Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-01

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plimentary speech. expressing his conf
denoe that they would do their duty II
their country called.
ne was accompanied to Annapolis by Sec
rotary Long and a party OF distinguished
American officers. Every member Of his
stan was in attendance. The rain poured
down in torrents, but the prince. to whom
naval warfare has special interest, declined
to take shelter, and went through every
formal feature OF the program. Besides
Secretary LoDg the Americans in the es-
cort of the prince were Senator Hale, Rep
resentative Foss, Admirals Bradford.
Cowles, o'Neill, Endicott, Terry and Ken
ney. Captains sigsbee and Lemly. Com
manders Sutherland and Cowles, Assistant
Secretary Of state Peirce and Assistant
Secretary OF War Sanger,
Under Heavy Guard.
The special train Of the prince, carrying
the entire party. left Washington at $3.50
and reached Annapolis at 10:45. A detach-
ment Of Baltimore police surrounded the
Short Line depot and a marine guard and
state troops Of Maryland did the prince
honor. Commander Wainwright, Superin-
Itendent Of the academy, received the prince
and the entire party was driven through
troop-lined streets to the academy.
Regardless Of heavy rain, there was a
great crowd in the sodden salute. A ma
tionaI salute was fred as the party en-
tered the grounds of the naval college and
the prince at once reviewed the cadet corps.
He stood under a canopy OF canvas on the
west end of the parade grounds and the
cadets marched in review before him. The
parade ground was q bog and the rain
splashed through the reviewing stand, but
the middies marched in fine order, and the
officers stood at attention, unmindful Of the
storm.
Compares Two ERvies.
The prince examined plans Of improve
ments with Senator Hale, Secretary Long,
Congressman Foss and superintendent
wainwright and discussed them with the
enthusiasm of a naval man. He asked a
score of questions and discussed the rela-
tive merits Of the German and American
systems.
A boxing class was lined up in the phys
ical training department and put through
the leading and blocking moves. There was
an exhibition Of v~aulting and finally some
spirited boxing and wrestling.
After the exhibition In the gymnasium
the visitors were entertained at luncheon
by Mrs. wainwright, assisted by Miss VAIN
wright and q number Of the wives and
daughters of the officers stationed at the
academy.
At the conclusion OF the luncheon the
cadet corps was drawn up In front Of the
house of the superintendent in preparation
for the departure of the prince. The lat
ter addressed them as follows:
Addresses the Cadets.
Gentlemen: have to thank you very
much for the way 1 nave been received here
today. 1 am greatly pleased to learn the
way you are brought up. 1 feel sure you
will do your duty whenever your country
calls on you. Again 1 thank you for this
interesting day"
Commander wainwright stepped forward
and. raising his hat. saidi
LET US give three hearty cheers for
Prince Henry Of Prussia'
His waiving hat gave The time and the
middies roared out three cheers.
The prince departed a moment later and
as he moved away the cadets presented
arms, the Marine band iiayed America
and a national salute wat fired.
On the trip back to Washington, Captain
Won Muller. speaking for the German visit
tors, said: hsYilaat
Ills royal highness yart1tatly interested
and pleased. tbs En- EeRx s6pRnent OF
the cadets impressed him particularly. They
were SO strong and 1.-THE. We do not have
that feature In our navy and we think thai
It is excellent. We liked the boxing very
much. Our visit to Annapolis was one Of
the most interesting Incidents Of our Jour
ney."