The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-25
THE PRESIDENTS CALL.
Drove to the German Embassy Short
ly After Prince Left White House.

ly After Prince Left White House.
Washington, Feb. 25-Prince Henry's
arrival at the German embassy was an
nounced by the shrill note of a cavalry
bugle. Then came the clatter of many
hoofs and the rattle of sabres and
spurs as the escort of troops galloped
down Massachusetts avenue to its in
tersection with Thomas circle, near
which point the embassy is located. The
prince occupied a carriage with Adj
lowed the carriages of the distinguished
naval and military officers of the
princes suite, and the members of the
German embassy staff. A battalion OF
engineers occupied the avenue immedi-
ately fronting the embassy. AS the
party came in sight, the engineers
band broke into My Country, 'Tis of
Thee"
over the embassy floated a flag
which has never been seen in Washing
ton before-the personal flag of the i'm
perial family of Germany 1t showed
not only the colOrS of the German ma
ton, but also, in the center, the imper-
ial coat of arms. Along the front of
the embassy entrance were looped the
German colors, intertwined with gar
lands of laurel and tall green pine tops.
Above neighbOring residences floated
the stars and stripes, while the resi-
dence of S. H. Kaufman, of the Even
ing Star, Immediately alongside the
embassy, displayed the German as well
as the American colorS. Just before
the embassy door stood guard of hon
or of ten United States engineers, six
bright uniforms. as rigid as statues.
Prince Henry returned the salute of the
officer and then passed inside
Once within the German embassy, his
imperial highneSS was indeed at home,
for, in diplomatic parlance, this was the
same as the native soil of the Father
land. The first brief salutations now
gave way to a general welcome. The
-fe,iY-
way to the spacious reception room used
as ballroom At every hand the Ger
man colors gave a friendly welcome to
the imperial guest. Not only were the
imperial colors here, but every state in
Germany participated in the welcome,
each by a silken flag-Prussia in white
and black, Baden in red and gold, Hesse
in white and blue, and thus throughout
the states, each having its own flag.
The prince and his party laid aside
their wraps and the confusion of arrival
give way to the calm dignity with which
affairs about the prince are conducted.
Although there was no excessive form
ality, vet at all times. there was that
Difference due a member of the imperial
family. The entire first floor of the en-
baSsy had been placed at the disposal
of the prince and his personal staff, and
soon the drawing room, the japanese
room, the smoking room and the ambas-
sador'S study had their groups of guests
and officials. Prince Henry had as his
private study the japanese room, with
its rich Oriental furnishings and curios,
even the walls showing the characters
tic japanese stOrks. The ambassadors
Office also was at his disposal when oc-
casion required.
The main body of the princes staff.
after the call at the White House, pro-
ceeded to the new Willard hotel, where
quarters covering the entire first floor
were at their disposal.
Tremendous cheering from the crowds
at 40 announced the coming of Presi-
I f1a 70,
the call of Prince Henry. The president
drove in an open landau with Colonel
Bingham, his naval aide, Commander
Cowles following in a carriage. The
was continuous as the presi-
dent drove along, and he had his silk
hat off his head much of the time, in
of the repeated demonstra
tons.
As the president stepped from the
the German ambassador was
at the threshold to greet him. There
was momentary exchange of greet |
ingS and then the president passed up |
the stairway to the drawing room, where |
Prince Henry was awaiting his coming.
The prince stepped forward and greeted |
the president most cordially, and there |
was an interchange of amenities The |
president and prince remained together |
for about ten minutes, being left alone |
at first and later being Joined by the |
when their personal greet |
ings were completed. There was no ex- |
change of formal addresses during the |
visit which was strictly one of official |
etiquette, although it gave opportunity |
for expressions of mutual cordiality |
and good will between the two nations. |
Following the call of the president |
came that of the commissioners of the |
District of Columbia, who called to ex-
tend to the prince the welcome of the |
city of Washington. The prince received |
them in the drawing room. where Presi- |
dent H. B. Mcfarland, of the commit |
tee delivered an address.
Prince Henry acknowledged the adj |
dress with an expression of earnest /
thanks.
He spoke in English and referred to |
the pleasure with which he had looked |
forward to coming to America At this
to the city of Washington he
not only expressed his heartfelt apprec-
ation of the courtesies shown him, but |
ne also, referring to a part of Mr.. Nc /
Farland's address, spoke of the strong
ties which had been made here in Wash
ngton, as far back as 1885, when the
first International relations between
Germany and the United States We're
established.
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