Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-19
Brother of Emperor William Reaches His
Fathsrland IN Safety,
LEAVES DEUTSCHLAND At cUSHAvES
Is Cordially Embraced by Bis Majesty,
the EmPerer-Expresses warm
Words for Ameri-
cans.

~ e American mission.
The same good fortune Of freedom from
untowRrd incidents. which characterized the
prinoe's transatlantic journey continued un-
til the end and in the landing occurred
during a period Of brilliant sunshine after
an overcast day.
The Hamburg American line steamer,
Deutschland, from Cherbourg. having on
board the prince and his suite was first
sighted at 80 this afternoon. The German
battleship Kaiser wilhelm IL, steamed
down the roadstead to meet Deutschland
and returned escorting the big liner.
Deutschland tied up to the new stone quay
and was the FIRST ship to dock there.
Emperor On the Scene.
Emperor William stood upon the quay
surrounded by high naval and municipal
officials. AS representative Of the American
embassy at Berlin. Commander William NJ.
Beehler, the naval attache TO the embassy,
stood at the emperors side The quay was
decorated with fREB Of all the states Of the
empire and the thousands Of spectators.
who covered the roofs OF the great ware
houses and the wide slopes overlooking
the scene. cheered wildly as Prince Henry
walked down the gang plank.
Emperor william kissed his brother on
both cheeks, and shook hands with each
member of the suite, saying few cheerful
words to each Meantime the guns OF the
squadron saluted. Side by side his majesty
and Prince Henry passed down in front
Of the marine guard. which stood at salute.
After the marine guard passed in review.
while the band Of the Imperial
Yacht Hohenzollern played the national an
them. The passengers on Deutschland
crowded 30 the steamers rail and cheered
heartily during the ceremony. Some Of the
American passengers waved little American
flags, otherwise the stars and stripes were
not flying.
inspection 0f Guard of Honor.
At the inspection Of the guard Of honor
and the veterans by Emperor William, his
majesty and his party, Prince Henry and
his staff and Commander Beehler boarded
tender and amid fresh salutess music
and cheering proceeded to the battleship
Kaiser wilhelm II. Upon arriving there
the crew of that vessel manned the ship to
receive the royal personages. Kaiser Will
helm II weighed anchor at 715 and started
toward Kiel, through the canal.
banquet was served on board the war
ship.
As Deutschla=1d drew nenr 70 CuxhHren.
Prince Henry received the correspondent of
the Associated Press in his cabin. The
prince said:
'I desire to send a last word through
you 70 America, TO say how deeply grateful
/ am for the measureless kindness ! re-
ceived while there. / tried TO say this
before left, but ! want to say again that
am grateful for the cordial and generous
manner in which the people and the presi-
dent Of the United States received me-
met and talked with as many individuals
as ! could, but of course, / saw most OF
the people in crowds and sometimes only
from the railroad car platform, and long
enough 10 touch my cap or take on my hat
to them. ] wish to thank all those thou
sands for the trouble they took"
No Time TO study Details.
The prince spoke with feeling.
Il had no opportunity" he continued.
''of studying the details Of industry as /
would like 10 have done"
AS TO the fatigue Of the trip the prince
said:
II was often tired and had to be careful
Of what / said. both publicly and privately.
But since my long sleep on board Deutsch-
land. would be ready 10 return to Amer
lea at once for just such another trip This
one has been SO full OF pleasure and in
struction. 1t is a good thing to look upon
| own Impressions"
Concerning his speech at Philadelphia,
Prince Henry added:
1T seemed proper ] should make some
such uIterance, for there are always some
undercurrents running that have to be taken
into account. What ] said in my Phila-
delphia speech was precisely the truth
1T might be thought that during my
visits TO President Roosevelt and during
our rides alone ! must have said a word or
two Of a political character, but such was
not the case. No political topic was al
lnded 10 on either side"
Prince Henry referred TO President ROose-
velt's attentions and said he had not re-
oeived the presidents farewell telegram,
Rs he wRs by that time at sea, and that he
only saw the text Of the message on his ar
rival At Plymouth.
The interest Emperor William takes In
the princes trip was then mentioned. In
this connection Prince Henry said 10 the
correspondent;
Il shall tell his majesty exactly what ]
have told you-hOw ] appreciate the kind
ness shown me by the people Of America
] wish 10 add a special word OF thanks for
the sympathetic way in which the Ameri-
can papers treat me"
In conclusion the emperor's brother said
You may be sure the impressions re-
oeived viii be lasting"
Pays Compliment 20 Captain.
Prince Henry, who looked 10 be thor
oughly rested. wore a dark blue yachting
suit with the Kiel Yacht club buttons Be
fore disembarking from Deutschland Prinos
Henry again thanked Captain Albsrs for tbs
comfort and kindness he had experienced OF
board the vessel and paid a high compli-
msnt TO the ship and the ssaman-lfke quail
tiles shown in running IL.
The prince presented signed photograph
Of himself and scarf pins surmOunted by
crowns 10 Captain Albers. the FIRST once
Of Deutschland. and 10 Chief Engineel
Barends.
When the last mentioned came forwsrt
70 receive his two gifts Prince Henry salt
he WAS especially glad 10 meet him, as b,
hAd heard Of his bravery in saving twenty
seven lives on the steamer during the Ho
boksn IRE Of june 50. 1900. and that neithe
Germany nor the the United States WOull
forget the chief engineers action
Press EEAIts Americana.
8 BERLIN. March ls-A number Of the pa
pers here publish editorials welcoming Ad
l mtrAl Prince Henry Of Prussia back 70 Ger
i lcOuttunsd On ssOOn4 PAEs1