The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-20
The Infanta Eulalie Passes Through
New York Harbor En- Route
to Washington.
A Military Escort at the Capita
to See Her Safely to
the Hotel
The Representative of Royalty Much
Pleased at the Genuine American
Greeting Accorded Hor.

NEW YonK. May 19.-The Infanta Ealalie,
the official and personal representative of
Queen Regent Christine. of Spain. arrived
at tho port of New York to-day. and for
the first. time In many years the United
States entertains officially member OF one
of the royal regning families of Europe.
Soon after dawn this morning the Dolphin,
preceded by tho Spanish warship Iufanta
Isabel. steamed down to Sandy Hook where
the Spanish steamer Reina Maria Chris
tina, bearing the distinguished guests. was
lying at anchor. Tho Infanta Isabel fred
a royal salute. After tho arrangements of
the official details tho vessels handsomely
decorated with flags and bunting, hoisted
anchors and steamed mp 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 q national salute
OF twenty-one guns began to boom out.
At quarantine the vessels dropped
anchor and in few moments commotion
was visible on the ChTistins. Her barge
dropped into tho water, the sailors manned
the yards. and to the accompaniment of a
national salute the Infnnta Eulalie and her
party stspped into the barge. Tho prin-
CESS private standard futtsred in the bow
and the little craft danced along toward the
Spanish wazship. The passage was made
In safety and the guests were formally re-
oeived on the dsok of the Infanta Isabel.
The steamer Emmons, loaded with the
Spanish societies of New York, sailed Rayly
around the feet, playing the national
Spanish air. Meantime the barge of tho
Dolphin put shoat and Commander Davis
in special full dress uniform rowed 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 in a
few we'll chosen words welcomed the infants
to the United States in the name of the
president. The infanta responded in sim
pie and unaffected language, expressing
was offered her. Then the Isabel turned
her prov up stream and never stopped till
anchor was dropped off the Pennsylvania
railroad dook at jersey City. At a quarter
to one the yards OF the Isabel were manned
n9ain and tho Dolphin's barge slipped
througa the water and this time it returned
freighted with royalty. A chorus of whis-
ties went up from the nearby steam Draft;
the Dolphin's guns doomed and from the
mainmast head broke out magnificent
silk royal purple standard, bearing in gold
the crest of the infanta's family. The
barge drew up alonSide and the infanta was
helped VI. The marines and sailors were
drawn up in nautical array. and
the officers stood about brilliant
in full dress uniforms. The infanta
reaching the top of tho RanQwsy stopped
and stood silently for q minute looking at
the scene. Then smile of appreciation
and pleasure lighted up her face. She ex-
tended hor hand to the nearest officer and
for few moments engaged In IN animated
convsrsntion with the naval contingent.
Commander Davis soon led tho way to the
saloon. whore the remainder of the royal
party were made known to the Dolphin't
officers and then the visitors sat down TO ar
elaborate luncheon. More than an houl
was occupied in the repast and it was MOI
until 2:45 O'clock that the royal visitors en-
barked again, this time in the tug. anG
steamed for the Adams express pier adjoin
ing the Pennsylvania railroad dock. Fol
the third time the Dolphin's guns belchec
forth twenty one times and the roy stand
ard was dropped. Tho party landed ant
were taken di; eotly TO tho train. whiot
pulled out of the depot at SOB p. m. annie
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