The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-19
THE PRINCE AT HOME
Warmly Welcomed by His
Brother, the Kaiser.
4 PLEASANT and RES1FUL VOYAGE
Prince Henry Says He Would He
Rendy to Return Mt Once to
America For Just Such
Another Trip.

Another Trip.
Il CCNHANEN. March 1a.-The re
turn Of Admiral Prince Henry of Pr,Is
sia 10 German soil was safely accom-
pi'shed amid all III" pomp and circunl
stance with which the princes impe
rial brother had seen til to mark tn
successful ending of Prince Henry
American mission.
The same good fortune Of freedom
from untOward incidents which char
acterlzed the pri:ires transatlanti,
journey continued until the end. TN,
landing occurred during period Ot
brilliant sunshine after an overcas
day.
/ The Hamburg American line steam
er Deutschland. from chrrbourg. mv
Ing on board The prince and his suit
was first sighted ut half past ) yester
day afternoon. The German battle
ship Kaiser Wilhelm H. steamed
down the roadstead TO meet the
Deutschland and returned rscortine
the big liner. The Deutschland tied
up to the new stone quay and wns the
first ship TO dock there.
Emperor William stood upon the
quay surrounded by high naval and
municipal officials. AS representative
Of the American embassy at Berlin
Commander William II. Bechler, the
naval attachc TO the embassy. stood at
the cmperor's side.
The quay was decorated with tile
flags of all the states of the empire,
aud the thousands of spectators who
covered the roofs of the great ware
houses and the wide slopes overlook
ing the scene cheered wildly as Prince
Henry walked down the gangway
from the steamer. Emperor William
kissed his brother upon both cheeks
aEI shook hands with the members Of
his suit. saying few cheerful SEN
fences to each. In the meantime the
guns Of the squadron saluted.
Side by sale his majesty aud Prince
Henry then passed down in front of
the marine guard. which stood at sa-
lutte. After this the marine guard
passed in review. while the band Of
the imperial yacht Hollenzollern play
cd the national anthem.
The passengers on the Deutschland
crowded to the steamers rail and
checred heartily during the ceremony.
Some Of the American passengers
waved little American flags. Other
wise the stars and stripes were not
flying.
After the inspection of the guard Of
honor and the veterans by Emperor
William his majesty and his party,
Prince Henry and his staff AMI Com
mander Bechler boarded Il tender and,
amid fresh saIutes, music and cheer
ing. proceeded to the battleship Kaiser
Wilhelm III. Upon arriving there the
crew of the vessel manned their ship
to receive the royal personages.
The Kaiser Wilhelm RI. weighed an
rhor at quarter past I and started to.
ward kel through the canal. A BAN
luet was served on board the warship.
Before disembarking from the
Deutschland Prince Henry again thank
I'd Captain Albers for the comfort and
kindness he had experienced on board
The vessel and paid high compliment
10 the ship and the Seanlanlike quail
les shown in running her The prince
signed photographs of him.
self and scarfpins surmountptl by
'rOwns to Captain Albers. the first off
'er Of the Deutschland and TO Chief
Engineer Rarends.
Prince Henry, who looked to be thor
'ughly rested, wore dark blue yacht
ny suit with the Kirl Yacht club but
Ons.
Speaking of his American trip, the
'rince said:
II was often tired. and had to be
arcful Of what | said publicly and pri-
ately. saw and heard so much that |
was sometimes tired out. but since
ny long sleeps on board the Deutscll- !,
and | would be ready to return to !
america at once for just such another /
rip. This one has been so full of pleas ,
re and instruction. 1t is Il good thing
D look upon another people face to
ace and form your own impressions.
want to say again that am grateful
>r the cordial and generous manner
l which the people and the president
the United States received me- You
lay be sure the impressions | received
ill be lasting