New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-11
AT CRADLE OF LIBERTY.
PRINCE UNCOVERS TO WASH
LNGTON STATUE.
NOT SORRY TO GO HOME, BUT SORRY TO
LEAVE \ COUNTRY WHERE HE
MET so MUCH KINDNESS.

Philadelphia March 1O-Prnce Henry Of
Prussia finished his American tour in this city
to-day, and for the brief space of five hours
was the guest of this municipality. His recep-
ton was cordial From the moment when the
special train bearing the imperial visitor
steamed into the Pennsylvania Railroad sta
ton, the popular demonstration was hearty and
spontaneous. The programme was carried out
as planned and in a manner behtting the dig
nifty of the royal visitor.
Prince Henry arrived at 1920 O'Clock, the spe-
cial train having made the run from New-York
in exactly two hours Broad-st. station con-
tained probably the largest crowd in its history,
and the first appearance of the Prince he
alighted from the private Columbia was the
signal for an ovation which was continued as
long as the distinguished guest remained in
sight.
The Prince was met at the railroad station by
the citizens reception committee, headed by
Mayor Samuel H. Ashbridge After shaking
hands with the Mayor the Prince was intro
duced TO the other members of the committee.
Then. with Mayor Ashbridge on his left, and
Chief Wilkie of the Secret Service on his right.
he walked through the roped OF passagevay TO
the street. where carriages were waiting Ad-
miral Evans. the Princes suite and the recep-
tion committee followed.
The lst and ID troops. Philadelphia City
Cavalry, in command Of Captain John c.
Groome, acted official escort and two Bat
talions of mounted policemen led and brought
up the rear Of the procession. The City Hall is
directly opposite the Broad-st station, and the
building was circlcd 10 give the Prince a better
opportunity of viewing the architectural beau
ties Of the huge structure.
Five minutes after his arrival Prince Henry
stood in the Mayors reception room, which had
been simply ana tastetuily decorated with flow
ers and the American and German colors
Mayor Ashbridge extended the freedom of the
city TO the royal visitor and presented TO the
Prince a handsome album containing his ad-
dress Of welcome beautifully engrossed.
ADDRESS OF MAYOR AsHBRIDGE.
The Mayors address was as follows:
In welcoming you to our city wish TO
press TO your royal hiEnness the qualification
Of our people at your visit 10 Philadelphia, where
the Declaration of Independence was written
and proclaimed where the Constitution of the
United States was promulgated, and where In
dependence Hall still stands, d mute witness 10
the courage and patriotism of the men who laid
the foundation of the republic. Philadelphia
is well named the City of Homes, and dis
tinguished in the arts and manufactures, and
especially for the genius and skill displayed in
its industries. Were you to stay longer there
is much here worth study. our magniicently
equipped system of public and private schools.
our great colleges, our institutions of art and
philanthropy. our numerous and varied manu-
featuring industries, would. believe. COM
mand your admiration and respect.
Your visit TO this great nation, brief as It IS
has been sufficient to suggest its limtless pos
sibilities and great resources. but nowhere we
sure. have you seen more typical city than
Philadelphia. We beg leave TO you that
the cordial relations which exist between the
Imperial German Empire and the United States
fully appreciated by all our people. 1t gives
me great pleasure to extend 10 YOU the freedom
of our city, as eNempItied in the resolution Of
Select and Common Councils and the address of
welcome contained in this casket May your
visit to Philadelphia remain always with you as
of your most pleasant memories
Prince Henry made a brief response He said:
This is but another of the many acts of kind
ness that have been extended TO me in this couu-
try l assure you that l deeply appreciate it.
1 thank you for the freedom of the city which
you have given 10 me, and for this handsome.
souvenir which | shall preserve. Again l thank
you.