New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-12
THE INFANTA AT CHURCH.
CHICAGO SMITTEN WITH THE SPANISH
PRINCESS.
HER COURAGEOUS JOURNEY TO THE FAIR OK
sATURDAY-A DRIVE ON cHATFIELD.
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUxE.1


Chicago, June 1.-THE fact that the Princess
Eulalie persistenty went out to the Fair In The
severe storm Of yesterday forenoon and on a steam
yacht at that has pleased the Chicago people very
much. They admire her pluck, and they are all
hurrahIng about 1t to-day The dOwnpour OF rain
at the hour OF making the start from the pier,
companied by the intensity Of the lightning. gave
edge Of daring to what would otherwise even BY
ITSELF be somewhat thrilling story. Nobody derides
the Prince because he took to closed carriage, but
they do admire the Princess because, In spite OF the
circumstances she did take to the yacht In accordance
with the plan outlined The fact IS, the lnfanta
has pleased Chicago very much Indeed and 1t Is also
true that she has been exceptionally pleased with
all that has been done I'm her honor and with all
that she has seen and especially with the enthusiasm
by the people. Her interest I'm the Worlds
Fair has qulckened day by day since her first visit,
and she now seeks Jackson Park with u sort Of
avidy, II to satisfy desire TO see all that Is to
be seen. Indeed, the peopI. look forward regret
fully now that the time OF her departure is officially
announced, to the hour when she shall say good
by, perhaps for all time to come to Chicago
More royal weather than has been vouchsafed 10 her
no Queen nor daughter OF a Queen could desire.
With the exception OF the storm Friday night
and that OF yesterday the atmospheric conditions
have been absolutely perfect But 1t is evident that
she is not disturbed nj all by these great dashes and
flashes from the heavens on the contrary 1t would
seem II she really enjoyed them.
Today has been OF glorious sunshine from
dawn TO twilight, with prevailing temperature
ranging between so and SO degrees. Not cloud
has appeared anywhere I'm the sky. Tile wind has
blown softly from the north. The smoke and smells
have consequently drfed to the southwark leaving
nothing whatever OF unpeasantness behind. The
Infanta earlier than usual this morning,
but Promptly at st. Marys Church at III O'Clock,
where she was received at the door by Father
Murphy, who bestowed the blessing OF the Church
urOn her. She then conducted to her seat,
followed by the members OF her party, and was
meek worshipper throughout the celebration OF the
Archbishop Feelan was also present as well
other dgnitaries Of the Church. After tho
service she returned 10 her hotel and, partaking
OF luncheon, rested during the afternoon.
The time OF the Princess Is entirely at her own
command and few are advised to what Is to take
place until there Is some tangible evidence on the
out side of the hotel that she is to make her
appearance. These evidences ordinarily consist Of
the hasy dashng into Monroe st. of a platoon OK
mounted policemen. gayly uniformed hussars, or
the quiet coming forward Of three handsomely
equipped andaus other vehicles, which stop at tho
M0rroc-st entrance to the hotel. Their appearance b
always the signal OF course to all who have the tmo
for general rush to tnc sidewalk In order that a
glimpse Of the Princess may he obtained as she passes
from the elevator through the doorway TO her car.
riage. No attempt IS made 20 conceal her from the
view Of the people, AMI few who are there and have
Il place OF vantage fail to catch glimpse OF the IN
fania. Thi, afternoon about ) 80 O'Clock II. Chat
field Taylors folrinhand driven up to the hotel
entrance at rapid gait with Mr. Chatfeld Iaylor
himself on the box OF course, something Was In the
wind. Nobody had known anything about 1t BEFORE
but Mr. Chaifict raylors movements since last Tues
day have been almost Identical with those OF the tin
cnSs and II being pleasant afternoon expression was
mt once given with much confidence 10 the surmss
that the Princess was going to take drive In Mr..
Chaticli Taylors fourth hand. Much to the pleasure,
II Is needless add, Of Mr. Chatied Taylor biuSen,
that is exactly what did to pass
The hour Of departure from the hotel was fixed at
g O'Clock, but II was "11 before the
Princess passed from her room 10 the corridor and
descending elevator 10 the lower noOr was CON
Quoted by Commander Davis To her place OH 'no
coach, which the top, on the 'front.' seat On
the left side Of Mr. Chatfcld Taylor. who held tho
Paws. his wife and daughter and Mrs. ChatneG-
Tayfor snugly filed all the seats. AT 02O O'CLOCK
NJ. Chatfeld Taylor cracked his whip and away tho
horses dashed the assembled crowd meanwhile cheer.
far as they could the Princess because OF the
cons ricuOus place she occupied which anordeu such
an excellent opportunity for all 10 see her the 90.
i.ctvc noint OF the party Washington Park and
in some place Of rejection within the ihcioseo
grounds royal supper was provided -
Tile Inflnta Will tomorrow Visit me fair gong
prtyately and moving about In accordance with her
own wishes and after her own simple fashion. In
the evening she viii Wit the Auditorium to witness
/" America" For tuesday no definite plan Is out
lined but II Is not Improbable That on that DAY she
viii make A final visit 10 the Fair groun1s On
Wednesday forenoon she will leave By the Michigan
Central Railway for Niagara Fails. remaining thore
one day and thence proceeding to New-lork city,