Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-24
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Prince Henry in Washington.


Washington, Feb. "a The day broke
clear and suspicious and though it was
well-known that Prince Henry's train
would not resch the Pennsylvania sta
ton until after ten O'Clock the crowds
began to form long before that hour.
Hundreds Of people came from Virginia
and Maryland while Washing IN, It.
self, turned out en- masse. Bands par.
AIDED the ttreets, playing "Die Wscht
am Rhine" aud other German airs, To-
terspersed with the "star Spsngled
Banner" Hail Columbia" aud DIX
ie." There could-be DO mistsking the
holiday character of the occasion. Sen
rles challenged every civilian who pre-
sumed to encroaon on the rope
bound space held inviolate for the
passage of the scion Of royalty. With
out pass from the State department
the average citizen found it difficult II
not impossible to get about to any ex.
tent.
The train bearing Prince Henry and
his suite arrived ct the Pennsylvania
STU at 1880 this morning. Between
Toe lines OF the National Guard stand
ing at attention the Prince and his
brilliant escort travelled along Pennsyl-
yania avenue from the Pennsylvania
station ID the White House. Attired
in the uniform of an admiral he sat In
an open carriage with Assistlnt Secre-
airy OF State Hay. Rear Admiral
Evans occupied the front seat OF the
carriage. Behind them came other
open carriages with members OF the
Princes suite and army and navy Off
GERS 10 full dress uniform. The sun
shone brilliantly and the air was balmy
as a day in May. Behind the lines OF
soldiers there were solid masses of peo-
ole extending to the building line. All
The windows OF all the buildings were
AIMED with people. Flags and hand.
xerchiefs were waved as the Prince
vent by. There were cheers for him
all along the line OF march. Prince
Henry seemed to enjoy the reception
immensely. His face glowed with
pleasure. There was almost q con.
slant motion of his right arm as his
nand went to the peak Of his cooked
hat 10 acknowledgment OF the greetings.
At the moment that the Princes car
rage entered the White House grounds
a salute oftweL ty-one guns In his honor
was fred by the battery stationed on
the Washington Monument grounds.
The Marine band struck up my Coun-
try" and the marines drawn up on the
lett side OF the walk ID the steps Of the
mansion came ID attention. The CAL
rage stopped under the great porte
cochere and Admiral Evans, VINO was
10 the front set, descended. Then
secretary Hay, who was on the Princes
left stepped opt and dotted his hat as
the Priuce leisurely followed. Admiral
Evans and Sscrtt'ry Hay dropped 10
behind the Prince who walked brskly
through the double line OF marines
drawn up from the steps To the front
door. At the portal Major MoCawley
aud Capt. Gilmore, OF the Marine
Corps, received the Prince who shook
hands with each. The rest of the
Princes suite and the officials constitu.
tiug t1e reception party followed closely
aud alighted 10 turn beneath the great
whits porch.
Maj. McCswley and Capt. Gilmore
conducted the Prince e0d his suite in-
to the East room. 10 the East room
the members OF the Princes party re
NAMED Until after he had concluded
his interview with the President. 10
the Green room the members of the
Cabinet and their ladies were gathered.
The Prince passed them gracefully bow
ing. At the door Of the Blue parlor
Maj. McCawley aud Capt. Gilmore
parted from the Prince who proceeded
alone. He had scarcely crossed the
threshold before the President stepped
forward and grssped him by the hand.
The greetings that passed were OF the
most cordial nature. Tho President
then conducted the royal visitor into
the Red room where Mrs. Roosevelt
and Miss Alice were waiting. The
Prince expressed himself as delight I'D
at the honor OF meeting the ladies.
The President and the Prince then
walked back to the Green room where
the Prince was introduced to the mem
bers OF the Cabinet and their ladies'.
After that tle panty adjourned to the
East room where the President and the
Cabinet were made acquainted with the
members of the Princes party. The
Prince left the mansion at lib. Sec
rotary Hay and Admiral Evans escort
ed Prince Henry to his carriage, but
secretary Hay did not proceed any far
Their with him. Admiral Evans was the
only member of the receiving party that
rode with him 10 the German Embassy.
The President visited the Embassy af-
ter lunch TO return the Prince's call.
This was also brief ceremony in or
der to allow the Prince and suite time
to receive the calls of District officials
and the members OF the diplomatic
corps. 10 the late afternoon Henry and
his suite will visit the Capitol aud wit
cess the vote on the Philippine bill.
The Prince will be accorded the privi-
lege OF the f)or II he desires it.