The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-24
WELCOME FOR THE PRINCE
AT THE GERMAN ETIBA SSY
President Returns Gail and Disrc Commissioners Pap Re-
specfS TO the Clips RopaI Guest

A large and patriotic crowd awaited the
arrival OF Prince Henry at the German
Embassy. Every place Of vantage was
occupied. The opposite side OF the streets
was lined with people. and windows.
hOusetOps, steps and trees We're used as
places from which to view the approach
Of the distinguished visitor
The German Embassy building display
ed at topmast the Imperial German
standard, the black, white and red. with
the Imperial eagle in the center. The
porte cochere was tastefuIIy and artisti-
caIIy decorated with pine top tufts and
garIands Of laurel
The servants OF the embassy appeared
in dress livery OF dark blue. and every
thing around and about the German ter
ritory had an air Of holiday expectancy
Lieutenant Byrne. with a squad OF eight
was stationed in front Of the embassy,
keeping a sharp eye on everybody around
the place. IN addition there were q num-
Der OF bicycle policemen assisting in
keeping order. The American contingent
of police and detectives was augmented
by three OF the cleyerest detectives of
Berlin. who remained a respectful dis
lance from the embassy; but whose sharp
eyes did not escape observation OF any
thing or anybody
On the west side OF the building were
draw up, accoutred in full arms. a de-
tachn.ent Of the Engineer Corps under the
command Of Lieutenant Pool, forming the
guard Of honor. Massachusetts Avenue.
in front of the embassy, was occupied by
the Engineer Battalion and a troop Of
Fort Myer cavalry stationed at the bar
racks.
While everybody was anxiousIy expect
ing the arrival Of the Prince and Dr.
Won Holleben uneasiIy paced up and
down under the porte cochere attired in
his gorgeous Uniform Of gold lace and
dark blue, an express wagon rumbIed up
and unloaded a large number Of trunks
and other baggage for the suite Of the
Prince.
Arrival of the Prince.
It was 1870 o'clock when distant cheers
announced the coming Of the Prince. His
carriage, which was occupied by the
Prince and Admiral Evans. was followed
by four others containing the members
Of the Princes suite and the staff Of the
Embassy. AS the Prince aIighted from
his carriage the Engineer Band played
America" and die Wacht am Rhein."
Prince Henry was received at the En-
bassy By DR.. Won HoIleben. the German
Ambassador, and at once went 10 the
reception room. A light luncheon was
Partaken Of by the Prince and the Am
baszador.
About fifteen minutes after the Prince
had entered the Embassy. cheers we're
heard in the distance and was taken up
by the troops along the line and carried
up TO Massachusetts Avenue. The Presi-
dent OF the United States was on his way
20 Tay his respects TO the German Prince.
A carriage drew up under the porte
.cochere Of the Embassy. 1t contained the
President and Colonel Bingham in full
dress uniform.
President ut the Embassy.
Mr Roosevelt was received by
Ambassador Won Holleben and was i'm
mediately escorted by the latter, passing
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The members Of Prince Henry's suite and
The Embassy staT, to the reception room
where the Prince awaited the call Of the
President. Commander COwles and Mr..
Loeb, private secretary TO the President,
occupied second carriage and were also
Ushercd into the presence Of the Prince.
There was vely little ceremony about
the whole function, and il appeared as il
both main participants, the President and
Prince Henry felt the better for it,
DE-. HolLeLen lntLoduced The Prasident