The Saint Paul globe., 1902-02-26

prince, who took the sally In good part
and saluted the throWers.
The mayor and members Of the citizens
reception committee were awaiung the
prince in the governors room. Gen.
Daniel e. Sickles, one Of the reception
committee, appeared in the full uniform
of a major general. Among the others
present were Gen. Anson G. McCook.
Gen. c. r. Roe Cornelius N. Bliss. Oscar
S. Strauss, Gen. Bfackett and Carl
Schurz. The mayor received the prince
just after he crossed thes threshold Of
the governors room and they shook
hands.
The members of the suite grouped
themselves about while Gen Sickles and
Carl Schurz were specially presented to
the prince.
The board Of aldermen having been Of
fcially notified of the arrival Of the
prince President Cantor Of the borough
of Manhattan and the vice president
went to the governors room and were
presented to Prince Henry. The entire
party then started for the chamber.
Favor offered Is Unusual.
The princes suite preceded him and
took seats at the right 7of President
Fornes, Of the board of aldermen. AS
soon as they were seated the prince en-
tered. escorted by President Cantor, who
formally introduced him to the board
of aldermen and president.
President Fornes briefly acknowledged
the introduction. The prince was led to
a place at the right of President Fornes,
his two attendants standing at his right,
while the mayor moved to the left OF
President Fornes with Admiral Evans be-
hind him.
When they had ta1en their places,
President Fornes said:
''Your royal highness, Prince Henry of
Prussia: 1t is my especial honor to re-
quest his honor the mayor of New York
to tender you the resolution passed by
of the city" sG
Theredpon the mayor formally present
ed the resolution. and in speech spoke
of the charter granted the city of New
York by Gov. Dongan in 1886, and added:
'The freedoms of the city, which is now
to be conferred upon you, has not very
often been granted in all our history.
If it be now, in fact, but form of words,
it is form that signifies high reward
and genuine friendship for him upon
whom it is besowed.''
Prince Henry replied: 'Mr Mayor,
am most grateful for the kind reception
l find here in this house, as we'll as for.
the very kind words you express on this
occasion. l am fully aware Of the fact
that it is an exception that a member of
my family should have been offered the
freedom of the city of New York. 1 may
add that am proud of it, 1t is the first
city which so many from the old world
see. 1t is a city which has been an asy
lum for many of my 'countrymen. It is
am aware of the fact-the center of
commerce, qI ri.
Visit to Cement Friendship.
ST was deeply touched by the recep-
tion Which 1 found on the day of my
arrival, as well as today, when / drove
to the city hail. All of you know per-
fectly well that L am not here on my own
behalf, but that / ans shere on behalf OF
his majesty the German emperor, my
beloved brother and sovereign.
Il am sorry that I cannot repay yo2
for all the kindness 1 have found heta
but think that l am quite safe in say
ing that ] may offer you the friendship
of his majesty the emperor of Germany,
and L agree with you, Mr. Mayor, that
have not come here to create a friend
shin, but to carry on the old friendship
which has existed between our two ma
TONS, and which hope may remain the
same in the future.
The prince was applauded.
The royal party went to its car
riages, and, with Squadron A as an es-
cort, drove up Broadway through a line
of enthusiastic people to Thirty fourth
street and thence to the Hohenzollern.
SHORTLY after o'clock the prince his
suite and Admiral Evans drove to the
Metropolitan club, where they were the
guests at dinner of the mayor, with the
presidential delegates and a number Of
citizens. There were no formal speeches.
The list of toasts follows:
''To the President of the United
States"
ITO the Emperor of Germany"
of 70 Ills HIS Royal ssHighness Prince Henry