Evening star., 1902-03-12
PRINCE HENRY DEPARTS.
Takes Leave Of His American Friends
on Shipboard.

A dispatch from New York last night
says: Prince Henry Of Prussia sailed for
Germany on board the Hamburg-American
liner Deutschland this afternoon. His last
day in America was spent entirely on board
the Deutschland. but 1t was well filled with
Pleasing incidents.
The prince breakfasted early. and about
10 o'clock began to receive official farewell
visits. including representatives or Germany
In this country and those or the Cniteo
States government. Mayor Low was also
a caller, and the prince, in bidding him
farewell, gave him hint that he had some
intention of returning to America for sec
ond visit. The prince. In reply to the may
Or'S expressions, said:
Il thank the citizens Of New York for
all their kindness to me, which l appre-
ciate deeply. If should return to Ameri-
ca l should feel when l reached New York
that was once more at home.
The members Of the party that accom-
panied the prince on his tour were his
guests at luncheon. Covers were laid for
twenty-eight persons t., the dining room of
the band from the E"i,enzollern. At the
close of the luncheon. v en IL came time to
say goodbye. the print: taking rose from
the table. said:
This is the badge ot.4hat which have
been admiring during - entire trip to the
United States-America.N beauty"
He pressed his howd in his buttonhole
and each guest followeeehis example.
hand. said: Il have c4.y this to say to
Prince Henry and my lothers Of the Ger
man navy: We are SID you came and
sorry you are going, sad hope you will
the representative Of this American navy to
seize the hand Of friendship you have SO
kindly extended across |: he Atlantic"
enjoyed the trip and thss memory Of 1t Will
abide with me forever"
Assistant Secretary Hsl said: The men,
ory of your visit will slways be in our
hearts and the hearts os the Americans"
Immediately after th,f luncheon, at the
princes invitation. the :party went to the
commanders bridge Of: the Deutschland,
and was there photographed. Then the
real leave-taking begai. The final fare
wells were said by members Of the German
embassy at Washington.
An incident of the forenoon was the call
OF the committee of for.y New York letter
carriers. representing ths New York branch
ton They came to present the prince with
bronze tablet in commemoration of the
martyred Presidents OF the United States
Lincoln, Garfield and Mckinley.
The letter-carriers failed to see the
prince and were received by Admiral Won
Seckendorff In his behalf In thanking
them. the admiral said his royal highness
New York Letter-carriers' Association his
portrait. with autograph, to hang on the
walls Of the organizations rooms in New
York.
Shortly before the Deutschland sailed the
United Singing Societies Of Hudson county,
N. J.. appeared on the deck OF the Princess
Victoria Louise. which lay alongside the
Deutschland, and sang number OF selec-
tions. Prince Henry appeared on the
bridge Of the Deutschland with Capt Al
befs and bowed his acknowledgements re-
peatedly
- Farewell to the President.
The. following exchanges took place yes
terday between Prince Henry of Prussia
and President Roosevelt: 7as
.'HOBOKEN. n. J., March IL. 1902.
'-1hs President OF the United States: