New-York tribune., 1902-03-05
PRINCE SEES CHICAGO.
PLACES WREATH ON LINCOLN STATUE
GUEST OF GERMANIA CLUB-PRE-
CAUTIONS TO PROTECT
VISITOR.

was no more energetic than the crowd by
$50 o'clock fully three thousand persons
packed the sidewalks in front OF the MOTEL
Photographers stood at every vantage point
ready to snatch a likeness of the Prince
when he emerged. It was nearly 10 o'clock
before their patience was rewarded. me
Prince. having two hours at his disposal.
concluded that a drive about the city would
best please him. Fournier, the French chauf-
feur, stood ready to take the Prince Tor q mile
minute whirl about the boulevards, but the lat
ter decided in favor of a carriage, in order that
members of his staff might also enjoy the morn
ing air The first stop made at the new
building of the Illinois Trust and Savings Bank
President John ]. Mitchell showed the Prince
through the institution. The Rookery, one OF
the city's fine office buildings was next visited
1t is only short block from the bank, and the
Prince did not enter his carriage for the trip.
but strode through the crowd. while the de-
tectives guarding him quickened their steps 10
keep UP with him. Both at the bank ana at the
Rookery the stops were not so brief that the
news did not have time to fly up and down the
street and in both instances when he came out
crowds awaited him and cheered Justify. The
Prince seemed pleased at the demonstrations,
and repeatedly touched his cap in response. In
the carriage with him were Robert T. Lincoln,
Mayor Harrison and Rear Admiral Evans the
Mayor and Mr.. Lincoln pointed out the objects
Of interest which were passed In this manner
the Prince was shown through the retail and
wholesale districts. short stop was made at
the public library. where the Prince said to
Mayor Harrison that the city was TO be con-
graduated in possessing such magnificent build
ings.
A GREETING FROM ST. PAUL
In course OF the day the Prince listened to an
address from the Central Bund Of St Paul,
placed a wreath on the Lincoln monument in
Lincoln Park. and enjoyed luncheon and re-
ception at the Germania Club.
The presentation of the address by Governor
Van SAINT Of Minnesota the first detail Of
the days official programme The Prince re-
ceived the Governor and a committee accom-
panying him in his private parlor. The ad-
dress follows;
In the name of the fifty thousand residents OF
German descent in the city Of ST. Paul, we eX-
tend to you hearty welcome to our new home
Millions OF hearts through which German
blood pulsates are joined with us to-day in this
greeting to illustrious scion of the house of
HohenzoIern, the representative of the En-
peror of the German people and OF the German
Empire.
viii your royal highness assure his majesty.
your brother, that We ever think Of our father
land with the deepest love, and that we pray
to God 70 unite our old fatherland and new
home in the firm bonds Of friendship?
The Prince said in response that he would
prize the address very highly another Of the
expressions of good wishes that had come 10
him everywhere as the ambassador OF his broth
er. the Emperor. Il will give it TO him. and
am sure he will be grateful 10 the people OF
Minnesota as l personally"
Then, AT the Princes request Governor Van
SAINT presented each OF the members OF his staff.
BY II O'Clock all those who were 70 accom-
pany the Prince during the day assembled at
the Auditorium. Without delay the party
tered the carriages waiting TO convey it to Lin
coin Park and the Germania Club.
In nearly every door and window in the
streets where the Prince passed curious faces
were to be seen. Handkerchiefs were waved at
him from the windows. and the crowds along
the streets shouted a greeting. The Prince
kept busy touching his cap in response Rear
Admiral Evans was also the recipient of con-
siderable attention.
VISIT TO LINCOLN STATUE.
A dense crowd was crushed about the statue
Of the great emancipator when the Prince and
those with him came upon the scene Cries OF
'Hoch der Kaiser"' and ''TTurrah for Heinrich
were numerous The Prince was all gravity as
he approached the monument and laid at the
feet OF the statue the floral token Of respect,
The whole ceremony lasted only few mo-
ments.
The Prince and his party then re-entered their
carriages and started for the Germania Club.
transformed for the occasion into a bit of the
Fatherland. burst of music from a brass
band heraded the Princes coming, and in a
few minutes the prince Henry" of last night
was "Unser Heinrich among an enthusiastic
congregation of COMMUNICATIONS Every pre-
caution had been taken for the safety Of the
royal guest. The clubhouse had been rigldly In
spected from basement TO garret hours before
the arrival of the Prince. After the inspection
house not even members were allowed to enter
without special cards of admission. OF all such
persons a record was taken. The cavalry escort
which had accompanied the Prince from the
Auditorium drew up in front before the Prince
aghted from his carriage. A detachment Of
police restrained the crowds. while detectives in
citizens dress were sprinkled about the streets
leading to the club in order TO guard against
any suspicious characters getting within even
shouting distance Of the Kaiser's brother
The Prince. arm in arm with DIR. Viewer, the
German Consul in Chicago was met at the
threshold of the clubhouse by Gustav F. Fischer
president OF the club The broad stairway lead
ing to the reception and banquet hall was lined
with little girls dressed in white. The guests
at the luncheon were the Prince and the imme-
date party accompanying him from Europe and
assigned to him at Washington. the Imperial
German Consul DIR. Viewer: the two vice-consuls
Drs. Haerring and Zoepfel Mayor Harrison
Governor Yates Robert T. Lincoln the execu-
tive committee. the committee of five represent
ing the United German Societies, and about
fifty members
WELCOME AT GERMANIA CLUB.
At the end of the fifth course Harry Rubens
delivered the speech OF the occasion in propos-
ing the health Of the clubs distinguished guest
In response to Mr.. Rubens. Prince Henry said