The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-03-03
(By Associated Pess.)

today, during which time he was royalty
entertained. A short reception at the
union station and the presentation OF an
address of welcome by Mayor Wells and
a similar address by a committee of Ger
man army and naval veterans preceded
a drive through the business section of
the city to the west end, where, at the
st. Louis club, Prince Henry and his
suite with the reception committee, were
breakfasted.
There Mayor Wells presented Prince
Henry superb basket of sterling silver,
ornamented with an insignia In gold con-
tanning the address presented earlier by
Mayor Wells. To the address the prince
responded briefly.
Prince Arrives.
When the special train of Prince Henry
steamed into union station at 1907 a. m.
1t was greeted with the whistles of fac
tories and locomotives and the cheers of
thousands gathered to catch glimpse
of German royalty. AS the train stopped
In the center of the station 1t was board
ed by Mr.. Rieloff, the German consul,
who introduced Mayor Wells.
After the exchange of few words the
mayor escorted Prince Henry from the
train, through double lines formed by
the members of the reception committee
and specially picked officers OF the po-
lice force to the grand waiting room OF
the station on the second floor. Every
where were to be seen the German and
American colors intertwined in the deco
rations that had been put up with lavish
hand.
1t was as follows: "Tn behalf Of the
people of St. Louis, bid you a hearty
welcome to their city. 1t is our desire
that your brief visit with us be as agree
able to you as II will be to those who
have the honor of entertaining you and
that you will carry back to the great
country you represent pleasant recollec-
tions of this city by the father of
waters
Mayors Address.
est. Louis has had changes of fortune
and history unusual to cities in this
country. During the last hundred years
It has been under the dominion of three
flags and 1t has passed in peaceful tran
sition from Spanish to French and from
French to American sovereignty.
Situated upon the borderland between
the North and the South and the East
and are representative of every section
of the United States. Indeed, from every
quarter of the globe they have come and
especially may you meet here in large
number people from your own land and
speaking your own tongue.
"Trom whatever section of this land
they may have come, from whatever
land beyond our borders they come TO-
day with one accord to join this welcome.
for In your visit to this country they see
manifestation and expression of the
sincere friendship which from the be-
ginning had existed between GERMANY
and the United States
Committee of Germans.
Following this committee of Ger
mans was presented to the prince. They
gave to him a beautifully engraved
scroll. Prince Henry responded heartily
to the address of his former fellow
countrymen, speaking word to each
member of the committee.
While this was going on, the prince
turned to Rear Admiral Evans, who
stood near by and said:
Most Of these fellows served IN TIE
same war with me-"
short reception ended the ceremonies
at union station. Then came the drive
to the st. Louis club.
A platoon of mounted police and de-
tachment OF the Fourth United States
cavalry from Jefferson Barracks under
the command of Major Edward acted
as escort and bodyguard.
There WAS throng walled in By build.
ings and police lines in the neiehbor-
hood of the st. Louis club when Prince
Henry arrived and as at other points
along the route through the city. there
were enthusiastic cheers The clubhouse
was decked with flags and long folds o!
bunting, in which the German colors
had prominent place.
Lines of police extended from street
TO clubhouse dooc and Ous In the avena,
stood a squadron of cavalry. AS rhr
prince drove up, the cavalrymen pre-
sented arms and the patfolmen thelI
bayonets.
The prince was escorted to dressing
room and 10 minutes later with Mayo,
Rolla Wells, led the way TO the hand
some ballroom, where breakfast WAS
served. A long table resembling con.
tracted horseshoe extended it's arm.
down the room and at its head Prince
Henry was given a seat.
They Eat Breakfast.
Mayor Wells presided. with Y'rIn.s
Henry on his right and Ambassador yoi
Holleben on his lerf
After the discussion Of an elabora..
menu, for which 152 covers had bee,
laid, the president of the United State,
and the emperor of Germany wert
toasted. Mayor Wells. In few words
then presented the freedom of the cat,
and the gold and silver casket, contain.
ing the address of welcome, to whiet
Prince Henry responded.
Mr.. Mayor and President of the Clul
of st. Louis 1t Is my desire to thank yos
for your words in welcoming me to youl
city. l have now reached the mos
western point Of my visit to the United
States. l am sorry that | cannot e.
farther westward and see more of you
magnificent country; but, as you know
my time Is limited.
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