Evening journal., 1902-03-11
PRINCE HUSTLED
IN PHILADELPHIA
Royal Visitor Was Cheered
by Thousands
Vas Deeply Interested in the ReVO-
lutiOnary Relies in Independ-
elCC Hall

Philadelphia, March 11.-On Prince
Henry's last day in America 1t was
only fitting that he should visit the
birthplace Of the nations freedom.
Thrice before he had stolen through
the city in the dead Of night, and
only a few had caught a glimpse Of
a flying palace on wheels.
The princes train left Jersey City
at $40 o'clock, and the special made
a fast run across the intervening
country. It's distinguished passenger
has often declared that he liked speed
and lots Of action, and he got it. The
train had a clear track and almost
flew over the 80 miles or so separat-
ing the two big cities The mayor Of
the city and the reception committee
were waiting on the station platform,
and when the train had stopped they
were Immediately ushered into the
royal presence. There was pleasant
interchange of greetings. Then be-
tween long lines of policemen the
citys guest and his suite were escort
ed to carriages waiting below.
The streets through which the
prince passed from the municipal
building to independence Hall were
thronged with cheering people. and
the right hand Of the royal guest was
kept constantly in motion acknowledge
ing the welcoming ovations On the
wide plaza in front OF the historic old
structure stands a statue of George
Washington. A roar of applause
greeted the action of his royal high
ness, when he, on alighting, grace
fully uncovered before the statue.
The prince entered the building and
proceeded to the assembly room. He
was informed that it was in this room
the Declaration of independence was
signed, and he displayed much inter
est in the colonial and revolutionary
relics exhibited in the adjoining room.
The prince was presented with an IL
Illustrated album containing a history
OF Independence Hall. In the corri-
dor Of the building ten veterans of the
Franco-Prussian war stood ready to
greet the prince. He shook hands
with each and made inquiry of them
as to their regiments and the battles
III WHICH lAtg udO PAL bACAIHNNAs
The four-mile drive from Independ-
ence Hall to Cramps shipyard, in the
northeastern section of the city. was
one continuous ovation for the prince
and his party. The sidewalks along
the entire route were filled with holi-
day crowd, and all windows of fac
tories and residences were lined with
spectators. Prince Henry was thor
oughly at home in the yard and in
stead of taking only As minutes al
lowed by the programme to inspect the
plant, he consumed an hour and forty
minutes in going through the place.
In taking his leave of Mr.. Cramp, who
escorted him through the yard, the
prince said: 'I could stay here all
night"
The prince was first taken into the
department where marine engines are
built, and from there he was escorted
to the battleship Maine, which was
launched last summer. Mr. Cramp then
took the prince to the Russian battle
ship Retvizan, which will leave foI
Russia as soon as the ice in Northern
Europe breaks up. The great sea
fighter looked pretty, all painted II
white, with her sides lined with hun
dreds of Russian sailors.
Prince Henry and his suite arrived
at the Union League about 1 o'clock
The men of affairs were his hosts
here, and the regular toasts to the
president, the kaiser and the princ'
were drunk Prince Henry remained
at the Union League until 20 minutel
after 3 o'clock. Then with his suit
he entered the carriage outside TO
the last time and was hurriedly driver
to the railway station. The roya
train pulled out at $50 o'clock, ant
the princes visit to Philadelphia wa
a thing OF the past.