Evening star., 1902-02-24

tno caii n the Wh1te House. proceedeo 10
the New Willard Hotel. where quarters COW
ering the entire first floor were at their
disposal.
Prince Greets President.
Tremendous cheering from crowds at
11:4O announced the coming Of President
Roosevelt to the embassy to return the call
Of Prince Henry. The President drove in
an open landau with Col Bingham, his
naval aid, Capt. Cowles. following In car
President drove along, and he held his silk
hat on his head much Of the time in recog-
milton OF the repeated demonstrations.
AS the President stepped from the car
threshold to greet him. There was a mo-
mentary exchange Of greetings, and then the
President passed up the stairway to the
drawing room. where Prince Henry was
forward and greeted the President most
cordially. and there was an interchange Of
amenities. The President and prince re-
mained together for about ten minutes, be-
ing left alone at first and later being Joined
by the ambassador when their personal
greetings were completed. There was no
exchange of formal addresses during the
visit, which was strictly out OF official eti
Quette. although It gave opportunity for ex-
pressions Of mutual cordiality and good
will between the two nations.
District Commissioners Call.
Following the call Of the President came
that of the Commissioners Of the District
Of Columbia, who called to extend to the
prince the welcome Of the city of Wash
inston.
The Commissioners were escorted upstairs
by q member Of the German legation and
were formally introduced to the prince.
He cordially shook hands with each Of
to Commissioner Macfarland's brief address
Of welcome
MI. Macfarland's Speech.
''Your Royal Highness:
'"The Commissioners Of the District OF Co.
lumba have the honor to offer the hearty
greetings Of the government and the peo-
pie OF the national capital. Drawn origi-
nally from every state and territory. the
citizens Of the District Of Columbia repre-
gent in hospitality all the citizens of the
republic We have just celebrated the one
hundred and SEVENTEEN anniversary of the
birth Of George Washington, the father of
his country the founder of the District Of
Columbia, whose name is borne by the city
that he planned, the seat of the govern
ment of the United States. We remember
that in his mighty endeavors he had the
sympathy Of the best of Germany and the
admiration of Frederick the Great, and
that he drew his great qualities largely
from the Teuton stock. The monument
which commentaries and typifieS our first
President, visible in it's towering height
from every quarter Of the federal District,
constantly reminds us Of the principles of
Washington. which are the principles of his
country. Under those principles we are
friendly toward all nations. Under them
we welcome guests from beyond the seas
with sincerest cordiality. We are especially
glad to welcome today a representative of
the land Of Frederick the Good as of Fred
edick the Great; the land. of Goethe and Of
great masters Of philosopsy, Of music, Of
science; a land of lovers of freedom, of
learning and Of religion.
I'VE trust that the visit In this country
may be as agreeable to your royal high
ness as to us, and that it may be followed
by safe return to the fatherland.'
In reply Prince Henry said that he great
ly appreciated the welcome extended to him
by the people of the United States and by
the District Of Columbia. He said that he
was very glad to be the bearer Of the mes
sage of good will from the kaiser to the
President and people of the United States,
and to the government of the District of
Columbia.
Prince Henry recalled the fact that the
first treaty entered into between Germany
and the United States was effected in 1885
He said that treaty had been kept in amity
and increasing good feeling since it's ratif1-
cation
Prince Henry hoped that his visit might
cement the ties Of harmony between the
two countries
Prince Henry then shook hands with the
Commissioners again and bade them a cor
Qial good day.
Later Prince Henry paid a formal call
on Commissioner Macfarland, in company
with his staff and the German ambassador
leaving their cards In return for the cour-
tesy conferred upon him.
Calls on Ambassadors.
Prince Henry now prepared to make
calls upon the foreign ambassadors sta
toned in Washington, as the high rank
of an ambassador makes him personal
representative of his sovereign or ruler
and entities him to the first call. The
prince was accompanied by the German
ambassador. the two driving in an open
landeau AS the prince came into view
the crowd gave him an ovation of cheers
Ahead of the carriage galloped the escort
Of cavalry troopers. The drive took the
party throughout the northwest section Of
the city, where crowds lined the streets
The princes first call was at the British
embassy, Lord Pauncefote being the dean
of the diplomatic corps. The prince did
not enter the embassy, simply leaving his
card.
Calls were then made on the French am
bassador, NJ. Cambon; Russian ambassa-
dor. Count Cassini; the italian ambassador,
Signor Mayor, and the Mexican ambassa-
dor, Senor Aspiroz, at each place cards be-
ing left. The princes calls did not extend
to the foreign ministers, as their rank does
not make them the personal representative
of their sovereign or ruler
Returning to the German embassy at /
o'clock Prince Henry and his party took
lunch with the German ambassador and
the members Of his staff. The party at
the table numbered Twenty-Five Prince
Henry occupied the seat of honor with Dr.
was confined to the princes party and the
ambassadors official staff, no American