The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-02-27
REACHES WASHINGTON.
Prince Henry Receives Democratic Greeting
From the President.

Washington, ID. o., Feb. 24.-Through-
out the city the bald eagle of America
and the black eagle of Germany are
fraternizing. On the streets crowds of
Americans are cheering for Prince Henry
and Kaiser Wilhelm.
The day broke clear and beautiful, and
although it was known the princes train
would not arrive until after 10 o'clock,
crowds began to form long before that
hour. Hundreds came from Maryland
and Virginia, and Washington itself
turned out enmasse. Bands paraded the
streets playing American and German
airs.
The princes train rolled into the de-
pot few seconds after 10 20 o'clock.
No time was lost in preparing for the
ride to the White House and while the
police and military detachments held
back the crowds, the prince and his
party were escorted to carriages. The
military escort quickly formed and the
drive began. Through streets jammed
with people the procession passed, and
when the White House was reached the
soldiers and police experienced much
difficulty in keeping back the crowds.
Prince Enjoys II.
Attired in uniform of German adj
miral the prince sat in an open carriage
with Secretary of State Hay and Rear
Admiral Evans. Behind them came
more carriages with members of the
princes suite and navy officers in full
dress uniforms. Flags and handkerchiefs
waved as the princes carriage passed
through the crowded line of march and
lusty American "hurrahs" and compli-
mentary German "hochs' were inter-
mingled with the sharp yells of school
boys.
The prince enjoyed the enthusiasm
immensely. His face glowed with pleas
ure and there was almost constant
motion of his right arm as his hand went
to the peak of his cooked hat in &C.
kno wledgment of greetings.
Just Shock Hands.
From the utter lack of formality in the
presidents greeting, it would have ap-
peared to one unfamiliar with the course
of events, that no special plans had been
made for the meeting between President
Roosevelt and Prince Henry.
When the prince was admitted, after
due announcement, President Roosevelt
walked forward from his chair exactly in
the same manner he assumes towards
every visitor who is presented to him,
stretched out his hand, gave "strenu-
ous' shake Of the hand put forward to
meet his, smiled amicably and said |:
"Prince Henry, I'm pleased to meet
you" ,FF t
After brief exchange of compliment
airy speeches, the visitors were driven to
the German embassy. AT noon the
president, accompanied by the secretary
OF state, returned the visit of the prince.
After luncheon his royal highness re-
ceived the members Of the diplomatic
corps and other persons of distinction
who called to pay their respects. Later
in the afternoon the prince and his suite
visited the capital and were introduced
to many prominent members of congress.
Immediately after the dinner at the
executive mansion, for which arrange
ments on an elaborate scale had been
made, the prince and his party returned
to New York. The regular midnight
train to New York carried President
Roosevelt, Miss Roosevelt and others
who are to attend the lailnching of the
imperial yacht at Shooters Island.