The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-05
GERMANY At JAMES
TOWN EXPOSITION
NAVAL, MILITARY AND AERoN.
AuTIcAL FEATURES ASSURED
FOR BIG AMERICAN
SHOW.

SHOW.
NORFOLK, Va. Jan. 5.-As might
have been anticipated, the German
government. when extended an invi-
tation to participate in the celebration
of the Ter-Centennial OF Americas
birth, was not slow In a~ppreciating
the sentimental and historical signif-
cence of an event which involved such
tremendous consequences to many
people Of the Fatherland. The re.
Spouse to this invitation was instan.
taneous and hearty, and in the con-
gress of the nations which will assem-!
bic the best Of their nayies and ar
mics on the waters and shores OF
Hampton Roads this year. the land Of
Emperor William will contest with
England herself the palm for SPLEEN
dor and power. Germany will be rep
resented by a squadron of her best
war vessels, and possibly with one of
the finest regiments of the most per-
feet military organization on earth,
ana the flag of the Fatherland in yir.
ftnia floating over such an %assemblage
OF her power and her pride, will be
the rallying sign for countless thou.
sands Of Germans and -German-Amer.
leans and their children from every
section of the land, to flock to the
jamestown Exposition.
Commissioner General Kohlsaat. Elk.
position representative in Europe who
had previously done work in Germany
has recently returned from another Wis
it to that country with enewed assur-
ances and larger acquisitions. Dur
lug his stay Mr.. Kohlsatt was receiv.
Cd by the highest authorities, fncIud-
ing the Ministers of State. Herr Won
Pheinbaben and Herr Won Posadow-
sky who promised him every assist,
auce IN their power.
German official circles backed by
Emperor William are keenly awake to
tl.e necessity and Importance Of their
country's representation among the
powers of the world at the jamestown
celebration. National pride, friend
ship for America and the compliment
70 the great body of German.Ameri-
cans involved In the consideration
nlarited but one response the con-
crete expression of which will be the
martial and naval display Of this
great nation upon the shore S and
waters Of Hampton Roads during the
coming summer The. Admiralty es-
pecially recognize the appropriateness
of concentrating the landing of the
first English settlers in America, and
arrangements for the dispatch of the
German squadrda has ben entrust-
ed to Captain Stahmer who is certain
that at least three OF Germany's I'm
est cruisers will be sent. Definite de-
cision as to the size Of the German
fleet will be reserved pending Eng
lands action In the matter. BY vir-
tn of power and position Britain IL
figuratively the dean of naval circles,
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quette proper on occasions like this.
The assured magpifcence of Eng
lands representation at jamestown
will doubtless necessitate a greater
display by Germany than is contem-
plated at this time. The Commission
General has been assured that a por-
ton of the Garde du Corps, (Emperor's
body guard) the finest regiment in
the great German army, together with
one Of the best military bands, will
be sent to the exposition.
Having in mind he fine displays CIV
en- by the German Aeronautic section
at the Milan Exposition. Mr.. Kah!-
satt has aroused the interest of Ger
man %aeronauts in the jamestown cele.
bration and the prospect is encourag-
ing for securing this most interesting
feature.
In addition to all this the indefati-
gable Commissioner secured many new
industrial exhibits during his recent
Visit to Germany. rendering that coun
try's already p~retentions display still
more prominent.