Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-13
ROYAL YACHT AHEAD OF TINE
Hshsn sOllsrn Arrives Earlier Thar Ez-
psOtsd At New YSrk.
CRAFT is GIVEN A CORDIAL HEctPTIOR
vessel VIII Lie in Dock Until the
Arrival of Prince Henry, when
Formal Reception will
Be Accorded.

NEW YORK, Feb. 12.-The imperial Ger
man yacht Hohenzollern, sent here for the
Use Of Prince Henry Of Prussia during his
forthcoming visit, arrived today from KEEL.
It was not expected. for 1t came by the
southern circle and II was calculated thai
the run would take ct least one day more
than 1t did. 1t had also been thought that
e. would touch at Bermuda, and that place
had reported 1t as two days overdue.
The weather encountered was unfavorable
for a call at Bermuda. and ct sea admiral
Count Won Baudlssin abandoned the partly
formed plan ana shaped HE course for New
York.
The yacht had soms heavy weather in
southern waters, but for the most part II
had good weather. and at its best 1t logged
sixteen knots an hour. 1t hove in sight Of
Sandy Hook a few minutes before the noon
hour and an hour later was In quarantine.
1t got the courtesy OF the Narrows into
North River without delay. Passing craft
gave II a noisy welcome with their whistles
and the man at its jackstaff was kept busy
dipping its big naval nag.
Presents impressive View.
The boat stood high out Of the water and
looked impressive beyond its real sire. It
was painted white all over save for a large
black eagle at it's hgurehead, some touches
Of gold astern and a long streak Of req
that showed below its water line. It has
a ram bow and in general type resembles
a modern man-of-war.
The North German Lloyd pier at Hoboken,
where 1t lie to be overhauled, was not ready
for It's reception and It dropped anchor
in midstream until the feet of tugs cleared
a berth for Il. German flags foated above
the docks and warehouses Of the North
German Lloyd and Hamburg -American line
piers. and the ships OF those two companies
in port were dressed.
The bands Of the latter assembled on
luarterdeck and serenaded the yacht as II
lay at anchor. -
Formally Welcomed 20 New York.
At 4 o'clock it hove its anchors and
guided by two tugs was carefully warped
into the pier, Admiral Won Raudlssin was
formally welcomed to New York By a civic
committee, q representative Of Mayor Low
and an oficer Of the United States navy.
The civic committee was headed by Captain
A. T. Mahan, U. s.. N, and his associates
were Emil 8. Boas, Gustav H. schwab, Cap
tain Jacob S, Miller, William H. Baldwin.
jr.. George Q. Boldt. Colonel Wheelan and
Commissioner Rodgers.
Captain Mshsn spoke briefly. greeting the
admiral and his officers and ship In the
name Of the people Of the city. The admi-
raj thanked the committee and through its
members the citizens OF New York. Private
Secretary James Reynolds left the card of
the mayor and Captain Converse of the bait
tleship Illinois made the formal call in be-
half Of the navy. Wallace Downey, builder
Of the yacht of the German emperor. for the
launching of which, Prince Henry 10 coming
to the United States, also called.
- Await Prince for Reception.
The officers of Hohensollern said 1t would
be impossible for them to accept formal en-
refreshments until the arrival of the prince,
OF whose suite they are members. They can
and will do so in their private and individ-
ual capacities, but when they come ashore
1t will be in civilian attire. Admiral Won
Baudissin will return the calls Of those who
called or left cards for him and II was ex-
pected this evening that he would visit the
city hall some time tomorrow. He will
also call on Consul General Buens, repre-
sentative here Of the German government.
After the formal greetings the admiral
talked with the newspaper representatives.
as to his voyage across and said:
We all feel very grateful for the kindly
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dock until February p. when we crosa to
the other side OF the river. The yacht Is
tc be given a general o~verhauilng while
here. t.
Photographs of the Vessel.
The admiral distributed photographs Of
Hohenzollern and scenes on decks, taken
at different times when the emperor was
aboard, and also gave out printed slips de-
scribing the yacht and explaining the pur-
poses for which 1t was built and maintained
by the emperor.
The oficers Of Hohenzollern are:
Rear Admiral Count Won Baudissin. Cap
tain Won Helieben, Captain Hyper, naviga-
tor: Captain Lieutensnts Won Der Osten
and Won Mantey. First Leutenants Rebens-
burg. seidenstioker and Won Hsnthussn;
Lieutenant Ellie. First stan Surgeon 1.-THE
mann, First Engineer Steinmeyer, Second
Engineer Nicolaai and Postmaster Heppner.