The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-14
PRINCE HENRY SALES ON THE STEAM
SHIP DEUTSCHLAND.
HIS LAST DAY IN THIS COUNTRY
Spent Quietly Aboard the Steam
ship-Luncheon to those Who Ac-
companied Him on His Tour-Fare-
sentafiOn from Committee of New
York Mail Carriers Received
Through One of His Stan-Fare-
well TeIegrams Between the
Prince and the President


New York, March 11.-Prince Henry,
OF Prussia. sailed for Germany on board
the Hamburg-American liner Deutsch-
land this afternoon. His last day in !
America was spent entirely on board
the Deutschland. but 1t was we'll filled
with pleasing incidents.
The prince breakfasted early and
about 10 O'Clock began TO receive official
farewell visits from the representatives
OF Germany in this country and those
or the United States government. Mayor
Low was also caller and the prince.
In bidding him farewell. gave him a
mint that he had some intention of re-
turning to America for a second visit.
The prince in reply to the mayors ex-
pressions, said: II thank the citizens
OF New York for all their kindness to
me which 1 appreciate deeply. If II
shoIld return to America 1 should feel
when I reached New York that I was
once more at home"
The members Of the party that ac-
companied the prince on his tour were
his guests at luncheon. Covers were
laid for twenty-eight persons in the
dining room Of the steamship and music
furnished by the band from the Hohen-
zollern. At the close of the luncheon
when it came time to say good bye. the
prince, taking a rose from the table
said:
This is the badge of that which
have been adfniring during my entire
trip to the United States-American
beauty" He pressed his flower in his
button hole and each guest followed his
example.
Admiral Evans taking the prince by
the hand, said: II have only this to
say to Prince Henry and my brothers
of the German navy. We are glad you
came and sorry you are going, and hope
you will come again. 1t gives me great
pleasure as the representative of the
American navy to seize the hand of
friendship you have so kindly extended
across the Atlantic
Then General Corbin said: I'VE have
all enjoyed the trip and the memory OF
it will abide with me forever.
Assistant Secretary Hill said: THE
memory of your visit will always be in
our hearts and the hearts of the Amer
icans."
Immediately after the luncheon, at
the princes invitation. the party went
to the commanders bridge Of the
Deutschland and was there photograph
ed. Then the real leave taking began.
The final farewells were said bv mem
hrs OF the German embassy at Wash
ington.
An incident of the forenoon was the
call of the committee Of forty New
York letter carriers representing the
New York branch of the National Let
ter Carriers Association. They came to
present the prince with a bronz tablet
IN commemoration of the martyred
presidents Of the United States. Lincoln,
Garfield and Mckinley. The letter car
rters failed to see the prince and were
received by Admiral Won Seckendorff in
his behalf. In thanking them the ad-
miral said his royal highness in return
for the present would send the New
York Letter Carriers Association his
portrait. with autograph, to hang on
the walls of the organization room in
New York.
Shortly before the Deutschland sailed,
the United States Singing Societies of
Hudson County. N j., were heard on
the deck Of the Princess Victoria Louise
which lay alongside the Deutschland
and sang number Of selections.
Prince Henry appeared on the bridge
Of the Deutschland with Captain AL
bers and bowed his acknowledgements
repeatedly.
When the ship sailed all approaches
and the pier houses were crowded
The first cabin section Of the Deutsch-
land was packed all the forenoon with
passengers and their friends and in
many cases women had to be rescued
| from the crush to see the prince.
The Deutschland sailed at 3:45 o'clock.
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| cheering was continuous. The prince
| appeared on the bridge and bowed. All
down North river. the passing tugs and
| craft OF every description gave the
| great liner and her distinguished pas
| senger noisy send off. Al the bat
| terry which was reached exactly at
| o'clock a great crowd had gathered
| and cheered as the vessel steamed on
| down the bay
The Deutschland reached the narrows
| at 4:35 o'clock. Forts Wadsworth and
l Hamilton fired sa1utes which were an
| swered by the Deutschland whistle
and the garrison at Fort Wadsworth
| lined up on the bluff until the steamer
| had passed out into the lower bay.
| The Deutschland is due at HamburS
on Monday next
Washington, March 1.-THE following
exchanges took place today between
Prince Henry, of Prussia, who sailed
| for Europe on the Deutschland. and
| President Roosevelt:
"Hoboken. n. J., March II.
THE President Of the United States.
/ "On this day of my departure, I bee
to thank you personally, as well as the
| nation whose guest I have been for al
the kindness, consideration and good
feeling I have met with during my visit
| to your interesting country. / hope
that my visit may have increased the
| feelings of friendship between the cour-
| try I represent and the United States
Bidding you farewell, let me wish you
| every possible success, and, pray. re.
| member me to Mrs. Roosevelt, and Miss