The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08
AGAIN IN NEW YORK.
Prince Henry Completes His
Nine Days Tour.
MAKES a VISIT TO WEST POINT.
The Cadets Make a Fine Showing
and Are inplimented For Their
Proaciency-Prnise For Pas
seDEer Agent Boyd.

senger Agent Boyd.
NEW YORK, March S.--Prince Hen
ry of Prussia has completed his tou
and is once more in New York, wher
he will remain until Monday, when HI
goes to Philadelphia He was absen
from the city for nine days, durn:
which time his special train was with
In the territory of thirteen states ant
covered total distance of 4,35S miles
He was greatly pleased with his triI
and through his aid, Captain Won Null
Ter, issued Il statement expressing his
satisfaction at the opportunity which
came TO him and his qualification Il,
the cordially with which he was re.
ccived throughout the country.
His last day on the special train
which carried him to the south, west
and east rivaed in interest any of the
others spent by the prince on the tour,
for it began with visit to Albany, in
cludcd run in bright sunlight down
| the west shore of the Hudson river
and closed with Il reception at the
United States Military academy at
West Point.
1t was = o'clock when the special
train reached West Point, and the
prince was received with the military
honor due his place in the naval service
or his country. Colonel Mills came to
the station with a number of the Off
GERS at the academy and Il troop of cav
airy and escorted him to the parade
ground OIL the heights above. As the
cavalry escort showed at the brow of
the inclined road Knox battery fired
twenty-One guns. The cadets, formed
III six companies, We're at once march,
ed Oh the field and the prince, with
Colonel Mills and their respective
staffs, inspected them.
Dress parade followed. with the
prince as reviewing officer. The ca
diets i'll their handsome gray uniforms
kept their lines perfectly in snow that
was shoe deep, and their marching won
the praise of the prince and his officers.
On the second time around the cadets
moved at double quick time, and once
more their alignment was perfect. The
prince salutcd and his officers uncover
ed when the cOors passed the review
ing stand. After the review the cadets
were drawn up In close formation, and
the prince, advancing to the front of
the first company, addressed them.
The parade grounds were surrounded
by great crowd, and the entire review
made an impressive picture The day
was bright and clear. and the view Of
the river and surrounding country was
excellent. At the close of the review
the prince visited Memorial hall, where
the officers on duty at the academy
were introduced to him. He greeted
them all very warmly and compliment
ed them on their work.
Leaving Memorial hall, the prince
and his staff went to the riding school,
where the cadets gave an exhibition Of
their riding.
The parting call of the prince was at
the house of Colonel Mills. whom lie
congratulated and thanked.
He was so much interested in the post
hat he prolonged his stay twenty min
ltes beyond the time set for his de-
)arturc. AS the carriage. with cavalry
escort. left the grounds another salute
If twenty-one guns was fired.
When Weehawkcn was reached
'rince Henry sent for George W.
Boyd, assistant general passenger
gent Of the Pennsylvania railroad,
Who personally directed the railroad
arrangements Of the tour, and thanked
lin. He paid high compliment to
railroads and in conclusion
skcd Mr.. BOYD to be his guest at
luncheon on Tuesday next
On his arrival ut FOrty-second street
he prince. in charge of Captain of De-
ectivcs Titus, with Il dozen detectives,
wo score patroImen and Il squad Of
lountcd police, was conducted to the
Waldorf Astoria hotel.