Evening star., 1902-03-10
SAWL|BERTrS CRADLE
Prince Henry at1ndependence
Hall, Philadelphia.
VISIT TO THE MAYOR
PRESENTED WITH THE FREEDOM
OF THE CITY.
His Reception at the Station Was Most
Enthusiastic-Event of
the Day.
VISIT TO THE MAYOR

PHILADELPHIA, March 10.-Prince
Henry of Prussia finished his American
tour in this city today. and for the brlef
space OF five hours was the guest OF this
municipality. His reception was most cor
dial and his welcome heartfelt. FROM the
moment when the special train bearing the
tmneriaI visitor steamed into the Pennsyl-
yania railroad station the popular demon
stration was hearty and spontaneous.
The program covering the flying visit of
Prince Henry was carried out as planned.
in a manner befttng the dignity of the
royal visitor
Prince Henry arrived in this city at 1920
o'clock. the special train having made the
run from New York in exactly two hours.
Broad street station contained probably the
largest crowd in it's history. and the first
appearance Of the prince, as he alishted
from the private car Columbia, was the
signal for an ovation. which was continuous
as long as the distinguished guest remained
in sight of the multitudes gathered to ex
tend popular welcome.
Met by Citizens Committee.
The prince was met at the railroad station
by the citizens reception committee. headed
by Mayor Samuel H. Ashbridge. After
shaking hands with the mayor the prince
committee. Then. with Mayor Ashbridge
on his left and Chief Wilkie of the secret
service attending him on the right he
walked through the roped- passa geway to
the street. where carriages were in wait
ing, Admiral Evans. the princes suite and
the reception committee following The
lst and I'd Troops. Philadelphia City Cayal-
ry, in command of Capt. John {. Groome
acted as official escort. and two battalions
OF mounted policemen headed and brought
prprpSSian
The city hall is located directly opposft,
iFndd street station, and the building was
cfcitd III order 10 give the prince better
opportunity of viewing the architectural
beauties Of the huge structure.
rive minutes after his arrival PRINCE
HSnry stood in the mayors reception room
Whlch had been simply ana tastefuly dec
Grated with flowers and the American and
German colors. Mayor Ashbridge extended
the freedom Of the city 10 the royal visitor
and presented to the prince handsome
album containing his address Of welcome
beautifully engrOSSed.
The mayors address was follows:
Welcome to the Prince.
In welcoming you to city we wish
to express to your royal highness the graft
fcation of our people at Your visit to Phil
adelphia. where the Declaration of InCe-
pendence was written and proclaimed.
where the Constitution of the United
States was promulgated. and where Inde-
al
To the courage and patriotism of the men
who laid the foundations of the republic.
Philadelphia is well named the city of
homes and is distinguished in the arts and
manufactures. and especially for the re-
MUS and skill displayed in Its industries
Were you to stay longer there Is much
mere worth study. Our magnfcently
equipped system Of public and private
Schools. oar great colleges. our instiru-
tons of art and philanthropy. our ntrner-
Gus and varied manufacturing industries
h.ali.
tion and respect.
Your visit TO this great nation hricf as
1t IS, has been sufficient t. suggest its I'm
itlesS possibilities and great resources but
nowhere. We are sure. have YOU seen a
more typical American city than phla-
delphia We beg leave to assure ro,1 that
the cordiai relations which exist hctws en-
the Imperial German empire and the nj
ted states are fully appreciated by all cur
people and IL gives me great plea sur. to
extend 10 YOU the freedom of or city as
eHemphfled In the resolution of select and
common councils and the address Of vel
come contained in this casket Nav rour
visit 10 Philadelphia remain aIwa:s with
You as one Of your most pleasant men,
orieS."
Response of the Prince.
Prince Henry made a brief response. He
said:
This is but another Of the many acts of
kindness that have been extended 70 me In
L
appreciate it. l thank you for the freedom
of the city which you have given me- and
Tor this handsome souvenir which | shall
preserve. Again ] thank you.
dc tEen shook hands with the MAYOR.
From the city hall the prince was escorted
10 Independence Hall. Owing 10 lack Of
time the stop the cradle of liberty was
very short The prince alightod from his
Carriage. and accompanied by the nay0r
and Admiral Evans hurriediy passed
thfoush the historic old building.
Greeted by Singing Societies.
At Independence Hall the prince overstav-
ed his allotted time by five minutes On
his arrival selected singers from severa.
German singing societies greeted the royal
guest with several German national airs
There were also several members Of the
kreigerbund. veterans of the Franco Prus-
sian war. The prince first taken into
the assembly room where the Declare ton
OF lndependence was signed. and there pre-
sented with an album containing the his
tory OF Independence Hall He was then
escorted into the exhibition room where he
viewed the many relics. including Washing
ton watch A number of veterans of the
hco-Prussan war Were in this room
ana the prince asked to he presented TO
eacn one In person. There We're speeches
frlnce Henry and party reached Cramps
Snlpyard at 1l:2o and were received by
charles III. Cramp. After viewing the hat
ue SNIP Maine, the prince was taken on
BOARD the Russian cruiser Retvizan He
was received by Capt. E. NJ Spchensno.
witch and all the officers in fun uniform.
with the sailors lined up alongside the rail
ihe distinguished visitor was shown Ali
over the ship. from the upper deck TO ths
engine room After leaving the Retyizan
ne was shown through the shipyard. Primo,
Henry manifested great interest in thu i'm
mense yards. especially In the maebin.
shop The party left the ward AT .o1 1n.
the Union League. Ao' ior
Two Newspaper Man n-,,