River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-25
PRINCESS EULALIE.

gramme was carried out after
the Dolphin, followed by the lisa
bel and the Christina, and booming
out a national salute of twenty-one
guns, had arrived at quarantine.
Meanwhile the beautiful mahogany
barge of the Dolphin had been put
afloat, and Commander Davis in special
full-dress uniform took his seat in the
stern sheets and was rowed over 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 welcomed the infauta to the
United States in the name of the presi-
dent and expressed the hope that she
would have an agreeable visit. The in.
fanta responded in simple and unaf.
fected language, expressing her great
qualification at the opportunity which
had been afforded to her. Then the
conversation turned on the order OF
ceremonies and the infanta announced
with regret that she felt obliged to de
cline the offer TO board the Dolphin al
the entrance of the harbor, in view
of the instructions of her govern
ment TO enter New York harbor
on Spanish man-of-war. However,
when Commander Davis invited her
to luncheon aboard the Dolphin al
the end of the voyage the princess &C
cepted the invitation cordially.
WASHINGTON, May 20.--The Infanta
Eulalie arrived here at $50 o'clock Fri.
day night. The crowd waiting for a
glimpse of the princess completely
choked the thoroughfares about the
depot and for many blocks along Penn
sylvania avenue. The cavalry garrison
of Fort Myer took up position facing
the exit from the depot to await the in
fanta's arrival. President Cleveland
was represented by Col. Wilson, the
superintendent of public buildings, who
is master of ceremonies at the white
house
Secretary Gresham and Assistant
Secretary Quincy came shortly after the
arrival of the cavalry in Mr.. Gresham's
carriage, followed almost Immediately
by handsome barouche drawn by
four magnificent bay horses. 1t was
President Cleveland's carriage sent foI
use of the princess, and the PRESIDENT
coachman and a footman were on the
box.
As the special train steamed into the
station Secretary Gresham, the state
department officials and the Spanish
legation walked nearer to the tracks
The princess was the first to alight
She was assisted from the train by Com
mander Davis The Spanish minister
/ Senior Muruaga, was just behind the
princess, but before he could alight
! Secretary Gresham pressed forward ano
Commander Davis presented him 10 the
infanta as the representative of the
president. The princess and Secretary
Gresham greeted each other pleasantly
and then other members of the receiv-
/ ing party extended greetings.
Outside the crowd was something
enormous, and the princess looked
| pleased as she saw the throng that hao
gathered to receive her. She chatteC
gayly in English with Mr.. Gresham al
the while The lnfanta, Secretary
/ Gresham, Minister Muruaga and
/ Prince Antonio entered the PRESIDENT
carriage, the cavalrymen saluted aEG
/ the procession began to move up
I Pennsylvania avenue toward the Ar
I lington.
/ On the arrival of the party at the
/ hotel the princess alighted. and, taking
the arm of Secretary Gresham and fol
/ lowed by her husband, the prince, anC
the Spanish minister entered the Sum
/ ner annex The streets were throngeC
with people and loud cheer went M
as the princess stepped to the pavement
Every head was uncovered. Col
John NJ. Wilson received the par
/ ty at the door. Immediately upor
entering the house the princes;
| passed into the reception room