Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07
PRINCE LOUIS
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| nephew, Prince Alexander. went to th'
| White House. where they were tbs
personal guests of the President ant
| Mrs. Roosevelt at an informal lunch
con- Nothing has pleased the two dis
| tinguished visitors more since theil
arrival in this country than the two
hours and a half they spent with the
President ana his family, this after
noon. The President is sending to King
Edward Il return personal message by
Prince Louis which will be delivered
when the prince next visits London.
From the White House. the two
princes rode to the station in an auto
mobile, where they were Joined by the
other British officers and Rear Ad-
n;irals Evans and Brownson. and left
on a special train for Annapolis. Nd.
at SIS o'clock.
Before his departure for Annapolis
Prince Louis said to the correspondent
of the London Morning Post:
Il have thoroughly enjoyed my too
brief VISIT to Washington and l appre-
ciate highly the courtesy, cordiality
and kindness that have been shown lis
by the President. members of the cab
met and officers of the army and navy.
/ came to American waters as the
commander of British squadron, sim
ply to make a friendly visit. and the
great cordiaIity with which we have
been received take not as personal to
myself but rather as Il compliment to
the British navy. and as indicating the
mutual respect and good fellowship
that exists between Great Britain and
tho United States.
"As 4 seaman, / was much impressed
with the American fleet as it lay III
anchor off Annapolis. Its appearance
the smartness of the officers and the
discipline of the men all gave evidence
that the vessels were in the highest
state of efficiency. And equally i'm
p-ess;ve was the review of the cadets
which showed the thoroughness of thei!
training and the magnificent esprit dc
corps that prevails there.
81 had long looked forward to know
| ing the President and he was good
| enough to give me that opportunity al
| a dinner at the White House. Saturday
| | was greatly impressed with his strong
personality. his intellectual strength
| his comprehensive knowledge his de-
| rocracy but at the same time his dig
| uity He looks what he is-thc master
full ruler of Il masterful people: deter
| mined, cOura geous. bold. | am only
| sorry that cannot see and know more
Of an extraordinary as we'll as a very
| charming man.
1.-The simplicity but at the same time
| the dignity at the White House was
| very pleasing. 1t WIS exactly the house
| and the surroundings that one con
| ceives to be in keeping with republican
| institutions There WAS never extrava
| goncc nor ostentation. but evcrythin.
| was in such quiet taste and so perfect,
arranged that it was delightful ] shat
ALWAYS remember with pleasure IN!
dinner at the White House and th'
| very interesting conversation I enjoyed
with the President.
."This is the first time. | belize. thn
| a British admiral has tcen received y,
the President at Washington. No".
would like to see an American PTeSi
dent received by the King i'll Londor
such a meeting would be peculiarly up
| propriate, as both the King and Presl
| dent Roosevelt have rendered such dis
| tjnpujsfed services to the cause of tn
| worlds peace. / am sure nothln
| would give greater pleasure to the Brit
ish people than to welcome the Presi
dent of the American republic or Bri'
ISL soil"