Evening star., 1902-02-26
FREEDOM OF THE CITY
Extended to Prince Henry by
New York's Mayor.
AN UNUSUAL HONOR
ROYAL GUEST AFTERWARD
DINED AT METROPOLITAN CLUB.
ELUSIVE Greetings Accorded Him
Wherever He Went-Attended
the Opera at Night.
AN UNUSUAL HONOR

place in the city hall, was short, and the
prince, in response to the mayors brief ad-
dress, gave pleasant expression to the de-
sire for continued and increasing friendship
between the two countries, while he made
graceful acknowledgment of the unusual
welcome accorded him.
Notwithstanding the rain, 1t is estiamted
that fully 100000 people waited outside the
city hall until the prince appeared after
the ceremony, and here. well as along
the route afterward taken by the car
riages, the royal visitor was accorded an
ovation by the people of New York.
In the evening Prince Henry. his suite,
and the presidential delegates were the
guests of the mayor of New York at din
ner at the Manhattan Club, and the day
was brought to a close with a wonderful
performance at the Metropolitan Opera
House.
An immense crowd assembled In Battery
Park to do honor to the prince and his
suite.
AS the prince stepped ashore he was
greeted by the mayors secretary and as
the party, consisting Of the prince. Am
bassador Won Hollenben, Consul General
Buenz, Admiral Evans and the legation
attaches, walked into Battery place, there
was tremendous Outburst of cheering.
AS the carriages containing the party
were driven rapidly up Broadway, the
throng which lined the pavements and
stood at the windows of the tall buildings
gave the occupants rOusing welcome.
Brokers Become Familiar.
At Wall street an avalance of ticker tape
almost covered the prince, who took it in
good part. and saluted the throwers.
The mayor and members of the citizens
reception committee were awaiting the
prince in the governors ROOM" General
Daniel E. Sickles, one Of the reception
committee, appeared In the full uniform Of
major general
ent were General Arson G. McCook, Cen
eral Charles F. Roe, Cornelius N. Bliss, Os-
car 9. Strauss, General Bracket and Carl
SchurZ.
Following the prince as he entered the
room were Admiral Evans and Admiral
Won Tirpitz, Adjutant General Corbin. AM
bassador HOlleben, and the other members
Of the suite. All were in full uniform, the
prince wearing the German admirals uni
form, with wide orange sash and decora-
tions.
The mayor received the prince just after
he crossed the threshold Of the govern
or's room," and they shook hands. The
members Of the suite grouped themselves
about while General sickles and Carl
schurz We're specially presented to the
prince. The board Of aldermen having been
officially notified Of the arrival Of the
prince, President Cantor, Of the borough of
Manhattan and the vice president went to
the governors room and were presented to
Prince Henry
The entire party then started for the
chamber. The princes suite preceded him
and took seats at the right Of President
Fornes Of the board of aldermen. AS soon
as they were seated, the prince entered on
the arm OF President Cantor, who formally
introduced him to the board Of aldermen
and president.
Given Freedom Of the City.
President Fornes briefly acknowledged the
presentation. Prince Henry was led to a
place to the right Of President Fornes,
his two attendants standing at his
right, while the mayor moved to the left Of
President Fornes with Admiral Evans be-
yond him. When they had taken their
places President Fornes said:
Your royal highness. Prince Henry Of
his honor, the mayor Of New York to ten
der you the resolution passed by this body
granting you the freedom Of the city,
Thereupon the mayor formally presented
the resolution, and In a speech spoke of
the charter granted the city of New York
by Governor Dongan in 1868, and added
The freedom of the city. which is now
to be conferred upon you, has not very
often been granted in all our history. II
1t be now. in fact but form of words,
1t is form that signifies high regard and
genuine friendship for him upon whom it
is bestowed"
Prince Henry replied:
"Mr Mayor, / am most grateful for the
KIND reception find here in this house, as
press on this occasion. 1 am fully aware
of the fact that 1t Is an exception that a
member of my family should have been Of
fered the freedom Of the city Of New York.
first city which so many from the old world
going over to the new world meet and see
1t Is a city which has been an asylum for
many OF my countrymen: It Isl am aware
OF the fact-the center Of commerce. I was
deeply touched by the reception which /
found on the day of my arrival as well as
today, when drove to the city hall. All of
you know perfectly well | am not here in
my own behalf, but that l am here on be-
half of his majesty the German emperor
my beloved brother and sovereign
Friendship Of the Kaiser.
Il am very sorry that cannot repay you
for all the kindness have found here, but
think that am quite safe in saying that
I may offer you the friendship of his mai
esty the Emperor Of Germany; and agree
with you, Mr. Mayor, that have not come
here to create friendship but to carry on
the old friendship which has existed be-
tween our two nations and which l hope
may remain the same in the future. l wish
to thank you once more, and conclude with
my heartfelt thanks for the kindness and
for your offering me the freedom Of the
city Of New York l want to add that I
wish the city Of New York everything that
is good for the future and every possible
good wish for the city Of New York.
A1ter the prince nad MADE MS reply he
was applauded for some minutes, and the
official ceremony came to an end. The
royal party went to their carriages and
with Squadron A as an escort. drove up
Broadway through a line Of enthusiastic
people to Bath street. and thence to the
Hohenzollern.
The Hohenzollern was reached at $50
o'clock. Along the route from the city hall
to the yacht the prince was given a contin-
nous ovation. and the American and Ger
man colors were everywhere.
Dinner at Metropolitan Club.
At GIT the prince his suite and Admiral
Evans drove to the Metropolitan Club
where they were the guests at dinner of the
mayor. with the presidential delegates and
a number Of citizens. There were no for
NAL speeches. The toasts were: ITO the
President of the United States" (music
''Star spangled Banner'); ITO the Emperor
of Germany" (music. German national
hymn: ITO his royal highness Prince
Henry of Prussia" (music German naval
hymn).
Prince Henry was present this evening at
a gala performance given in his honor at
the Metropolitan Opera House. The prince
did not arrive at the opera until $50, and
the first act Of "Lohengrin," with which
the program was opened. was nearly fin
ished when he reached his box. The royal
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