The age-herald., 1902-02-25
CHEERED AS HE APPEARS
 IN HALLS OF CONGRESS
Holds Brilliant Reception at German Embassy, Where He Meets the Dip lomatic Corps-Dlned With
 the President.
AsHINGTON. February A. kAE Prince Henry this evening not WW only saw the houses of the

AMH Prince Henry this evening nol RN only saw the houses of the American Congress at work but in the Senate he witnessed one of those rare and Intensely dramatic moments which come in that body occasionally at the conclu- sion of a great debate. The prince and his marty in carriages, escorted by troop of cavalry and flanked on either side by B bicycle platoon of policemen, arrived at the eastern entrance of the Capitol at o'clock. The party was met by com- mittee from the House. consisting of MT. Hit, Illinois; Dr. Dinsmore, Arkansas, and General Grosvenor of Ohio, chairman of the committee having the arrange ments for the prince's reception in charge. Brief cordial greetings having been ex- changed. the prince and his party, under the protection of hundred police, were conveyed through solid walls of people packed in the rotunda and statuary hall to the room of Speaker Henderson. Here the speaker, who was awaiting him, greeted the prince with a warm hand shake as MT. Hit presented His Royal Highness."
 General Henderson invited the prince to be seated, while the German ambassador made the other introductions, and then In a few words formally welcomed him. 'Your Royal Highness,' he said, turning to the prince, who instantly arose. it gives me very sincere pleasure, in be- half of the United States House of Repre- kentatives, to greet you with cordial hnd heartfelt welcome and 1t gives me all the greater pleasure as. you come rep fesenting in eminent degree that friendly feeling which exists between your nation hnd ours and representing also the cordial feeling of the illustrious head of the Ger han empire When you are ready to go from here, we have made suitable pro- visions for your accommodation in the gallery so that you can see the House of Representatives in session. When you have remained there a length of time agreeable to you. a committee, consisting bf Mr Hit, chairman of the committee bn foreign affairs; Mir Dinsmore. also bf the committee, and MT. Grosvenor' chairman of the committee on arrange ments, will consult your pleasure as to what further may be gratifying to you while at this end of the Capitol.
 Proceeded to the Gallery.
 The Prince thanked the speaker for his courtesy and the party proceeded to the gallery of the house. An impressive sight met the gaze of the Prince as he reached the threshold The surrounding galleries were crowded to the doors and below on the floor in the long concen- tric circles of the vast hall the members ht at their desks. His appearance at the door of the gallery caused an enthusias- tie demonstration. The Prince paused, smiled and acknowledged the greetings with a slight bow. Then advancing with the German ambassador and Mr. Hit on either side he descended to the place re- berved for him in the front row of the gal ery. Instantly every eye was upon him. Mir. Gilbert of Kentucky was addressing the house on Philippine questions all though the diplomatic and consular ap- bropriation bill was under consideration. Prince Henry seemed interested, listen Ing attentively for several minutes to what MT. Gilbert had to say and appear hg much pleased at the hearty applause which followed the statement of the Kentucky member that the "Anglo-Saxon bnd German race are one" While MT. Ems of Tennessee. who secured the floor litter Mr. Gilbert had concluded, was bpeaking the Prince turned to MT. Hit md in answer to his question the latter explained briefly the workings of the eumberous legislative machinery in the Consideration of appropriation bills. The party remained about ten minutes in the kallery and then descended to the ways Ind means committee room where a re- keption was to be held. The demonstra- lion as the Prince left the gallery was lyen more enthusiastic than when he Antered. A number of memb bers rose to Their feet and cheered. The house at once ldjourned to afford the members an op-
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 Members Presented to MT. Hit.
 The members were presented by MT. Hit. Practically the entire membership If the house took advantage of the chance To meet Prince Henry, the Democrats being seemingly quite as anxious to enjoy he honor as the Republicans
 The prince gave each member smile, a word of friendly cordiality and a firm srasp of, the hand. MT. Williams of Mis- lissippi and MT. Wachter of Maryland Unchanged few remarks with the prince h German. Just as the reception was loncluded the Senate committee. consist hg of Senators Cullom of Illinois. Lodge If Massachusetts and Morgan of Ala anna. appeared, and after being presented ,scorted the prince and his party to the ienate The prince was interested in ev- lrything, remarked upon the polished marble columns in statuary hall. the treat historic paintings in the rotunda Ind the frescoes in the corridor. He was ,scorted to the chamber of the vice ,resident, and there Senator Frye of haine the president pro tenn. of the Sen lte. greeted him and the members of his mite. The members of the princes party Vere escorted by General Corbin to the Hplomatic gallery, but Prince Henry and Ambassador von Holleben were ushered nrectly into the Senate chamber. The ,r,nces first view of the Senate of the rnited States could hardly have been nore dramatic and thrilling. The cham for was brilliantly illuminated from hove. the overhanging galleries were hronged to suffocation. every Senator tas in his seat, the sides of the chamber b,re fringed with representatives drawn