The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-03-11

nations in respect to pneumatic tools. Be
fore taking his departure the prince eX-
pressed himself to Mr.. Cramp as highly
pleased with all he had seen, and added
that his rapid tour of the yard was very
instructive.
1t was 1905 when the royal visitor left the
shipyard, and, driving rapidly between two
solid masses of people, the party reached
the Union League at $50 p. m. On his drive
TO and from the Cramps Prince Henry
talked entertainingly with Mayor Ash
bridge regarding his tour through the
country. He told the mayor that he had
had an exceedingly pleasant and instruc-
tive trip. He said he felt a little fatlgued
at times. but he soon recovered from this.
The prince said to the mayor that he re-
GREETED very much that he did not have an
opportunity to inspect the industries of the
United States, which he knew to be very
great. The mayor said hat during the en-
tire eight-mile drive through the city the
prince constantly Saluted in response 10
the cheers of the pOpulace, and his Royal
Highness said that he wished it were
proper to salute with the left hand, as his
right arm was so tired that it panied him
every time he raised it.
LUNCHEON AND ADDRESS.
At the Union League Prince Henry was
the honored guest at a private luncheon at
tended by one hundred prominent citizens.
The banquet room was beautifully deco
rated. The center of the table represented
a lake in which rested an electrical and
floral miniature of the Emperor's yacht
Meteor. The chief feature of the floral
named Prince Henry. On the wall direct
ly facing Prince Henry as he sat at the
table was a life size oil painting OF En-
perOr William taStefully draped with Ger
man colOrs. The guests at the luncheon
were presented individually to Prince Henry
and later the members of the Union League
who had gathered to honor the prince were
presented collectively. The prince made a
brief address, saying:
Il wish to thank you for the kind recep-
ton l met with in the Union League. Cen
tlemen, this is probably the last oppor-
tunity / will have during my visit TO the
United States TO speak in public, and l am
not sorry that this should be so. What 1
am going to communicate to you here ] am
saying before the world. There has been
absolutely no secret object in view con-
nected with my mission to your country.
Should any of you read or hear anything
to the contrary | authorize you herewith
TO fatty contradict it. 1 was told before
leaving my home TO open my eyes as well
as my ears as wide as possible, to speak
as little as L could. IN this latter instance
L am afraid my mission is a failure. l saw
many more things than many of you may
be aware of. L equally heard a great many
things, among others many kind words Of
individuals as well as the shouts of well
come of thousands of your countrymen.
What 1 express in your presence 1 express
in the presence OF your natiOn-my heart
felt hanks for the cordial reception and
good feeling L met with during my stay
in your country. 1t will be my duty to in
form his Majesty. the Emperor. Of this
fact. / am homeward bound tomorrow. 1t
would be wrong of me to say / am sorry
10 go home, but at the same time l feel
sorry TO leave a country in which have
met with so much kindness and hospitality.
Let me add, gentlemen, let US try and be
friends"
After the luncheon his Royal Highness
was driven 10 the Pennsylvania Railroad
station, where he boarded his train at 3:U
o'clock. As the train moved out OF the
train shed at 3:35 O'Clock the prince in ac-
acknowledgement OF the popular ovation stood
on the platform Of the rear car and re-
peatedly saluted the cheering throng.