New-York tribune., 1902-02-25

AT THE GERMAN EMBASSY.
THE PRESIDENT AND THE DIPLO-
MATIC CORPS CALL on THE
PRINCE.

Washington. Feb. 24-Prince Henry arrived
at the German Embassy shortly after IL o'clock,
the approach of the party being announced by
| cavalry bugIes. Then came the clatter of many
| hoofs and the rattle of sabres and spurs the
| escort of troopers galoped down Massachu-
| setts-ave to its intersection with Thomas Cir
| Gle, which point the embassy is located.
| The Prince occupied a carriage with Admiral
| Evans, while back of them followed the car
| riages Of the naval and military officers of the
Princes suite and the members of the German
Embassy staffs. A battalion of engineers occu-
| pied the avenue Immediately fronting the en-
| bassy. AS the party came in sight the engi-
neers' band broke into My Country 'Tis of
| Thee"
THE SCENE IN THE EMBASSY.
| over the embassy floated flag which has
never before been seen in washington-the per-
| sonal flag Of The imperial family of Germany,
1t showed not only the colors OF the German
| nation, but also in the centre the imperial coat
| of arms. Along the front of the embassy en-
trance looped the German colors, inter
twined with garlands of laurel and tall, green
pine tops. Above the neighboring houses foated
the Stars and Stripes Before the embassy door
stood a guard Of honor OF ten United States
engineers six-footers every one of them in their
bright uniforms, rigid as statues Prince
Henry returned the salute OF the officer and
then passed inside.
Once within the embassy the Prince was In
deed at home for in diplomatic parlance this
was the same as the native soil of the Father
land The first brief salutatons now gave way
| to a generous German welcome The Prince
was escorted up the main stairway to the
spacious reception used as ballroom
, At every hand the German colors gave friend
ly welcome to the imperial guest. Not only
were the imperial colors here. but every State
in Germany shared in the welcome, each by a
srken hag-Prussia in red and black. Baden in
red and yellow Hesse in white and blue, and
thus throughout the States, each having its own
flag
The Prince and his party laid aside their
wraps and the confusion of arrival gave way
TO the dignity with which affairs about the
Prince are conducted. Although there was no
excessive formality, yet at all times there was
the Difference due to a member of the Imperial
family. The entire first floor of the embassy
had been placed at the disposal of the Prince
and his personal staff, and soon the drawing
room the japanese room, the smoking room and
the ambassadors study had their groups OF
guests and officials. Prince Henry had as his
private study the Japanese room. with its rich
Oriental furnishings and curios, even the walls
showing the characteristic japanese storks.
The ambassadors office also at his disposal
when occasion required
The main body Of the Princes staff, after the
call at the White House, proceeded to the New
Willard Hotel, where quarters embracing the
entire first floor. at their disposal
ARRIVAL OF THE PRESIDENT.
Tremendous cheering from the crowds at II 40
announced the coming of President Roosevelt
TO return the call Of Prince Henry. The PresI-
dent drove in open landau with Colonel
Bingham, his naval aid. Commander Cowes
In ne WI
tinuous as the President drove along, and he
held his silk hat off his head much OF the time
in recognition Of the repeated demonstrations.
AS the President stepped out OF the carriage
the German Ambassador was at the threshold /
greet him. There a momentary ex-
change Of greetings. and then the President |
passed up the stairway 10 the drawing room,
where Prince Henry awaiting him. The
Prince stepped forward and greeted the Presi
dent cordially. The President and the Prince
remained together for about ten minutes. being
left alone at first and later being Joined by the
ambassador when their personal greetings were
completed. There no exchange OF formal
addresses. the visit strictly Of OFF, !
cial etiquette although it gave opportunity
for expressions of mutual cordiality and good !
will between the two nations.
VISIT OF DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS.
Following the call of the President came that !
bia who called to extend to the Prince the vel |
come of the city of Washington. The Prince re-
ceived them in the drawing room, where Presi- ,
dent II. B. f. MacFarland. OF the commission |
delivered the following address:
Your Royal Highness: The Commissioners of the |
District OF Columbia have the honor offer the !
hearty greetings Of the government and the people
every and Territory the citizens OF the Dis
tle6s tTGt Of o tb Ten in all the
the 10th anniversary of the birth OF George Wash
OF the District OF Columbia. whose name is borne
by the city that he planned, the of the gov |
ernment OF the United States. We remember that |
In his mighty endeavors he had the sympathy of /
the best of Germany and the admiration OF Fred |
erck the Great and that he drew his great quail
ties largely from the Teuton stock The monu- !
ment which commentaries and typifes our first !
every quarter Of the federal district s6nstantI1 TG
reminds us of the principles of Washington which !
principles we are friendly toward all nations I'm |
det then we welcome guests from beyond the seas !
win Slhceresl coTuialty We are especially glad |
to welcome to-day representative OF the land of |
Ire IegerCk g me Goo9 as OF frederick the Great the
aha 10 oI Coethe ana or great masters OF philosophy
OF music or science land of lovers OF freadoryI
We trust that the visit this country NAV no |
tbot eeape @ 20 your royal highness to us and
Fatheriand e'u'n 10 the |
Prince Henry acknowledged the addrass ,., |
an expression of earnest thanks He snola - |
Engllsh and referred to the pleasure with which
ne mad long looked forward to coming to Ar,o. !
la I1e expressed his heartfelt appreciation of
me courtesi SHOWN to him, and also referring |
10 part or Mr.. MacFarland's address snfI.59
OF the strong ties which had been forrned 80 |
III washington as far back as 1855 when In
3 THE MAYORS 7
X i" On, one reopie OF the City of New-York,