Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-27
She Comes as Her Country's Repre-
sentative at the Worlds Fair
Greeted by Booming Cannon in
New York Harbor-She Proceeds
Immediately to Washington.


Eulalia, Infanta OF Spain, Royal Princess
In her own right, daughter of Queen and
aunt of King, and SPANS representative
here is now guest of the United States She
landed first on American soil at Jersey City
and then proceeded to the National Capital
to convey to our Governments head her
soyereign's most kindly wishes. The recep-
tion in New York Harbor given TO the Infanta,
the representative OF the Queen Regent OF
Spain TO the Columbian Exposition, on her
arrival at port was decidedly informal hut II
was hearty and it was enthusiastically
American.
The Relna Maria Cristinl, the magnificent
Spanish pleasure yacht which brought the
Inianta from Havana. Cuba, had been al
anchor all night outside the Hook, and at 7
o'clock the Spanish gunbolt Infanta Isabel
was alongside. The United States dispatch
boat Dolphin, Commander Davis. who repre-.
sented tho Government in the reception OF
the Infanta down the bay, lay inside the
Hook waiting for the steamship to come up.
The vessels were Saily decorated with bunt-
ing. 1t was o'clock when the Cristina's
anchors were tripped and the start mace
for Quarantine. where the Princess was to
be transferred TO the Infanta Isabel. The
latters guns gave nosy salute as the steam
ship started and the refrain was taken up by
the Dolphin as the vessels approached.
The fleet arrived ut Quarantine at 10 o'clock,
and after little maneuvering the vessels
dropped anchor. the Isabel taking up po-
sition between the Dolphin and the Cristina.
As the Dolphin's anchor went overheard gay
bunting broke out from every masthead and
guy. Then there followed o scene OF commo-
ton on tho Cristina. Sailors ran up the rig
ging and manned the yards her new barge
was swung from the dayits, and to the
accompaniment of National salute
from tho Isahers battery, Eulalia and
her party stepped into the barge.
The Infanta's private standard fiuttered
from tho bow, the oars dropped into this
water, and In twinkling the little craft,
freighted with royalty, was alongside tho
Spanish war ship, over which hung n cloud
OF powder smoke The Inianta was helped
upon tho port Gangway, and closely followed
by hers itepasse up the gayly draped ladder
and was formally received on deck. The
steamboat Emmons, loaded with members OF
New York Spanish societies, steamed around
shc gunboat, and those aboard waved hand
kerehiefs and cheered until they were hoarse.
The bands aboard the feet struck up tho Ma
tional Spanish anthem, and bronzed tars ON
the Isabel manned the yards as the Infantas
standard was thrown TO the breeze.
Meanwhile the mahogany barge of the
Dolphin had been put aHoat and Command
er Davis, In full dress uniform, took his seat
in the stern sheets and was rowed over to the
Isabel He was escorted to the CsptainA
cabin, where the Infanta was installed,
and was presented to her by the Spanish Min
lister. The meeting was pleasant and devoid
of formality.
Then the Isabel turned her PROV up
stream. and did not stop until opposite the
Pennsylvania Railroad dock at Jersey City,
N. J. A chorus of whistles went up from
the nearby steam craft, the Dolphins
guns doomed, and from her main
"a.
royal purple standard, bearing in gold tho
crest OF fhe Inian;as family. This was
evidently q surprise TO the visitors The
barge drew up alongside, and the Inlanta
was helped out and transferred to the Dol
phin. At the port gangway the marines aud
sailors OF the Dolphin were drawn up. In
the starboard gangway stood the officers OF
the Dolphin, brilliant In their full dress uni
forms.
Commander Davis led tho way to the
saloon, where the remainder OF tho royal
party were made known to the Dolphins
officers, and then the visitors sat down 10 an
elaborate luncheon.
More than an hour was occupied at the re-
past and IL was not until As o'clock that
the royal visitors embarked on the pennsyl-
vania Company's tug Belvidere For the third
time the guns doomed out salute as the prin-
cess and her party landed at the pier and,
walking upon carpet laid for the purpose,
made their way to the train betweentwo lines
OF blue coats.
The train consisted OF four cars, as follows;
The composite car Premier, the dining car
Magdalen, the parlor car Felicia and tho
special observation ear Wildwood The lat
ter, which was the last in the train, was for
the especial use oil the Infanta and her hus-
band. 1t is the handsomest in the possession
OF the Pennsylvania road.
Just before the train started Eulalia
A - a -
car, her face wreathed In smiles. Tho
crowd grew wild when she bowed to
them again. and catching the spirit OF the
moment the Princess shook her hand
kerchief vigorously, ard the din grow
greater began TO throw kisses right and left
blushiny like n schoolgirl. The run to Wash
ington was quite one, the InfantA and suite
arriving there at s 20. Theythsy were met BY
Secretary Gresham, on behalf the President.
The Infanta, Secretary Gresham, Minister
Muruga and Prince Antonio entered tho
Presidents carriage, the cayalrymen saluted
and the procession began 10 move up Penn
sylvania avenue toward the Arlington.
Four buglers on horseback led, and with
the four troops OF cavalry, one Of which was
composed OF colored soldiers from tho
Fighting Ninth formed the escort OF the
royal party. Six sergeants OF cavalry acted
az body guard 10 the Princess, and following
her carriage came carriages containing her
suite and the members OF the receiving party
A crowd, the ike OF which has not been
seen since the inauguration, lined Psnnsyl-
yania avenue on either side. When the Ar
Au9ton was rraciied fHe Princess 9iighted
upon the afgn Of Secretary Gresham, and fol-
lowed by her husband, the Prince, and the
Spanish Minister, entered the summer annex
large bunch Of sweet peas stood on
table in the par'or. and othor floral gifts were
around, but tho chief among them rested
Upon the table In the Princess private draw
ing-roon, on the second floor. II wac a tn
lutte from Mrs. Cleveland. and consisted Of
q huge basket OF magnificent American Beau
ties. orchids and lilies Of the valley.
Immediately upon entering the house tho
Princess pissed into the reception room,
accompanied BY Secretary Gresham aud
Secretaries Ades and Quincy and her suite.
moment later and tho representatives 81
the Government retired, and Commander
Dgyis bade the party goodnight.