Evening star., 1938-08-22
.H0RTHY ATTENDS
NAz|CRU|SER RITE
Seysz.lnquart Makes Bid
for Friendship of
Hungary.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
KEEL, Germany, Aug. 22.-The
latest addition to Germany's rebuilt
navy-the lo,ooo-ton heavy cruiser,
Prince Eugene-was launched today
at impressive ceremonies in connec-
ton with the state visit Of the Hum
garian regent, Admiral Nicholas
Horthy.
Practically everybody with rank
and title had been modified to wit
ness the ceremonies, the beauty Of
which was enhanced by bright SUM-
shine and the colorful picture OF uni
forms and smart ladies dresses.
The new cruiser glided into the
water after dedicatory speech by
Arthur Seysz-Inquart. governor Of
Austria, and christening by Nine.
Horthy.
Guardian Of Peace.
May the cruiser slide into its ele-
ment-a symbol Of strength and at
the same time guardian of honor
and peace for all who are of good
will" Seysz- Inquart said.
Paying tribute to Chancellor Adolf
Hitler as the man who completed
what Prince Eugene and other great
Germans have striven for, he OBJ
served with a clear bid for Hungar-
ian friendship:
1T was we'll intended that the
states of middle Europe which, cor
rectly realizing how indissolubly they
are bound up with the German Reich,
make common cause with her for their
own good and for the liberation Of
the Danubian people.
I'VE all desire that the nations
within this middle European space
shall determine their own fate and in
common endeavor be architects OF their
own future, at the same time respect-
ing each others nationalisms."
Nine. Horthy Smashes Bottle.
With clear voice Nine. Horthy
thereupon said in German, 4 christen
you Prince Eugene" and smashed q
bottle Of German champagne on the
vessels bow.
To show Italy's approval, Ambas-
! SddOl Del lidl -. hJIOllCO anu IllS
wife were on the platform as the only
members of the diplomatic corps be-
sides Germans and Hungarians.
Horthy and Hitler were loudly
cheered when, upon their arrival, they
took the salute OF . marine honor
company.
After the official party entered their
names in the golden book OF the
Germania shipyards. they left for the
big naval display Hitler had arranged.
Some 100 vessels battleships,
cruisers, destroyers. torpedo boats SUBJ
marines and smaller craft-were un-
der steam for the biggest parade in
Germany since the World War.
Welcomed BY Hitler.
The Hungarian regent and his party
arrived here early this morning and
were welcomed by Chancellor Hitler.
who travelled all night to give his dis
tinguished guests his personal greet
ings.
The Hungarian special train pulled
into Kiel Station, lavishly decorated
with Hungarian and Nazi colors, while
band played the Hungarian national
anthem. Admiral Horthy alighted irst
and was heartily welcomed by Hitler.
who then presented large bouquet to
Nine Horthy.
After Horthy had introduced his en-
tourage to the chancellor. the two
statesmen proceeded by automobile to
the Germania shipyards
NaA Germany was determined to
show the Hungarian ruler that he is
making no mistake in choosing Ger
many for one OF his greatest friends.
Both the press and NaM oflcials
placed heavy emphasis upon the ira
ditional friendship of Germany and
Hungary.