The Sun.
London, England, 1869-04-07 00:00:00

PRINC'E ARTHUR DT IRELAND.

Prince Arthur's visit to Ireland is another attempt to
make amends for the Royal neglect of which so much
complaint has been made. Last year the Prince and the
Princess of Wales visited the Irish capital. The welcome
given to them was most enthusiastic. That given to the
younger son of the Queen -.vas not so fervent. Cordial it
was beyond doubt, but not so markedly so as to give
universal pleasure. The Conservative journals, indeed,
profess to End it cold, and draw, therefore, the inference
that the policy of the present Administration is not looked
upon with favour by the masses. The Times attributes
this coldness in a great measure to the absence of military
display.

The Government steam-tender Vivid, with the Prince
on board., entered Kingstown harbour at seven o'clock, on
Monday morning, having left Holyhead at three a.m. A
royal salute was fired from the Royal George guard-
ship, the yards were manned, and cheers such as sailors
only can give, gave the first genuine greeting to the
royal visitor. The morning was fine, and the Prince
had an opportunity of leisurely surveying the pic-
turesque scene presented by the harbour, with
its vessels gaily trimmed, and the town, which
soon began to look bright and animated as
flags and ensigns floated over the principal buildings, and
the inhabitants hastened down to the shore to witness the
landing.
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The preparations for the disembarkation were few and
simple. A covering of crimson cloth waslaid at the place
where his Royal Highness was to land, a guard of honour
of the Grenadier Guards, with their band and colours,
was drawn up along the pier, and the C battery of
artillery, under the command of Captain Whynyates,
took up a position on the east pier. At a quarter before
twelve o'clock his Excellency the Lord-Lieutenant arrived
from Dublin by special train. The Vivid had meanwhile
left its moorings and come alongside the pier. The Prince
displayed on his breast the decoration of the Order of St.
Patrick. The Lord-Lieutenant on his arrival proceeded on
board the yacht to bid a cordial greeting to his guest. His
Excellency was accompanied by Lord Charles Bruce, the
Earl of Howth, Lord Otho Fitzgerald, M.P., Sir Bernard
Burke, Ulster King at Arms ; Major-General Cunyng.
hame, ColonelWetherall, Under-Secretary; Colonel Fiel-
ding„ Colonel Lke, Mr. Courtenay Boyle, Assistant Private
Secretary; Col. Forster, Master of the Horse, &c. A number
of the directors of the Dublin and Kingstown Railway, and
and other officials were present, together with a deputa-
tion from the Town Commissioners of Kingstown,
who came to present a congratulatory address. This
address was framed on the stereotyped model, ex-
pressed loyalty to her Majesty, and hoped (to express its
effect simply) that his Royal Highness would enjoy the
visit. Prince Arthur merely expressed his acknowledg-
ments. At twelve o'clock his Royal Highness landed,
with his Excellency Lord Spencer and the members of the
household, and, amid the cheers of the spectators, took
his seat in the special train which was in wait-
ing alongside. A signal was given, and the battery
sent forth a peal of homage, which was responded
to by the guns of the Royal George, whose yards were
also manned, and the band played the National Anthem.
The train started without delay, and in twelve minutes
reached the Westland-row terminus. Here the Lord
Mayor and some members of the corporation, with the
civic officers, were in waiting, together with a number of
spectators who were admitted by special favour to the
platform. Of course there was the address from the
Dublin Corporation to be received, and a reply to 132 made.
Both were short. The address, besides bidting him wel-
come, and hoping that he would be pleased with
his visit, said: "The Irish people always look with
the greatest satisfaction on any event that brings
them into close personal relations with the sovereign or
any member of her family, and we are confident that such
friendly intercourses must greatly conduce to strengthen
those feelings of loyality and esteem which are the truest
supports of the Throne. Your august mother, our Queen,
in her life and actions, has placed before her children, as
well as her subjects, a noble example as the centre of a
family circle and ruler of a great empire." Prince Arthur,
in reply, thanked the deputation for their expressions of
loyalty to her Majesty and esteem for himself. Of their
loyalty he was well assured, and would commit their good
wishes to the Queen his mother. From her he had learnt
to take the deepest interest in all that concerned Ireland.
On descending into Westland-row his Royal Highness
was welcomed with respectful demonstrations by the mul-
titudes in the street, who manifested great anxiety to see
their illustrious visitor. The troops, which were here
drawn up, presented arms, and their Land played the
National Anthem. Along the route, which was embel-
lished with flags at various points, his Royal Highness was
warmly greeted, and cordially acknowledged the saluta-
tions he received. Shortly after one o'clock the Royal
party arrived at the Viceregal Lodge, where his Royal
Highness received a hospitable welcome from the Countess
Spencer.

On Tuesday he went to the Punchestown Races. Toe
attendance, we are infcrrned, was nearly as large as on
the visit of the Prince of Wales to the course. The day
was dull, but not wet. Prince Arthur and Earl Spencer,
with a large suite, left the Viceregal Lodge for Punches-
town at twelve o'clock. The Prince remained on the
course until six o'clock, and rode around it durin^ the day
in company with Earl Spencer.