The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23
No Witnesses to Meeting
AT the White House
on Monday.
DUE TO DIPLOMAgY'S ETIQUETTE
Decorating Enst Room for the State
Dinner-Awnitinp News During the
Day-a Luncheon TO Prcccde the
Mckinley Memorial Exercises.


the distinguished visitor. This will be
for the very good reason of diplomatic
etiquette that there is no German repre-
sentative of sufficient rank 10 present to
the Chief Executive Of the American ma
ton prince of the blood royal, brother
and personal representative of the Ger
man Emperor. sovereign of another ma
ton.
Prince Henry's meeting with President
Roosevelt will take place in the Red Par
lor, and will not be in the presence of
any other persons. The visitor will make
known the greetings entrusted 10 him
personally by his imperial brother and
sovereign and the Presidents cordial re-
ply will follow.
Preparing the East Room.
The East Room. where the state dinner
TO Prince Henry will be held tomorrow
evening. was in the hands of the florists
from the Government propagating gar
dens yesterday. Much progress was made
toward preparing the groundwork cor the
elaborate floral and plant decorations for
the occasion. The additional electrical
wiring was also in process of installation.
The decorations of the East Room will
be of surprising splendor. Hundreds of
choicest specimens of cut flowers will be
employed in the decorations. with scores
of potted plants. The smilax TO be used
will amount to more than a miles length
1t will entwine and depend from the great
crystal chandeliers, its delicate traoories
will stand out in sharp contrast on The
columns at the sides of the room. ami
sprays Of the dainty green will screen the
large mirrors.
Awaiting News All Day.
The lack of Geographic communication
with New York yesterday, because of the
storm damage of the past thirty-six
hours, and the absence throughout the
day of any news OF the arrival of the
k-onprinz Wilhelm off Sandy Hook, kept
all the officials here in ignorance of any
possible changes in the programme whrch
might be suggested by the prince upon
arrival, or in his behalf by the German
Ambassador.
The reception arrangements remained
strictly in statu quo, therefore, pending
definite news of the royal guests arrival.
The delay in sighting the vessel, while
causing no uneasiness regarding her safe
ty, developed nevertheless a tension in
the minds of many persons more OF less
interested, for one reason or another. in
the distinguished guests visit to the Ma
tional Capital
Day of Expectancy.
The day was one of expectancy for all
the Government officials in any way con-
nected with the perfecting of plans for the
princes reception. The arrangements hav-
ing been made with such care and deliber-
alton there has been no anticipation of
any change except because of the visitors
possible nonarrival in time to make the
Journey to this city as planned for Monday. |
But the lack of full and free telegraphic /
communication with New York City, be-
cause of the storm, deprived this city OF
the great amount Of gossip and guesses ex-
pected TO precede the steamers arrival.
and left everyone to his own surmises and
predictions
Count Quadt in Charge.
At the German Embassy, because of the
temporary lack Of Geographic communica-
ton, no tidings were received during the
day from the Ambassador or members of
the staff in New York Count Quadt, who !
is in charge Of diplomatic matters in DR..
Won Holleben's absence, anxiously awaited |
news from his chief Throughout the day |
he remained at the Embassy for the ex- |
pected news Of the Kronprinz Wilhelm's |
arrival, but when no tidings came by even |
ing he left to keep a dinner engagement |
not very far distant
An enquiry at the Embassy late last |
night met with the response that no off,
cial news had been received there of the
steamers arrival al New York. 1t was |
after midnight that the vessel was first re- |
ported as having been sighted OFF Sandy |
Hook.
Queries Mt the Capitol.
At the Capitol there was an air of sub |
dued excitement among visitors, who |
were more numerous than usual. The in /
creased numbers were due in a measure
10 the several conventions whose dele
gates have been in the city during the
past week. Nearly every stranger who
came to the building seemed TO make it
point TO ask the guides and attendants
questions regarding the princes recep-
ton there on Monday. Expert advice was
Invariably sought from these employees as
TO the best points OF vantage at or near
the Capitol for obtaining a glimpse of tho
royal visitor.
Col. D. 81. Ransdell, the Sergeant-a at
Arms of the Senate, who has been ener-
yetically at work perfecting the arrange
nents for the Senate's part of the princes
visit, was unable to be at his Office yes
terday because Of illness. Colonel Rams
lell was there on Friday, in spite OF tho
Indictment weather. but yesterday needed
he advice OF his physician and remained
INDOORS.
Luncheon Proposed for Prince.
The princes second visit TO Washing
on, on Thursday, promises TO be the
greater event of the two, SO far as his
at the Capitol is con-
erhed. An elaborate luncheon In one Of
he committee rooms is proposed, and il
s believed that it will be arranged.
At the exercises on that day in com
OF the late President Nc
iinley, the prince will sit on President
right, with the members of
he Cabinet. in the space between the
peaker's desk and the seats OF the MEM
ers on the left, or Republican side. OF
he chamber.
Secretary Of State John Hay will be the
rator OF the occasion, and his eulogy Of
is late chief is expected to be master
iece of eloquence and a gem of diction.
larked by the keen personal feeling and