Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-02
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
WASHINGTON EXTENDS HOSPI
TALITY TO MANY PARTIES.

large number of foreign dignitaries, some
of them princes of the royal blood, who
have visited Washington. The worlds fair
at St Louis had a great deal to do with
bringing the strangers to this country. and
many Of them while here determined to
visit the national capital.
Chief among these might be mentioned
Prince Fushimi cousin of the emperor of
Japan, who came with all the retinue,
pomp and formality customary to his rank.
He was officially received by President
Roosevelt and other officers of the govern
ment. but because Of the fact that he
could not speak English he was not enter
tanned as extensively as he otherwise
would have been.
Prince Pu Lun Tsee, nephew Of the En-
peror Of China, was another distinguished
visitor received formally by the President
ana guest OF honor at luncheon given by
Mr.. John Hay Secretary of State. He was
dlned and entertained and given automo-
bile rides all over the city.
Inc third member of royalty to come
TO washington on sightseeing tour was
Erlnce Alexandra RadZiwill Of Austria He
was accompanied by a party of distin-
sulshed Austrians, and after brief tnfor-
NAL visit proceeded to st. Louis
Gen refer Joseph Osterhaus. Just plain
citlzen or Bonn, Germany, but who won
distinction and great popularity as an Of
hcer during the civil war in this country.
came to Washington the latter part of
April TO renew old friendships and shake
hands with former comrades He was re-
ceived by the Grand Army Of the Repub-
lie and banQueted at Rauscher's
Sir Hugh Gilzeau Reid, LID, d., Jour-
nalist, author and philosopher Of London,
England, arrived in Washington early in
July. and remained long enough to com
pliment the city and America and Amerf-
cans IN general. He was lavshly enter
tanned in New York
Henry F. Gillig. founder of the American
exchange in Europe. and better ACQUAINTED
perhaps with the prominent persons of
England and the continent than any other
american, was In Washington for a few
days, en- route to California With him
was party of German wine manufac-
turers.
Some of the distinguished visitors did not
come singiy, but In parties or delegations
OF from dozen to more than 500 Princi
pal among these organizations or deIega
tons was the party of fifty highly educated
filipinos, brought to this country at the
expense OF the government, for no other
purpose than to let them see what sort of
country the United States Is. They were
received here by President Roosevelt Sec
rotary OF War VIM. H. Taft and other
hlgh governmental officials, and visited Mt.
{ vernon. Arlington and all other adjacent
points OF interest. After extensive tour
OF the country they proceeded to ST. Louis,
"here they remained month.
uNiS6dliOH Ol no less Importance and
significance was that composed of mem
Ders OF the 1nterparliamentary Union near
~ 40 or whom were here during Septem-
per They were received by the President,
nations of the world call for a second
conference. similar to that held at The
Hague. This call was issued and fayora bile
responses have been almost unanimous
They were returning from St Louis and
spent two days In Washington seeing the
sights.
The largest delegation was composed of
$50 native school teachers from Porto Rico,
who had been attending the summer schools
at Harvard and Cornell They were in this
country as the guests of the government
and while in Washington were entertained
by the Board of Trade and the Business
Mems Association.
The smallest delegation was the most in
teresting, the four Igorrote and three Moro
chieftains from the Philippine exhibit at
st. Louis. This visit was without signif-
canoe, as these seven unique warriors were
anxious or rather curious to see the Pres
ident. and Mr.. Roosevelt humored them.
costume of breechcloth and sandals but
government officials interviewed and the
Fllipinos appeared at the White House at
tired In the regular approved civilized gar
ments.
The British Iron and Steel Institute was
represented in Washington during October
by 800 members. who came here as a part
or their itinerary. on a trip of Industrial
of Mr. Andrew Carnegie himself member
of the Institute, who introduced them to
the President at the White House and saw
to 1t that they were well treated every
where. From there they went to Pittsburg
and spent some time in the steel foundries
OF Pennsylvania and Ohio studying Amert-
can methods of manufacture.
An informal gathering of members of the
International Congress of Arts and Sci
enoes was held here late In September. The
organization has members of every ma
tionality and from every. country of the
world. While here they were entertained
by prominent local scientists also members,
and were received by Mr. Roosevelt and
banqueted at Rauscher's.
A party Of fourteen Frenchmen, all inter-
ested In the mechanical Industries of
France, visited Washington in September
They spent most OF their time Sightseeing
and while here were received by the Presi-
dent. They were In charge Of Prof. Albert
Metin Of Paris.
Fifty members of the chambers Of COM
MERGE OF Austria and Hungary were here
September 2. They were Intensely inter-
ested In American methods OF manufac-
ture, and spent most of their time In In
Nestigations along this line.
Members Of the Society Of Chemical In