The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-05
AWKWARD PAUSE
Little Hitch in the Minnesota Func
ton in Chicago.

Little Hitch in the Minnesota Func-
ton in Chicago.
Nsso Tors S,s,> Special Service
Chicago, March 5.-An embarrassing in
cident marked the presentation of the
Minnesota address to Prince Henry. While
the prince was out on his early morning
ride Governor Van SAINT waited in the par
lors of the hot ell. The staff waited in the
rooms upstairs. The prince returned
about 1890 o'clock and went Immediately
to his room. In few moments he an
nounced that he was ready to receive
Governor Van SAINT Chairman Eddy of
the committee of arrangements hurried
down stairs to find the governor. He
found him on the parlor floor, awaiting
patiently. Meanwhile the. prince waited
up stairs. --..... ...a.... :...-a
'The prince is ready for you, govern
or" said Chairman Eddy.
Glad to hear it. When is he coming
down." said the governor.
He Is waiting to receive you upstairs
Don't delay him." said Chairman Eddy.
Il have sent for my staff. They are on
the way down." replied the governor.
The prince waited In his doorway up
stairs. The staff failed to appear on the
parlor floor. Governor Van SAINT did not
worry. He talked with Governor Yates
avs he waited. Chairman Eddy fdgeted
Governor Yates smiled sympathetically.
'The prince has little time to waste, y
said Chairman Eddy.
ooh, won't say much,'' answered the
governor, nonchalantly.
Are you going to make speech?" ask
ed the chairman, in alarm.
do you think I am going to hand a
greeting and say nothing? inquired the
governor. I'm not long-winded. Pm
not an orator. I will say only few
| Words
Tho mo cd fo;
eve can't wait longer. You must come
| up and deliver your greetings now" said
the chairman, taking the governor by the
arm But the governor stuck to his COL
onels.
| MY staff is not here yet. They are on
the way down.
| II don't care d for your STAFF >,
said Chairman Eddy, holly. ..Come along
now or we will omit this event alto
gather. We have passed up other people
as god as you. The governors COO
demeanor was slightly ruf1ed.
| These gentlemen are the most promi
nent in Minnesota and they have come
4oo miles to carry this greeting to the
prince. Besides, you promised us this on
portunity, he said.
You have the opportunity. Take it O,
leave it, persisted the chairman.
Governor Van SAINT looked anxious1y
toward the elevator shaft for the staff te
appear, OUT tnere was not a glfmmer OF
gold braid to be seen. Chairman Edd,
| stood on one foot and considered. At tha1
juncture DR.. Viewer, the German consul
1 came hurrying down the stairway.
! The prince is waiting, gentlemen
Please hurry he pleaded.
| MY staff is not here yet. have sen
for them. Can the prince meet us here ?,
asked the governor
II will explain to the prince" said III.
consul, in evident embarrassment
At this juncture a resplendent stat
colonel from Minnesota came hnrrvtn,
down the stairs. He had been detailed +.
| find the governor. y !"
Your staff is waiting you outside n.
apartments OF the prince, governor" sail
he. S''A'
Governor Van SAINT hurried I'D the stair
way with the consul to the second fionr
where the princes suite was located am
the ceremony was duly performed.