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iheir horizon by a course at American universities. I also unhesita- 

 tingly favor the scheme already in operation for several years, and 

 first thoroughly agitated by our fellow-member, Mr. Ilarnack, of 

 allowing American investigators to give full courses at German uni- 

 versities, and vice versa German, teachers at American ones. The 

 further realization of this arrangement should be hailed with joy. 



In the association of academies a wider bond of union is afforded. 

 Our academy has always willingly met the wishes of the learned in- 

 stitutions of America, of which not less than forty-four have estab- 

 lished with us a regular exchange of publications. 



May all this be looked out for, fnther develoiDed, and followed up, 

 in order to adapt itself to the natural tendency that, in the scientific 

 field, inclines us toward the United States. I do not feel called upon 

 to advise the Americans as to their future behavior toward us, for if 

 we remain at the level we now occupy they Avill need no advice, but 

 will willingly maintain and extend their old relations in the pathway 

 of science. 



And then, aside from all other considerations, looking merely upon 

 science and its service, will not such an intercourse fulfill the noblest 

 and highest mission that comes within the province of science — the 

 advancement and elevation of culture from people to people? 



However, in these thoughts we only reflect the sentiments and re- 

 solves of our great protector, the Emperor and King, whose birthday 

 we here celebrate. As the history of his reign unequivocally shows, 

 he cherishes for the trans-Atlantic Republic the same open and 

 friendly feelings as did his great ancestor. We c?an to-day oifer no~ 

 more suitable wish than this: That the noblest aspirations of both 

 peoples, carrying blessings in their train, may be fulfilled. 



There is yet another wish that is near our hearts to-day, which, 

 with due respect, we may be allowed to express. His Imperial High- 

 ness the Crowm Prince of the German Empire and of Prussia has 

 contracted an engagement with a noble princess, who Avill be called 

 to stand by his side during life while he accomplishes the lofty task 

 which will in the future be assigned to him. May hope and peace, 

 health and blessings attend the imperial and royal pair. 



