The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-20
EMPEROR AND KING MAY YET MEET HERE Edward and William Think of
 Visiting Jamestown WOULD BE HAPPY TIME
Both Rulers Are Being Urged to Leave the Confines of Their Realms and Take Steps Which Will Pro-
 mote International comity.

Norfolk, Va, June 19.-(SpeclaD The present is an age in which the unexpected happens, and men care nothing for worth less and absurd precedents. decade ago 1t would have appeared ridiculous to sug gest the possibility of the King of Eng land and the German Emperor meeting on the soil of Virginia. where the birth l of the American nation was being com- memorated by the Jamestown exposition. Such a suggestion is, in the light of pres ent events, well within the bounds of probability.
 King Edward is thinking about coming to America for a visit. The English news paper that enjoys the personal favor and countenance of the throne urges him to do so The London Daily Telegraph, the rela tons of which with the King have always been cordial, admit that there are some obstacles in the way, but in- 1 sists that such a visit would be of great 1 benefit to he progress of civilization and perpetual international amity. It be- lieves sincerely that the visit ought to be made, and probably will be made. It Is well known that the British King does I not care a straw for precedent where 1t l intefereS with progress.
 The royal itinerary will include the Jamestown exposition near Norfolk, l Washington New York and Canada. It is peculiarly fitting that England's pres ent King should witness the commemora- ton of the founding of English-spealSing 1 America under a charter granted by an 1 English King.
 With regard to the visit of the German Emperor. we have the word of emi- nent writer on political subjects who is | in close relations with the imperial for eign office.
 Herr Albrecht Wirth of Munich one of the most distinguished professors at the Bavarian University has contributed a signed article to Dex Tag on the possi- bility of President Roosevelt and Elm peror William exchanging visits. pr. | Wirth is not only a noted writer on po- litical affairs, but his connections with | the imperial foreign office are very close, and as a consequence, his suggestions are not only interesting, but in a way may be taken as semi-official.
 Has No ScrupIe.
 Emperor William has no predilections ! against leaving his native shores News paper readers will recall his visit to Palestine and Asia Minor His Moroccan trip is fresh in the memory of everyone, and his visits to England have been ire quent.
 The logic of events have forced America in the position of world power, and the character and attachments of MT. Roose- | welt have done much to increase the prestige of the United States abroad. l His interest in the Jamestown exposi- ton has been unwavering. Twice he has made 1t the subject of a section in his message to Congress, and he has always l expressed himself as cordially in sym pathy with the movement to celebrate the birth of the nation. In fact he has l gone to the extent of saying that the foundation of Jamestown is an event which must be celebrated by the Ameri- ] can people as a whole
 Would Be Happy Time. At no time could the Emperors visit l be such a compliment to MT. Roosevelt 1 personally or to the American people, as on the occasion of the ter-centennial cele- i, bration, and it is certain that at no other | time could the Kaiser's coming have such l an influence in creating or cementing in l ternational friendship.
 l The ships of civilization will be an- chored in Hampton Roads, and the armies | of the world will be encamped and regi- inents from all the worlds countries will be encamped on the shore. The visit, therefore. would be as eventful as could l be desired, and as dramatic as could be 1 conjured by any wizard of the pen. Should the Kaiser be induced to follow l Dr. Wirth's suggestion and visit America, | the transportation facilities of Virginia will be taxed to carry the crowds who would like to welcome him.