The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-05
PRINCE HENRY
IN GREAT WEST
Given Enthusiastic Day in City
Of Chicago.
WAS ADDRESSED BY VAN SAINT.
Visited lincoln Park and Placed Wreath at
Foot Of Statue of Uincoin-Leit for
City Far>famsd for Its
WAS ADDRESSED BY VAN SAINT
gy Associated Press.3

CHICAGO, ILLS, March 4-The well
come which Chicago extended to Prince
Henry last night was repeated and en-
pliasizcd to-day. he was given further
opportunity to enjoy his expressed de-
sire to meet American citizens at close
range. During the day he listened to an
address from the Central Bund. Of St
f.aui, placed a wreath on tho Lincoln
monument in Lincoln Park and enjoyed
:. luncheon and reception at the Ger
mania Club. The presentation Of the adj
dress by Governor YanZant of Mimi
capoiis, was the first detail Of the days
official programme
The I'rince received the Governor and a
committee accompanying aim. in his pri-
rate parlor, after he had eaten break
fast.
BY II o'clock, all those who were to ac-
company the Prince during the day as
seTnble6 at the Auditorium. The party
entered the carriages awaiting to con-
vey them TO Lincoln Park and the Ger
mania Club. In the carriage with the
Prince were Mayor Harrison, Rear-Ad-
sniral Evans and Former Secretary OF
iWvr Robert T, Lincoln.
The Prince was kept busy touching his
cap In response to the hearty welcome
accorded him. Rear.Adnira1 Evans was
also the recipient Of considerable atten-
ton.
DENSE CROWD AT TILE PARK.
4 dense crowd numbering thousands
was crushed about the scmbre statue of
the great emancipa tor when the Prince
and his entouraEe came upon the scene.
Cries OF '.i1oo der Kaiser and "Hurrah
for Heinrich were numerous, making a
thunderous volume of welcoming sound.
The Prince was all gravity as he entered
the plot OF cleanly-swept ground sur
rounding the monument and laid at the
feet CT the image Of the nsrtyred Presi-
dent his tribute Of respect The whole
ceremony lasted hut few minutes. The
Prince and his official party quickly re-
entered their carriages and started at a
brisk trot for the Germania Club. trans
termed for the time being into a bit OF
fairyland.
The luncheon was confined to the Prince
and the immediate party accompanying
him from Europe and assigned to him at
Washington, tho Imperial German Consul
DIR. Viewer. the two vice-consuls, Doc
tors Hearing and Zoepfel, Mayor Har-
rison. Governor Yates, Robert L Lin
coin, the Executive Committee the Com
mittee Of Five, representing the United
German societies. and about fifty members
of the club. including directors and the
Reception Committee.
PRESENT FOR PRINCESS IKENE.
At the end Of the third course. the
guests, stnding, drank the health of the
Presiden. OF the United States and the
Emperor OF Germany. AT the end of
the fifth course, Mr.. Harry Rubens de-
iivered the speech OF the occasion in pro-
posing the health of the Prince.
It was during the reception that one
of the most pleasing incidents of the
day took place. President Fischer. on
behalf Of the ladies of the club. presented
the Prince with magnificent vase to be
given to his wife, the Princess Irene The
Prince thanked the women in behalf
of the Princess declaring that no Incl
dent of his Visit had pleased him more
and that he was sure the Princess. his
wife, would cherish it always among her
treasures The vase was OF gold and
cut glass and was two feet high.
FOR MILWAUKEE.
The Prince was driven from the Ger
mania Club to the depot. Crowds lined
both sides of the streets. At the depot
he thanked Mayor Harrison for the
pleasure his reception in Chicago had
given him.
At p. NJ the Chicago. Milwaukee and
St. Paul special train reserved for His
Highness and suite left the station. The
Prince stood on the rear platform waving
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