The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-28

international Congress opened In the I'm
perial Institute by the Prince Of Wa.ss.


rerial Institute by the Prince Of Wases.
LONDON, June 27-The Prince OF
Wales yesterday afternoon formally open-
ed the International Railway Congress
in the Imperial Institute. West kenslng-
ton. There were present eight hundred
delegates from all parts OF The world.
The American delegates We're grouped in
body near the front Of the hail. with
the stars and Stripes floating over their
heads Near the Am4rican flag were ava
italian banner and smblems from West
Africa and Natal. Sir Charles Tupper,
Canadian High Commissioner In London.
occupied "a reserved seat near the front
Of the hall.
Before the Prince Of Wales arrived, all
the delegates and other persons pres
ent. including half a dozen ladies, were
photographed. When the Prince entered
the hall at about a quarter past
o'clock, he was received with cheers, and
all present arose To their feet. His Royal
Hghness acknowledged the greeting by
bOwing. smilingly, In all directions. lie
was attired in a black coat and white
hat, and wore a brilliant boutonniere.
In his address 10 the delegates, the
Prince said.
81 discharge with pleasure the import
ant duty Of opening this congress 0n be-
half of her Gracious Majesty the Queen,
who takes the greatest interest in the
discussion OF matters so closely affecting
the welfare OF her dOminions, and ! am
glad on my own behalf, OF the opp0rtu-
nifty 10 express my deep appreciation 10
t.e railway authorities al home ana
abroad for their unfailing courtesy and
the facilities they have afforded me on
many journeys.
His Royal Highness then, I'm few well
chosen words. welcomed to England the
delegates from the Continental states
and from both continents Of America, and
continued.
"It Is now nearly sixty years since the
opening OF the first railway We have
ntlv met to-day 10 show our interest in
am industry. which probably more than
any other has enhanced the wealth, pros
perity. and commerce OF the world. and
has tended 90 promote international
friendship and universal goodwill
"The last congress. which was heid IN
ST. Petersburg. In 1872. was made memo
rablc by 10 splendid hospitality and
ardent enc0Wageiuent given 10 the dele
gates and the objects they represented by
the late iamcntcd Emperor Alexander
Ill. OF Russia. We cannot promise you
I'm England the beauties Of Italy or the
eayetles Of Paris. but We can show You
our great contres Il industry Manchester
Liverpool. CardlH Crewe. etc.-where use-
ful knowledge may be acquired and where
YOU may see examples Of our most bene-
fetal work"
His Royal Highncss reviewed the pro-
cra'ame Of the congress. praising In the
highest terms It's Iractical utility, and
concluded his remarks by EXPIRE ssi'ig the
hope that he would be able through the
PROCEEDINGS and associations OF the con
glsss 10 extend his scientific and tecnnic@l
knowledge. and also 10 establish the foun-
dation OF many pleasant and enduring
friendships The Princes address was
loudly cheered.
NJ. Dubois. speaking on behalf or the
Continental delegates, made reply III
French. expressing thanks for the hearu-
ness OF their welcome