The Butte inter mountain., 1902-02-25

platform built just back of the bow Of
the Meteor.
Without delay, after greetings had
been exchanged Miss Roosevelt stepped
forward and taking hold of silver
covered bottle containing German
champagne, broke 1t on the side of the
vessel.
Immediately she seized u silver AK
and severed the rope which released the
weights holding the Meteor. the vessel
going gracefully into the water with the
American flag breaking out at the taft
rail.
American and German national airs
were played and from scores OF craft
containing excursionists came enthusi-
astic cheering.
Miss Roosevelt wore dress of sap
phire blue velvet, large black hat
trimmed with ostrich feathers and fur
muff and boa.
Miss Roosevelt Broke the Bottle.
Exactly at 10:i9 Miss Roosevelt broke
the champagne bottle with vigorous and
effective hand, saying:
I'm the name OF the German emperor,
| christen thee the Meteor"
Guns roared, bands played and the
BItat tilteIlflb ldsteu lot SeNcTal minutes.
The prince handed a bouquet to Miss
Roosevelt, and then, raising his hat, In
few words acknowledged the cheering
OF those on the main platform. The
launching occurred without any mlshap.
The presidents daughter lifted silver
hatchet and struck the rope. 1t parted
cleanly and down came the weights. The
wedges flew up and out.
The Yacht tramblpl Of nj od fnrunrd
and then slid slowly down into the water,
to the cheers of the distinguished gath
ering. She took the water safely and
brought up in the middle of the XIII Won
isull without accident
Prince Henry and Miss Roosevelt were
then photographed.
The prince presented Miss Roosevelt
with silken cap ribbon of the new
yacht Meteor, and she wore II on her
left arm as she stood before the cameras
with the prince.
Have 9. Lunch.
Soon after the launching the presl-
Dental party and the prince proceeded
10 the hall, where a luncheon had been
prepared The health of the prince was
drunk and then the prince said:
tOn this occasion I wish to call for
the United States, Mr.. Roosevelt, Hip,
Aiip, Hooray!"
As the prince spoke he waved Ms arms
as signal and the building shook with
responding cheers.
Ihen President Roosevelt raised his
flght hand and when there was silence.
SAID Il ask three cheers for the guest
who has already won our hearts. Henry
Of Prussia.
Now good one"
Pres. Roosevelt's Hip, Hip, Hooray" |
was drowned In the roar Of applause that |
greeted the call for cheers. Then the |
prince and president shook hands warm
" and as the party started to leave the
nail some one among the invited guests
shouted:
Mr.. President, offer three cheers for
.he young lady who has the honor of |
hunching the Meteor"
Ihe cheers were given. The presidential
'arty and the prince and his suite did
4ot remain for the luncheon.
Cables the Emperor.
soon after the yacht had reached the
Na1er the prince wrote cablegram TO
ne emperor, informing him that the
Aeteor had been successfully launched.
- N"''SSihi NdS III IL trans |
alton being as follows.
10 the German emperor, Berlin
acht just launched under brilliant
pspices christened by Miss Roosevelt's
ands. Beautiful craft. Great enthusI-
sfI'. Congratulate you with all my
cart. (Signed)
"HEINRICH."
Prlnce Henry was accompanied by his
mole suit and Ambassador Won Holleben
nd the staff of the embassy. Consul
ieneral Buenz of New York was also
resent
President Roosevelt and Prince Henry.
ccompanied by their respective parties.
III Schooers island on the naval tug
lgilant at 1I.20 and an hour later were
longslde the Imperial yacht Hohenzol-
m. After their departu from Schoolers
'lahd there was an enthusiastic demon-
Iration from the crowds that had wit
essed the launching.
Shortly before the tug pulled out from
le wharf President Roosevelt and
rince Henry accompanied by Col. Theo-