New-York tribune., 1902-03-04
WORTH HA WING AS A FRIEND.
PRINCE HENRY IMPRESSED BY VAST
NESS OF COUNTRY, ITS COM
MERGE AND RESOURCES


the programme laid down for his entertainment
by the local committee. From the time he en-
tered Union Station until his departure for Chi
3 cago the royal visitor received constant ova-
/ ton. He made an excellent impression, and his
remarks and bearing showed that he was
pleased with all he well as with the re-
! ception accorded to him. In the only address
| delivered here by him the Prince reiterated the
! statement made in New York-that his mission
! to this country was to cement the friendly
bonds between Germany and the United States.
| A short reception at Union Station, the pres
| entation of an address Of welcome by Mayor
Wells and a similar address by a committee Of
German army and navy veterans, preceded
drive through the business section Of the city
to the West End, where. at the St Louis Club,
the Prince and his suite with the reception
committee took breakfast
There Mayor Wells presented to Prince Henry
a superb casket Of sterling silver ornamented
with insignia and trimmings of gold, and con-
tanning the address presented earlier by Mayor
Wells. To this address the Prince replied briefly.
! Carriages were again taken by the party who
were driven through the beautiful residence sec
tion of the West End into Forest Park and to
the waiting train, which had been hauled there
for their convenience At II o'clock the train
left for Chicago.
When the special train of Prince Henry
steamed into the Union Station there was
deafening welcome from factory and locomotive
whistles and cheers from the thousands who had
gathered. The train was boarded by Dr. Rielon.
the German consul and Mayor Wells The
Prince was greeted by DR. Rieloff. who intro
duced Mayor Wells After the exchange of a
few words between them. Mayor Wells escorted
Prince Henry from the train through double
lines formed by the members of the reception
committee and police officers to the grand wait
ing room of the station the second floor.
Everywhere were to be seen the German and
American colors intertwined in the decorations.
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans of the party.
also attracted great attention.
MAYOR WELLS's ADDRESS.
When the entire party had assembled In the
brilliantly lighted grand hall OF the station.
Mayor Wells. with a few words. handed the
Prince official address OF welcome. engraved
. on schcll OF parchment.
Following this committee Of German war
veterans representing the Deutscher Landwehr-
verein, the Deutscher Militarverein and the
Kriegerverein Of St. Louis and the Veteranen-
verein of Springfield. No. were presented to the
Prince. They gave TO him a beautifully
graved scroll, showing the coats Of arms and
the national coiors of America and Germany in
tertwined, with a German inscription expressing
the hearty good will OF the societies named
Prince Henry responded heartily. and spoke a
word to each member OF the committee He said
10 Rear-Admiral Evans. They are German
veterans Some of them served in the German
army and navy when I learning my trade
A short reception ended the ceremonies at the
Union Station. Then began the drive TO
the St Louis Club Prince Henry. accompanied
by Mayor Wells Rear Admiral Evans and Or.
Rieloff the German Consul 70 St. Louis, occu-
pied the first carriage, an open landau drawn
by four black horses.
A platoon of mounted police and detachment
of the 4th United States Cavalry from Jefferson
Barracks under the command Of Major F. A.
Edwards. United States Army. acted as escort
and bodyguard.
There was throng walled in by buildings and
police lines in the neighborhood OF the St Louis
Club when Prince Henry arrived. and at
the other points along the route through the
city, there enthusiastic cheers. The club
house decked with flags and long folds OF
bunting in which the German colors had a
prominent place. Lines Of police extended from
the curb to the door. and out in the avenue stood
/ a squadron of cavalry. The Prince drove up
and cavalrymen and policemen presented arms
The Prince was escorted TO dressing room
and ten minutes later with Mayor Wells, led the
way to the handsome ballroom. where breakfast
was served Mayor Wells presided. with Prince
Henry on his right and Ambassador Won HOLE
ben on his left.
GERMANY READY TO SHAKE HANDS.
After the discussion Of an elaborate menu for
which 152 covers had been laid. the President of
the United States and the German Emperor
were toasted. Mayor Wells in a few words then
presented the freedom of the city and gold and
silver casket containing the address of welcome
to Prince Henry, who responded as follows:
Mr.. Mayor and Representatives Of the Citi-
n is mn 6eGir IN f1ay
for your kind words in welcoming to your
city. l have reached the most western
point Of my visit to the United States l
sorry that l cannot go farther westward and
more of your magnificent country, but, as YOU
know, my time is limited.
Since reaching America have been travelling
day and night through this wonderful country
and ] assure you that I have been deeply i'm
pressed by the hospitality and the kindly feel
ing that l have met day and night | wish to
thank all of you, and also to thank all OF those
with whom 1 have not been able to talk and
shake hands Many have come to my train in
the middle Of the night to welcome me. and l
deeply grateful.
You know whose representative am. I want
you all to know the object of my mission to
the United States to cement the friendly bonds
existing between the two countries
want you to know that Germany is ever
ready to do so. '"" "re
is ever ready TO fight, a nation Of arms, but not
a belligerent nation. My sovereign is ever an
advocate OF peace and intends keeping his peace
am deeply impressed by the vastness Of
your country and the largeness of it's commerce
and resources. This greatness grows upon me
daily as l travel through your land
iind that the United States is worth hav-
Now let us drink to the city of St Louis and
its prosperity.
At the conclusion of these ceremonies the en-
tire party re-entered their carriages for drive
to the train. which, in the mean time. had