The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-24
.HURRAHING
FOR HENRY
Prince Greeted by the Presi-
dent at the White House.
PLAUDITS AND POLICE
Large Army of Guards, Civil and
Military, for His Highness.
MOST BRILLIANT OF SCENES
Cordial and Ingenious Welcome Elk
tended the Prince by Presi-
dent Roosevelt.

Washington, Feb. 24.-Prince Henry, of
Prussia, and suite. accompanied by the
welcoming delegations from both the
rived here at 1920 o'clock this morning,
promptly on schedule time. The trip
from Baltimore to Washington was with
out incident. No stops were made until
this CITY was reached. The train was
closely guarded by the secret service men
with care that will be exercised
throughout It's journeying, during the
princes stay on American soil. .
The prince occupied the time during the
run from Baltimore to Washington in
democratic fashion, talking freely with
those about him as they discussed the
country and the details of his visit. He
told the presidents delegates that he
wished to see as clearly as possible the
places through which he was to travel and
that as there would BIZ some interest on
the part of the public in seeing him as
well, he thought it would be best to use
open carriages in the driving portion of
the itinerary everywhere. The delegates
told him they would arrange the matter
Met by Cabinet Members.
Secretary Of State Hay, Secretary of the
Navy Long, Assistant Secretary Of State
Pierce, who had immediate charge of the
| arrangements at the depot, and Count
Quadt and two other attaches from the
German embassy awaited the arrival Of
the train at the depot. They remained in
an improvised reception room, the walls
| of which were heavily draped with inter-
twining American and German flags. The
| atmosphere was redolent with the frag-
rance Of flowers. The embassy officials
were in full uniform.
bugle call by cavalry
man stationed outside announced
the arrival of the train. 1t was halted
| just outside the depot. the engine de-
| tached and the cars backed to position
| opposite the receiving room, midway down
passed quickly into the princes car and
Informally extended. to him the welcome OF
! tbs CITY.
! Every 2nch an Officer.
A few moments later the party emerged
and passed to the reception room. Com
mander Cowles, President Roosevelt's
brother-in-la law and Adjutant General
Corbin were the first to allght ana Inc
prince was not far behind them. Walking
rapidly and with The erect bearing OF 9
! trained naval officer, smiling to the grouI
of officials, detectives and newspaper men
through double line Of whom he passed
saluting with touch Of his hand to the
glittering chapeau he wore, he crossed the
| carpeted aisle and entered the reception
room. There he remained ten minutes.
Assistant Secretary Pierce and Cn1e
Wtlkie stood at the door while the prince
was waiting. Finally Prince Henry, &C
companied by Secretary Hay and Rea
Admiral Evans, entered the last of tn
open carriages. The carriages OF tn
others were drawn up in line and th'
princes carriage dashed at rapid speed t.
the head Of the column. Instantly tn
police and military escorts wheeled int
position and the party started up Penrsyl
lyania avenue foc the White House.
Police and Military.
1ntermingled with the crowd at tn
depot was a small army of secret servic
men, detectives and policemen. Specla
precautions had been taken to insure tn
, safety of the prince and his cortege an
tt keep the people from pressing closer
,non the party at any stage OF it's jour