The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-05
PRINCE
HENRY'S
TOUR,
Royal Visitor Shows fatigue
and Is Unable TO Greet ihs
People Along Route.

Cleveland, O.. March 5-Prince Henry
was too tired 90 appear for any Of the
receptions Informally rendered TO him
by the cities through which he passed
early this morning in Northwestern
Ohio. until his arrival in Cleveland at
9:i0
He retired last night quite fatigued after
a day that made many demands upon
him and slept through until late this
morning. His train. which left Milwaukee
at 1910 o'clock last night. was trans
ferred at Chicago shortly after midnight
TO the tracks OF the Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern and left at once for
Cleveland. Buffalo and Niagara.
The people of Toledo We're anxious 10
greet the prince and nearly 1000 OF them
were at the depot at $50 o'clock. when the
special came in and stopped. They had
a band and two big boquets and were all
ready 20 extend the hospitable hand.
They had telegraphed 10 the prince ask
ing for a chance TO meet him, but the
telegram miscarried and the prince was
sleeping unconscious of the reception
The band awakened him, but II was too
late then 10 get up. The boquets were
thrown aboard and later i'm the morning
the trainmen presented them TO the
prince.
He was tired last night. but the long
refreshing sleep which he got completely
restored him.
There has been some apprehension
aboard the train about possible delay IN
New York on account of the foods and
it has been practically decided that II
the train cannot be put through on the
routes mapped out for IL without ex-
tended delay IL will be transferred TO one
OF the southern lines
Thousands OF people forced their way
through the gates at the Union station
when the train bearing the Prince and
HIS party arrived in this city.
Rear Admiral Evans was the first per-
son TO appear on the car platform. He
was cheered wildly by the crowd, most of
whom recognized the naval hero.
Admiral Evans asked for George Grid
ley He repeated the question several
times in a loud voice but the man was
evidently not present. Gridley is broth
er OF the late Captain Gridley, who took
part in the battle OF Manila
In the absence OF Mayor Johnson, act
ing Mayor Beacon appeared at the side
OF Prince Henrys car and was invited TO
enter Mr.. Beacon informed Prince
Henry that the people OF Cleveland were
very much disappointed in not being able
to have the honor of his presence here for
a longer period. Prince Henry expressed
his gratitude for the kind words and
said ne regretted that longer stop had
not been arranged.
At this juncture a former valet to
Prince Henry on a German warship APP
peared at the rear OF the car. He gave
his name as Peter Karpp, of this city,
and informed the Secret Service detec-
tlves that he had served directly under
the royal prince for a long time on
German man-of-war.
send him In" said Prince Henry, when
informed of the mans presence.
The prince recognized him Immediately
and there wss an enthusiastic hand
shaking.
Prince Henry then stepped out upon
the car platform. Cheer after cheer rang
out from the crowd. followed by calls for
a speech.
The prince smiled and bowed. but
pointed 10 his throat and remarked that
he was too hoarse. After a stop of 10
minutes the train pulled out for the east
at 9:25. followed by tremendous cheers
from the crowd.