The Washington herald., 1909-05-25
AT THE HOTELS.


heler kommerzienrat, Of Potsdsm. Ger
many. at the New Willard last night.
M Friedrichs Is a royal counselor o.
commerce OF the kingdom OF Prussia
and is travelling IN this country 70,
pleasure.
The more We have ccne IN contact
with Americans. however. the more vs
found out that we were mistaken IN op-
estimation Of them. continued NJ
Friedrichs. They are not only highly
educated. cultured. and ain al the blpbss,
Ideals Of life. but they are the most bo.-
pitable people in the world. siwsv.
thought that We in Germany couId no+ h.
outdone so FAR as hospitality Is eo,es-,-
ed but the Americans beat Us n every
respect.
This is my first visit to Ii. rr,,,..
States, and my Impressions Of this land
Of unlimited possibilities are beyond o.
scriptions- I ind that in nanv rezn.cts
the American is ike the German. ;. q.
Tor progress in every line OF e1deavo-
and farors peaeeable development Of co1,.
nerciai enterprises in all countries TbA
American IS for the open door and 50
are We IN Germany. That's all vre VA.
We were always under the impression
mat the English were a sober fe.-ar-
headed. calculating people. and vs ara
dumfoUnded az their most uncaUe5-fo-
outcry IN connection with 2 Cerua1 a.
vasion Of England It's almost absurd n
discuss the matter. and yet II seems -
DC regarded seriously BY the Eugifsl,
masses. Il is al true, naturally. TIA,
Germany IS doing her utmost 70 devslon
air navigation. but that there IS any n
tenuon On the part. OF the German gov
eranent 70 invade England by means or
airships OF any other way Is nonsense
pure and simple.
Business Is beginning TO Re brisk IN
Germany. and We are looking ahead 70
prosperous times. Col. Roosevelt when
he visits Berlin next year. viii get
the biggest reception he ever had any
where He Is very popular II Germany
Ike all Americans and everything AnerI-
can"
K Kirnishino. of Tokyo. Is at the shore
ham. The japanese says he IS the pro-
prietor Of a printing plant, and that re
has been away from Japan for two years.
which he said he spent IN travelling in
England, France and Germany
He blsndly smiled when ne was asked
whether he was q government Official OF
q SPY. and mildly protested that he was
not Mr. Kimishino. Ike most japanese
who visit this country. speaks German
and French. besides English.
There is no desire for war with the
United States II JAPAN said the willy
jap; at least. that is ny impression. I
do not know; have been away for two
years Every nan Is compelled BY law
10 serve n the army. Just ike Germany"
You have fine navy and splendid
army?-
''Yes2 Have we2 Aheu1, Is that so?"
mused the japanese, inQuiringIy looking
out Of the corner OF MS eye AZ MS inter
viewer.
II Germany would only give up Alsace-
Lorraine Il would thereby gain the ever
lasting friendship OF France. according
10 H Pe-vfIhac, OF Lyons. France. who
is stopping az the New Willard
Mr- Perviihac Is a silk manufacturer
and q commercial counselor OF the
French republic. having letter o. in
PRODUCTION and instruction from Monsieur
Cruppi, the secretary Of conme-ce OF
France, requesting Mr.. Pervilhac 10 re-
port his American observations 70 the
French consuls and members OF the dip
lOustic corps IN this country.
We 90 not expect that AIsace-Lorraine
should be returned 70 France" continued
the Frsnchman. but II the German En-
peror would only give those provinces
their freedom and establish them as IL
dependent and neutral principalities, re-
moved from either German OF French
influence We n France would applaud
the Kaiser's action and would al once
range up alongside of him as his stanch-
est friends.
In fact, We are now on terms of
with Germany. Irrespective of
alsace-Lorsine. Germany IS frances
most profitable customer. and Germany
fIds a great place 70 sell her products
In France The commercial people see
10 reason why France should not be or
terms Of friendship with Germany; II Is
only the politicians who continually stir
Up things
Premier Clemenceau OF France" con-
timed NJ. PeTviIhac, ''is not popular with
the people. He is firm, and lust the man
to be az the helm OF the government II
France at this most critical period. He
mas firm hold OF the political situation,
md the Chamber Of Deputies not long ago
expressed its confidence in him. The gov
aTEne1t OF France has disestablished re-
lgion and has not substituted anything
10 teach the upgrowing generation those
morals and principles of righteous living
which were inculcsted in the youthful
mind through religious instruction
a few more mistakes on the part Of
the present government. and there IS nG
telling what the French people might do.
There IS great agitation for the estab-
-iShment OF a monarchy; and. as I said
few more mistakes by the government.
and the unexpected may happen
NO. I do not believe that religion will
ever be again what i used 20 be n
France"
James S. Hunter. OF Philadelphia,
prominent IN labor circles in the Quaker
City. is at the National Hotel. Speaking
1f the labor movement, Mr. Hunter said:
Organized labor is to-day and has been
For many years the universal problem Of
The world. I have worked for ten, YES,
eleven and twelve hours a DAY. but
through the efforts OF organized labor
that is no longer the situation.
The hours OF labor have been out
down TO eight hours a day. We don't
put in the extra three or four hours n
he saloon or n idleness. but on the con-
-rary. the time IS devoted 70 the struggle
Tor humanity, the betterment OF cur
homes. and the uplifting in general OF
ourselves and families. As the result OF
an eight-hour day our wives are happier
md our children receive the care which
hey are entitled to from q father. and
receive the proper instruction and train
ng.
'Our unions are blamed for being formed
,or the purpose OF making disturbances"
,ontiLUed- Mr.. Hunter. IN a sense Ne