New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-30
CHICAGOS RECEPTION TO THE DUKE.

THE DESCENDANT OF COLUMBUS PRESENT Jed
WITH THE FREEDOM OF THE FAIR CITY
Chicago, April 20-The private car OF the DUKE Oh
Veragua was attached to rear Of the train wheh ne
reached here to-day, and after five minutes h"nuc
effort the police succeeded in clearing the way for
the Reception Committee. AS the Duke deScehuea
from the train he was met by the chairman OF the
Reception Committee but before the Introduction
could take place the Duke obliged to bow several
Acknowledgements to the cheering muitltnde' WHICH
HAD been quick TO recognize the distinguished opaniru
The ladies' of the party followed somewhat pcrurDed
by the babel Of voices and struggling humanity u"'
flushed with excitement by the deep Interest Of the
occasion. and a minute later the Duke was met by
President T. ". Palmer, Of the National Commission
and the Reception Committee that accompanied him.
President Palmer welcomed the Duke in the follow
ing words:
Your Grace: 1t gives me infinite pleasure to welcome
Won TO the opening OF the Columbian Exposition. In be-
half Of the Commission in behalf of the city OF
Chicago behalf of the state Of Illinois, In behalf oil
every man. woman and child OF the United states we
welcome sou this city. You are the guest OF 6OooOOO
of people through you do honor 10 your great an
welcome to the land he discovered holc
that every you spend with us Will be an agree
able after years abound In pleasant rccoiec
you. regret that our Skies are for the present.
inclement but trust you will find due compensation or
their codncss in the of hearts and that when
YOU return 10 beautiful country yoi Will carry
a feeling Of affection for this.
The Duke thanked President Palmer for his words
OF wecsme and sad that he would ever remember
with pride ard gratitude TIE generous hospitality OF
his American hosts
The members OF the ducal party were Introduced I"
Mrs Logan, to each Of the Reception Committee, ana
then quickly escorted 10 their carriages.
The freedom If the city was presented TO the Duke
at o'clock by Mayor Carter II. HARRISON his cabinet
and the Aidermaric Committee in the large reception
room Of the Auditorium Hotel. Only few spectators
were present .,utsidc Of those 2aincd The Duchess
md her suite watched the ceremonies from the
farthest end OF the apdrtmen The Mayor addressed
the Duke in English and presented him with Il series
Of resolutions together with golden hey the whole
enclosed I'm a costly caskct N1y0r ItnUrsn said ::
Your Grlce Tie people o. an entire hemisphere rcog-
n,,e that debt due Christcpher Columbus Is vast
that IT. never can be paid TIE United Stats part "
tina, hemisphere county powerful than was the
whole Of Europe when Columbus lived DESTROYS OF show
ing their appreciation Of the mighty boon he conferred
uron the world have i,!ed YOU his legal descendant To
become their guest wiA they celebrate th" discovery m
America through the ,umban Exposition The city
Of Chicago proud o. what the Nation has done feeling
that il is highly honord by prcs~rc thereby aiding
Americans TO become familiar with your great an
ccsor ha. Instructed mo. it, cc magistrate % receive
.ou and 10 extend YOU is cOuresies We recognize
in you only In whom the blood Of Chris'"pNcF
Columbus flows, but who has continued largely T.
tho rrorr s. and improvement Of your kingdom and OF
your counirynen
iolcirc YOU therefore IN high rrcc, bacaus, OF your
lineage and because of your patriotic achievements. TIE
citizens OF Chicago direct m their chif MAGISTRATE To
p,csent 10 YOU the freedom the This prc~cla
ton cofcrs upon you tangible privileges but u docs
Golfer upon You the homage OF our citizens and the
freedom Of their homes ana hearts
Your Grace. present you with TIE golden Key
that viii unlock the home and heart OF every thic1eo
NAH and we pr you also all cmlcilsled and H.
uminatcd copy Of the proceedings OF the CITY Council.
which NY secretary Will read To you
The Duke received the gift with low bow, and,
Mao speaking in English, said
When Received the Invitation TO attend tie opening
Of the Worlds Columbian Exposition | did not realize
how very many sas:nct0ns waiting for In th,
country. In landing the continent distovtrd b.
HIN .rors ancestor my heart was fun Of emotion and
feared that my personal qualifications were not great
az such memories required but In III" mdst Of yor
I feel that such great powers OF sympathy which you
chow give strength TO correspond 20 such an honor.
Chicago corfrs upon the freedom OF city that In
twenty years grown greater than the greatest
city IA the world and this occasion. that commentaries
the wonderful discovery honois ancestor and myclf.
I hog Of YOU to express NJ! catculncss t. Chicago, aud
with all ny heart thanhs for such cordial "elcon'
Mayor Harrison then introduced TO the Duke the
members Of his Cabinet and the Aldermen. At the
cnd of this function. President Palmer Ohcltcd in
II Ike capacity for the members of the Worlds Fair
Commission, at the same time presenting 10 the Duke