Evening star., 1905-11-11
PRINCE LOUIS IN GOTHAM.
Chatted With Reporters - Days Toe
Short for Pleasures.

has captured New York, heart and soul.
The absolute democracy and unassuming
cordiality with which the admiral-prince re-
ceives his visitors of high and low degree
has made friends for him every minute OF
his visit here Had King Edward planned
q great diplomatic stroke in sending his ar
mored cruiser squadron to American waters
he could not have intrusted the mission to
a more competent diplomatist than Prince
Louis.
Perhaps the most interesting incident Of
the second day of his visit to New York
was his informal reception OF a delegation
of New York reporters to his cabin at New
York last night. For the second time his
highness talked to them with the utmost
frankness. answered some of their search
ing questions and foiled others.
1t is not a royalty luxurious room, this
cabin Of the admiral prince. 1t is comfort
able and homelike. Pictures of his family
and friends, with some interesting prints of
ships. light up the walls.
Yes" remarked the prince, Il am busy
man these days. Your people have really
been most kind to me. In fact, l receive
many. many more invitations than l can
possibly accept. Twenty-four hours Is not
nearly long enough day for me to accept
all Of the many courtesies offered me.
Not only have many engagements, but
my correspondence hasA doubled. One of
your citizens writes to me that he can build
a ship which will cross the ocean In three
days. Think of it, Some of my letters are
from ladies'"
what do they say?" expectantly asked
one of his visitors.
You are not asking me to betray lady's
confidence?" the prince exclaimed. with a
twinkle in his eye
Then for ten minutes the prince was the
target for the usual volley of questions
with which every distinguished visitor in
New York is met.
Did he admire the American women?
Indeed he did. The gallant Briton thought
they could not be improved upon.'
What did he think Of Mr.. Jerome whom
he met at the dinner Thursday night?
Again Prince Louis was ready with the re-
mark that it was easy to see why such a
man succeeded
Evidently thinking to ask the prince a
question which would evoke an answer out
Of the ordinary. S,i one of the reporters made
What does your highneSS think of the
conditions In Russian"
For moment there was pause. and
then the prince replied:
Il am brother-in-law OF Emperor Mich
olas, and am also rear admiral in the
British navy. You are Therefore getting on
thin Ice; in fact. on no ifa at all. and
think | shall not attempt to skate"
well, then. what does your highness
think Of New York?' said the reporter
What has impressed you most?'
THE effect of war upon New York
began the prince SLOWLY, is what has I'M
pressed me most. In less time than 1t takes
my cook to fry an omelet the combined
fleets in the river here could reduce New
York to atoms. New York needs peace
War would prove most disastrous to this
city"
Then the conversation turned to gymnas-
ties in the British navy.
Yes: am heartily in favor of sports of
this kind for the men," said the prince
and | take keen pleasure in encouraging
them"
Prince Louis and $50 officers of the Brit
ish and American sauadrons were tbe
guests last night Of the United States Ma
wal Academy Alumni Association at a ban
quet at Delmonicos. The hall was dec
grated with the American and British col
ors. and music was furnished by the band
of the United States battleship Alabama
and by John Cheshire. harpist to the Duke
OF Edinburgh. uncle OF the prince. Col
Robert M, Thompson presided
The toasts for the evening were proposed
as follows: The President and His Majesty
King Edward VII" by Col. Robert M
Thompson; Our guests by Rear Admiral
Louis Of Battenberg: 'the Naval Academy"
by Rear Admiral Willard H. Brownson.
The continued friendship OF the English
speaking races" by Gen. Horace Porter;
West Point. by Brig. Gen. Albert L.
Mills; "Sweethearts and Wives" by Rear
Admiral J. E. COghian.
After the first toast Prince Louis was in
troduced. and said:
Gentlemen. the hospitality of the Ameri-
cans is such that feel you are tired OF
the sound of my voice. 1t has been the
same every day since I cast anchor here.
l can hardly tell you how we appreciate
our welcome.
I'VE were met at Annapolis by the mag
nifieent fleet that you all have reason to be
proud of.
- I'VE saw that wonderful institution. rep-
resented by you gentlemen here tonight I
made a thorough inspection of the academy
and can say that 1t Is one of the finest ma
val educational places in the world