Evening star., 1902-02-24

Personal 4, D. c. to the Kaiser.
the German naval standard, and then
opened fire. The prince stood at attention
on the bridge and back of him were Ad-
miral Evans and his staff and the numer-
Gus suite of the German visitor.
Interested in the Warships.
The prince and his staff were especially
interested in the Illinois and Olympia, and
offered warm congratulations to the Ameri-
can admiral on the splendid appearance Of
his squadron The prince said that he was
very anxious to visit the squadron ard that
he would do this at the earliest moment.
As the Kronprinz cleared Tompkinsville,
the fleet of small craft around her in
creased and they kept their whistles sound
ing. A crowded ferry boat Joined the
others. and in response to the cheers of her
passengers, the prince went to the end of
the briGge and touched his cap in salute
There was rush to the side of the ferry
boat that carried her over on a list that
looked dangerous When the kroEprinz
came abreast of Governors Island there
was another salute, and the prince again
stood at attention until the last of the
tWenty-one guns was fired.
New York and its surroundings have rare
~ shown TO greater advantage than today
IN the sunlight, with the added brightness
that came from the glistening coating Of
snow and the royal visitor did not leave
the bridge during the run up the bay. He
said that he was al last gratifying an old
ambition in visiting New York, and asked
that the points of interest be shown him
and the geographical bearing explained. He
knew the statue of Liberty, Brooklyn
bridge and the Battery, and heard the fame
of the tall buildings. The latter lowered
high in the clear light and the prince view
ed them with keen interest as the Kron-
prnZ swung into North river The famed
sky line that shows SO well from the Jer-
sey shore caught his attention and ne
fll P1 n
salute.
Noisy Greeting From the Steamers.
The first of the large crowds was met at
the Battery, and from there on UP to Re-
creation pier. where the largest crowd Of
all had gathered, every pier to which ad-
mission was not denied was partly filed.
The number of river craft also increased
and the welcome was a noisy one. The
crossing ferry boats sounded their whis-
ties and the ever-increasi sing flee: of tug
boats kept up their noise. The big liners
in port were dressed and the German coll
ors were displayed at several points along
the harbor shores.
The prince frequently went to the sides
and either saluted or waved his hand in
acknowledgment. To the Americans pres
ent he expressed his appreciation Of the
warm welcome extended to him The last
greeting in the run up the river was from
the imperial yacht Hohenzollern. which is
to be the home of the prince while in New
York She wore full dress of flags, and
her white paint with it's trimming Of gold,
shone in the brilliant sun. Her jackies
wore new uniforms and straw hats and
manned the sides. while the officers, in full
dress uniform. were drawn up on the quar-
ter-deck. The prince smiled at sight of
her, and again stepping to the end rail
saluted The jackies of the Hohenzollern
and saluted again. The kronprinz was
abreast of the pier at noon and was quick
ly warped into her berth. but there was
some delay In getting a gangway arranged.
Reaches the Hohenzollern.
There was no demonstration at Recrea-
ton pier. for the prince was not seen by
the great crowd that choked up the end Of
West 34th street. A cavalry squadron Of
the National Guard of New York and a
heavy force of police kept the pier clear.
Prince Henry disembarked at 1855 p. .m.,
at that moment walking down the deco
helm into the elaborately decorated pier.
He then passed through the ornamental
gangway and arch to the gang plank Of
the Hohenzollern, which had been deco
rated in the German colOrs and was cover
ed half it's length. The prince was met at
the bottom of the gang plank by Admiral
Won Baudissn. commander of the Hohen-
zollern, and MS officers. Meanwhile the
band from the kronprinZ Wilhelm was
playing the German national air. Taking
the precedence due to his rank. Prince
Henry walked up the gang plank, followed
by the officers of the Hohenzollern.