New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-19
PART II.
APRIL 10, 1898.
THE DUKE AT THE CITY HALL
RECEIVED BY THE PUBLIC OFFICIALS.

ESCORTED FROM HIS HOTEL THROUGH FIFTH
AVE. AND BROADWAY BY TROOP A"
With flags waving, banners streaming bands play
,nc and crowds looking the Duke of Ncragua was
conducted from his apartments at the Waldorf yes
to-day afternoon the City Hail. where he was re-
ceiyed In by the city officials. The bright sunny
dsv and balmy air. sweet with the breath of spring,
osoded the most favorable conditions for the visit
and atoned for the unpleasant experiences attending
the arrival OF the Duke last saturday, of the
most dismal, dreary and disagreeable days of the
spring. The cavalcade, though Short Il brilliant
one. Troop a, the crack cavalry organization of
the state, acted as honorary escort and made SPLEEN
did appearance, with Its fine uniforms. polished trap
pings and handsome horses Crowds lined the streets
eager TO the descendant of the who discovered
America, the representative of the great Columbus
who is being honored the Nations guest After
the reception at the City Hail, the line reformed ana
escorted the Duke back 10 the Waldorf.
The members Of the Dukes party rose alrly in the
morning as is their custom and brealasted together.
At IL o'clock they We're waited upon by committees
from the Chamber of Commerce. the New York iistorl
cal society and the American Geographical Society who
formally invited them TO the reception which is to be
held at the Waldorf from until O'Clock to-day.
The delegations received in the banquet hall of
the state apartment suite. Besides the Duke there
present all the members Of his party, including
the Duchess Don Crisobal Colon, his son: Donna
Maria del Polar, his daughter his brother, the Mar
quis of Barbolis, and Don Pedro Colon his nephew.
Henry Willard, j. Seaver Page, John Austin Stevens.
Louis Windmuer and Perry Belmont represented the
Chamber of Commerce; John A. King. Edward F. de-
Iancey and Charles Isham represented the Historical
society, and exJudge Charles p. Daily Albert Bersad
and the Rev. Dr. c. C. Tiffany represented the Amerl
Geographical Society.
John Austin stevens read the address OF welcome
In behalf OF the Chamber of Commerce, In which he
spoke of the invaluable contribution which Christopher
Columbus had made to the OF the world ana
reminded the Duke that the history Of Ferdinand and
Isabella, through whose bounty Columbus was able
10 make his discovery had been written by Washington
Irving, Of the most graceful and charming OF his
torians, and a citizen of New-Iork. He also Invited
the Duchess in the of the ladies of New-iork TO
be present
The Duke of veragua read a reply in English writ
ten by himself, in which he accepted the invitation
md thanked the Chamber Of Commerce for its courtesy
John A. King on behalf of the Historical Society
and ex-Judge DAILY on behalf of the Geographical
Society also addressed the Duke. each referring TO
the services of Columbus to the cause which their
society represented To each the Duke replied In
English His English broken ana not strictly
grammatical, but it was spoken with an air OF sin
cerity and good will. which added to the favorable
impression which all have received who have come in
contact with him. His bearing under the fatterlnS
and trying circumstances attending his reception Ill
this country has been uniformly one OF modeSty ana
sincerity. lie TO understand fully the regard
which the American people feel for him as the de-
scendant Of Columbus. and 10 appreciate the honors
bestowed upon him, but his head Is not turned by the
compliments and favOrs Notwithstanding his modcsy
he Is always ready with neat little speeches which
are delivered without embarrassment in reply to
addresses. He Is always aiable and puts his callers
at their at once, although he may not BE- able
to communicate freely with them in language
The Duchess goes through the ceremonies with
dignity and grace, although not called upon as yet
TO play active part. Donna Maria evidently Is
not over fond of the formal proceedings. SIZE
cances firivey at her brother or cousin and smiles
I'm true senorita style. she is most Interested IN
the odd and. amusing happenings and IS the first
to gather a group around her for animated con
yersaton as soon as the functions over. Don
Cristobal, the and heir Is only fourteen years
old and evidently little used to public honorS. lie
seems 10 enjoy them hugely.
Ii was exactly / O'Clock when the blast OF buges
announced the arrival of Troop at the Waldor;
The column swung into Thirty third ST., and formed
a single line opposite IT," carriages which were
waiting for the Ducal party, with swords drawn
and raised in salute. The sidewalks and Stoop' In
the neighborhood filled with people. but the
streets were kept clear by the police. AT l 10 the
Ducal party left the hotel and entered the carriages
which were in waiting for them. In the first car
rage were the Duke OF Neragua, the Marquis oil
Barbos General Horace Porter, chairman OF the
reception committee, and Commander Francis W.
Dickins L. s. ", who has been detailed as honorary
In the second carriage were George T. DAVIDSON
John Austin stevens, Marquis de VillObar and Major
Auguste p. Montant. Of the Governors stan IN fnl
uniform In the third carriage were Henry WIZARD
F. " skinner and Howard Carroll. In the fourth
were Isidor straus J. Edward simmons and Henry
w. Cannon all OF these beng members oi "o
reception committee.
The Troop a COrnet Band. mounted, struck up
a Spanish air when the signal was given TO march,
and preceded by platoon Of dozen mounted
policemen under command OF Sergeant Rlvelle inc
line left the Waldorf and moved down Fiftlavc.
Next To the police came the band and behind them
was the first division Of Troop III command Oh
Captain Charles f. Rec. The second DIVISION OF tne
Troop, Lieutenant o. b. BIldginan III cOnhhhu loi
lowed the carriages and brought up the rear Tine
CHAPLAIN the Rev. Dr. ID. Parker Morgan, ana Lieu
tenant H. H. Balch were the other officers present
There were ejglty-six in line, dressed In the |
regulation full State uniform Of dark blue coat
with yellow trimmings blue trousers ana ihgh boos.
helmets with dark pumcs completed the costume.
The route OF march down Fiithave., under the |
Washington Arch, through Waverlcy Place ana down
broadway. Many houses and stores displayed the
American or Spanish flags and the Duke received |
frequent saluati0ns which he acknowledged bv liuig
his hat and bowling. The hearts Of number oil shop
girls assembled In groups were set alut'erihe ny
smile from a real Duke, In answer 10 the waving %
their handkerchiefs. An orderly, bearing spanish |
nag rode at the side of the Dukes carriage and The
coacbmen and horses were decorated with red and vel
low rosettes.
At the City Hall another crowd was assembled but
the passage between Broadway and the main entrance
was cleared by the police. The troop drew up IN |
front OF the entrance and presented swords, a. 'he
ducal party aighted.
1t was evidently the intention OF the Reception Com
mittee 10 turn the steps the City Hall into II bower
of palms and TO present the Duke something OF the
tropical aspect which greeted the eyes Of his iu'tons
ancestor 100 years ago at San salvador. Bn''
alas, for the best laid plans Of mice ana men, |
or rather OF Tammany braves! The horsi
whose J,erqusite II WAS 10 furnish the palms, was |
late. His wagon drove up at the east side OF the |
City Hall at the moment Of the arrival Of the duci
party In front OF the building.
.cholt M on. strau n.ip,s in his way mutercd |