New-York tribune., 1907-04-09
HONOR FOR MR.. TOWER.
GUEST OF GERMANS HERE.
Tells Nof Friendly Relations BetsV6en
america and Kaiser.

There was dinner given last night at the Man
hattan Club 20 Charlemagne Tower, American Am
DassadOr to Germany. at which most Of the best
Anown Germans Of the city were present Herman
Ridder presided. The dinner was given by the
''Staats-Zetung,'' of which he is editor
The tables were decorated with the American and
German colors, and the chief keynote struck by all
the speakers was the amcabIe relations which exist
between this government and the fatherland. The
Aalser ana the President were toasted and cheeFed
impartally, and were mentioned as kindred spirits
with the advancement not only of their people. but
OF the entire human race at heart
herman Ridder said. in his opening speech:
TT The e, welcome which extend this evening to
Hnb Ans 1ceISncy C9arlemasne Tower. the american
welcome, but one which comes from the heart. We
Mr. Tower. have done as the Ambassador Of the
United States in Europe You have earned the
ePresenatve Of the interests OF Of your coGntryen
e put you nave also won and deserve the reputation
have fOstered the best interests of our own eoun-
try, at the same time gaining the friendship OF the
people OF the countries to which YOU were accred-
eai especially IS this true Of Germany, where you
man Emperor ana the good fstcS viii Of the German
P@eCPie Pee @ SO that we as Americans are proud Of you
St9tes and Germany closer and nearer together IS
ar LTlena % or humanity. because this union guaran-
We Americans OF German descent and OF German
have a warm place in hearts for the fatherland.
no 1Ou nave earned our Warmest gratitude by clearing
was was any any cause aus History proves that Germany has
she sent Won Steuben to aid us in our struggle for
Independence and again in 1861 she proved her 10y
was impaired. BY buying our bonds furnishing us
Win the necessary financial assistance to continue
You have been messenger Of peace; you have
eeen loyal TO our country and friendly to the ia
higher political honors at home that you may long
and in this spirit I ask you gentlemen TO drink to
the health of Ambassador Tower
Lieutenant General Alfred F. J. L. Won Loewen-
feid' whom the Kaiser has sent here to attend the
opening Of the Carnegie Institute. paid a graceful
tribute to American womanhood in general and
Mrs Charlemagne Tower in particular. "Ameri-
can womanhood," he said 'is the best and bright
est In the world One Of it's brightest stars has
been the wife Of the American Ambassador to
Berlin Mrs. Charlemagne Tower. She has had
the good sense 40 make her house there the home
Of everybody in Berlin"
Mr.. Tower dweIt the excellent relations be-
tween this country and the Kaser's empire. and
spoke of the good business sense OF the German
bankers. He said:
II Is very agreeable task for diplomatic repre-
sentative who returns from a mission abroad TO
make favorable report to his government and his
ests OF the country. which have been intrusted for
dealing with other nations And II afPoTIs ms the he
greatest pleasure IN taking advantage OF the op-
evening. to declare to YOU that as regards the in
teTnational affairs Of the United States and Ger
more cordial than it is to-day. nus ''''s' '70"
Not only are we in complete harmony in our
views upon the great questions Of the time in
which We have common interest. as. for instance
on aT mo ans hs RspPy Pe o so5 sgob IN China but
that our cordalty toward each other does not give
Interference with our friendship for other nations
our mutual interests make for peace the world
Tho most important transaction that the govern
ment OF the United States has recently had with
lations with the empire. and the basis upon which
4 e., in the future This has been serious problem
countries For several years past the United States
has enjoyed by treaty agreement ana under the
sed BY tSs GeTma se p2e IN tSs BT
Gus % conventions which II has entered into with
were admitted into Germany subject to the con-
treaties to such European countries. witch vas
OF course, an important benefit Us But some
and seven @ nSw reciprocity treaties
the German Fovernmenf Ge notad t5 Thers
States that we could not expect enjoy the priv-
because they were based upon reciprocal engage,
ments entered into by the nations which were
We are ready TO make commercial treaty with
The United States. Are you ready to treat with
Ambassador Tower then went on to tell what a
serious subject a tariff war with Germany would
mean. He told how the German government with
that eonciliatory spirit in which It approaches all
International discussions with US" made important
concessions to the United States and avoided a |
In February. 1906 a bu known
as the Provisorum. passed in the Reichstag
providing FOR the extension Of American goods
~ the conventional German tariff rates for a fur
her period Of sixteen months" This act will cor
Linue in effect until June so at that date" MFR
Tower said. Germany expects that the United
States will be prepared 70 make a new arrange
nent with her for the Interchange OF commercial |
products"
Continuing. Mr. Tower told Of the commission |
sent by the President 20 Germany last autumn
with instructions TO discuss with representatives
u the German government the whole subject OF |
'ur commercial relations. to present the American
SIDE In detail. and having always in view the laws
II the United States which regulate tba Lowing |
1f duty upon imported goods, to find out upon |
what basis and under what circumstances an ar |
.ahseneht might be arrived at with Germany |
He described its work In Germany and said:
u, When they returned to America. as they have |
lohs Tecenty they were able 70 give to the Presi-
dent fun statement, in every particular OF fbo
t serHaS g t Ease 9eneVe that this decision the
this friendly and efficient manner in regard 10 +ba
relations the wisest steps ever taI1 ~
our diplomatic relations with that country since
the foundation OF the United States gOvernrenf
The report OF the commission is now in the hands
q the President who VIII probably communicate |
his Views upon II In due time 10 the country. ana
there is every reason 70 expect that he viii have
Germany in an honorable and satisfactorv Sav a
that we shall no longer be in danger Of tariff /
war.
The wealth and prosperity Of Germany Mr. Tower
said. increasing with wonderful rapidity Ger
many is stronger in the commercial feId than ever
before. Speaking of the trade relations with Ger
many he continued;
It gratifying 20 note in this connection with her
growing trade relations constant disposition OF /
friendship toward the United States. The Pro
this. American business methods are fully appre-
,iated and highly thought OF I'm Germany They
penetrated in many directions into the fncrea
ing volume OF Germany'e trades; much that we
nave developed in the rapdly OF transacting 0aira
aud the facility with which we dispose Of Questions