New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-20
THE PRINCESS IN WASHINGTON
THE SECRETARY OF STATE WELCOMES HER
TO THE CAPITAL
ESCORTED TO THE ARLINGTON BY CAVALRY
HER ROOMS IN THE HISTORIC SUMNER
HOrsE-PLANS FOR HER
EMBARRASSMENT.
IpY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBrSE.]

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crowd Of people gathered IN the neGhboriood'o' 'ho
pennsylyania Railroad station more than M hour be-
fore the train arrived The attaches OF the spans"
Legation were early as : O'Clock. They were
the first official corners. senior Don jose fc"P"
saeraro First secretary Of the Legation Senior Amora
de sagrario Senorta de sagrario senior Mahu'i
MuItedo, Third Secretary; Captain c. dc Ia oasa'
military attache and senior Alejandre Padnla Bei
a,tache. composed tho party from the legation. wch
also included Mrs. Curry, the wife OF the eNS'hiS'er
OF the United states TO spain.
Five minutes later there was stir amohg Inc
rapidly gathering thr0ng, and faint cheer' rs '"o
troops Of United States cavalry under Colonel Henry
nom Fort Myer across the Potomac In Virginia.
rode up and formed In a long line on the siNth-s'
side OF the station. They wore fatigue UNIFORMS
The cavalry had started from Fort Mysr at . O'CLOCK
this afternoon attred in full dress. In the expect
ton that the Infanta would arrive ut O'CLOCK anu
when Colonel Henry ascertaincd that the distinguished
party would not reach the city until later In the
day he was obliged to take his men back to the
fort. a long ride. Colonel Henry allowed his men
to repeat the journey this evening In the more com
Portable but less snowy fatigue DRESS
Secretary Gresham and Assistant secretary Quincy
came shortly after the arrival OF the cavalry IN
Mr. Gresham's carriage. followed almost Immediately
by q handsome barOuche drawn by four magnificent
bay horses 1t President Clcvtland's caTiag" and
the Presidents coachman, with a brandnew footman,
was on the box. The carriage empty. Other
Of the Army, the superintendent of public buildings
and grounds wore full-dress uniform in his capacity
rs the military representative OF the President AS
sistant Secretary Adee and Chief Clerk Rockh OF the
State Department, also in attendance.
number OF railroad porters caused hutter In the
crowd by LAYING double width Of carpet along
The least side OF the platform. This was for the
massage of the royal party from the train to the
carriage. Then a detachment OF policemen under
lieutenant marched into the station and drove back
all outsiders who had secured entrance. line OF
rope stretched from end OF the platform 10 Inc
other. completed the arrangements Tor tne mah'as
arrival.
After two or three false alarms the special train
steamed into the station ut 30 o'clock exactly on
time. Secretary Gresham. the State Department
officials and the party from the Spanish Legation
walked nearest the tracks, and the train came 10
standstin
The Infanta was the first ia alight. she was
assisted from the train by Commander Davis The
Spanish Minister, Senior Muruaga. was just behind
the Princess, but before he could alight, secretary
Gresham pressed forward and Commander Davis pre-
scented him to the Infanta as the representative OF
the President. The Princess and Secretary Gresham
greeted each other pleasantly, and then other mem
bers Of the receiving party gathered about them
When the lnfanta saw Mrs Curry. there was II
pretty scene. The two had known each other In
timately In Madrid, and the recognition was followed
by a warm hand clasp, and Mrs. Curry imprinted
kiss on each cheek OF the lnfanta.
The greetings over, Secretary Gresham offered his
arm to the Infanta, and preceded by Colonel Wilson
and r. A. Parke general southern passenger agent Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad. followed by the Infana's
suite and the others OF the Official gathering, they
walked down the carpeted platform 10 the carriage
entrance Of the station. Outside the crowd was
something enormous, and the Princess looked pleased
as she the thIOng that gathered To receive her
sho chatted gayy in English with Mr. Gresham all the
Chile. The Infanta, Secretary Gresham, Minister
Presidents
carriage, the cavarymcn sauted. and the procession
began to move up Pennsyvana-ave toward the Ar
nneton. Four buglers horseback led and with the
troops Of cavary Of which was composed of coore
soldiers from the Fighting NINTH" formed the escort
for the royal party. Six serscants OF cavalry acted
as body guard To the Infana. and following her
rage came carriages containing her suite and The
members OF the receiving party.
The scene in and around the Pennsylvania Railway
station when the Princess arrived reminded one OF
those that were enacted during the Inauguration.
crowd, the like OF which has not been seen since
that time, lined Pennsylvana-ave. on either side
from the sixh-s station the Treasury Department
and to the Arlington Hotel. The ride NJ Pennsyl
vania-ave. devoid OF any special incident except
on one or two occasions when the horses became
slightly unmanageabe. but were soon brought under
control Occasionally, In response to saluta'ions
from the crowd, Secretary Gresham lifted his hal and
the Infanta graclousiy bowed. She was seated On
the right Of the Secretary, facing Prince Antonio and
the spanish Minister, and seemed particularly
pleased at the demonstrations Of cordially mani
Tested. but kept up a continual conversation Win
Mr. Gresham.
II was 8 AS when the head OF the column OF
troopers turned of Pennsylvanlaave and cane up 10
the hotel The cavalry moved quickly up the brcad
avenue and wheeled into line. coming to dress
parade. Immediately behind came the Presdehts
fourth hand The spirited team, netted by the cheers
Of the crowd refused 10 approach the curb bu were
quickly obedient to the touch OF the whip. inc
lnfanta aIghted upon the arm OF Secretary Gresham
md followed ~ her husband the spanish Minister
entered the Sumner annex. The streets were
thronged with people and oud cheer went up as te
Infant, stepped to the pavement. Hats on shoueo
some one In the crowd. and instantly every heao was
uncovered. 1t with great dificuity that he
police Kept the people from surging forward Co'ohe
John NJ Wilson received The party Mt the door.
Immediately upon entering the house the ini"nc'
passed into the reception room, accompanied u,
secretary Gresham. Assistant Secretaries Adee ana
ouirpy and her suite. moment later the represeh-
tstives OF the Government retired, and COMMANDER
Davis babe the party good night All preparations
baA been made 10 serve dinner. but owing to the
fact that dirner had on the train the bein'iu'
privs&e dining. room was not used tonight. A'hous'
expresipe herself as not all atleued the Princess
soon retired to her own rooms to secure COCO eh'
rest preparatory to the festivities that await her.
The Presidents plans. whatever they may be, ior
the reception and entertainment OF the spanish lnan'a
during her stay In Washington We're not clearly In
dIcsted in the arrangements made for welcoming her
on her arrival this evening. sensibly and properly
enough President Cleveland did not go to the station
hisel but there to represent him his secretary
Of state, Mr.. Gresham, and the recognized master
NJ ceremonies at the White House under
this and the former Cleveland Administrator
colonel Wilson. The Assistant, Secretaries OF State
vere also present at the Pennsylvania station to lend
their aid in emphasizing the Official character Of
the welcome andstwo troops OF United States cavalry
vere ordered to act escort 10 the lnanta
ard her suite OH their way to the Arlington giving
10 the drive something Of the spectacular and mita,
ouailty necessary to the success and smartness Of
this constrnctively international function.
Beyond these preliminary attentions on the par;
Of the Administration, It's programme Of hospitality
wss left as undeveloped as ever.