Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-06
KEEP HIM CONC
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nc ,ompanied by the welcoming dele-
cations. from both the president aud
the German embassy, arrived here at
~ O'Clock this morning-prompl
schedule time.
The trip from Baltimore to WASH
ugton was without incident. In the
outlying districts Of Baltimore crowds.
gathered to watch the departing train
and at several points from there on
ward there we're little groups at the
atiouS past which the train sped.
40 stops were made until this city
was reached. The train consisted or
the cars Columbia, Ohio and Indiana,
lie first named being the primers
.ar, aud the rear Of the train was
closely guarded by the secret service
men, with care that will be eXer-
Used throughout its journey during
he princes stay on American soil.
PRINCE NOT pUFFED UP.
The prince occupied the time dur
my the run from Baltimore to WASH
ingtun in democratic fSahiun talking
freely to those about him, AS they
discussed the country and the details
# his visit.
lie told the presidents delegates
that he wished to see as clearly as
possible the places through which he
was to travel and that as there would
he some interest on the part OF the
people in seeing him as well, he
thought it would be best to use open
carriages in the driving portion OF
the itinerary everywhere. The dele
gates told him they would arrange
the matter.
Secretary of State, John Hay, Sec
Rotary of the Navy, Long, Assistant
Secretary Of State, Pearce, who had
immediate charge OF the arrange
ments at the depot and Count Quadt
and two other attaches of the German
embassy, awaited the arrival of the
train at the depot. They remained
In an improved reception room, the
walls of which were heavily draped
with INTERVIEWING American and Ger
man flags. The atmosphere was re-
dOlent with the fragrance Of flowers.
The embassy officials were in full
uniform. A hugle call by a cavalry
arrival of the train. 1t was halted
just outside the depot, the engine
detached and the cars backed to po-
sition opposite the receiving room,
midway down the train shed. The
welcoming party passed into the
p inces rar and informally extended
to him the welcome Of the city.
SMILES AND sALUTES.
A few minutes later the parry
emerged and passed to the reception
room. Commander Cowles, President
Roosevelt's brOther-in-law and Adm
tant General CUrbin were the first to
alight, and the prince was not far
behind them. Walking rapidly and
with the erect bearing Of trained
naval officer, the prince smiling 70
the group of officials, detectives and
newspaper men, through double
line OF whom he passed, saluting with
a touch Of his hand to the glittering
chapeau he wore, he crossed to the
carpeted depot aisle and entered the
reception room. There he remained
ten minutes. Assistant Secretary
Pearce and Chief Wilkie stood at the
door while the prince was waiting.
Finally, Prince Henry accompanied
by Secretary Hay and Rear Admiral
Evans entered the last Of the open
carriages. The carriages were drawn
up In line, and the princes carriage
drove to the head Of the column.
Instantly the police and military es-
corts wheeled into position, and the
p rty started up Pennsylvania avenue
for the White house. Intermingled
with the crowd at the depot was a
small force Of secret service men, de.
tectiVes and policemen. Special pre-.
cautions had been taken to insure the
safety Of the prince and his cortege,
and to keep the people from pressing
closely upon the party. Major Syl-
yester, the chief of police, had $50 OF
his uni ormed men on special duty,
and 1875 Of these were detailed at the
depot. Others were distributed along
the route TO the White house.
At the White house a large detail
OF police assisted the regular men In
keeping the grounds free from intru- |
sion of unauthorized persons.
When the line OF carriages bearing
the prince and COrtege started from !
the depot platoon OF sixteen mount !
ed policemen took positions at the |
head Of the column.
Between the policemen and the :
marched the military es-
cort, comprising troops + and G of
the Second United States cavalry,
from Fort Myer, headed by the cav
airy band and Fourth battery Of field !
Fey were Immediately in
front and back of the line of open