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June 28, 1895
The Salt Lake Herald
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
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On June 27 in Kiel, Admiral Kirkland hosted a successful dinner for Emperor William aboard USS New York, with toasts thanking for the US warships' reception and canal opening participation; a boat named after Princess Victoria Louise.
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DINNER TO WILLIAM.
VERY SUCCESSFUL AFFAIR ON BOARD OF NEW YORK.
Admiral Kirkland Requested to Convey the Thanks of the Emperor to President Cleveland—Very Pleasant All Around.
Kiel, June 27.—The dinner given by Admiral Kirkland and the officers of the United States cruiser New York to Emperor William was a very successful affair.
In addition to his majesty, Prince Henry of Prussia, Admirals Von Knorr, Koester, Valois, Senden, Pluedemann and Captains Evans, Sumner Shepard and O'Neil were present.
Captain Evans had previously been authorized to name the fastest racing boat of the New York the Victoria Louise, after the daughter of the emperor and empress of Germany, the Princess Victoria Louise, who was born September 13, 1892.
The arrival of Emperor William and his party on board the New York was the signal for vociferous cheering for the princess and the emperor.
Admiral Kirkland toasted his majesty, and in so doing thanked him for the reception accorded to the United States warships at Kiel. In reply, the emperor requested Admiral Kirkland to convey his thanks to President Cleveland for sending the United States squadron to take part in the celebration in honor of the opening of the Kaiser Wilhelm canal and expressed himself as being highly gratified at the fact that the Americans were pleased with their visit.
The emperor concluded his remarks with calling for cheers for President Cleveland.
VERY SUCCESSFUL AFFAIR ON BOARD OF NEW YORK.
Admiral Kirkland Requested to Convey the Thanks of the Emperor to President Cleveland—Very Pleasant All Around.
Kiel, June 27.—The dinner given by Admiral Kirkland and the officers of the United States cruiser New York to Emperor William was a very successful affair.
In addition to his majesty, Prince Henry of Prussia, Admirals Von Knorr, Koester, Valois, Senden, Pluedemann and Captains Evans, Sumner Shepard and O'Neil were present.
Captain Evans had previously been authorized to name the fastest racing boat of the New York the Victoria Louise, after the daughter of the emperor and empress of Germany, the Princess Victoria Louise, who was born September 13, 1892.
The arrival of Emperor William and his party on board the New York was the signal for vociferous cheering for the princess and the emperor.
Admiral Kirkland toasted his majesty, and in so doing thanked him for the reception accorded to the United States warships at Kiel. In reply, the emperor requested Admiral Kirkland to convey his thanks to President Cleveland for sending the United States squadron to take part in the celebration in honor of the opening of the Kaiser Wilhelm canal and expressed himself as being highly gratified at the fact that the Americans were pleased with their visit.
The emperor concluded his remarks with calling for cheers for President Cleveland.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Emperor William Dinner
Uss New York
Kiel Celebration
Kaiser Wilhelm Canal
President Cleveland Toast
What entities or persons were involved?
Emperor William
Admiral Kirkland
Captain Evans
President Cleveland
Prince Henry Of Prussia
Princess Victoria Louise
Where did it happen?
Kiel, On Board Uss New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Emperor William
Admiral Kirkland
Captain Evans
President Cleveland
Prince Henry Of Prussia
Princess Victoria Louise
Location
Kiel, On Board Uss New York
Event Date
June 27
Story Details
Admiral Kirkland and officers of USS New York host successful dinner for Emperor William; toasts exchanged thanking for reception of US warships at Kiel and participation in Kaiser Wilhelm canal opening celebration; boat named Victoria Louise after princess.