The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-26

liens reception committee were awaiting
city hall. General Daniel E. Sickles, one
of the reception committee, appeared in
Among the others present were General
Arson G.. McCook. General Charles F.
Roe, Cornelius n. Bliss, Oscar S. Strauss,
General Bracket and Carl Schurz.
Following the prince as he entered the
room We're Admiral Evans and Admiral
Won Tripitz. Adjutant General Corbin Am
bassador Won Holleben and the other mem
bers of the suite. All were in fun uniform.
the prince wearing the German admir- al s
uniform with wide orange sash and dec
The mayor received the prince just af-
ter he crossed the threshold of the 'gov-
members of the suite grouped themselves
about, while General Sicl1leS and Carl
Schurz were specially presented to the
The board of aldermen having been Off
cially notified of the arrival of the prince,
haitian, and the vice president went to the
governors room and We're presented to
Prince Henry.
The entire party then started for the
chamber
The princes suite preceded him and
took seats at the right of President
Fornes of the board of aldermen. AS
soon as they were seated the prince en-
tered on the arm of President Cantor,
who formally introduced him to the
board of aldermen and president.
President ForneS briefly acknowl-
edged the introduction.
The prince was led to a place at the
right of President Fornes, his two at
PENDANTS standing at his right, while
dent Fornes, with Admiral Evans be-
hind him.
When they had taken their places
President Fornes said:
Your Royal Highness, Prince Henry
of Prussia, it is my especial honor to
request his honor the mayor of New
York to tender you the resolution
passed by this body, granting you the
fPacar dam Of fl10 x7Tf
Thereupon the mayor formally pre-
scented the resolution and in speech
spoke of the charter granted the city
of New York by Governor Dongan in
city which is now to be conferred upon
you has not very often been granted In
all our history If it be now, in fact,
but a form of words, it is a form that
signifies high regard and genuine
friendship for him upon whom it is
bestowed
Prince Henry replied:
MIR. Mayor, I am most grateful for
the kind reception I find here in this
house, as well as for the very kind
words you express on this occasion L
am fully aware of the fact that it is
an exception that member of my fam
lily should have been offered the free
dom of the city of New York. 1 may
add that am proud of it. 1t is the
first city which so many from the Old
World going over to the New World
meet and see. 1t is a city which has
been an asylum for many of my coun-
trymen. 1t isl am aware of the fact
the center of American commerce. L
was deeply touched by the reception
which L found on the day of my ar
rival as well as today, when l drove
to the city hall. All of you know per-
own behalf, but that am here on be-
half of his majesty, the German en-
peror, my beloved brother and SOW
ereign.
all the kindness I have found here, but |
think am quite safe in saying that
esty. the. Emperor sf Germany, and L
agree with you, Mr.. Mayor. that I have
to carry on the old friendship which has
existed between our two, nations and
future. / wish to thank you once more
and conclude with my heartfelt thanks for
freedom FREE of the ' city of New Nork 1 wish
to add that wish the city of New York
every possible good wish for the city of
was applauded for some minutes and the
official ceremony came to an end. me
with squadron A as an escort. drove up
Broadway through line of enthusiastic
people to Thirty-fourth street and thence
The HohenzoIlern was reached at $50
han to the yacht the prince. was. given a
continuous ovation and the American and
At GIT the prince. his suite and Admiral
Evans drove to the Metropolitan club.
where they were the guests at dinner
of the mayor, with the presidential dele
gates and a number of citizens There
were no formal speeches. The list of
toasts:
ITO the President of the United States
Emusic Star Spangled Banner'0:
ITO the Emperor of Germany Emusic,
German national hymn.
ITO His Royal Highness. Prince Henry
of Prussia music. German naval hymn.