The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-25
METEOR WEEDS
The " AYES
Continued From, Firat page.

the prince and Miss Roosevelt chatted
The entire assemblage, taking its cue
from the prince and the presidents
daughter, was in merry mood.
Exactly at 1898 Miss Roosevelt broke
the champagne bottle with vigorous and
eHectlve hand, saying: Elm the name of
the German emperor, christen thee
Meteor" Guns roared, bands played and
the great cheering lasted for several
minutes. The prince handed bouquet to
Miss Roosevelt and then, raising his hat.
in few words acknowledged the cheering
on the main platform.
Alice's Little Hatchet.
The launching occurred without any mis-
nap The presidents daughter lifted a
ilverFhatchet and struck the rope 1t
parted Clearly and down came the weights
The wedges flew up and out. The yacht
trembled, started forward and then slid
SLOWLY down into the water, to the cheers
of}the distinguished gathering. She took
| the water safely and brought up in the
middle of the Kill Won KuH without acct
dent.
Prince Henry and Miss Roosevelt were
then photographed. The prince presented
Miss Roosevelt silken cap ribbon of the
new yacht Meteor and she wore it on her
left arm as she stood before the cameras
with the prince.
clip, Hip, Hoorah!"
Soon after the launching the presi-
Genital party and the prince proceeded
to the hall, where a luncheon had been
prepared. The health of the prince was
drunk and then Prince Henry said: 81.
& On th1s occasion. l wish to call for three
hearty cheers for the President of the United
States, Mr.. Roosevelt. Hip, hip, hoorah.
#<As the prince spoke, he waved his arms
q CT on I,,;1
responding cheers. Then President
Roosevelt raised his right hand and, when
there was silence said
1 ask three cheers for the guest who has
already Won our hearts. Henry of Prussia.
Now a good one. = >[.... -
President Roosevelt's chip, hip,
hoorah!" was drowned in the roar Of ap-
plause that greeted the call for cheers.
Then the prince and president shook
hands warmly and as the party started to
leave the hall, some one among the in
yited guests shouted: --.....
Mr.. President. l offer three cheers for the
young lady who has had the honor OF launch
ing the Meteor.
The cheers were given. The presi-
dental party and the prince and his
suite did not remain for the luncheon.
Sends Word to Wilhelm.
Soon after the yacht had reached
the e, oav water the prince wrote - a
forming him that the Meteor had been
successfully launched. The cablegram
was in German, a translation being as
follows
: To the German Emperor, Berfn-Yacht just
launched under brilliant auspices. Christened
by Miss Roosevelts hand Beautiful craft.
Great enthusiasm, l congratulate you with
all my heart. Heinrich.
President Roosevelt and Prince Henry,
accompanied by their respective parties,
Ileft Shooters Island on the naval tug
! Vigilant at 11:20 and an hour later were
alongside the imperial yacht Hohenzoll-
| ern. There was all enthusiastic demon
stration from the crowds that had wit
! messed the launching. Shortly before the
| tug pulled out from the wharf President
Roosevelt and Prince Henry accompanied
| by Colonel Theodore Bingham, appeared
| upon the top of the pilot house of the tug
and there were wild cheers. The sur
| rounding fleet footed. the marine band
played the national air and the crowd
Yelled. The president raised bis hat re-
peatedly and the tug saluted On their
way up the harbor the police boat Patrol
! ran alongside the Vigilant, broke out a
! NEW American flag at the mainMoo and
! fired tWenty-one guns in honor of the
president. President Roosevelt bowed in
reCOSulIlOu OIL CHe salute. AZ tu6 thirty
fourth street pier the president and
Prince Henry landed together and Went
| at once on board the Hohenzollern.
With the president and Mrs. and Miss
! Roosevelt, were the following:
Secreatry Root, Mrs. Root. Miss Root, Sec
rotary Hitchcock, Major j. General Henry G.
Corbin, Mrs Corbin. Rear Admiral Evans,
Miss Evans Senator Lodge, Senator Spooner,
| Congressman Litauer, Admiral Bowles, Com
mander William Cowles Mrs. Cowles, Assist
| ant Secretary of State Hill, Colonel Theodore
| bingham, Mrs. Bingham, Mr. and Mrs. George
w. Boyd, and William Loeb, Jr.. assistant
private secretary to the president.
! Prince Henry was accompanied by his
| whole suite and with Ambassador Won Hol-
! leben was the staff of the embassy. Con-
| sui General Buenz of New York also was
| present. --. g.. -.-.... ......
Emperor's Gift to Miss Roosevelt.T
! Before the luncheon given the -f1o-
| benzollern to-day in honor of President
Roosevelt by Prince Henry, golden
bracelet with picture Of Kaiser Wilhelm
in diamonds was presented to Miss Alice
| Roosevelt. It was the emperor's gift to
the young lady as sponsor for the new
yacht Meteor. The pres eEtation was
made by Prince Henry OF behalf Of his
brother the emperor. The prince made
brief address and the young lady
thanked him Every much The bracelet
| Is of very handsome workmanship and the