New-York tribune., 1902-02-24

sit at the table with the royal party. where he
chatted for nearly an hour.
In another incident which showed the Princes
good fellowship an artist, this time American,
again figures. The Prince heard that the Ameri-
can had made sketch portrait OF himself whicn
had attracted a good deal Of attention among
the passengers. He sent for the artist and after
complimenting his work offered to give him a
sitting. The artist became so embarrassed when
he began work that he was unable to accomplish
anything, when the Prince remarked that If he
did not feel in the humor for IT, they would try
again another day"
His thoughtful consideration OF others and his
democratic ways gained for the Prince the ad-
nniration OF every one of his fellow passengers
The American passengers particularly were en-
thusiastic in their praise.
PRINCE ON THE BRIDGE.
Captain Richter. who was on his first voyage
as commander OF the Kronprinz had hoped to
make record trip, but the weather was against
him. He did not leave the bridge except at short
intervals during the entire voyage. Prince
Henry spent much OF his time each day on the
bridge. When the captain expressed his disap-
pointuent because he could not reach New-York
early on Saturday, the Prince took occasion to
cornpIiment him on the masterfu way In which
he had handled his ship and the speed he had
made under Such adverse cOnQlJlOnS.
On Tuesday the Prince went on a tour Of in
spection of the ship with the captain and the
ships surgeon. He visited the steerage and sec
ond class passengers and examined their quar-
ters.
On Wednesday the Kronprinz spoke the Gu
nard liner Lucania. and the captain. crew and
passengers OF that ship sent their compliments
to the Prince In a message by wireless teleg-
raphy. The Prince answered as follows:
Heartiest thanks to captain. crew and pas
sengerS OF Lucania and good passage.
HENRY OF PRUSSIA
Two instruments OF the Marconi system were
fitted up especially for the use Of the Prince
whose messages of course. had precedence over
all others.
One OF the most enjoyable features Of the voy-
age was the music. In addition 10 the regular
band OF the snip. the music corps Of the I'd
Matrosen Division. containing thirty-eight
pieces was on board This is one OF the best
known bands of Germany. and came on the
kronprinz to Join the HoheuzoIIern. On Thurs
day night at dinner the band OF the Kaiser's
yacht furnished the music, intermingling Ger
man and American airs. Yankee Doodle" and
Dixie" were played. creating great enthusiasm
The royal party. with the Prince at the head of
the table cheered heartily. as did all the Ger
man passengers At the request OF Prince
Henry Yankee Doodle" was given again, and
II was no sooner finished than a request came
from the same source for a repetition OF Dixie
one American wondered if the Prince knew the
meaning and history OF the two. Indeed. he
does said several American voices
WITH A PARTY OF AMERICANS.
On Friday night the Prince left his own table
IN the smoking room early and Joined that Occu-
pled by George A Armour and Allison Vincent
Armour, Of Chicago: Robert E Bonner and
archie Harman. OF New-York. and Spencer
Eddy OF the United States Legation at Con-
stantlnople. Allison Armour had been intro
duced to the Prince as a yachting man, and this
brought the whole party together on common
sIouhd- Prince Henry sat conversing with this
party Of Americans for two hours He re-
marked that he had always desired to hear some
genuine American plantation songs. and hoped
ne would nave the opportunity before he re-
Prince invited Sir Charles Gust. British naval
eihcer. who is on his first visit to the United
states, 10 Join him in the smoking room.
On saturday morning he invited Mr. Armour
and the party with whom he had spent the even
Ing before TO take look through the ship. and
explained every part OF the machinery 10 them
as an expert Not one OF the party had said
word about II being Washington's Birthday
AFTER the tour OF inspection the Prince invited
them TO his room, where he opened a bottle of
champagne Now. gentlemen of America"
said ne, let US drink TO George Washington
The storm that stayed with the Kronprinz all
the way across the Atlantic on Saturday morn
ing changed the pitching motion of the ship to
terrible roll Everything in the ship that was
loose tumbled about. and it was dificuIt and
dangerous for the passengers to move.
Az the concert after the captains dinner on
Saturday night most of the amusement was
AFFORDED by several members OF the band falling
over as they were playing. One Sc 1sr was held
on her feet by steward. and he had to be
braced part OF the time by other stewards The
piano had TO be made more secure with ropes
and two men steadied 1t. The passengers sat
holding themselves in the stationary chairs.
The Prince put his autograph on ten of the
concert programmes. to be auctiOned of for the
pehent OF the sailors: The lowest priced
brought 500 and the highest S94. Six hundred
and twenty -hve dollars raised from the sale
but the auctioneer's energies were devoted to
holding fast rather than TO the use OF his voice