Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-03-11
THE BEST OF ALL.
Quaker City Gives Prince Henry
a Cordial Reception.
Visits independence Hall and the
Cramps Monster Shipyards.
PubIicaliy Expresses His Pleasure at
Visit to This Country.

Philadelphia, March lO.-Prince Hen
Try Of Prussia finished his American tour
in this city, today, and for five hours he
was the guest of this municipality. His
reception was most cordial. From the
moment when the special train bring
ing the imperial visitor steamed into
the Pennsylvania Railroad station the
popular demonstration was hearty and
spontaneous.
When Prince Henry arrived at 1920
o'clock. Broad street station contained
probably the largest crowd In it's his
tory and the first appearance of the
prince was the signal for an ovation
which was continued as long as the
distinguished guest remained in sight
of the multitudes.
The prince was met at the railroad
station by the citizens reception COM
mittee headed by Mayor Ashbridge.
After shaking hands with the mayor,
the prince was introduced to the other
members of the committee. Then with
Mayor Ashbridge he walked through
the roped-Off passageway to the street,
where carriages were in waiting.
The lst and I'd Troops, Philadelphia
City Cavalry, in command of Captain
John c. Groome, acted as official es-
cort and two battalions of mounted po-
licemen headed and brought up the
rear of the procession.
The City hall IS directly opposite
Broad street station and the building
was circled in order to give the prince
a better opportunity of viewing the
architectural beauties of the huge
structure.
| Five minutes after his arrival Prince
Henry stood in the mayors reception
room which had been simply and taste
| fully decorated with flowers and the
American and German colors. Mayor
Ashbridge extended the freedom of the
city to the royal visitor and presented
to the prince handsome album con-
tanning his addres of welcome beauti-
fully engrossed. WA
Prince Henry made a brief response.
He said: This is but another of the
many acts of kindness that have been
extended to me in this country. 1 as
sure you that 1 deeply appreciate it.
| thank you for the freedom of the city
which you have given me and for this
handsome souvenir, which I shall pre-
serve. Again 1 thank you"
Previous to Prince Henry's departure
from City hall he was presented with
an engrOssed address of welcome by a
| committee representing the Central
League of the Pennsylvania State
League Of Veterans and Soldiers Of the
German Army.
The streets through which the prince
passed from the municipal building to
Independence hall were thrOnged with
cheering people. On the wide plaza
in front of the historic old structure
stands a statue of George Washing
ton. roar of applause greeted the
action of His Royal Highness when, on
|alishting, he gracefully uncovered be-
fore the statue. Accompanied by Ad-
miral Evans and Mayor Ashbridge the
prince entered the building and pro-
ceeded to the assembly room. He was
Informed that it was in this room the
Declaration of Independence was
signed, and he displayed much interest
in the colonial and Revolutionary relics
exhibited in the adjoining room. The
prince was presented an illustrated al
bum containing a history of Indepen-
dence hall.
In the corridor Of the building 10 vet
Grams of the Franco-Prussian war stood
ready to greet the prince. He shook
hands with each and made inquiry of
them as to their regiments and the bat
ties in which they had participated.
While these incidents were in progress
$50 picked singers from the various
German singing societies stood on the
plaza and rendered Beethoven's Die
Ehre Gottes.' accompanied by instru-
mental music. Prince Henry remained
in Independence hall about minutes
and from there proceeded to the plant
of the VIM. Cramp & Sons Ship and
Engine Building Co.
The 4-mile drive from Independence
hall to Cramps shipyard in the north
eastern section of the city was one con-
tinuous ovation for the prince and his
party. The sidewalks along the entire
route were filled with a holiday crowd
and all windows of factories and resi-
dences were lined with spectators. The
shipyard was reached at 1125 o'clock
Prince Henry and party were received
by Charles II. Crafhp. the head of the
company. who introduced the royal WIS.,
itor to it's directors.
Prince Henry was thoroughly at home
in the yard and, instead of taking only
the 45 minutes allowed by the program
to inspect the plant, he consumed hour
and 40 minutes in going through the
plant. In taking his leave of Mr..
Cramp, who escorted him through the
yard. he said: Il could stay here all
night
The prince was first taken into the
department where marine engines are
built. and from there he was escorted
10 the battleship Maine, which was
launched last summer. He did not go
aboard, but gave her a critical inspec-
ton from the dock. Mr.. Cramp then
took the prince to the Russian battle
ship Retvizan, which will leave for
Russia as soon as the ice in northern
Europe breaks up. The great sea fight
er looked pretty, being painted all in
white with her sides lined with hum
dreds of Russian sailors. Prince Henry
and his suite were received at the gang
way by Capt. E. NJ. Stehensnovitch,
the commander of the Retvizan, and his
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