Evening star., 1925-06-29
FAITH IN GERMANY
PLEDGED BY ENVOY
Schurman Assures Hinden-
burg of Americas Conf
rs dence at Reception.
By the Associated Press.


RERIIN. June 29.-Dr. Jacob Gould
Schurman, former American Minister
to Peking and newly appointed Am
bassador to Germany, today presented
his credentials to President Won Hin
denburg Addresses We're eXcha nSed,
in which each expressed the hope for
a continuance of cordial friendship be-
tween the two countries.
Dr. Schurman. accompanied by his
staff, was received by President Won
Hindenburg. with Foreign Minister
StreSemann and other German Off
cials in attendance. President Won
Hindenburg was in a happy and at
fable mood, and conversed personally
with all members of DR.. Schurman's s
staff and chatted in German with the
Ambassador after the formal speeches
had been made.
''It is the desire Of my Govern
ment," DIR. Schurman said, Ito culti-
vate to the fullest extent mutual
friendship between our two countries.
Animated personally by cordial senti-
ments originating in my youthful
studies in Germany and sustained by
prolonged social intercourse, / will
find especial satisfaction in carrying
out the instructions of my Govern
ment.
Solicits Confidence.
''I earnestly solicit the confidence
and cooperation of your excellencys S
government, extended so generously
to my predecessors with such happy
results. Thus shall we together pro-
mote the establishment of the old
relations of cordial friendship be-
tween the German and American peo-
piles, which in the past permitted such
notable contributions to peace and
good will in the world.
Although the world today is at
peace. it does not enjoy the fruits
of peace. The SpectreS of fear and
distrust stalk among the nations and
antagOniZe their best efforts for
economic, social and moral rehabii-
tation.
While it is the policy of the United
States not TO participate in the solu-
ton of European problems, and while,
therefore. it would not be proper for
me to express any opinion on the
merits of policies now under conSld-
Grafton, may be permitted to hail as
a happy omen for the worlds peace
and health the fact that Germany has
proposed a fresh application of the
principles of good will and mutual con-
Gence." CThis, presumably, referred
to Germauy's proposals for a western
European security pdCt3
Has Faith in Germany.
with profound admiration for Ger
many's latest contributions to civilza-
ton the new Ambassador continued
and with firm faith in the ability of
the German people to Surmount their
present difficulties, l have the honor
to convey to your excellency the best
wishes Of the President and the Gov.
nf u hn
welfare and prosperity of Germany
President Won Hindenburg, after ex
pressing pleasure at receiving DR.
Schurman's credentials, said: Il thank
you most sincerely for the kindly
words you have just addressed to me
With deep satisfaction l gather that
your Government desires to continue
to cultivate in the greatest measure
possible the mutual friendship be
tween Germany and the United States
Be assured that the president and
the Federal government of Germany
remembering the numerous proofs ot
friendship received by our country
from the United States during the
recent difficult years, are animated by
the same desire as your Government
We Will do whatever is in our power
to make easier the fulfillment of the
tasks connected with your gravely re
sponsible Office.
Bound Together Spiritually.
I'm addition to the extensive eco
nomic relations mutually CONNECTING
Germany and the United States, our
two countries have always been bound
together by strong spiritual bonds.
have no doubt that you, as a
former student of three German uni
FerSltleS, as Savant of world repu
tatlon, as president for many years OF
the famous Cornell University, which
once before in your predecessor An
drew ID. White, sent us a distinguished
diplomatic representative will have an
especially full appreciation of Ameri
can-German cultural and spiritual re
lations.
Your eXcellency's reference to an
unpacified Europe and your expres
sion OF sympathetic appreciation OF
the new steps undertaken by the Ger
man government for bringing about a
mutual and sincere understandings
prove you possess a warm hearted
comprehension of the political needs
and honest intentions of the German
people, who are bent upon a rea,
peace.
For the good wishes of the Presi
dent and the Government of the
United States, which you have kindly
transmitted, I thank you most heart
1ly- In the name of the German Reich
L welcome you Sincerely"