The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-13
VISITED THE CHICAGO.
Prince OF Wales Expresses Admira.
tion for Our Cruiser.
Yankee Tars Feel Offended at the
Lack Of Enthusiasm Over Their
Victory.
BIZ The Associated Press.

LONDON, Aug. 13.-During the fetes in
London some time ago In honor of the
American cruiser Chicago, which was then
lying st Grsvesend, the Prince Of Wales
expressed to Admiral Erben and Captain
Mahan . desire to visit the vessel the next
time she was at Cowes. The princes en-
gagement to visit the Chicago Saturday
was fxed ut recent dinner given on board
the royal yacht Osborne.
Accordingly the prince spinnace arrived
alongside the Chicago Saturday evening.
AS he stepped aboard the cruiser salute
OF 81 guns was fred, the British ensign
was hoisted at the foresruck and the yards
were manned by the crew. Admiral Erben,
Captain Mshan, Lieutenant Commander
Potter and Lieutenant Clover greeted the
royal party as they came aboard the ship.
The Prince Of Wales wore the uniform
of British admiral and the Duke Of York
that OF post captain, while the members
OF ths princes suite were attired in the
uniforms Of their respective ranks. A
guard OF marines was drawn up on the
port side Of the quarter deck, and they
were carefully inspected by the prince.
The sun was shining brightly, and the
brilliant and snow-white decks made
Most Picturesque Scene.
At tho request of the prince all the off,
GERS Of the Chicago were presented to him
in turn. The royal party was then es-
corted to all the different parts of the
part of the ship the prince especially de-
sired to see, but was unable to do So ow-
ing to the accident that had occurred to
h. la 81 Il g.
just as the prince was boarding the vessel.
The prince remarked that he understood
that the American medical department.
was the best equipped of any in the world.
The members Of the royal party repeat
edly expressed their admiration OF the
splendid appearance and cleanliness Of the
vessel. On quitting tho Chicago the Prince
of Wales expressed the pleasure that his
visit had afforded him.
The officers and crow of the Chicago are
elated with the success Of their boats crew
in Fridays regatta, as they beat several
heretofore unbeaten crews. Some feeling
is expressed at the coldness displayed by
the spectators ashore. The men declare
that had British boat won victory in
American waters, her crew would have
been given far better reception than was
given to them here.
Emperor Entert>ins Yankees.
The officers Of the Chicago were guests
at a 8 o'clock tea and reception given by
Emperor William on board the Hohenzol-
lern. The imperial yacht was decorated
with flowers and plants that Queen Vic
toria had sent from the conservatory ut
Osborne House.
Captain Mshan viewed with the livelest
interest the pictures of the chief Prussian
naval battles from the time Of the great
elector to the engagement at the Cam
eroons, which are hung in the cabin of the
emperor.
George Gould was also guest at the re-
ception. Emperor William visited Mr..
Gould on board the Vigilant yesterday
The crew Of the Chicago half expected that
the emperor would visit the vessel, and es-
pecially rs at the queens dinner party on
Wednesday he had long talk with Cap
tain Mahan. His not going aboard Of the
vessel was therefore the cause Of some dis
appointment.