The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
HENRY IN PHILADELPHIA.
The Prussian Prince Finishes His American Tour at the Birth
 place of Independence.
A FIVE HOURS SOJ0URN IN THE CITY.
The Beautiful City Hail. Indepen- dencc Hall and the Cramps ship Yard Among the Points of inter- est Nisfted-RccciNed With Con tinuOus OVations.

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 Philadelphia. March 11.-Prince Henry of Prussia finished his Amer ican tour in this city, Monday, and for the brief space of five hours was the guest of this municipality. His reception was most cordial and his welcome heartfelt From the moment when the special train bearing the imperial visitor steamed into the Pennsylvania railroad station, the popular demonstration was hearty and spontaneous.
 The programme covering the flying visit of Prince Henry Wa carrier out as planned, in manner befitting the dignity Of the royal visitor.
 Prince Henry arrived in this city at 1O:20 o'clock. Broad street station contained probably the largest crowd fin it's history.and the firsiappearance Of the prince as he alighted from the private ear "Golumbia" was the sig nal for an ovation. which was contin- uous as long as the distinguished guest remained in sight of the mal- titudes gathered to extend a popular welcome.
 The prince was met at the railroad station by the citizens reception committee, headed by Mayor Samuel II. =Ashbriage.
 After shaking hands with the may or the prince was introduced to the other members of the committee. Then. with Mayor AshbriIge on his left. and Chief Williie, of the secret Service. attending him on the right, he walked through the roped=otf pas sageWaY to the street, where car riages were in waiting. Admiral Ey- ans. the princes suite, and the re- ception committee following. The First and Second troops. Philadelphia city cavalry. in command ef Capt John C. Groome, acted as official es- cort. and two platoous of mounted police headed and brought up the rear of the procession.
 The city hall is located directly op- posite Broad street station, and the building was eireled in order to give the prince q better opportunity of viewing the architectural beauties of the huge structure.
 Five minutes after his arrival, Prince Henry stood in the mayors reception room. which had been simply and tastefully decorated with flowers and the American and German colors. Mayor Ashbrdge extended the free dom of the city to the royal visitor, and presented to the prince q hand some album containing his address of welcome beautifully engrossed.
 Prince Henry made a brief re- sponse. He said: This is but another of the many acts of kindness that have been extended to me in this country. l assure you that l deeply appreciate if. thank you for the freedom of the city which you have given me, and for this handsome souvenir, which l shall preserve. Again l thank you."
 He then shook hands with the mayor. From the city hall the prince was escorted to Independence hall.
 Owing to lack of time, the stop at the Cradle of Liberty" was very short. The prince aliehfed from his carriage. and accompanied by the mayor and Admiral Evans, hurried through the historic building. The party then proceeded to Cramp' ship yard.
 Prince Henry and party reached Cramps ship yard nj 1l:25 and were received by Chas. II, Cramp. After reviewing the battleship Maine, the prince was taken on board the Rus sian cruiser Retvizan. He was re- ceiYed by Capt. E. NJ. Spehensnoyitch and all the officers in full uniform with the sailors lined up alongside the rail. The distinguished visitor was shown all over the ship from the upper deck to the engine room. After leaving the Retvizan he was shown through the yards. Prince Henry manifested great interest in the im- mense yards and especially the ma chine shop.
 The party left the yard at 1:05 for the Union League.