The German Emperor to the President.
I wish to convey to Your Excellency the expression of my deep-felt sympathy with the misfortune that has befallen the town and harbor of Galveston and many other ports of the coast, and I mourn with you and the people of the United States over the terrible loss of life and [Page 528] property caused by the hurricane, but the magnitude of the disaster is equaled by the indomitable spirit of the citizens of the New World, who in their long and continual struggle with the adverse forces of nature have proved themselves to be victorious.
I sincerely hope that Galveston will rise again to new prosperity.