The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1902-02-27
The German Emperor's New SShoo-
ner Yacht Launched at
Shooters Island.
EVERYTHING WENT OFF SMOOTHLY,
ditiOnnl Bottle aud Christened
the Vessel ''In the Name of the
German Emperor" aud wiz. a
silver Hntchet Cut Her loose


tant event in the itinerary Of Prince
Henry of Prussia. yesterday. was the
launching of the schooner yacht
Meteor. built at Shooters Island for
the Princes brother, the German
emperor
Soon after eight the president and
the prince and their suites embarked
on boat for Shooters Island The
party proceeded directly from the
ferryboat to the stand which had
been erected at the inshorc end of
the ways on which the Meteor rested,
the guns meanwhile booming salutes
and the crowd cheering enthusiastic
ally.
The president and prince, with Mrs.
and Alice Roosevelt, arrived on the
platform at 1922. The prince con-
Quoted Miss Roosevelt TO the small
platform Immediately under Il e bow
of the boat.
Precisely at 10:39 Miss Roosevelt
raised the bottle of champagne which
had been encased in beautiful silver
filigree and which was suspended
by a 35-foot silver chain. Dashing the
bottle against the side Of tlc vessel
with vigorous and effective hand, the
wine breaking into spray, Miss Roose-
welt said in English:
"In the name of the German err
peror l christen thee Meteor"
Her voice was loud and clear and
could be distinctly heard on all the
surrounding platform. Then she
raised silver AK and covered the
rope holding the weight which kept
the ship in the ways and the vessel
went gracefully into the water.
simultaneously cannon doomed and
the noise of the gun was lost IN that
resulting from the roar of human
voices. aided by the royal German
band, the naval militia band and sew
eral bands on board the various YES
sells surrounding the island, whose
occupants were not privileged .oland.
Every hat was raised, and tiien there
was cheer after cheer for the presi-
dent, the prince and Miss Roosevelt.
After the launching the president
presented several persons 10 the
prince. President Roosevelt. leaning
over the railing, shook Eant!s with
many of the guests, who were old ac-
quaintances. While this scene was
going on, the crowd remained contin-
ually cheering and occasionally call
ing "Cheers for the prince" Cheers
for the president" or Cheers for
Miss Roosevelt" The latter had to
repeatedly bow her acknowledgements.
repeatedly bowler Acknowledgements.
launching, sent the following cable
gram in German:
ITO the German emperor, berlin
Yacht just launched under brilliant
auspices. Christened by Miss Roose-
velt's hand. Beautiful craft. Great
enthusiasm. L congratulate you with
all my heart. 'HEINluCH."
Soon after the launching the presi-
Dental party and the primes proceed
ed to the hall, where a luneht on had
been prepared The health of the
prince was drunk, and then Prince
Henry said:
ION this occasion l wish to call for
three cheers for the president of the
United States, Mr.. Roosevelt. Hip,
hip, hoorah!"
AS the prince spoke he waved his
arms as a signal and che building
shook with responding cheers Then
President Roosevelt raised his right
hand, and when there was silence,
said:
II ask three cheers for the guest
who has already won our hearts, Hen
ry of Prussia. Now good one"
President Roosevelt's Hip, hip,
hoorahi" was drowned in the roar of
applause that greeted the call for
cheers. Then the prince and the pres.
ident shook hands warmly, and as the
party started to leave the hall, some
one among the invited guests shout
ed:
Mr.. President | offer three cheers
for the young lady who has had the
honor of launching the meteor"
The cheers were given. The presi-
Dental party and the prince and his
suite then left for the Hohenzollern
for luncheon. .t'IHA