Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-03-07

Albany, n. Y, March I'LL was 1929
o'clock when Prince Henry boarded his
train at Boston this morning ana 2ioa
o'clock when the train departed for Az
bany. The prince retired at once The
prince was at breakfast when his tram
entered the railroad yards nc Albany
He wanted to leave the table at once,
but as the train was more than 20 min
utes ahead of time, a stop was made ~
the yards where he finished his meal
At $3.50 the special reached the Union
depot. Mayor Gaus and George sara,
chairman Of the receptions committee
were In waiting and were introduced
to the prince by Ambassador Won Hol-
leben,
Gov. Odel arrived about ten minutes
later. and In behalf of the state bade
the prince welcome, The prince was
then shown to a carriage around which
formed the smartly uniformed riders Of
troop b. Broadway was filled with
people and as the carriage bearing the
prince emerged from the depot drlveN
way there was a resounding cheer.
stationed at various points along the
route we're companies of the New York
state militia. The buildings along the
route presented a brilliant appear
ance. German and American flags
being tastefully intertwined. German
and American colors were draped over
the front OF the city hall and the
mayors Office to which the prince was
escorted Immediately upon arriving.
Enormous crowds lined the streets
Admission to both the city hall ana
capitol was by card, but poor judgment
had been exercised IN Issuing them
and in both places the crush was ter
rife and many Of those entitled to adj
mission were forced back by the
guards
When the party entered the city hall
they were escorted to the mayors Of
fee and Mayor Gaus extended the for
NAL welcome to the city He said
WELCOMED BY THE MAYOR.
Your royal highness, | have the
honor on behalf Of the city and the
common council Of Albany to welcome
YOU to the historic and hospitable cap
ital city Of the Empire state.
Il assure you, sir. that the city OF
Albany feels deeply honored in having
this opportunity to add your name to
the long list of the personal representa-
tives Of the heads OF other governments
that have paid this city visit. well
come you as the personal representa-
tive Of your brother, william H. the
German emperor, who is the head of
people who are on friendly terms with
our country
I'VE have here in Albany about 10000
German-Americans They are OF that
class of men whom you met in The
middle west men who, al the time we
were threatened with ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Loyalty espoused the cause Of the Union
of our states l also am happy To ex-
tend the hand Of welcome to you be-
cause as man you have endeared
yourself to all the American people
that you have met As a souvenir Of
your visit among US ! nave prepared
an illustrated parchment granting you
the freedom Of the city, enclosed In its
silver case, which ] take pleasure IN
presenting.
while IL is not my purpose 10 de-
tain you and your party with any eN-
tended remarks knowing that you
came to Albany 10 see and not 80 much
TO hear, stlll I want To call your atten-
ton to one fact which | think VIII IN
terest you. When you came out OF the
railroad station you set foot on Steu-
ben street which was named after the
former aide-de .camp OF Frederick the
Great. who came 10 America 10 put our
revolutionary army into proper shape
and who did It, thereby making the
revolutionary war q success AS you
already know. Won Steuben, at our Gen.
W hhlinElon auhhtntt'iif ""' Aie'"' 20
spector general with the rank OF major /
general"
AT THE CAPITOL.
The prince thanked the mayor for the /
gift and said that he would greatly /
prize IL. The party was then shown |
the original Dongan charter granted by /
Gov. Dongan 2l6 years ago. a short (
time was devoted to introductions and
then carriages were re-entered and the
party proceeded to the capitol. They !
were met at the eastern entrance By /
Adit. Gen. Henry and escorted to the
executive chamber. where Gov Odell
and his staff we're waiting 10 receive /
the royal visitor. The prince entered |
with Adjt.-Gsn. Henry. and stepping