The Washington herald., 1910-02-20
A. RuDoLpH DE zAPP,

only be observed in this country and by
Americans abroad. but the memory of
the great American viii be honored by
the German Emperor and the members
of his house, who will be present az a
special reception given by Ambassador
and Mrs Hin TO the court and diplomatic
circle of the German capital on Tuesday.
This is the first time that foreign po-
tentate viii pay such a conspicuous trib-
ute to the Father Of His Country. and it
may be taken as another evidence on the
part of Kaiser Wilhelm of his sincere
friendship for the United States and the
American people.
Hardly a day passes but the sovereign
of the German empire does not publicly
express his desire in this direction. Ger
mans themselves are getting jealous at
the manner in which their ruler prefers
the presence OF Americans at court func-
tons. And If ever there existed in the
annals of the universe a ruler who per-
sonslly exerted himself with more palms.
taking diligence for the welfare of his
people by trying to extend their trade
circles and creating new markets for
their products than Kaiser Wilhelm. the
fact remains 10 be proven.
He has recognized long ago that Amer
Tea is the "land of unlimited possibilities"
as this country was characterized by Max
Goldberger, one Of the Emperor's trusted
commercial advisers, who visited the
United States a few years ago at the
behest Of his imperial master, studying
America as possible outlet for German
markets.
To pOpularize America In Germany Is
one of the planks in the platform of the
Hohenzollern TO strengthen the prestige
OF his own empire. To attract Americans
and the product OF their farms. factories,
and laboratories to Germany and to make
them better acquainted with the German
people. the Kaiser has caused arrange
ments TO be made for number Of expo
sitons to be held in Germany this and
the coming year. covering every con-
ceivable line OF effort,
The first Of these exclusively American
exhibitions in the fatherland will be held
m Berlin, from May 70 July next, and
the most attractive feature at this show
viii be no less a parsonage than the
Yankee Girl" herself. The American
woman in all her glory is TO be shown at
this exposition
Mrs. Norma Knupfel-Lutge, who. de-
spite her Teutonic name. Is a native-born
American. Is at the head OF this depart
ment OF the enterprise. She is well known
in American musical circles, and It is her
plan to exhibit feminine America to Ger
many from all sides. but particularly in
the home. IN order 10 show that the
hausfrau flourishes in the United States.
too She will show interiors of model
dwellings. representing every strata Of
Yankee Womanhnd. from the working
woman to the society queen. Character
istic American kitchens will be seen in
the act OF turning out such world famous
specialties as fiapJacks, corned beef hash,
pumpkin pies. and other things mother
used TO make"
Special attention will also be bestowed
on American feminine toggery, which is
so admired by German and other Euro.
pean women. A bevy OF typical Gibson
girls recruited from various sections OF
the United States win preside over this
department
While in Bel n. they will live az The
Adlon. the favorite hotel OF the imperial
family and the rendezvous of wealthy
Americans. The Adlon, next TO the
American Embassy in Berlin. is the most
powerful factor for promoting friend.
ship between the United States and Ger
many, almost every American function OF
note taking place within its luxuriously
appointed walls. and its proprietor. Louis
Adlon. being a particular admirer OF
Americans and having paid personal
visits to President Taft and his prede-
cessors while touring this country.
American machines, such as agrIcultu-
raj implements. vehicles, motor boats
dairy machinery. &c. will be one Of the
principal attractions at the forty-seventf
annual International machine exhibition
which will take place in Breslau, Ger
many, this May.
The next link in this chain OF American
expositions IN Germany this year. con-
sists OF an exposition Of Office furniture
held during the last week of April next
at the Festivities Hall in Frankfort
Prussia. America will predominant and
IL IS intended 20 show there the latest
and best productions IN articles used IN
tho counting room and for business off,
ces such as typewriters, cash registers
counting machines, copying and hectic
graph presses. files and folders, and other
apparatus and implements.
That the Kaiser is q true lover of hon.
est sport was said by President Taft on
the occasion OF the presentation OF the
Taft Cup to Commodore William H
Childs. Of the Bensonhurst On. " Yacht
Club, whose Joyette won the first honors
of the German-American Sonderklasse
yacht races held of Mar5Iehead last
September. It was during the luncheon
that the President proposed his toast 10
the German Emperor. The President said.
81 rise to propose a toast to his imperial
majesty. the Emperor of Germany In
doing SO, It gives me pleasure TO refer "a
the interest which he has taken in the
races which have just been concluded
here-indeed, IN the system OF the races
IN the initiation OF which he had much
TO do-and to testify to the appreciation
which the world has OF the value OF the
Emperor's action in the promotion OF
honest, square sport"
In keeping within the spirit OF the
sentiment expressed by President Taft.
Emperor William inspired an interna-
tional exposition relating to sports and
games to be held at Frankfort from May
Is to July Is, next Numerous clubs. as
seciations, university teams, and schools
from this country are taking lively in
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