Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-02-25

committee having the arrangements
for the princes reception in charge.
Brief cordial greetings having been
exchanged, the prince and his party,
under the protection of half hun
dred police. were conveyed through
solid walls Of people packed in the
rotunda and statuary hall to the room
of Speaker Henderson, In the rear Of
the house lobby. Here the speaker,
who was awaiting him, greeted the
prince with warm handshake as
Mr.. Hit presented "his royal high
ness"
General Henderson Invited the
prince to be seated, while the German
ambassador made the other introduc-
lions and then in a few words for
mally welcomed him.
Your royal highness." he said,
turning 20 the prince, who instantly
arose, ut gives me very sincere pleas
ure, in behalf OF the United States
house of representatives.. to greet yo1
with a cordial and heartfelt welcome,
but 1t gives me all the greater pleas
ure, as you come representing In an
eminent degree that friendly feeling
which exists between your nation and
Durs. and representing also the cor
dial feeling of the illustrious head Of
the German empire. When you are
ready to go from here, we have made
suitable provision for your accommc-
dation in the gallery, SO that you can
see the house of representatives in
session. When you have remained
there length of time agreeable to
you, a commit zee, consisting of NJ.
Hit, chairman of the committee on
foreign affairs; Mr.. Dinsmore, also Of
that committee, and General Gros-
venor, chairman of the committee on
arrangements, will consult your pleas
ure as to what further may be graft
flying to you while at this end Of the
capitol"
Prince Thanked the Speaker.
The prince thanked the speaker for
his courtesy, and without further
ceremony the parry proceeded to the
gallery of the house, walking up the
marble stairs instead of using the ele-
vator. His appearance at the door of
the gallery caused an enthusiastic
demonstration. No sooner had his
tall, graceful figure been framed in
the doorway when a spontaneous out
burst of applause swept the floor and
gallery. The prince paused, smiled
through his blonde beard, and ac-
knowledged the greetings with a
slight bow Then advancing, with the
German ambassador and Mr.. Hit on
either side, he descended to the place
reserved for him in the front row of
i the gallery. instantly every eye was
! upon him. He seemed perfectly OBJ
livious of the fact that he was on ex-
hibition at close range Mr.. Gilbert,
of Kentucky, was addressing the
| house at the time on the Philippine
question, although the diplomatic and
| consular appropriation bill was un
der consideration. Prince Henry
seemed interested, listening attentive
| ly for several minutes to what M"
| Gilbert had to say and appearing
much pleased at the hearty applause
| which followed the statement of the
/
| Kentucky member that the anglo
Saxon and German races are one
Mr.. Sims. of Tennessee, secured the
| floor after Mr.. Gilbert had concluded
The party remained about 10 min
utes in the gallery and then descend
ed to the ways and means COMMITTEES
| room. where a reception was hel3
The demonstration as the prince letl
the gallery was even more enthusiasts
tic than when he entered. A number
of members rose to their feet and
cheered. The house at once adjourn
ed to afford the members an oppor
tunity to meet the royal visitor per-
sonalIy. The reception was very in
! formal. The members formed in line
and were presented by Mr. Hit.