The record-union., 1893-05-20
Special to the RECORD-UNIoN.

NEW YORK, May 19.-The Infanta
Eulalia, official and personal representa-
tive Of Queen Regent Christine of Spain,
arrived at the port of New York to-day,
and for the first time in many years the
United States entertains officially a men,
Der OF one of the royal reigning families
of Europe. Soon after dawn this morn
ing the Dolphin, preceded by the Spanish
warship Intanta Isabel, steamed down to
Sandy Hook and there found the Spanish
steamer 'Reina Maria Christina, bearing
the distinguished guests, lying at anchor.
| The Infanta Isabel fired a royal salute.
After the arrangement of official de-
tails, the vessels, handsomely decorated
with flags and bunting, hoisted their
anchors and steamed up the bay. AS the
start was made the Dolphin swung
around in the lead, and the American and
Spanish national colors were broken to
the breeze at the mastheads and the ma
tional salute of twenty-one guns began to
| boom out.
AT the quarantine the vessels dropped
anchor, and in few moments a commo-
ton was visible on the Christina. Her
| barge was dropped into the water, sailors
manned the yards, and, to the accom-
paniment of a national salute, the Infanta
Eulalia and party stepped into the barge
Princess, the private standard duttered
in the bow, and the little craft danced
| along toward the Spanish warship. The
passage was made in safety, and the
guests were formally received on the
deck of the Infanta Isabel. The steamer
Emmons, loaded with Spanish societies.
sailed gaily around the fleet, playing a
national Spanish air.
Meantime the barge of the Dolphin was
put atloat, and Commander Davis. in
special full-dress uniform, rowed over to
the Isabel. He was Immediately es-
corted to the Captains cabin, where tile
Infanta was installed, and presented to
the Princess by the Spanish Minister
The meeting was pleasant, and was as
devoid of formality as such meetings can
be. Commander Davis, in few we'll
chosen words, welcomed the Infanta to
the United States in the name of the
President. The Intanta responded in
simple and unaffected language, express
ing great qualification at the opportunity
which was offered her. Then the Isabel
turned her PROV up stream, and never
stopped until her anchor was dropped off
the Pennsylvania Railroad dock in North
River.
AT quarter to l the yards of the Isabel
were manned again, and the Dolphin's
barge slipped through the water, and this
time 1t returned freighted with royalty.
a chorus of whistles went up from near
by steam craft, the Do!phin's guns
| doomed, and from the mainmast head
broke out magnificent silk royal purple
standard bearing the crest of the Infanta's
family. The barge drew up alongside.
and the lnfanta was helped out by Lieu
tenant Badger. The marines and sailors
were drawn up in nautical array, and the
officers stood about, brilliant in their full
dress uniforms.
The Infanta reached the top of the gang
way, stopped and stood silently for a
minute, looking at the scene. Then a
smile Of appreciation and pleasure lighted
up face. She extended her hand to the
nearest officer, and for a few moments
engaged in an animated conversation
| with the naval contingent. Commander
Davis soon led the way to the saloon.
where the remainder of the royal party
were made known to the Dolphin's Off
GERS, and then the visitors sat down to an
elaborate luncheon. More than an hour
was occupied in the consumption of the
repast, and it was not until 2:45 o'clock
that the royal visitors embarked again.
this time in tug, and steamed for the
! Adams Express pier, adjoining the Penn
! sylyania Railroad dock. For the third
time the Dolphin's guns belched forth
| twenty-one times, and the royal standard
dropped. The party was landed and
taken directly to the train, which pulled
out of the depot at 1903 P NJ, amid the
cheers of spectators.
HER ARRIVAL AT WASHINGTON.
! WASHINGTON, May 19.-Before the
train bearing the Princess Eulalia and
party started from Jersey City crowd of
several hundred people had gathered.
AS the Princess alighted from the car
riage she might have passed for a typical
young American matron, as far as dress
and general appearance went. The
crowd burst out in a genuine American
cheer as she stepped upon the platform Of
the special car Wildwood, and gave a
bright smile and bow of acknowledge
| ment.
As the train rolled out of the station the
visitors gave their attention to its ap-
pointment. The luxury of American
railroad travelling was unknown to them.
and they were not backward in admitting
the pleasure and novelty of the trip. An
elaborate course of dinner was served on
the train, and so the time consumed in
the run to Washington passed quickly
| and DleaSantly
The royal train arrived at Washington
at $40 tonight. An immense crowd of
people gathered in the vicinity of the
Pennsylvania Railroad station more than
an hour before the train arrived.
Attaches of the Spanish Legation were
on .hand gas early as Z o'clock The
party also included Mrs. Curry, wife of
the ex-Minister to Spain.
Soon after their coming four troops of
United States cavalry, under Colonel
Henry, rode up and formed in long line
on the Sixth-street side of the station.
Secretary Gresham and Assistant Secre-
tary Quincy came shortly after the arri-
val of the cavalry in Gresham's car
riage, followed by a handsome barouche
drawn by four magnificent bay horses.
1t was President Cleveland's carriage.
sent for the use of the Princess. The
Presidents coachman and footman were