The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-04
PRINCE HENRY PROVES
A DEMOCRATIC GUEST.
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stairway somewhat in advance of Mayor
Wells. he glanced back and observed Rear
Admiral Evans fimping. He made a mo-
ton as though TO assist Fighting Bob"
but Chief wilkie of the Secret Service Bu-
reau. was at the Admirars side ahead of
him.
The Prince acknowledged the cheers and
waving of flags after entering the landau.
which was drawn by black-and-white
four-in-hand. by saluting. The crowd rec
ognized Admiral Evans in the carriage with
the Prince. and excIamations ''Hurrah for
Fighting Bobr' were shouted from win
dows and from the sidewalks. Never too
early for an American crowd to turn out"
Evans declared.
CAVALRY ESCORT
FOR BIG PARADE.
The parade was composed of about forty
carriages. the Fourth United States Cavalry
detachment ana the police platoon. The
police platoon. commanded by Captain Nc
Nance, was in the van. The Princes car
Rage was next, surrounded by body
guard Of twelve mounted policemen under
command of Chief of Police Kiely The
Fourth United States Cavalry detachment
commanded by Major F. A. Edwards. came
behind the Princes carriage. followed by
the carriages bearing the visitors and the
Reception Committee. Mayor Wells Rear
Admiral Evans and Chief Wilkie rode with
the Prince.
The streets were thrunged with people
along the entire route OF the drive who
cheered the royal visitor and waved .ia,;s
and handkerchiefs at him. He alternately
bowed and ealuted. Prince Henry congrat-
ulated Mayor Wells on the excellent order
maintained and said he was gratifled at the
behavior of the crowds.
It was about $50 o'clock when the Prince
alighted from his carriage at the St. Louis
Club Again he was escorted through a
police Gordon into the building. Up the steps
he strcde at Mayor Wells's side. but the
two were far apart and not word was
spoken, though the royal guest saluted re-
cponses to cheers. The c carriages were
emptied and the passengers hastened up in
to the ballroom, whSe the sumptnous
breakfast was served.
Prince Henry entered the room after the
other guests were assembled. He was es-
corted by Mayor Wells to the curvature Of
the horseshoe table. where he was invited
to a seat on the right side of the Mayor.
Ambassador Won Holleben occupied the seat
TO the left
TOASTS FOR PRESIDENT
AND THE EMPEROR.
When the breakfast was over and the
wine glasses filled to the brims with spark
ling liquor Mayor Wells arose and COM
mended silence
"A toast to the President OF the United
States" he proclaimed. The guests arose
and Quaffed the champagne. When they
were again seated the Mayor proclaimed a
toast to the Emperor OF Germany. and this
toast brought the guests to their feet again
For almost a minute Mayor Wells stood
at the head OF the table without speak
ing Then he bowed to the Prince and de-
liyered his address of welcome. talking in
a firm eloquent strain. 1t probably was
the most effective address the Mayor has
delivered since he has been Mayor. He
said:
ADDRESS OF WELCOME
By MAYOR WELLS.
In behalf of the peopia Of st louis 1
bid you a hearty welcome to their city.
1T is our desire that your brief visit with
us be as agreeable to you as it will be
to those who have the honor OF entertain
ing you. and that you Will carry back to
the great country you represent pleasant
recoIlections of this city by the Father of
Waters
"St Louis has had changes of fortune
and history unusual to cities in this coun-
try. During the last hundred years It has
been under the dominion Of three flags. ard
has passed in peaceful transition from
Spanish to French and from French
to American sovereignty. Situated up
on the border land between the North
and South. and the East and the West.
its people are drawn from and are represen-
tative Of every section Of the United States
Indeed, from every quarter OF the globe
they have come: and especially may you