The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-03-13
PLEASED WITH TOUR.
Prince Henry Delighted with His
Reception.

"e wiz remain until Monday, when he
goes to Philadelphia. He was absent
from the city for nine days, during
which time his special train was with
IN the territory of 10 states and tray-
eled a total distance of 4,35s miles. He
was greatly pleased with his trip and,
through his aid, Capt. Won Muller, is
sued statement expressing his salts
faction at the opportunity which came
10 him, and his qualification at the
cordially with which he was received
throughout the country. Capt. Won
Muller said:
His royal highness Is very much pleased
by his trip into the Interior of the United
States. He is fully aware of the fact that
ne has had only very superficial glimpse
OF a very small portion Of the United
States, and he might perhaps have used
his time TO greater advantage had he re-
manned in one Of the largest cities OF the
east. But he is convinced, nevertheless,
that, considering the character of HIS mis-
fion, the trip was the right thing for him
70 40. In making II he has obtained very
fair idea of the vastness Of the country
ano IT'S resources, which the capital Of the
United States and the great commercial
centers OF the east alone could not have
given him. But, more than this impress
sion, he values the hearty welcome which
ne met In all the places he went through,
welcome that showed him how the people
OF the United States everywhere under
stood and appreciated the intention Of the
German emperor in sending him here.
Thanks for All.
THE prince made a speech in ST. Louis
IN which he said he regretted not to have
been able always to express his thanks
TO those who greeted him at the rail-
way stations. or who otherwise desired TO
show him their respects. He wishes to
have the intent OF that speech conveyed
10 all those who IN the course of the trip
gave him such a cordial reception, and es-
pecially he wishes TO express his thanks
70 nose who. early In the morning. when
ne was not prepared and still IN bed well
coined him with music and cheers.
The receptions by the great cities Of
the south and the middle west were more
than he ever had expected, and so were
the receptions In the east But his royal
highness is equally thankful for what the
smaller places did In showing him their
good viii, though the train In such places
stopped only few minutes. and frequently
not at all.
Altogether the prince Is most gratined
by bds trip and shall never forget how the
American people everywhere met him with
hospitality and sympathy"
Last Days journey.
His last day on the special train
which carried him TO the south, west
and east rivaled in interest any of the
others spent by the prince on the tour,
for it. began with visit to Albany, in
cluded run in bright sunlight down
the west shore of the Hudson river,
and closed with a reception at the
United States military academy at
West Point. It was two O'Clock when
the special train departed from Bos-
ton, and daylight when it was climbing
through the range of hills that divide
Massachusetts, and New York.
At Albany.
Albany was reached at $50 o'clock,
and Mayor Gaus, in behalf of the city,
and Gov. Odell, for the state, met the
prince at Onion station with formal
official greetings. Then. under cavalry
escort. he drove TO the city hall and
capitol TO return the courtesy shown
Aim. The people of the city lined the
route throughout, and their cheers
sounded in popular welcome. He was
received by the two houses of the leg
islature, and returned his thanks to
their presiding officers for the honor.
He looked through the capitol. and re-
turning. under guard of cavalry, in
fantry and police TO the Union station,
left at 1890 o'clock for West Point.
At West Point.
West Point was reached at two
o'clock, and the prince was received
with the military honor due his place
in the naval service of his country.
Col Mills came to the station with
number of the officers of the academy,
and with troop of cavalry drove him
20 the parade ground on the heights
above. As the cavalry escort showed
at the brow of the inclined road, Knox
battery fred 21 guns. The cadets
formed in six companies, were at once
marched on the field. and the prince,
with Col. Mills and their respective
STATS. inspected them
Dress parade followed. with the
prince as reviewing officer. The ca
diets. in their handsome gray uniforms,
kept their lines perfectly in snow that
was shoe deep, and their marching won
the praise of the prince and bis Off
GERS. On the second time around the
cadets moved at the double quick. and
once more their alignment was per-
feet. The prince saluted and his Off
GERS uncovered when the colors passed
the reviewing stand. After the review
the cadets were drawn up in close
formation and the prince. advancing
10 the front of the first company, adj
dressed them briefly. The parade
grounds were surrounded by great
crowd, and the entire review made an
impressive picture. The day was
bright and clear. and the view of the
river and surrounding country was ex-
cellent.
At the close of the review the prince
visited Memorial hall. where the
officers on duty at the academy were
introduced to him. He greeted them
all very warmly, and compHmented
them on their work. Leaving Memori-
al hall. the prince and his staff went to
the riding school, where the cadets
gave an exhibition of riding. The
Jumping feats of Cadet Herr, of the
first class, attracted the attention of
the prince, and at his request Herr
repeated standing jump TO the back
of his horse in motion The cadet
landed safely on his feet and jumped !
of again without losing his balance.
After the display of rough riding the
prince was taken 10 the gymnasium /
and class of cadets went through |
their exercises for him.
The tarfin1 call of the prince was at |