The sun., 1902-03-12
PRINCE GETS NOISY SEND.OFF.
sALUTED ALL THE WAY FROM
9OBOKEN TO THE HOOK.

Without an unpleasant incident TO mar
. anele one Of the seventeen DAYS OF MS
visi, here, Prince Henry sailed away yes
terday afternoon. leaving behind MN In
st;ll more emphasized form the very iavor-
able impression which bis personality
made upon the day OF his arrival. Ihou-
sands greeted him from both sides OF tne
river as well as from the pier as the Dig
De,tschland swan out into the stream
and turned her prov on the home"Io
voyage.
New York got It's first glimpse OF the
distinguished visitor from the bridge OF
the Kronprinz Wilhelm, as she sailed up
the bay that bright Sunday morning OF
tvo weeks ago, and got its last glimpse OF
rim as he stood on the bridge OF the
Dsutsohland In equally bright weather
-.stsrday afternoon. Doubtless everybody
Concerned with this now historical tour
draw a sigh of relief when the last words
and the last salute and all the formalities
~ farewell were over and the Prince and
ria suite with nothing before them but the
plaIn sailing OF q transatlantic ferry were
xSx1 beyond the three-mile limit. The
Welcoming OF the coming guest was cordial
and sincere and the speeding Of the parting
one was equally satisfactory.
LAST DAY HERE BUSY ONE.
From the time the Prince got up ye ster-
day morning until $50 clock in the after
noon when the Deutschland began TO back
away from her pier out into the Hudson,
he was engaged receiving delegations OF
one kind and another, and attending TO
his volunlinous correspondence. The first
formal event Of the day was a luncheon
given by the Prince at noon to the Presi-
dents committee that had accompanied
him on the trip and a few other guests.
twenty-four In all 1t was simply good-by
reunion In which the distinguished visitor
met everyone Of those who have accom-
panied him on his travels, and who have
been responsible for his safety and COM
fort,
The main saloon Of the Deutschland
was handsomely decorated for the occa-
slon and the doors were Of course, Jealously
barred TO all others save the Prince and
his invited guests. Prince Henry sat at
the head OF the table with DR.. Hill, As
slstant Secretary Of State, on his right.
and Herr Won Holleben, the German Am
bassador, on his left. There is one thing
Of which Prince Henry has had a sufflciency
on his trip. He has, in fact. had a suf-
folency Of a good many things, but II there
Is one particular article Of which he has
had absolutely a surfet, that article is
oratory.
When a man has had pieces spoken to
him at short intervals during a journey Of
nearly 5000 miles, each speech In most
cases just trife more tedious than the
other, it is not unnatural that he should
enjoy a rest from this form Of demonstra-
ton In his honor. Speeches and photog-
raphy, In fact, were the Princes bane
during his whirlwind swing through the
country,
II was quite natural, therefore, that on
this, his last formal function. he should
eliminate speeches from the order Of pro-
cedure. There were, In fact, no such
speeches and yet there was cordial In
terchange Of sentiments of good will which
we're quite as sincere and effective as the
greatest efforts Of any Of the orators all
along the line. Admiral Evans was the
first TO speak, and his remarks were simple
and direct:
ADMIRAL EvANs's FAREWELL.
'on behalf OF the Navy he said, Il am
glad to have you here so that can say to
and how sorry we are TO see you go. The
American Navy extends it's hand across
the ocean TO the Navy OF Germany
At the conclusion OF the Admiral's little
speech Prince Henry rose and bowng
stretched out his hand across the table
which tho Admiral grasped and shook
heartily. Gen. Corbin speaking for the
Army had his little say which was to the
.L. Ill A
trip through the country very much and
had enjoyed the Princes stay here every
momen, that il had lasted, and that the
memory Of it would abide with all who had
met him forever.
There we're number Of American Beauty
roses upon the table, and the Prince pluck
ing one Of them, held it up where all could
see II and said:
TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN BEAUTY.
This is the badge Of that which have
admired so much throughout my travels
the American beauty
This practically ended the incidents at
the luncheon table, and when the repast
was over and all the good-byes we're said
the Prince suggested that the entire party
go out together upon the deck of the steam
ship and submit 70 one final Photographic
ordeal. This was done, and while II was
In progress swarms Of people poured into
the steamers saloon and snatched at flowers
and even napkins that had been on the
table TO carry away as souvenirs.
AZ l:SO O'Clock in the afternoon the Ameri-
can delegates one by one again shook hands
with the Prince and departed from the boat.
Chief Wilde Of the Secret Service, who
from the moment when Prince Henry set
foot upon American soil until he was safely
delivered under the German flag on board
of the Deutschland. has kept constantly v
at the Princes elbow, was one OF the last
to bid the Prince farewell Prince Henry
shook his hand heartily and gave him as
souvenir Of his visit a very beautiful
cigarette case. With the exception. ner-
haps, Of Admiral Evans, none Of the marty
was more constantly with or near the
Prince than Mr.. Wilkie. and, like the Ad-
miral, he has developed something like n
personal affection for him
LAST VISIT TO NEW YORK ABANpoNKn
il had been the Princes intention IN
come over to New York during the fore
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