The German Shipbuilding Exhibition, which owes its existence to a
suggestion of the Emperor, was opened by him in Berlin on Tuesday. German shipbuilders having from time to time contributed to various International Exhibitions, it occurred to the Emperor that these exhibits might profitably be collected at an independent Exhibition in Germany in order that his people might realise the growth of an industry in which he has always been keenly interested. The Exhibition is evidently of great interest and value, being not only rich in models illustrating the progress of naval construction, but in the latest developments of marine equipment, the Times correspondent observing that every exhibit is strictly pertinent to the end in view. The acting president of the German Navy League, Professor Busley, in welcoming the Emperor, described him as the patron of German shipping, the pro. motor of German shipbuilding, and the creator of the German Navy; and the substantial accuracy of this description is not to be gainsaid.
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