The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-20
AT WASHINGTON.
The Princess Escorted to rhe Arlington by
-Four Troops of Cavalry.

AT WASHINGTON.
The Princess Escorted to the Arlington by
Four Troops of Cavalry.
WASHINGTON. May 19.-The royal train
arrived in Washington at $40 O'Clock to-
night. An immense crowd of people gath
cred in the vicinity of the Pennsylvania
station more than an hour before the train
arrived. The attaches of the Spanish lega-
tion were there as early a. O'clock. Five
minutes lator there was q stir along the
rapidly gathering throng and q faint
s s9sss. as -four u ssSSp cot H.nSS
from Fort Myer. across the Potomac.
in Virginia. rode up aud formed in q long
line on the Sixth-street side of the station.
They wore fatigue uniforms. Secretary
Gresham and Assistant Secretary Quincy
came shortly after the arrival Of the c.val-
~ In Mr.. Greshams carriage. folio we'd al
most instantly by handsome barouche
drawn by four magnifcent bay horses. 1t
was President Cleveland's carriage, sent
for the use of the Princess, and the Pres
idents coachman and footman were on
the box. Many other officials were soon at
the station.
A number Of railroad porters caused a
futter In the crowd by laying q double
width of carpet along the east side of the
platform. This was for the passage of the
royal party from the train to the carriage.
lieutenant marched into the station and
drove back all outsiders who had secured
entrance. After two or three false alarms.
the special train steamed INTO the
station at $40 o'clock. exactly
State Departments officials. and the party
from the Spanish legation walked nearer
to the tracks as the train came to n stand
still. The Princess was the first TO algh
She was assisted from the train by Com
m IN ear
Senior Muruaga. was just behind the Prin-
cess, but before he could alight Secretary
Gresham stepped forward and Commander
DAVIS presented him TO the lnfanta as the
representative of the President. The Prin-
cess and Secretary Gresham greeted each
other pleasantly, and then tho other
members of the receiving party gathered
about them. When tho Infanta met Mrs.
Curry, there was pretty scene. The two
had known each other intimately IN Mad
rid and the recognition was followed by
warm hand clasp. while Mrs. Curry inl-
printed kiss on each cheek OF the Princess.
fered his arm to the Princess and the
party walked down the osrpeted
platform to the carriage entrance or the
station.
NOUS and the Princess looked pleased as
abe saw the thr0ng that had gathered to
receive her. She chatted gaily in English
with Mr.. Gresham all the while. The In
qua and Prince Antoine entered the Presi-
dents carriage, the cavalrvmen saluted and
the procession began to move up Pennsyl-
wanna avenue towards the Arling-
ton ton i -Four 6ISiers on on horsebaek
cavalry, one OF which was composed of
colored soldiers from the fighting Ninth.
formed the escort for the royal party. SIX
sergeants of cavalry acted as body guard
to the Princess. and following her carriage
came carriages containing her suite and
the mem bers of the receiving party.
The ride mp Pennsylvania avenue was
devoid OF any special incident. except on
one or two occasions. when the horses be-
came eighty nnmanageable, but they
were soon brought under control.
OCCASIONALLY. In response TO salutations
from the crowd. Secretary Gresham lifted
his hat and the Princess graciously bowed
She was seated to the right of the Secre-
tary. facing Prince Antoine and the
Spanish minister. and seemed particularly
pleased at the demonstration of cordiality
manifested. but kept up a continual con-
versati0n with the Premier of the admins
tration.
When the Arlington Hotel was reached
the Princess alighted. and taking the arm
or Secretary Gresham. and followed by her
lister. entered the annex. The streets were
thronged with people and loud cheer
went up as the Princess stepped to the
pavement. Hats Off," shouted some one
in the crowd, and instantly every head
was uncovered. 1t was with great diff
Guilty that the police kept people from
surging forward. Col. John Nj. Wilson
received the party at the door. lmme-
dlately upon entering the house. tho
Princess passed into the reception ROOM
accompanied by Secretary Gresham and
Assistant Secretaries Adee and Quincy and
her suite. moment later and the repre-.
sentatives of the government retired, and
Commander Davis babe the party good
n EO-mn inc he PriD
will pay her respects to the President and
Mrs. Cleveland. The programme for the
day beyond that has not been agreed upon.
The apartments occupied by the Princess
and her suite ct the Arlington are historic.
Though annexed to the hotel they form a
separate house. 1t was the old residence
OF Charles Sumner. and is but a stones
throw from the White House. On all sides
Vulnerable houses. few less historic than
that In which the lnfanfa now rests.
The royal apartments contain seven
sleeping rooms. three parlors and
private dining room, with four bedrooms
on an upper floor for the use nf servants.
A large bunch of sweet peas stood on a
table in the parlor from Mre. Curry. Other
floral gifts were around. but the chief
among them rested upon the table in the
Princess's private drawing room Oh the
second floor. 1t was tribute from Mrs.
Cleveland, and consisted OF q huge basket
of maRnifcent American Beauties. orchids
and lilies of tho valley.
The government will pay ell bills pre-
eenred for tho entertainments of the Duke
OF Veragua. This statement was made by
Secretary Gresham this afternoon
in answer To inquiries whether
bills sent to the State Department
for money expended 10 entertaining
the Duke In Chicago would be allowed.
Congress authorized the Secretary of State
TO provide for the entertainment of the
Duke of Neragua and his suite while in the
United States. and while no appropriation
was made for that purpose. Secretary
Gresham cannot overlook the ex-
pressed instructions of Congress in
the matter. The Duke is the
guest of the Nation. and as such all his
needs and desires will be complied with at
the expense of the general government.
As the Infants EulalIa comes also in the
capacity of the Nations guest. her enter
tainment will be provided by the govern
ment in all matters except where cities OF
States voluntarily defray the expenses
within their borders.