The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-04

meet here IN large numbers people from
your own land and speaking your own
tongue.
From whatever section of the land they
may have come. from whatever land beyond
our borders. they come to-day with one ac
cord TO join in this welcome, for in your
visit to this country. they see a manifesto
ton and expression Of the sincere friendship
which froT, the beginning has existed be-
tween Germany and the United States.
The freedom Of the city IS yours. its hos
pitality is at your command and the sole
regret OF the OCCASION is that hail must
SO soon be followed by farewell"
Earnest applause approved the Mayors
remarks "a he finished. and the applause
was renewed when he offered the Souvenir
casket to the guest of honor. Mayo: Wells
lay the caskct on the silk American fas
in front of the Prince. and Prince Henry
bent over and shook hands with the Mayor.
The royal guest lifted the glass and
slipped some champagne. He twi.ched about
in his chair and started 20 arise A white
linen handkerchief he drew frcm his coat
and wiped his lirs. and once mora reached
for the glass. AS he did So. he arose. and
half standing touched the glass to his lips.
He placed the glass on the table and picked
up his handkerchief
PRINCE REPLIES TO
THE WORDS OF WELCOME.
''Gentlemen.' he began. modestiy survey
ing the room and pausing 10 wipe his lips
and mustache with tine handkerchief. Twice
he glanced at the rows OF faces directed
toward him before completing the sentence.
Turning to Mayor Wells. his eyelids closed
he continued, land those who represent the
citizens. l wish to thank you for the kindly
reception you have given me-"
The silence intensified. An expression of
eagerness swept from face to face around
the horseshoe table and the breakfasters
inclined forward to grasp with distinctness
the words that were lingering on the speak
er's lips. Prince Henry assumed a resolute
military attitude. He threw back his
shoulders and focused his eyes above the
. eyes Of the alert audience.
Il wish also TO be understood to thank all
those with whom 1 could not shake hands,
everybody that could not meet. And l
may as well say now. here. what / would
say after had left this country and gone
home. Everywhere have been met with a
hospitality that Impressed me very much:
in big cities and little places and small sta
tions on my journey have been welcomed
with great hospitality.
1T Is impossible to all tho time show
the thanks that I feel for kind greetings. 1
cannot get up in the middle Of the night and
express my thanks for the good will shown
in places through which We pass.
But the sincerity Of your country's hos
pitality has impressed me very much. II
affects me deeply
He spoke in a subdued. soft. firm voice.
proceeding slowly in order to frame his ex-
prepared. for he hesitated now and again
for a word. or paused a second to shape a
sentence.
The tenderness that imbued his thoughts
and the emotion. seemingly genuine. that he
displayed. held the close attention of his
listeners, and. she bowed his head. after
asserting admiration and gratitude for
cordial receptions. the distinguished assem-
blage applauded vigorously. The generous
appreciation and the Princes smile In re-
turn established warm sympathy and a
friendly atmosphere pervaded the room
You all know why l am visiting the
United States" he continued in q firmer.
stronger tone.
You all know whom represent. and the
purpose Of my journey. I stated the object
in New York and there's no use repeating
it here. no use saying II again.
SAYS HOHENZOLLERN
STANDS FOR PEACE.
II represent my brother, the Kaiser. who
il ruler Of great nation across the sea,
far away from your country. The Hohen-
zoIlern stands for peace. Ny sovereign has
sent me to the United States as a mes
senger OF peace. Since he has been
sovereign he has maintained the peace
and" raising his voice. II am authorized 20
say tina: he intends to continue to keep the
peace"
Again the applause burst forth. more en-
ergetically than before. I'VE want the
friendship Of tho United states." the Prince
said. whom the applause subsided. The ex-