Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-05-20


lalia. representative ~ the Spanish
throne. was today received With royal
honors and welcomed TO America Oh he
half of the nation.
She was received by Commander
Davis and escorted to the Jersey City
depot and took tho train for Washing
ton. The train was the came one that
carried the Duke IL Veragua Ia Chicago.
Arrives la Washington
WAsniNoToS. May IL. Before the
special train bearing the lnfanta started
from Jersey City crowd II several
hundred persons mad gathered about II.
and more PARTICULAR. about the private
car Wildwood" which was set apart for
the exclusive use II the young princess
and her immediate suite.
As she alightcd from her carriage
and faced the crowd that gazed IN re
spcctful silence upon the party. she he
traycd the first sign of timidiiy. and for
"A second c.unG 10 the arm of her escort.
Commander Davis
SO far as her habit Was concerned.
she might have passed for "a typical
young American matron: but there was
"A hint of the Spanish leaning toward
flCN HI tUt
turban shaped gray cap. neatly trimmed
with black lace and pronounced red and
green feathers. just a murmur ~ ap-
probation by the crowd swelled into "a
genuine American cheer as the infania
stepped lightly upon the rear platform
of the Wildwood" and gave a smile and
bow ~ acknowledgment.
The royal train arrived in Washington
=. 81 ..vh An
crowd was in the vicinity Of the station.
The attaches Of the Spanish legation
were there as early as 7 O'Clock. Five
minutes later there was stir
among the rapidly gathering throng
as four troops of the United States
cavalry. under Colonel Henry. role
up and formed in line on the
Sixth street side 81 the station. Secre-
tary Gresham and Assistant Secretary
Qunincey came shortly after the arrival
II the cavalry in Mr.. Gresham's car
riage. followed almost Immediately 10y n
handsome barouch erawn 10y four mag
nificcnt bay horses. Ii was Presl-
dent Cleveland's carriage and the presi
dents coachman. with brand new foot
man on the box. Col. John NJ. vii
con. commissioner of public buildings
and grounds. and Assistant Secretary
Adce and Chief Clerk Rockhill of the
state department were also in attend
ance. The princess stepped from the
train assisted by Commander Davis.
When the train stopped Secretary Gre
sham pressed forward and Commander
Davis presented him 10 the Infanta as
the representative u the president
Greeted ny Gresham.
The greetings over. Secretary Gresham
offered his arm IL the princess and
followed 10y the Iniantas suite and the
others Of the official gathering. walked
down the carpeted platform IL the ear
riagc entrance OF the station. Outside
Tie crowd was enormous and the
princess looked pleased AS she saw the
throng that had gathered Ia receive her
Sh. chatted gaily with Mr.. Gresham in
English all the while.
The infan;a. Secretary Gresham.
Minister Muragua and Prince Antonio
entered the presidents carriage. the
cavalrymcn saluted and the procession
began to move up toward the Arlington.
Four buglefs on horseback led with the
four troops of cavalry. formed the cscort
for the royal party. Six sergean;s II
cavalry acted as body guard 10 the
princess.
The apartments occupied by the prin-
cess are the historic summer annex to
the hotel, very near the White House.
\ large bunch ~ sweet peas stood on
a table In tho parlor. from Mrs. Curry;
other floral gifts were around. bat the
I chief among them rested upon the table
in the princess private drawing room ON
the second floor. II was tribute
from Mira Cleveland and consisted of "A
large basket ~ American beauties or
chids aud lilies of the valley. IL was
$40 when the head ~ the column of
I visitors turned of Pennsylvania avenue
and came up Ia the hotel The cavalry
moved quickly up the broad
avenue, wheeled into line. com
/ ing io a dress parade. imme
dia.ely behind came the presidents
four-in hand. the princess alighted upon
the arm 81 Sccre,ar, Gresham anil fol
lowed 10y her husband. the prince and
the Spanish minister. entered the sum
ner annex The streets were throngcd
/ and loud cheer went up "a the princess
I stepped Ia the pavement.
Hats of. shouted some ore IN the
crowd and instantly every head was un-
covered II was with grea; difficulty
+ that the police kept tho people from
surging forward. Colonel Wilson re
ceived the part, at the door.
immediately upon entering tho house
the princess y,asscd into the reception
+ room. accom- PANIED hy Secretary Gresham
AMI the secrctary Mr. Adeo and her
suite. moment later. retired. and Com
mander DAVIS hsde tho party go-i
night Al proparations hal been
made T. serve dinner huf uvinr
io the fact that dinner was had on the
train. tho beautiful privaie dining room
was no; used tonight and the princess
soon rctife~i To her ovn rooms - secure
good n,ght's rcsi preparatory to the
festivities hat await her 1omprrop
she will probably pay her respects T.