The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-03-13
PLEASED WITH TOUR.
Prince Henry Delighted with His
Reception.

Imam until MONDAY, when he
goes to Philadelphia. He was absent
from the city for nine days, during
which time his special train was with
IN the territory of 10 states and trav-
eied total distance of 4,35s miles. He
was greatly pleased with his trip and,
through his aid, Capt. Won Muller. is
sued a statement expressing his salts
faction at the opportunity which came
to him, and his qualification at the
cordially with which he was received
throughout the country. Capt. Won
Muller said:
His royal highness Is very much pleased
py ms trip into the interior of the United
States He is fully aware Of the fact that
ne mas had only very superficial glimpse
OF very small portion Of the United
states. and he might perhaps have used
MS time to greater advantage had he re-
manned in one OF the largest cities of the
east. But he is convinced. nevertheless.
that, considering the character of his mis-
sion, the trip was the right thing for him
70 90. In making II he has obtained very
1air icea Of the vastness OF the country
ana It's resources. which the capital Of the
United States and the great commercial
centers OF the east alone could not have
given him. But. more than this impress
sion, he values the hearty welcome which
ne met In all the places he went through,
welcome that showed him how the people
of the United States everywhere under
stood and appreciated the Intention Of the |
German emperor in sending him here
Thanks for All.
The prince made a speech in St Louis |
IN which he said he regretted not to have |
been able always to express his thanks |
70 those who greeted him at the rail- |
way stations. or who otherwise desired TO |
show him their respects. He wishes TO |
have the intent of that speech conveyed /
10 all those who IN the course of the trip /
gave him such a cordial reception, and es- |
pecially ne wishes to express his thanks |
10 those who. early In the morning, when |
ne was not prepared and still In bed, well |
coined him with music and cheers.
The receptions by the great cities Of |
the south and the middle west were more
tnan ne ever had expected, and so were
the receptions In the east But his royal |
highness is equally thankful for what the |
smaller places did In showing him their
good will. though the train In such places
stopped only few minutes. and frequently
not at all.
by hds trip and shall never forget how the
American people everywhere met him with |
hospitality and sympathy"
Last Days Journey.
His last day on the special train
which carried him TO the south, west
and east rivaled in interest any of the
others spent by the prince on the tour,
for it. began with visit to Albany, in
cluded run in bright sunlight down
the west shore of the Hudson river, !
and closed with a reception at the
United States military academy at
West Point. It was two o'clock when
the special train departed from Bos-
ton, and daylight when it was climbing
through the range of hills that divide
and New York.
At Albany.
Albany was reached at $50 o'clock,
and Mayor Gaus, in behalf of the city,
and Gov. odell, for the state, met the
prince at Union station with formal
official greetings. Then, under cavalry
escort. he drove to the city hall and
capitol to return the courtesy shown
aim. The people of the city lined the
route throughout. and their cheers
sounded in popular welcome. He was
received by the two houses of the leg
stature, and returned his thanks to
heir presiding officers for the honor
lie looked through the capitol. and re- I
turning, under guard of cavalry, in
antry and police TO the Union station,
eft at 1890 o'clock for West Point.
At West Point.
West Point was reached at two
o'clock. and the prince was received
Nth the military honor due his place
a the naval service of his country. !
oil Mills came TO the station with a |
lumber of the officers of the academy,
nd with troop of cavalry drove him
o the parade ground on the heights
bove. As the cavalry escort showed
{ the brow of the inclined road, Knox
artery fred 81 guns. The cadets
ormed in six companies. were at once ,
aarched on the field. and the prince, I
With Col. Mills and their respective
taffs. inspected them. II
Dress parade followed, with the {
rince as reviewing officer. The ca
cts. in their handsome gray uniforms,
ept their lines perfectly in snow that
vas shoe deep, and their marching won {
he praise of the prince and bis Off
ers. On the second time around the 1
adets moved at the double quick. and G
nee more their alignment was per- 8
ect. The prince saluted and his Off /.
ers uncovered when the colors passed 8
he reviewing stand. After the review
be cadets were drawn up in close
and the prince, advancing
o the front of the first company, ad- !
ressed them briefly. The parade
were surrounded by great
rowd, and the entire review made an
picture. The day was
right and clear. and the view of the J
liver and surrounding country was ex-
client.
At the close of the review the prince
listed Memorial hall. where the !
Ulcers on duty at the academy were I
Introduced to him. He greeted them .
II very warmly, and complimented !
hem on their work. Leaving Memori- I
] hall. the prince and his staff went to v
he riding school, where the cadets e
ave an exhibition of riding. The 8
umping feats of Cadet Herr, of the b
Irst class, attracted the attention of 6
he prince, and at his request Herr
epeated standing jump TO the back
4 his horse in motion The cadet !.
anded safely on his feet and jumped :
fl again without losing his balance.
after the display of rough riding the :
,rince was taken to the gymnasium
nd class of cadets went through :
heir exercises for him.
The parting call of the prince was at ),
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