New-York tribune., 1902-02-25
ternationai relations between Germany and the
United States first established

ternationai relations between Germany and the
United States were first established
CALLS ON THE AMBASSADORS.
Prince Henry then prepared to make calls on
the foreign ambassadors station in Washing
ton. as the high rank of an ambassador makes
him personal representative of his sovereign or
ruler and entities him to the first call The Prince
was accompanied by the German Ambassador.
the two driving in open landau. AS the
Prince came into view the crowd cheered him.
Ahead of the carriage galoped the escort of cav
alrymen. The drive took the party through the
northwestern section of the city, where crowds
lined the streets
The Princes first call was at the British EN-
bassy, Lord Pauncefote being the dean of the
Diplomatic Corps. The Prince did not enter the
embassy, simply leaying his card. Calls were
then made on the French Ambassador Nj. cam
bon; the Russian Ambassador. Count Cassinl' ;
the Italian Ambassador, Signor Mayer, and the
Mexican Ambassador, Sehor Azpiroz, at each
place cards being left The Princes calls did
extend to the foreign ministers. as their
rank does not make them the personal repre-
sentatives Of their sOvereigns or rulers.
Returning to the German Embassy at l
o'clock, Prince Henry and his party took lunch
with the ambassador and the members OF
his staff. The party ut the table NUMBERED
| twenty-five. Prince Henry occupied the seat Il
honor. with DR.. Won Holeben sitting opposlte.
The luncheon was confined to the Princes party
and the ambassadors official staff, no American
guests being present except the officers form
ing the honorary escort.
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS RECEIN ED.
One of the most brilliant affairs of the day
was at D. m, when Prince Henry received
the members of the Diplomatic Corps, includ-
ing the ambassadors and ministers, accom-
panied by their staTs. all in full uniform. 1t
the same brilliant assemblage that is seen
at the White House New Years Day 10
give greetings TO the President-Turks In reu
fezes Russians in tall shakos and Chinese IN
rich Oriental silks But to-day there was
added brilliancy in the snowy uniforms OF the
imperial receiving party.
Prince Henry remained in the drawing room
while the ambassadors were being received.
meeting them separately and alone, the stahs
remaining in the reception room, to be greeted
later Lord PauncefOte the first to be ush-
cred before the Prince, followed by the French,
Russian Italian and Mexican ambassadors.
In the mean time the foreign ministers a'ld
the Staffs of both the ambassadors and min
listers had assembled in the ballroom, TO
await the conclusion of the Princes conferences
with the ambassadors. When these were over,
the Prince entered the ballroom and was pre-
sented to the ministers, and then to the mem
bers of their staffs. The these many
diplomatic officers of high rank mingled with
Prince, admirals, generals, and members Of
many of the noble houses of Europe was
brilliant. Almost every famous regiment In
Europe was represented among the foreign mill
tary officers. in rich. gold embroidered uni
forms, their breasts resplendent with medals
and decorations. The reception of the Diplo-
matte Corps lasted about an hour