Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-09
PRINCE ALBERT ARRIVES.
Heir Apparent to Belgian Throne
Reaches New York


special dispatch to the Baltimore Sun
from New York yesterday says: Prince Al
bert, heir apparent of the throne of Bel
GUM, arrived today the North German
Lloyd steamship Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse. He is accompanied by his aid-de-
camp, Lieut.. Col. Jungbluth and DR.
Charles Melis. Belgian court physician The
prince was given an official greeting of well
come when the steamship arrived at quar-
anune this morning by Count de LIGHTER
velde, Belgian minister at Washinpton-
Henry W. I. MAIL Belgian consul in This
city; Gen. Wesley Merritt and several menu
bers OF his staff, representing the federal
government.
The prince replied to their words Of wei
come I'm excellent English, saying among
other things: Il am heartily glad to bc in
this glorious country, of which L have
heard SO much"
When the boat ran into her dock the
prince stood on the bridge and bowed and
waved his handkerchief in return to the
cheers of those on the dock. He came
down the gang plank in company with
Count de Lichtervelde. and was driven TO
the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, where he will
remain this evening He wore a high hat,
fashionable quit Of dark clothing and
snort black oyercoat. He is about five feet
eight inches in height, of blonde appear
ence and wears his hair in a pompadour
fashion.
1t is declared that he is coming to this
country to pursue studies of political econ
cmy and to inquire into our manufacturing
and Industrial interests. He is not i'm
search of an American wife, for such a
marriage would not be more than a NOR
ganatic one.
Prince Albert is twenty-five years old.
He is athletic and fond of the bicycle. Ac-
cording to accounts of his character, he
is not the slave of the vices TO which his
royal uncle, King Leopold, is subject. HIS
full name is Albert Leopold Clement Maria
Mainrad His mother was the Princess
Maria of Hohenzollern. His paternal grand
mother was a daughter of Louis Philippe,
King of France.
1t is said of the prince that he is finely
educated and is transformations. His father,
the Count of Flanders, possesses many no.
BILE traits which the son has inherited. The
Count Of Flanders has declared that should
King Leopold die before him ne will re-
linluish his claim to the throne in favor of
his son. On all public occasions the Count
Of Flanders walks behind his son. The
king always refers to the prince his
heir.
1t has baen stated in Brussels that when
the prince returns from the United States
there will be an announcement of his be-
trothal to his cousin, the Princess Clemen-
tine, who was engaged to his Inflated
brother. the late Prince Badouin, who was
killed. according to the best accounts, by a
jealous husband.
Prince Albert is travelling incognito as
Count de Rethy. He will be entertained In
this city and by the highest officials of the
nation in Washington. The Belgian min
lister, Count de LichtervelGe, has been in
New York several days to escort Prince
Albert to Washington, where he will be the
minister's guest at the Normandie.
Prince Albert will call upon Secretary OF
State John Sherman. who will take him to
the White House and present himto Presi-
dent Mckinley. A dinner will be given in
his honor by President Mckinley on FRI
day evening next. On the following even
ing dinner will be given to him by Vice
President and Mrs. Hobart. The dinner
will be followed by q reception given by
the Belgian minister.
From Washington the prince will go
south as far as New Orleans. and then will
20 to San Francisco. All the large cities Of
the country will be visited by him. His
visits in New York. Washington and Phila-
delphia will be extended.