The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-05-13
GERMAN SCHOLARS
HONOR ROOSEVELT
He Rece iv es Degree
From University
of Berlin.
KAISER LISTENS
TO HIS LECTURE
Ex-President Warmly Congratu-
lated by Gerrnany's Ruler.
Noted Schoolmen and States
men Present When Degree
Is Conferred With I'm
pressive Ceremony.


Berlin, May 12.-Theodore Roose-
Welt, former President OF the United
States, delivered a lecture to-day on
the topic, The World Movement" J"
at the University OF Berlin, and re-
ceived from the university the hon
orary degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
Emperor William honored the occa-
sion with his presence. 1t was the
first time that His Majesty had graced
a conferment, and the courtesy was
significant in view of the fact that the
German court is In mourning for the
monarchs uncle. King Edward
The ceremony of comforting the de-
gree was staged and conducted with
impressive simplicity. There We're no
flags nor emblems of royalty and the
government, and the walls of the au-
ditorium were bare save for the rows
of busts of Germany's famous schol-
ars and scientists. The only touch Of
color was furnished by senator's OF the
university with their robes of scarlet
and blue and the five heads of the
students corps. who wore blue jack
cts. white breeches, jack boots and
particolored sashes.
Many NotnbIes Present.
Four nundred guests OF the univer-
sity who held cards of admission were
seated when Emperor William, ac-
companying Colonel Roosevelt, entered
from d side door OF the hall. AS they
appeared the university choir cnanted
neil dir Seiser hranz." The two
were followed by Empress Auguste
Victoria, Princess Victoria Louise,
Prince and Princess Eitel Frederick,
Prince and Princess August Wilhelm,
a. .
Roosevelt and Kermit Roosevelt. This
party took seats which had been re-
served on the platform. Surrounding
them were seated American Ambassa-
dor Hill and Mrs. Hill, the other am
passadors and their wives; Henry
White, formerly American ambassador
TO France. and Mrs. White: Seth Low
and Mrs. Low; American Consul Cen
eral Thackara, I. ST. John CARNEY,
American consul general at Dresden'
Imperial Chancellor Won Bethmann
Hollweg; Foreign Minister Won schoon
and the members OF the Cabinet.
on either SIDE of this Dlock OF cnatrs
were the senators OF the university
Colonel Roosevelt occupied a seat
at the reading desk, and at his side
stood the heads OF the student corps
with drawn swords. This striking
guard Of honor remained standing and
almost tmmovable for the three hours
OF the lecture and ceremony.
The auditorium was nlled to Its
OF LOO persons by the faculty
of the university, students and guests.
Outline of his Life.
Rector Erich Schmidt opened the
program by giving an outline OF the
life of Mr.. Roosevelt from the time
tnat he was a delicate child until he
became an African Nimrod When he
had finished this sketch he introduced
the former President. who was received
most sympathetically.
Mr.. Roosevelt appeared rugged and
in the pink Of physical condition. HIS
voice, husky at first, gained steadily
in clearness as he proceeded. ana ne
was able to deliver his complete writ
ten thesis of 5000 words. and to which
he added extemporaneously from time
to time by way OF emphasis and eH-
planation.
The Emperor took occasion to con-
gratulate Colonel Roosevelt upon his
lecture and its delivery SO courageous
ly accomplished under distressing
physical conditions.
Mr. Roosevelt and Kermit were
guests tonight sof Chancellor Won
bethmann HoIweg at a dinner al the
palace. The others pres
ent included many noted in official and
life.
Mr.. Roosevelt displayed the great
est interest in Bismarck's working
and living apartments A reception
followed the dinner, many of the
members of the Reichstag and Land
tag being presented to the former
Presto ent