New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-09
ROYAL GUESTS OF IRELAND.
WELCOMING THE PRINCE OF WALES.

THE RECEPTION AT KINGsrowN AND DUBIIN-THE
PRINCESS IN A GREEN COSTUME.
DUBLIN. April s.-The Prince and Princess Of
Wales and their eldest son. Prince Albert Victor,
slept on board the royal yacht Osborne at Holy
head last night They left Holyhead at 615 this
morning aud arrived at Kingstown at noon The
Osborne escorted across the channel by the
Enchantress, a paddle-wheel yacht belonging to
the Navy. Large numbers OF people had assembled
uDon the piers to greet the royal visitors. When
the Osborne touched the pier aud the royal party
disembarked the throng raised a loud and enthusi-
astIc cheer.
Earl Spencer received the Prince and his party
and the Town Commission presented an address of
welcome. The Princess at the same time made
the recipient of numerous bouquets. The crowd,
which numbered thousands, kept up continuous
cheering as the royal guests proceeded to Dublin.
They arrived at Dublin at o'clock and were ac-
corded q splendid reception. In answer to the ad-
dress of welcome presented to him by the Citizens
Committee the Prince said that he was delighted
TO renew his acquaintance with Dublin.
In the passage through the streets of the
city the party were everywhere greeted with en-
thusiasm. The houses on both sides of the avenues
along which they proceeded were adorned with
beautiful decorations and the windows and roofs
were crowded with spectators. Along the route of
the procession on its way to Dublin Castle many
persons crowded in past the escort of Lancers
The Prince of Wales took all these irregularities
good-naturedly and reassured the displaced spec
tators by shaking hands cordially with all of
them within his reach. Earl Spencer leudly
cheered as he drove through the street. Lord
Mayor John OConnor. who is a strong Nationalist,
but who drove in official state with the royal es-
cort was loudly hissed by the Nationalsts. Not
sign of welcome is visible on the City Hall of Dub
lin.
A grand stand had been erected at the railway
station in Dublin. When the Prince and Princess
aIighted they were greeted with tremendous cheer
ing. They were escorted to the grand stand where
n large representative gathering had assembled
Here, when the enthusiasm of the crowd had been
quieted, the address of welcome by the Dublin
Chamber of Commerce was read. This address
dwelt specially upon the benecent influence which
the visit Of the Prince and Princess would exercise
upon the welfare of Ireland. 1t alluded
also to the labors of the Prince
in the cause of housing the poor of
London-a subject the address said of great inter-
est to many people IN the Irish capital When the
procession was about to start from the station sew
eral bands joined forces in rendering the air OF
"God B ess the Prince of Wales" For a time con-
siderable excitement was occasioncd by some
trouble 10 the royal carriage which the populace.
not understanding exaggerated and made omnous
The trouble however was tcifing As the horses
drawing the carriage merged from the depot they
were frightened By the sight Of the crowd and the
glare of uniforms. The animals SHE'D and pranced
around with all their might for few moments.
dnring which time il was feared that they would
succeed in breaking away and oy rturnng the
| vehicle. But he driver proved sktiul and III
| short time had the aulmals quiet ana unoer per-
/ Zee, coutrol Ihis episode delayed tho procession
onlv a short time aud IT moved of in perfect order
| The first stop was made at College Green, lie ad-
! Won, of the royaI party was hailed with trenlen-
dons cheering one of the features of the procession
WAS the presence of a marching force OF students.
| Tiry nrubered an even thousand, were Jauntlly
dressed bore waking sticks as arms, carried two
union jacks Tor banners and made the street res0und
| with heir cheering and iusty singing OF God save
| the Queen" rne Princess of Wales captured the
/ popuiacc at sight. The refined beauty 0f her race
| aud the elegance of her figure were most artist
Ically set of "A special costume OF green, which
had been made for the OCCASION lhe dress was
composed of a close-fittng dark green velvet bod
| ice, with silk skirt 10 match, ana prlncesse
| bonnet. trimmed with beads and dark green
feathers This tribute 10 the Irish cOl0rs was IN
| stantly recognized by the people, aud she was
| everywhere greeted with applause.
| After luncheon at Dublin Castle, which was over
| NJ about 1880 in the afternoon, the Prince ana
party proceeded to the ROYAL Dublin societys
! snow at Bars Bridge. The royal escort on this
trp was posed of the Iiussars. This escort was
preceded by Earl spencer escorted by the Lane rs.
At Balls Bridge the rec ,tlOn was lust rs enthlls-
astc as the one on Coli % Green ana the cheerlng
| along the route was hearty and unanimous lie
| exhIDltIon was varied. one OF the features being
series of extraordinary Jumping feats. The grand
| stand, which had been altered for the OCCASION
! was crowded with prominent persons.
The Prince tccgraphed tins evening TO Queen
Victoria at Aix-es Bans, France. that he had had
| a glorious reception. m
| The city IL brilliantly Illuminated tonight. The
police had some difficulty ut one time III preventing
| n collision when some NatOnallsts began shouting
God save Ireland" aud attempted to raise cheers
| for Parnell. An attempt was made TO burn
| the mon jack which had been stolen from
| . tna ~ sfuIeutS. but the attacking
| party was driven OF by u combined force OF stu
| dents and oyalIsts. headed by 100 policemen with
| drawn revolvers The mob took revenge by break
| ing the windows of the house from which the flag
| was flying.