Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-01
Glad That Germany Has Ac-
copied Gift of Hero Fund.
HIS VIEWS ON SUBJECT
Says It Is in Harmony With Work
for Abolition of War.
TEXT OF LETTER TO KAISER
Emperor William, in Reply, Ex-
presses Cordial Thanks of Him
self and His Subjects.

NEW YORK. December 81 - Andrew
Carnegie expressed qualification on learn
ing that his gift Of a hero fund for Ger
many had been formally announced in
Berlin today.
1t Is all most gratifying" he said,
land / feel that it is a good work to re-
ward the heroes Of civilization who have
saved or served their fellows.
Il consider this in harmony with my
work for the abolition of war. Peace has
its heroes much more renowned than
those Of war. Industrialism Is producing
heroes in every country. There is no ac-
cident where volunteers are called for
that the number responding does not
exceed that required.
1t is Of good omen that the hero fund
begins in Germany on New Year day.
Mr.. Carnegie's letter to Emperor Will
liam, offering to establish the fund, is as
follows:
September %, 1910.
Your Majesty:
II am greatly pleased to hear that
your majesty cordially approves Of the
hero fund. It's success over the North
American continent rendered me anxious
to extend its benefits to Germanys the
root Of the Teutonic races, from which
sprung. l desired this the more because
during the present long reign Germany
has kept the peace under your guidance.
Your hands are guiltless Of shedding
human blood. an example which cannot
but impress and influence the rulers Of
other lands in the direction Of blessed
international peace.
Our Debt to Germany.
THE unpayable debt our republic owes
to Germany furnished another reason
The present census will show nearly If
not quite thirty millions Of Germans and
their descendants as present or future
citizens of the republic, one of the most
valuable Of all its assets.
we live In an heroic age. Industrial
ism develops the heroes OF peace Scarce
ly a day passes without acts Of heroism
revealed to one 'or other Of the hero
funds already established. In cases of
mine accidents the volunteers for rescue
work who risk their lives by descending
the pit invariably exceed the number re-
quired. Such are the heroes Of civiliza-
ton.
II have long felt that such true heroes
and those dependent upon them should be
freed from pecuniary cares resulting from
their heroism. and. as a fund for this
purpose. $4,000 In per cent first mort
gage bonds. yielding approximately 30.
COO marks per annum, will be sent to the
commission designated to administer this
fund.
For Operation of Fund.
II inclose a statement giving general
directions for the operation Of the fund,
similar to that given to America, France
and Britain.
wishing your majesty a long and
peaceful continuance of your reign, laden
with blessing for you. l remain, yours
sincerely, ANDREW CARNEGIE.
ITO his majesty the German emperor,
Berlin
Following is a translation of the en-
peror's reply:
"In your letter Of the 2od Of September
last, you communicated to me your mag
unanimous desire to establish for Germany
many fund of 81 10000 for the ameliora-
ton of distress caused within the German
empire and rs waters by death or disable
ment Of heroes in attempting to save
human life. This further proof of your
wolrd-renowred philanthropy and mag
pleasure and I consider your aim In this
case to be particularly we'll chosen.
your fund will contribute in large
measure TO the duty Of mankind to make
appreciative provision for the victims, of
heroic proofs or love OF ones neiRhbor
and to insure its being more effectively
disregarded then, has been possible here
tofore and will encourage the decision of
noble persons to acts Of rescue by BAN
fishing the fear for the future OF their
survivors.
Will Attach Name to Fund.
Il desire TO express to you, also in the
name of the German people, my warmest
thanks. In lasting memory of your noble
deed l shall attach your name to the
fund. Also l shall be very glad. in ac-
cordance with your wish, to place the
fund under my personal protectorate and
to appoint a commission. l shall send
to you for your approval a draft of the
fund statutes which will be drawn up
containing the condition stipulated by
you. in SO far as they do not need to be
modified through the German conditions.
through the ambassador of the United
States accredited to my court, on whose
participation in the commission 1 lay
great value.
Trusting that God may keep you in
his Almighty care and that His blessings
may be with your fund. am.
yours thankfully and kindly disposed,
Signed "WlLHELd, /. r.
"NeueS PaIais,
October 81, 1910
ITO Hon. Andrew Carnegie"
Emperor William has presented Mr..
Carnegie with a medallion portrait of
himself. which Is now on its way to
New York.
CREAM NllK