Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-06-29
King And Emperor.

surl precedents. A decade ago 1t
would have appeared ridiculous to
suggest the possibility of the King
of England and the German EN-
peror meeting on the soil of Vir'
GINA where the birth Of the Amer
lean nation was being commemo-
rated by the jamestown Exposition.
Such a suggestion is, in the light
Of present events, we'll within the
bounds of probability.
| King Edward is thinking about
coming to America for visit. The
English newspaper that enjoys the
personal favor and countenance of
the Throne urges him to do so. III Q
London Daily Telegraph, the rela-
tons os which with the king have
ALWAYS been cordial. admit tlat
there are sump obstacles in theway,
but insists that such visit would
be of great benefit to the progress
of civilization and perpetual inter-
national amity. 1t believes SID
cerely that the visit ought to be
made and probably will be made.
1t is well known that the British
king does not care straw for pre-
cedent where it interferes with pro-
gress.
The Royal itinerary will include
the jamestown Exposition near
Norfolk, Washington. New York
and Canada. 1t is peculiarly it,
ting that England's present king
should witness the commemoration
of the founding of English speak
ing America under charter grant.
ed by an English king.
With regard to the visit of the
German Emperor we have the word
of an eminent writer on political
subjects who is in close relation
with the Imperial Foreign Office.
Herr Albrecht, Of Munich, pne of
the most distinguished professors
at the Bavarisn University has
contributed signed article to Dex
Tag OH the possibility of President
Roosevelt and Emperor William
exchanging visits. DR.. With isl
not only noted writer on political
affairs, but his connections with
the Imperial Foreign Office are
very close, and as a consequence
his suggestions are not only inter-
esting but in way may be taken
as semi-official.
Emperor William has no predi-
lections against leaving his native
shores. Newspaper readers will
recall his visit to Palestine and As
ia Minor. His Moroccan trip is
fresh in the memory of everyone,
and his visits to England have been
frequent.
The logic of events have forced
America in the position of a world
power and the character and at
tainments of Mr. Roosevelt have
done much IT, increase the prestige
Of the U. S. abroad.
His interest in the jamestown
Exposition has been unwavering.
Twice he has made the subject Of a
section in his message to Congress,
and he has always expressed him.
self az cordially in sympathy with
the movement to celebrate the
bath of the nation. I'm fact he
has gone to tie extent of saying
that the foundation Of jamestown
is an event switch must be cele-
brated by the American people as
whole"
At no time could the Emperor's
visit be such a compliment to Mr.
Roosavelt's personality or the
American people, as on the occasion
of the Ter-c centennial celebration,
and it is certain that at no other
time could the Kaiser's coming
have such an influence in creating
or cementlng international friend
ship.
The ships of civilization will be
anchored in Hampton Roads and
the armies of the world will be en-.
camped and regiments from all the
worlds countries will be encamrel
on the shore The visit therefore
would be eyentful as could be de-
sired and as dramatic as could he
conjured by any wizard of the pen.
Should the Kaiser be induced to
follow DR.. Wirth's suggestion and
visit America, the transportation