The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-07


War were presented at the library and
the Prince shook hands with them all
and asked them questions.
The ceremony at the library over, the
Prince returned to the Somerset and af-
ter short wait there started for Cam
bridge. Mayor McNamee gave him the
freedom of the city of Cambridge and
the school children sang for him at the
City Hall.
At the University he was first taken
to Memorial Hall, where he met the cor
poration of the college and then to San
ders Theatre, where the degree was con-
ferred. President Elliott, who appear
ed in the scholars gown, addressed the
Prince, saying in part:
I'VE gladly welcome here today a wor-
thy representative of German greatness,
worthy in station, profession and charac-
ter. We see in him, however, something
more than the representative of superb
nationality and an imperial ruler. Uni
versities have long memories. Forty years
ago the American Union was in deadly
peril, and thousands of it's young men
were bleeding and dying for it. 1t is
credibly reported that at very critical
moment the Queen of England said to
her prime minister:
"'My Lord, you must understand that
shall sign no paper which means war
with the United States
THE grandson of that fllustrious wo-
man is sitting with US here.
"Now, therefore, in exercise of author
ity given by the President and fellows
and the board of overseers, and in the
favoring presence of the friends here
assembled, l create Honorary Doctor of
Laws,
ALBERT William Henry, Prince of Prus-
sia and Vice Admiral.
And in the name of this society of
scholars. l declare that he is entitled to
the rights and privileges pertaining to
this degree and that his name is to be
forever borne on it's roll of honorary men,
bers.''
The Prince did not respond in speech
to the address of the President, but sim
ply bowed an acknowledgment. He was
next escorted to the faculty room where
he met the faculty and with his staff
lunched with them.
This was an entirely informal affair
and at it's conclusion the entire party re-
paired to the Harvard Union. This build
representatives of collegiate life.
Prince Henry, Admiral Evans and Pres
ident Eliot occupied seats upon one plat
form while upon a second were seated,
Major H. L. Higginson. the donor of the
building. o. G. Frantz, the musical direc-
tor, President Richard Derby, of the Ju-
nior class. who presided, and others.
When the Prince had seated himself.
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The Prince intently read the words which
were printed on the program. President
Derby then addressed the Prince briefly
and introduced Major Henry l.. Higginson.
When he had concluded, Major Higgin-
sor turned to. the great body of students
and said:
Now, Harvard students, our greeting
to Emperor William and the Harvard
yell was given with a long drawn out
Emperor William thrice repeated.
President Derby then introduced R. c.
Boiling to speak for the general student
body.
The completed the spoken welcome. r.
M. Greene, student, read an appropriate
poem to which Prince Henry paid consid-
erable attention. At his close he extend
ed congratulations and thanks to the
young man through President Eliot. Three
long cheers we're then given terminating
in the words prince Henry
Prince Henry's face was picture of
enjoyment as he arose to respond to the
Fluctuations, He read from manuscript,
saying:
'Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen During
my short stay in Cambridge l have found
fully all that expected, except one
Where is your Harvard indifference?
N(Cheers)
81 can only state the fact that I have
met with just the contrary in your en-
tertainment, strenuousness and highness
idealism. To be sure, if that is the real
sentiment, l had already met the true
Harvard spirit before / came 10 Cam
bridge, when I met in Washington that
noble Harvard graduate who has
brought honor alike to Harvard and to
his country. Let US not forget him in
our gatherings, and as / have been for
two hours Harvard man myself,
(cheers) propose in true Harvard fash
ion, three times three rahs for Theodore
Roosevelt
The cheers were given with will in
response to the Princes suggestion, the
closing words being Theodore Roose-
velt." followed by clapping of hands.
Director Frantz then led in the song
"Hard Luck for Poor Old Eli" after
which the Glee Club sang in German the
"Wacht am Rhein" followed by Fair
Harvard" again.
President Elliott now handed Prince
Henry cablegram which he opened at
once. His face lighted up as ne read
its contents. He arose and said to Presi-
dent Eliot:
'If may speak again, Mr. Chairman,
and gentlemen, have this minute re-
ceived a message from the German Em-
peror. / don't know is aong you there
are enough to understand my language
daughter and cries of sOh! yes.O l am
not joking. gentlemen, because the word
ing of the telegram is such / should pre-
fer to give it as it stands here. 1t is
addressed TO me-"
The Prince then read in German the
cablegram, correct translation of which
Henry, Prince of Prussia, Harvard
University, Cambridge: / congratulate