The St. Louis Republic., 1904-11-24
PRINCE FUSH|M|
DEPARTS TODAY
japanese NObleman Sees The City
From a Special Street
CaA
EXPRESSES HIS ADMIRATION.
Magnitude of the st. Louis Busi-
ness District Amazes the Dis
tinguished Eisitor-Praises
Her Hospitality.

Prince Fushimi made his farewell visit
to the Worlds Fair yesterday. going 10
I the grounds at 10 o'clock and spending the
entire forenoon there.
In the afternoon the Prince visited .be
business district of st. Louis. after whicl,
nc went to the Anheuser- Busch Brewery,
where the party was the guest of Adolf
phus Busch for short time.
At the Worlds Fair the Prince vis;.ad
'he forestry. Fish and Game building the
siicuitufe and Horticulture buildings
ana Hasehbacks. whore a special perform
honor. ''' LIS
me party then went to the German
restaurant. where the Prince cntertainnf
at luheheon. among the guests being nj.
rector j. E. Smith. Chairman Hirscbhars
Vi inc Exposition Reception and Entar.
'al''tnent Committee: r. d. Aibertini SOC.
le'sry OF the committee. and the Japnness
commission to the Worlds Fair
Ai'er luncheon the Prince and his marty
tetuFhed TO the Buckingham Climb. ,ber
Grove UP Kings highway to Marvia nd
avenue, where United RAILWAYS nrivate
car rendered by President Murray carlo.
II. M u
accompanied by Mr. Smith. Mr. T,,-,o- :,
.nc state Department and MIR Eirsob
oeEs' went for ride through the b,si1css
narl OF the city. The car went tbTo,,et
rass r.s IhcieSale and retail districts. then
passed many OF the large manufact,,ri,,s :
pants The Prince expressed a do.tra Il. :
visit the Anheuser-Busch Rrawsrre ~ ~
Mnlch he had heard so much. and The 90
tha as run up to that establishment. where
aL aite party was met by Adolphus Busch ami
s;hown through the plant After insnect.
Ins me brewery. the party visited Mr.
h 5usch residence, where ttey Remained a
the car 'iiey returned TO
leaving the Buckingham in a short time
.m, .me rrInee and his suite called upon Mr..
snd MrS- j. Il. Smith at their residence.
1e sne,. sd,'e meniioX Joy. place. where the Prince
spent sonic time. Mr.. Smith only recent
~ returned from Japan and knows the
people and their customs He has shown
N lne = prinee much attention during his visit.
oI winch the latter endeayored I'm MANY.
ways to show his appreciation
returning TO the Buckingham the Prince
ana his party had dinner. after which thew
- -a.Ienued reception in his honor at the
boulevard
WILL DEPART TO-DAY.
Prince Fushimi and his suite depar. at
noon to-day for Philadelphia. after which
they will visit New York and other places
oSioie ietuTHinS TO Japan The Prince
was much impressed with the importance
OF st; Louis as a commercial center. ex-
pressing surprise at the large number OF
wholesale houses. the number and char
acter OF the manufacturers and the vast
retail district. The rumber of banks was
also revelation to him. as was the
street railway system. of which he got a
good idea on his trip of several miles over
the city during the afternoon.
He showed n deal OF interest in what he
saw, as was shown by the numerous mes
tfons he asked. He was surprised when
ne learned that one business house fire.
qtently occupied an entire block.
In speaking of his visit to St Louis, the
Prince said. through an interpreter:
Il am delighted with my visit to 81.
Louis and the Worlds Fair 1t is a great
city and n wonderful Fair. with most
hospitable people. My visit has been a
most enjoyable one. l think / have seen
everything that one could see in the period
allotted me here, and regret that can
not remain longer. ! am charmed with
the people wEcm l have met. and the
courtesies shown me far exceeded nv ex-
II went through the business part of the
city to-day. ana was surprised at its ex-
tent. st. Louis is 4 great commercial CEN
ter. and / hope Japan will find 1t to her
advantage to deal with the merchants of
this city. whose fame has become known
to the wirld by means of the Exposition
Il leave -. Louis tomorrow. but carry
with me fondest remembrauces of my
visit