New-York tribune., 1908-01-02
NEW YEARS ABROAD.
Receptions. IN European Capitals
Ifr. Tozcers Tie7cs.

Berlin Jan. Emperor William and the En-
press received to-day the New Year congratulations
Of the ambassadors accredited TO Berlin In re
sponse TO CharIemagne Tower. the American Am
bassador. his majesty his good wishes for the
new year President Roosevelt and the Anleri-
can people. In the of his conversation the
Emperor reproached Mr.. Tower pleasantly for hav-
ing announced his Intention of resigning. He said
he would de1ain Mr.. and Mrs. Tower in Germany
least until after yachting week at kiel 0he end
Of JuneD. and he invited the Ambassador and his
wife to KieI The Emperor said further that he de-
sired dine at Mr.. Towers residence later in the
season This nas been his custom each winter
since the Towers have been here
M and Mrs Tower gave reception TO the
American coIony in Berlin this afternoon. Several
hundred persons were present
The 'I.okaI Anzeiger'' published to-day a series
OF interviews with the ambassadors in Berlin of
the United States Great Britain. Russia, France.
Spain, Austria-Hungary and Turkey, and ministers
representing of the other nations of the world,
relative to the condition OF international relations
at the beginning of the year 1905 Charlemagne
Tower. the American Ambassador. spoke tor the
representative of that paper follows:
i gives me great satisfaction to be able to &C.
The United States and Germany have become
suit Of the efforts made by both governments It
;s scarcely possieie TO expect anyt hug else & Pc
have 50 MANY interests in common The under
nissior and Representatives OF the German govern
ment has resulted in an agreement which VIII Ia
trade relations Of the two nations viii expand
strensthen on the basis Of this agreement
The exchange Of German and American profes-
sors-an outcome Of the genial idea conceived by
Emperor wlilian-has had stimulating and fruit
ful effect in the spheres Of culture and science
and has brought the learned men the students
Of Germany and the United States into closer
touch The influence Of these exchange professors
has nor been confined to the lecture halls it has
expanded 70 the entire people. and the educated
classes Of both countries have been brought into
has
grown up q better mutual understanding of the
pecUlarities OF each people. and the idea OF the
Emperor when he inaugurated this movement thus
has been fulfilled
The other diplomats whose views are quoted all
entertain the most satisfactory opinion concerning
the outlook for the coming year.
Paris. Jan. THE abandonment Of the official
receptions usually held New Years Day by
President FaTieres and the members Of the Cabinet
owing The sudden death yesterday Of NJ. Guyot-
Dassaigne. the Minister OF Justice, robbed the Pa
risin New Year of its chief feature. Nevertheless,
there much gayety in the city. and the mantle
CT snow which covered Paris this morning added
70 the general holiday appearance of the streets
Free performances were given at some OF the
theatres
The foreign ambassadors and ministers, with the
exception Of Henry white. the American Ambassa-
dor. who has just moved into his new residence.
all held receptions. Consul General and Mrs Mason
received members OF the American colony
Vienna. Jan. 1-Charles 5, Francis, the American
Ambassador, to-day gave a New Years reception
70 the American colony. His wife and daughter
assisted him n receiving The visitors included
John ". Riddle, American Ambassador TO Russia,
who VIII leave here for St Petersburg to-Tnorro"
Copenhagen, Jan DIR Maurice 1gan, United
States Minister 10 Denmark, attended the New
Years reception given to-day by King FREDERICK
and Crown Prince Christian, Mr.. Egan had long
conversation with the King, who said he would
like TO visit President Roosevelt, but could not
undertake the Journey 50 after his visit TO
Iceland Crown Prince Christian showed great in
1arnsr in the VOYAGE of the American batteship
feet from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
Havana. Jan New Years Day was observed
in Havana by general suspension OF business
Governor Naeoon received at the palace the rep
resentatives OF all the government departments
the officers Of the Cuban and American forces and
the foreign ministers and consuls.