The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-10
Emperor William TO be Represent.
ed al Exposition.
REPRESENTATIVE OF cELEBRA.
TON ASSURED ASSISTANCE
-WARsHlPs COMING.

NORFOLK, Va, Jan. 1O.-As might
have been anticipated, the German
government when extended an invita-
ton to participate in the celebration
OF the Ter-Centennial of America
birth, was not slow in approaching the
sentimental and historical significance
OF an event which involved such ire
mendOus consequences to many peO-
pie of the Fatherland. The response
t. this invitation was instantaneous
and hearty. and in the congress of the
nations which will assemble the best
OF their navies and armies on the
waters and shores of Hampton Roads
this year. the land of Emperor William
will contest with England herself the
palm for splendOr and power. Ger
many will be represented by squad
ron of her best war vessels, and posi-
| lily with one of the finest regiments
of the most perfect military organiza-
ton on earth, and the flag of the
"Fatherland" in Virginia floating over
such an assemblage of her power and
her pride, will be the rallying sign for
countless thousands of Germans and
German Americans and their children
from every section of the land, to flock
to the jamestown exposition.
Assured of Support.
! CommissiOner-Ge KOhlsaat. en-
position representative in Europe.
who had previously done work in
Germany, has returned from another
visit to that country with renewed as
surances and larger acquisitions. Dur
ing his stay Mr.. KOhlsaat was re
ceived by the highest authorities, in
! Guiding the ministers of state. Herr
von Rheinbaban and Herr Won Posa-
dowsky, who promised him every as
sistance in their power.
| German social circles backed by EN-
perDr William are keenly awake to the
necessity and importance OF their
country's representation among the
powers of the world at the jamestown
celebration National pride, friend
shin for America and the compliment
to the great body of German-Ameri-
cans involved in the consideration mer-
tied but one response the concrete ex-
preston of which will be the martial
and naval display of this great ma
| ton upon the shores and waters OF
| 7 1y,vi y1n
! summer. The admiralty especially re-
cosnlzed the appropriateness OF COM
m,Hnorating the landing of the first
British settlers in America, and ar
,ansements for the dispatch of the
German squadron has been entrusted
| t, CAPTAIN Stahmer who is certain that
at least three of Germany's finest
/ cruisers will be sent. Definite decl-
sion IS to the size of the German ma
val showing will be reserved pend
ing England's action in the matter.
BY virtue of power and position Brit
ain is figuratively the dean of naval
circles. setting the pace and defining
tie etiquette proper on occasions like
this.
Sends Erperor's Bodyguard.
The assured magnificence OF Eng
lands representation at jamestown
will doubtless necessitate greater dis
play by Germany than is contemplated
at this time. The commissioners
general has been assured that a pOr-
ton of tho Garde du Corps. emperor
bcdyguard). the finest regiment in
the great German army. together with
one of the best military bands, will
! De sent to the exposition.
! Having in mind the fine displays
given by the German AerOnautic sec
| ton al the Milan exposition, Mr..
Kchlsaat has aroused the interest of
| German aeronauts in the jamestown
/ celebra' on and the prospect is en-
| coura gin- for securing this most in
! tel estiI z feature.
In a"ditiOn to all this the indie
| fatigable commissioner secured many
i new industrial exhibits during his re-
cent visit to Germany. rendering that
| conutrv's already pretentious display
still more prominent.