The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1893-05-25

Vic DOlpnln, 1OllOWeO Dy the lSa-
bel and the Christina, and booming
out a national salute of twenty-one
guns. had arrived at quarantine.
Meanwhile the beautiful mahogany
barge of the Dolphin had been put
af1oat, and Commander Davis in special
full-dress uniform took his seat in the
stern sheets and was rowed over to the
Isabel. He was Immediately escorted
to the captains cabin where
the infanta was installed and was
presented to the princess by the
Spanish minister The meeting was
pleasant and as devoid of formality
as such meetings can be. Commander
Davis welcomed the infanta to the
United States in the name of the presi-
dent and expressed the hope that she
would have an agreeable visit. The in
fanta responded in simple and unaf-
fected language, expressing her great
qualification at the opportunity which
had been afforded to her. Then the
conversation turned on the order of
ceremonies and the infanta announced
with regret that she felt obliged to de-
cline the offer to board the Dolphin at
the entrance of the harbor, in view
of the instructions of her govern
ment to enter New York harbor
on a Spanish man-of-war. However,
when Commander Davis invited her
to luncheon aboard the Dolphin at
the end of the voyage the princess &C
cepted the invitation cordially.
WASHINGTON, May 2O.-The Infanta
Eulalie arrived here at $50 o'clock Fri
day night. The crowd waiting for
glimpse of the princess completely
cholzed the thoroughfares about the
depot and for many blocks along Penn
sylvania avenue. The cavalry garrison
of Fort Myer took up position facing
the exit from the depot to await the in
fanta's arrival President Cleveland
was represented by COL Wilson, the
superintendent of public buildings, who
is master Of ceremonies at the white
hou@c.
Secretary Gresham and Assistant
Secretary Quincy came shortly after the
arrival of the cavalry in Mr.. Gresham's
carriage, followed almost immediately
by handsome barouche drawn by
four magnificent bay horses. 1t was
President Cleveland's carriage sent for
use OF the princess, and the presidents
coachman and a footman were on the
box.
As the special train steamed into the
station Secretary Gresham, the state
department officials and the Spanish
legation walked nearer to the tracks.
The princess was the first to alight.
She was assisted from the train by Com
mander Davis. The Spanish minister,
Senior Muruaga, was just behind the
princess, but before he could alight
Secretary Gresham pressed forward and
Commander Davis presented him to the
infanta as the representative of the
president. The princess and Secretary
Gresham greeted each other pleasantly,
and then other members of the receiv-
ing party extended greetings.
Outside the crowd was something
enormous, and the princess looked
pleased as she saw the throng that had
gathered to receive her. She chatted
gayly in English with Mr.. Gresham all
the while The infanta, Secretary
Gresham, Minister Muruaga and
Prince Antonio entered the presidents
carriage, the cavalrymen saluted anu
the procession began to move up
Pennsylvania avenue toward the Ar
lington.
On the arrival of the party at the
hotel the princess alighted, and, taking
the arm of Secretary Gresham and fol-
lowed by her husband, the prince, and
the Spanish minister, entered the Sum-
ner annex. The streets were thronged
with people and a loud cheer went up
as the princess stepped to the pavement.
Every head was uncovered. Col.
John NJ. Wilson received the par
ty at the door. Immediately upon
entering the house the princess
passed into the reception room.