The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-03-03
Prince Henry's Magnificent Train and
Those on Board Objects of
Great Interest.
GOVERNOR DURBIN PRESENTED
BRIEF WELCOMING ADDRESS MADE
TO GERMANS PRINCE.
1t II Estimated that Fifteen Thousand
People ThrOnged the Train
sheds and Approaches.

Henry. Prince of Prussia and brother of
the Kaiser. was received by Indianapolis
last night with great acclaim. The thun-
derous cheers that roared from thousands
Of throats sprang from an enthusiasm that
had no tinge of counterfeit. Representa-
tives of other races than German cheered
the prince as heartily as the veriest Teu-
ton in the crowd. If an opinion may be
formed from appearances the acclamation
with which Prince Henry was greeted
sprang not so much from a sense OF graft
fed curiosity. or vanity pleased with the
inspection of a gorgeous spectacle, as it did
from a desire 10 show by outward manifes-
tations that every one recognized the prince
10 he not so much a prince as the German
nation standing on the steps of a Pullman
car. To the nation. in the person of the
man. indianapolis gave cheers that rang
true
His Royal Highness was given genuine
welcome at the Union Station by an assem-
bIage OF people that was estimated to num-
ber 5000 Crowds began to gather outside
of the roped-on portion of Meridian street
east OF the station several hours before the
scheduled time for the arrival of the royal
train. and when the seven coaches began to
ron into the station they literally formed
dividing line through a rolling surging sea
OF humanity. The train moved slowly into
the depot. preceded by two trainmen and
two patrolmen on each side of the engine.
The first appearance of the headlight
square away was the signal for an outburst
of enthusiasm such as has rarely been
euualed on the occasion of a visit to this
city of one Of this Nations most distin-
gu.shed citizens The scene presented by
the magnificent coaches bathed in the glow
OF multi-colored radiance from scores of
electric lights arranged in artistic designs,
and the gaily-uniformed members of Ger
man societies on one side and the solid
phalanx of miitiamen on the other ex-
tending the full length of the train. was
one that will live long in the memory of
those who witnessed it,
GERMAN NATIONAL AIR
The exercises began with the rendition of
the German national air. "IIef Dir I'm
Siegcskranz," by the indianapolis Military
Band. the music being soft and low with
the train in the distance. and swelling into
inspiring volume as the coaches rolled be-
meath the flashing welcome arch.
on account OF the Princes weariness aft
er his long journey and the fact that he
had contracted a slight cold those in charge
OF the royal party feared TO allow him 10
speak in the cold. raw air. and for this
reason the presentation OF the souvenir by
Mayor Bookwalter was conducted on the
inside OF the car Through a misunder-
standing. apparently on the part of Major
Nllkie and others in immediate charge,
the programme as arranged by the citi-
zens committee in accordance with in
structions from Washington was varied at
the outset in a somewhat unexpected man
Der u had been arranged that Mayor
Bookwalter. accompanied by Hon. y c..
Harris. should be presented TO the prince
Immediately upon the arrival OF the train.
Not being aware of this. however. Major
Vnkie directed Governor Durbin to enter
the car first. Upon being presented TO
Prince Henry Governor Durbin addressed
his Royal Highness briefly as follows:
''YOur Royal Highness: In behalf of
Soo0.00 people whom L have the honor OF
representing in the capacity OF chief exec
Utive ] cordially welcome YOU to Indiana.
one OF the great States OF the Union.
sincerely lament that conditions are such
that YOU are not afforded adequate Oppor-
tunity 20 more thoroughly inform yourself
BY personal observation OF the magnitude
OF our institutions. ] wish you a pleasant
journey through our State and country
and safe return 10 your own good land
beyond the sea.
THE MAYORS ADDRESS.
Following the princes acknowledgements
OF the Governors welcome. Mayor Book
walter was formally presented TO the dis
tsnguished guest Of the city. and proceeded
az once 10 present TO his Highness the
splendid souvenir Of the visit. Mayor
Bookwalter spoke as follows:
Your Royal Hghness: The American
people have welcomed you as the represent
stive OF a great and friendly nation 10
which they bound by ties OF amity and
friendship. American citizenship has oeen