New-York tribune., 1902-02-24

AT GOVERNORS ISLAND.
THE PRINCE COMPLIMENTS THE SPE-
CIAL GUARD DRAWN Up TO
RECEIVE HIM.

RECEIVE HIM.
Prince Henry's visit TO Governors Island yes
terday afternoon in response to that of General
Brooke in the morning, was"in strict conformity
with the rules Of military etiquette. The Prince
came to the island from the navy yard on ne
government tug Nina, escorted by the police
boat Patrol. The officers had been waiting all
afternoon for the German nobleman, and when
the Nina was sighted coming down the Bay
with the Patrol close in her wake. detachment
of thirty-six artillerymen from the garrison at
Fort Columbus were drawn up at attention
along the walk leading to General Brookes
home, on the hill. The soldiers stood about ten
feet apart on either side af the walk and the
royal party, with the escorts, walked between
the two lines
When the tug got close enough to the wharf
so that the features of those on board could
be distinguished it was that the Prince
stood on the aft deck with Rear Admiral Evans
by his side. The Princes form lowered far
above that OF Admiral Evans, and those on the
wharf marvelled at his immense height The
tug was tied fast to the wharf. gangplank was
cast aboard, and the royal party came ashore.
while the Patrol hovered about in the Bay. The
Prince was the first to come ashore. and was
closely followed by Admiral Evans Then came
d German officer from the Hohenzollern. with
Ensign Evans the Admirars son, and Admiral
Evans's flag lieutenant making five in the
party. General Michael V. Sheridan, brother
of General Phil Sheridan. was the first to
greet the royal visitor. Captain James I. Dean
came next and the Prince was then greeted by
Captains l.. S. Lyon and Edward Landon and
Judge Advocate Edward Hunter. The Prince,
with General Sheridan by his side. and followed
by Admiral Evans and Captain Dean and the
others marched through the line Of soldiers
UP the long walk to General Brookes house.
The Prince was saluted by each soldier as he
passed. and in return saluted the soldiers. On
the edge of the park, just opposite General
Brookes house a reserve battalion Of about
two hundred coast artilerymen was drawn up
at attention. They were in command OF Major
W. P DuvaI. There were four companies, as
follows: The SD, under command of Captain
Campbell; the 52d, under command OF Captain
Shipton; the 10th, under command Of Lieuten-
ant Ellis, and the 1925, under command of Cap
tain Bitner The band Of the Eighth Artillery
Corps upon the appearance of the Prince. struck
up Die Wacht am Rhein." and later played
America" Hell Dir I'm Siegerranz" "lch
Bin Elm Preusse" and other patriotic airs
Twenty-one guns, being the national salute
were fired when the Prince arrived. and the
same salute given when he departed from
the island corps OF bugers rendered '"rhe
Presidents March" as the Prince walked up the
long path. At General Brookes house the
Prince was received by the entire staff Of the
post. He was escorted into the house. where he
was introduced by General Brooke to Mrs.
Brooke. who was the only woman present, and
the staff consisting of Captains James T. Dean
Edward Landon and L. $. Lyon, General
Michael V Sheridan Major L. V. Caziarc, Colo
mel p. V. Vroom, Major J D. c. Hoskins, Colo
mel Edward Hunter Major s. r. Jones' Lieu
Colonel Edward DraEO Colonel Henry
Lippincott, Lieutenant Colonel J. W. Reilly and
Colonel John p Storey.
General Brooke produced some wine. and, fil-
ing glasses for all those in the room. proposed a
toast to the health OF Prince Henry. which
heartily drunk The Prince. in response. drank
a toast to the United States army. In the brief
conversation which followed the Prince
pressed his deep interest in American affairs.
and especially in the army. The entire stan es-
corted him from the house to the tug. As he
left the house he surprised every one by stop
ping and addressing Major Duval. He said:
Major be kind enough TO thank your men
for turning out for me. and convey 10 them
my compliments on their fine, soldierly appear
ance"
Major Duval saluted the Prince and with his
face wreathed in smiles. turned to his men and
repeated the Princes words The gave a
short spontaneous cheer. It lasted only an in
stant, and cut short that the few specta-
tors did not know where it came from what
caused il.
again saluted the visitors. The staff drew up at
the wharf the Prince boarded the tug and
DdIeu lleH ntdUS IN aCcOTuanCe with the Ger
man custom. Rear Admiral Evans. followed by
the Prince walked down the gangplank TO the
foredeck Of the tug, and walked aft and into the
cabin. AS the tug drew away the guns tnur-
dered out the national salute.
Prince Henry was dressed in the uniform of an
admiral Of the German navy. He wore a long
blue coat reaching to his ankles. which made
his great height all the more conspicuous A
broad white belt was worn well above the waist
line, and from II hung a heavy sword
chapeau such is worn by admirals of the
American Navy completed his costume. His
visit to Governors Island lasted fifteen min
utes The tug arrived at the wharf at 4:45 and
departed at exactly o'clock.