 "Roon" left for Germany on 3 May, but "Bremen" embarked on a tour of harbors along the East Coast of the United States before rejoining "Panther" in Central American waters, though the latter was transferred to German West Africa on 4 July, leaving "Bremen" alone on the American station.In June, "Bremen" steamed down the Saint Lawrence River to visit Montreal, Canada, and thereafter toured ports in Labrador.The excellent conduct of the ship's crew during the visits to Canada prompted Kaiser Wilhelm II to issue an order recognizing the men.