The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-26
AT NEW YORK.
The Infsnta Ssiuted by War Ships and
Welcomed by Mayor Giiroy.


The Infsnta Saiuted by War Ships and
Welcomed by Mayor Giiroy.
NEW YORK, May 25.-Eulslia, the Spanish
Infanta. is the guest of the metropolis.
The special train from Washington bear
ing the royal party, despite short delay,
owing to q hot box. pulled into Jersey City
on time at O'Clock and the Princess
aliRhted, showing in no wise the effects OF
her journey. She expressed herself as de-
lighted with the trip and the completeness
of all the arrangements looking especially
to her comfort and convenience. She is q
good traveller. whether land or
sea, and while. occasionally, members Of
her suite show signs OF fatigue. the Infanta
is alwaysfres Awaiting her arrival W asia
special committee. AS the Princess stepped
from the palace car she was met by Gen.
Porter. who escorted her to carriage,
which she entered. followed By her hus-
band. Commander Davis and Gen. Porter.
Other members of the suite got into
second carriage. and then both carriages
were driven down to the wharf, where the
steamboat General Sl0cum was moOred.
The lnfanta alighted from the carriage
and. leaning on the arm of Commander
Davis walked along carpeted way TO the
steamer. She wore costume OF light gray
cloth. over which was a sackcioth coat OF
trimmed with bright req flowers, and on
the Ia pei of her coat a large yellow rose.
When the lnfantas party and the MEN,
bers OF the committee had boarded the
BEL that had anchored north of the pier
early in the day. began firing q national
salute of twenty lone guns. at the same time
manning her yards and paradlng marines
on the quarter deck. As the slocum left
forward deck. the Princess close
by the starboard rail. with White
law Reid and Joseph j. Dono-
hue on either side. During the sail up
the river the party received an ovation.
saIutes being exchanged with hundreds OF
river craft. OF Thirty-f0urth street. as the
Brazilian men-of-war ReDublica and
Aquideban were passed. both vessels were
seen TO he beautifully dressed with flags,
and a. the Siocum steamed by the yards of
the two big war ships were manned. A
short distance further up lay the Newark
and Philadelphia. of the American navy.
As the Slocum came abreast of the Newark
both ships manned the yards and paraded
their crews. while each fired u salute of
twenty -one guns.
The Slocum continued on to Fiftieth
street where she turned. passing round the
Italian snip Eribana. AS the
Slocum turned, the guns OF tho
Miantonomoh. lying q mile further up}
fired q welcome. The Slocum continue
down the river to Thirty-fourth stres
where landing was made. On the pit
was Troop A, the crack cavalry regimentl
of New York. which was to act q guard
of honor TO the lnfanta. A detail of fifteen
men of the mounted police formed
an advance guard. When the party had
taken carriages the procession, headed by
the mounted band, marched along Thirty
fourth street to Fifth avenue. to the Hotel
Savoy. Along the entire route the Princess
received most enthusiastic reception.
which she most graciously acknowled ged.
X Mr(f lal
Ian. president of the Board of Aldermen,
waited at the entrance TO receive the city's
gnest. As the carriage stopped General
Porter introduced Mayor Gilroy to the In
Clcllsn as the President of tho Municipal
Council" Then the Mayor offered the
Princess his right arm. and led the way
nD the steps and through the
S By the 70 Prince "s and 'sf M1 Moc cITsa
The carpet laid down beneath the canopy
was strewn with liiacs peonies. roses and
carnations. and the moment the last of the
party had crossed 1t the crowd grabbed
every petal of broken flower that the lady
had crushed beneath her pretty shoes.
When the party mad reached the reception
room May Gilroy advanced to the In fants
and her husband and extended them the
following welcome:
Your Royal Highness it gives me extreme
satisfaction as the executive OF this city. TO ten
der 10 you It's welcome and freedom. The pro-
gramme which the committee has prepared Is
solely for your convenience and entertainment.
and for the convenience OF your SUITE IL Is not &C
all arbitrary. and can be changed ut any time
TO suit your convenience IL. at any time, IL
should not be convenient for you or any member
OF your suite. the committee Will change H.
assure your Royal Highness that the citizens of
this great country feel IL a great honor Ia well
come Ia its shores n representative OF the gov
eminent whose monarch made Its discovery
possible.
The Princess replied very quietly. saying:
II am very pleased at the graeiousness of
the rece ptIon and can find nothing to say
except TO thank YOU"
The Infanta fterwards expressed herself
ss charmed with "beautiful Washington
and her treatment thus far In Americs.