New-York tribune., 1902-02-16
PRINCE HENRY SAILS.
LEA tES BRENERHA ZEN ON
THE KRONPRLNZ WILHELM.
GREAT STEAMER TO TRY FOR 4 REC
ORD-EXPECTS To GET HERE
SATURDAY MORNING.

Bremerhaven. Feb. 15.-Prince Henry sailed
for New-York at S:43 p. m
The Prince left Kiel for Bremen AZ :. so +hi,
morning What looked like half of KieTs pcpu-
lation assembled at the railroad station to bill
farewell to the Prince. At the station were
Admirals Won Arnim and Won Koester and four
teen other naval officers OF high rank and 2
large guard Of marines The Prince kissed tbs
Princess his wife. on the platform Of the sta
tion and stood uncovered at the head Of the
rear steps of the in spite of the sharp.
wintry air until the train of the sta
ton
At Hamburg Senator TichirschkX, Prussian
Minister TO the Hanseatic cities joined the
party of Prince Henry and at Bremen where
the train arrived at 1:40 D. m. Admiral
Ttrpitz, Secretary of the Admiralty. Adjutant
General Won Plessen and other high officers from
Berlin added TO the Princes suite They
lunched leisurely in the royal waiting room OF
the Bremen station. and then entered the train.
which steamed slowly, at p m. 10 Bremen
haven. The inhabitants OF every village along
the route turned out, gathered along the rail-
road track and gave the Prince great ovation.
BREMERHAvEN DECKED OUT.
Bremerhaven. usually a dreary place. was
bright with color in the Princes honor All
the shipping in the river flew American and
German nagS, ana the WndENSS were DldCA WITH
cheering crowds as the Kronprinz Wilhelm drew
out into the stream. with her band playing
THE Star Spangled Banner
The last seen of the Prince from the shore
here was when he stood on the bridge OF the
Kronprinz Wilhelm. in admiral's uniform.
and lifted his cap in response TO the cheers OF
the assembled crowds.
Commander William II. Beehler, L. s. n, the
United States Naval Attache at Berlin, bade the
Prince goodby for the United States Embassy
Senator Tichirschky bade farewell to the Prince
for Emperor William, who also sent his brother
telegram previous to the departure Of the
steamer.
Henry ". Diederich the United States Consul
a. Bremen was also present az Bremerhaven
~ hid farewell to the royal traveller. The
marine band played farewell hymn as the
steamer put to sea-
The Kronprinz Wilhelm passed the Hohen"es
Lighthouse at 5:25 p. m. Fair "eathsl pr
vailed and the was calm
The Kronprinz Wilhelm IS expected % oieaN
tho record. Her machinery. when she sailed was
in perfect condition and her bunkers were nii@u
,,-t,b ricked coal. Director Schmidt of the North
r.erroan Ilovd Line to which the steamer De-
longs informed the correspondent or Inc AsS'-
ciatad Press that he thought she would average
221z knots all the way over and get 10 loafan-
tine. New-York. at o O'Clock on Saturday morn
ing The crew of the Kronprinz Wilhelm nom
the captain TO the stokers. arc determined 70
do their best.
Among the passengers of the Kronprinz VII
helm are Spencer Eddy, secretary Of the United
States Legation at Constantinople; Miss Eddy.
Commander Sir Charles L Gust. r. y (ret1redG
Mrs Moreton Frewen. NJ. GoulichambarOn at
tsched to the Russian Finance Ministry; George
A. Armour. Allison Y. Armour and William Can
didus There are two hundred first cabin and
two hundred second cabin passengers on board
the Kronprinz Wilhelm.
CONSUL DIEDERICH's SPEECH
United States Consul Henry ". Diederich Of
Bremen made a speech at the two-hundred-and-
hftieth annual dinner at Bremen, yesterday
evening of the NaYiga tors Guild, that has been
more talked of to-day than any other Incident
connected with Prince Hencys departure Mr-
Diederich. after dwelling various reasons for
amity between Germany, the United states and
Great Britain. said:
Prince Henry is not going to America 10 estab-
lish rev alliance of friendship. but TO give re-
newed expression TO the old friendly relations
England and America. Here - DrelOund
created by heaven. and not by the arts of diplo-
macy The great sections of the Germanic peo-
pie should be united in close ties OF friendship
for the advancement of peace and civilization
Mr. Diederich's remarks were cheered tre-
mendousIy. When THE Ladies'" were toasted
the name of Miss Alice Roosevelt was heartily
Cheered.
Prince Henry unable 20 be present at the
dinner owing to the preparations being made for
his departure for the United States. But he
read printed report OF the speech on the tram.
and when Mr. Diederich met him at Brenier-
haven station and wished the Prince pIsaSant
journey. Prince Henry congratulated Kim on his
speech and thanked him for he sentiments ex-
pressed
Mr.. Diederich gave the Prince telegram from
Mr. White. the United States Ambassador at
Berlin wishing him, in behalf OF the embassy
a good voyage, happy visit to the United
States and a safe return
There are several hundredweight of dsIcacieS
wines. cigars and cigarettes. unorganized con
tributiOns from all over the German Eulpfre on
board the KrOnprinz Wilhelm