The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-02-25

friendly welcome to the imperial guest. No
| only were the imperial colors here. but
| every State in Germany participated In the
| welcome. each by q silken fiag-Prussa ir
| white and black, Baden In red and gold
| Hesse In white and blue. and thus through
| out the States. each having its own flag.
Prince at Home in the Embassy.
The Prince and his party laid aside their
1 wraps and the confusion of arrival gave
| way to the calm dignity with which affairs
| about the Prince are conducted. Although
| there was no excessive formality, yet at all
| times there was that Difference due mem
| Der Of the imperial family. The entire first
! floor OF the embassy had been placed at the
| disposal OF the Prince and his personal stan
and soon the drawing room. tho japanese
room, the smoking-roon and the Ambassa-
doris study had their groups Of guests and
officials.
Prince Henry had as his private study the
| Japa a-sse room, with its rich Oriental fur
| nishings and curios. even the walls showing
the characteristic Japanese storks. The
Ambassador office also was at his dis
posai when occasion required.
The main body Of the Princes staff. after
the call at the White House. proceeded to
the new Willard Hotel, where quarters
covering the entire first floor were at their
disposal
President Roosevelt Returns the Call.
Tremendous cheering from the cdowds at
II ~ announced the coming OF President
Roosevelt to the embassy TO return the cali
OF Prince Henry. The President drove in
an open landau with Colonel Bingham, his
naval aid. Commander Cowles following
In a carriage. The cheering was continuous
as the President drove along, and he had
his silk hat off his head much of the time.
In recognition Of the repeated demonstra-
ions.
As the President stepped out OF the car
riage the German Ambassador was at the
threshold to greet him. There was eX-
change of greetings. and then the President
passed up the stairway to the drawing
room where Prince Henry WIS awaiting his
coming. The Prince stepped forward and
"reeted the President most cordially and
there was an interchange Of amenities.
The President and Prince remained to-
gether for about ten minutes. being left
alone at first. and later being Joined by the
Ambassador when their personal greetings
were completed. There was no exchange
of formal addresses during the visit. which
was strictly one Of official etiquette. al
though It gave opportunity for expressions
of mutual cordiality and good win between
the two nations
Following the call Of the President came
that OF the Commissioner Of the District Of
Columbia. who called to extend to the
Prince the welcome of the city Of Wash
ington. The Prince received them in the
drawing room, where NJ. B. F. Mcfarland,
president OF the commission, delivered an
address.
Prince Henry acknowledged the address
with an expression of earnest thanks. He
spoke in English and referred to the pleas
ure with which he had looked forward to
coming to America. AS to this welcome to
tie city Of Washington. he not only ex-
pressed his heartfelt appreciation Of the
courtcsies shown him. but he also. referring
TO a part Of Mr. Macfarlands address.
spoke Of tho strong ties which had been
made here In Washington. as far back as
1885, when the first international relations
between Germany and the United States
were established.
AmbassadOrs' Calls Are Returned.
Prince Henry then prepared to make calls
upon foreign Ambassadors stationed in
Washington. as the high rank of an Am
bassador makes him personal representa-
tive Of his sovereign or ruler and entities
him to the first call. The Prince was ac-
companied by the German Ambassador, the
two driving in an open landau. AS the
Prince came into view the crowd gave him
ovation of cheers. Ahead of the car
riage galoped the escort of cavalry troop
ers. The drive took the party throughout
the northwest section of the city. where
the crowds lined the streets.
The Princes first call was a the British
Embassy Lord Pauncefote being the dean
OF the Diplomatic Corps. The Prince did
not enter the embassy. simply leaving his
card. Calls were then made on the French
Ambassador. NJ. Cambon: the Russian AM
bassador. Count Cassni: the Italian Am
bassador. Signor Mayer. and the Mexican
Amba ssador, AspiroZ. at each place cards
being left. The Princes calls did not ex-
tend to the foreign Ministers. their rank
does not make them personal representa-
tives of their sovereign or ruler.
Returning to the German Embassy.
Prince Henry and his party took lunch with
the German Ambassador and the members
OF his stan. The party at the table num-
bered twenty-five. Prince Henry occupied
the seat OF honor with Doctor Won Holleben
sitting OrypoSfte.