New-York tribune., 1911-01-01
HOW FUND WAS FOUNDED
Correspondence Between Mr.,
Carnegie and Emperor.

Andrew Carnegie expressed great gratih-
cation Yesterday on learning that his gift
Of a hero fund for Germany had been
| formally announced in Berlin.
"It is all most gratifying" he said. and
feel that Il IS good work to reward
the heroes Of civilization who have saved
or served their fellows.
"I consider this in harmony with my
work for the abolition Of war. Peace has
its heroes mach more renowned than those
of war. Industrialism is producing heroes
IN every country There IL no accident
where volunteers are called for that the
number responding does not exceed that re-
oulred. It is Of good omen that the hero
fund begins in Germany on New Years
Dsy"
rr Ca,negle's letter TO Emperor William
CHEERING to establish the fund is as follows:
September 22 1910.
Your Majesty: am greatly pleased to to
hear that y1ur majesty cordially approves
OF the here fund. It's success over the
| North American continent rendered me
anxious to extend its benefits to Germany,
q OF TO i;nglish-spealIing branches have
su-ung | desired this the more because
during the present long reign Germany has
kept the peace under your guidance. Your
hands ere guiltless OF shedding human
HOOD. an example which cannot but I'M
press end influence the rulers OF other
lands ia the direction OF blessed interna-
tional peace
The unpayable debt our republic owes TO
Germany furnished another reason. The
present census will show nearly II not
unite 100000 Of Germans and their de-
scendants as present or future citizens OF
the republic. one OF the most valuable OF
all its assets.
We live i'm an heroic age. lndustrallsm
develops the heroes OF peace. scarcely
day masses without acts OF heroiSm being
ravealed TO one or other OF the hero funds
already established. In cases of mine ac-
cIdents the volunteers for rescue work VINO
risk their lives by descending the pit In
variably exceed the number required Such
are the heroes OF civilization.
/ have long felt that such true heroes and
those dependent upon them should be freed
from pecunary cares resulting from their
heroism and as a fund for this purpose,
& 35o GC0 in 6 per cent first mortgage bonds,
vieIding approximately 10000 marks per
annum. will be sent to the commission des-
ignated TO administer this fund.
incIose a statement giving general di-
r.ctions for the operation Of the fund, sim
liar TO that given to America, France and
WISHING your majesty a long and peace
ful continuance OF your reign, laden with
blessings for your country, ! remain
Yours sincerely,
ANDREW CARNEGIE.
To His Majesty lnt beIindH EhpeioI,
Berlin.
Following IS q translation Of the En-
peror's reply:
In YOUR letter OF the 22d OF September last
Won communicated to me your magnani-
nous decision 10 establish for Germany a
fund Of 81 250, 900 for the amelloration Of
distress caused within the German En-
nire and it's waters by death or disable
ment of heroes In attempting to save hu-
man life This further proof OF your worid
renowned philanthropy and magnanimity
has given me very great pleasure, and ]
consider your aim In this case To 5e par
tIcr,larly well chosen. Your fund viii con-
trii,tite in a large measure to the duty OF
honor OF mankind TO make appreciative
proyIsion for the victims Of heroic proofs
81 love Of ones neighbor being more effec-
tiyeIv discharged than has been possible
heretofore, and will encourage the decision
of noble persons 10 acts OF rescue by ban
ishing the fear for the future Of their sur
NiVors.
| desire TO express to you also, In the
name OF tho German people, my Warmest
thanks In lasting memory OF your noble
deed | shall attach your name To the fund.
Also | shall bc very glad In accordance
with your wish. To place the fund under
my personal protectorate and 10 appoint a
Commission, shall send TO you for your