The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-25

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was conducted through the main lobby
into the red parlor, thence into the east
room and from there the Prince alone
was conducted through the green room
to the blue parlor, where the President
was in waiting to receive him. In con-
formity with diplomatic etiquette the
President received the royal visi-
tor in private and without in
PRODUCTION. This was made neces-
sary by the fact that there is now
in the United States no representative oG
the German nation of sufficiently high
rank to present to the President Prince
of the royal blood, brother and per-
sonal representative Of the German En-
INTRODUCED TO THE LADIES.
After the greetings had been ex-
changed the President led the Prince into
the red parlor and introduced him to
Mrs. Roosevelt and his daughter Miss
Alice. After a few words with them the
royal visitor was conducted into the green
room and introduced to the members OF
the Cabinet and their ladies' After the
ceremony the following statement was
made by Assistant Secretary Pierce:
The conversation between the Presi-
dent and the Prince was Of a purely for
NAL nature and had no political signif-
cance farther than that contained in the
usual general expressions of international
amity and good will"
The party then proceeded to the east
room. where the members Of the Princes
suite were introduced TO the President.
On the party reappearng the Marine
band played Hands Across the Sea-" ana
with q few sharp military commands the
drive to the German Embassy was begun.
Prince Henry arrived aluauxzls sernllnx
Embassy shortly aftI II o'clock, thet
proach of the party being announceA
the shrill notes of cavalry bugles.
The Prince occupied q carriage with
Admiral Evans. while back Of them fol-
lowed the carri ,ges Of the distinguished
naval ami military officers OF the Princes
suite and tho members Of the Germany
Anbassy staff
AS the party swung down Massachu-
setts Avenue, the scene was one Of un-
usual animation and brlliancy. Crowds
had gathered TO catch a glimpse Of His
Royal Highness, and as he passed thero
were few demonstrations Of approval and
popular good will. He showed his appre-
citation by smiling and nodding 10 tho
crowd, occasionally lifting his chapeau
as some knot OF Observers gave him
cheer.
Over the Embassy noated Dag which
has noycr been seen in Washington be-
fore--the personal flag Of the Imperial
family of Germany. 1t showed not only
the colors Of the German nation, but also
in the center the imperial coat Of arms.
Along the front OF the Embassy entrance
were looped the German colors, inter-
twined with garlands OF laurels and tall
green pine tops.
As the escort Of troopers swung up TO
the terrace they broke into columns, and
the flashing sabrcs were brought to q
salute as Prince Henry drove through.
Just before the Embassy stood guard
Of honor Of ten United states engineers.
six footers every one of them. in their
bright uniforms, as rigid as statues.
Prince Henry returned the salute of the
officer and then passed inside
Once within the German Embassy. Ills
Imperial Highness was indeed at home.
for in diplomatic parlanco this was the
same as the native soil of the fatherland.
The first brief salutations now gave way
to a generous German welcome. Tho
Prince was escorted up the main stair
way to the spacious reception room, used
as q ball room. Here from the vest wall
looked down the life size oil portrait OF
Emperor William in massive gold frame
topped with the imperial crown. At every
hand the German colors gave a friendly
welcome to the Imperial guest. as the
Prince entered the chamber he faced a
silken banner of red. white and black,
linking together the portraits Of he En-
peror and Empress. Not only were the
imperial colors here. but every state in
Germany Joined in the welcome, each By
q silken nag.
Tho Prince and his party laid aside
their wraps and the confusion OF arrival
gave way TO the calm dignity with which
affairs about the Prince arc conducted.
Although there was no excessive f0rmaH-
ty. yet al all times there was that defer
encc due a member Of the Imperial fani
". The entire firsc goor OF tho Embassy
had been placed at the disposal OF the
Prince and his personal stan. and the
drawing room. the Japanese room, the
smoking room and the Ambassadors study
had their groups OF guests and officials.
Throughout the brilliant throng there
was no one without a uniform. and this
made the asscmblage singular different
from black coated American gathering,
Prince Henry had as his private study
the Japanese room, with ite rich Oriental
furnishings ard eurios. even the walls
showing the CHARACTERISTIC japanese
storks.
The main body Of the Prince staff
after the call at the White House. pro-
ceeded to the Ney willard Hotcl, where
quarters covering the entire fret door
were at their disposal
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