Henry Of Prussia by one Of YOUR
leading statesmen in this very city; Not
even the strides of German trade and the
growth Of tho GPrman navy disturb MS. Keep
on PxpandiUG, and above all trade more and
more with us and help Ms TO keep the doors
Of the Orient open TO the trade Of the world
Germany heartily reciprocates these words.
Americas prosperity means Geruany's pros
pcrity. We both have vastly increased our
trade since The might those memorable words
we're spoken, ana we have closely stood to-
gether TO keep the doors Of the Orient open for
trade.
The commercial relations between Ger
many and the United States are increasing
every day, and tho trade done with Ham
burg alone amounts To nearly forty millions
sterling per annlm. our trade for the pres
ent calendar year will reach the enormous
total Of $3.50. 100. 900. an increase over last
year of about $50, 400. OOo. During the last
nino months you sold 10 Ms goods worth
sIj6, O0O. OO0 and We sold 10 You goods valuing
sIOs. 600. 600. Ir such an increase takes place
undcr inequalities. how much greater would
he the increase II inequalities were removed?
But this interchange of commodities is not
the only way in which We are becoming more
intimately connected. tor Americans have
also very important interests in enterprises
in Germany. and German capitalists ar" I'M
vosting argely in America. Think of IL!
Tho total value of he int erests each country
has in the other approNimates the enormous
sum Of more than $500, GOO, 600, We are, a.
you are. a hard working people. W" believe
in the dignity Of labor. No man is disgra"ed
in Germany by enga ging in trades. We
have pride in our technical schools. in our
manufactures. in our laboratories, in our
scientific investigations in all Of our con-
tributions TO the hetterment of mankind.
All We ask is n fair field and no favors. We
stand for an open door everywhere. We ask
no special privile yes; our position is, To- the
best man win.
ERMAN ASKS 4 "SQrARE DEAL
Are We seeking an outlet for our energies?
". NhArn,ar anA vvhAnayaT IL pnals hn
within the legitimate and proper limits Of
commercial rivalry and nowhere else. IT
we shall bring to the cont est better and
cheaper goods. more care in manufacture
and better effort in the distribution We eX-
pect the fair fruitag &c Of our planting; but
no more. Would Won deny III this ] know
you better than TO suspect il. We are in
vitiug Won to closer commercial rel atoms.
IN return TO the hand YOU stretched over to
us the other day which w so gladly accept ed.
We are now stretching 2 friendly hand across
the North Atlantic, which You may grasp
IL YOU will. You have Just sent a commission
of experts TO Germany 70 make A thorough
study of the tsrif situation in Germany.
and n Thoroughly acquaint rhe Germans
with the american situation. Nav this step
bring great advantages 10 the commercial
and industrial life in both our countries.
Germany has expressed Der hearty gratitude
over this step, in which she notices the sincere
efforts Of the Washington administration
10 bring about an Improvement Of or
commercial relations. Not only shall we
endeavor 10 give freely Of the information
they seek, but we shall try 10 und erstsnd
from them more clearly the point OF view
Of The people whose interests they represent.
thus arriving, I hope. At n mutually salts
factory and helpful agreement The appoint
ment of this commission emphasizes 10 my
mind a trait which Is possessed in a striking
degree by Presiden Roosevelt and Emperor
William AN abiding desire for the truth,
a preference 10 understand Your ncighbor
rather than TO misunderstood him.
Nations. leaders like ours. are not cont emit
with a simple days work. ThPv lose no
opportunity, official or unofficial 70 help their
people 10 better things and thereby helm the
world II IL not unnatural that the man of
action. the man who observes good prece-
dents because they are good and breaks bad
onps because tlev nrc bad or unnecessary,
should hr the mark for he carping Criticisms
of those who make of fault finding pastime.
There is no place nowadays for the negatively
GOOD man, nor for the man who docs nothing
lest he do wrong.
Results alone count IN these days As a
representative of my countrv.I consider II
more than a pleasure and privilege TO avail
myself Of this and similar opportunities 10
interpret 10 the people to whose Government
] have the honor to be accredited what ]
believe with all my heart 70 be the friendly
and his people for your President and you.