Evening star., 1905-11-07
PRINCE LOUIS PLEASED
DISCUSSES HIS VISIT TO WASH
INGToN AND HIS IMPRESSIONS.

Prince Louis of Battenberg, before leav
| ing Washington for Annapolis yesterday
afternoon, gave an interview in which he
| said, In part:
II have thoroughly enjoyed my too brief
visit to Washington, and l appreciate highly
| the courtesy, cordiaity and kindness that
| have been shown US by the President, men,
| bers of the cabinet and officers of the army
| and navy. / came to American waters
| the commander of a British squadron, sim
ply to make a friendly visit, and the great
cordiaIity with which we have been re-
ceived l take not as personal to myself but
rather as a compliment to the British navy
and as indicating the mutual respect and
good-fellowsilip that exists between Great
Britain and the United States.
"As seaman l was much impressed with
the American fleet as it lay at 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
impressive was the review of the cadets.
which showed the thoroughness of their
training and the magnificent esprit de corps
that prevails there.
Il had long looked forward to knowing
the President, and he good enough to
give me that opportunity at dinner at the
White House on Saturday l was greatly
impressed with his strong personality, his
Intellectual strength, his comprehensive
time his dignity. He looks what he is-the
masterful ruler of a masterful people; de-
termined, couraS aSeous bold. am only sorry
that | cannot see and know more of al
extra ordinary as we'll as very charming
man.
The simplicity, but at the same time the
dignity, of the White House was very pleas
ing. 1t was exactly the house and the sur
roundingS that one conceiveS to be in keep
ing with republican institutions. There was
neither extravaganza nor oStentation, but
everything was in such quiet taste and SO
perfectly arranged that it was delightful
l shall always remember with pleasure my
dinner at the White House and the very
interesting conversation enjoyed with the
President
This is the first time, believe, that a
British admiral has been received by the
President at Washington. Now I should
like to see an American President received
by the king at London. Such q meeting
would be peculiarly appropriate, as both
the king and President Roosevelt have rem
dered such distinguished services to the
cause of the worlds peace. l am sure moth
ing would give greater pleasure to the Brit
ish people than to welcome the President
of the American republic on British soil.
Il look forward with great interest to the
dinner in New York, at which 5000 Ameri-
can and British bluejacketS will sit down
and to which / have been invited The din
ner is given by the enlisted men of the
American navy to our sailors; It Is paid for
by the American sailors out of their own
pockets, and proves, I think, perhaps more
than anything else. the really strong liking
the men of the two navies have for one an
other.
From New York go to Gibraltar. Our
first port on this side was Canadian, our
last will be American. We have been Wis
1ting people of our own race and language.
We have felt at home, and nowhere more
SO than in the United States.'
Forty-two British officers who have been
the guests Of the American navy for sew
eral days visit at the Arlington Hotel also
left for Annapolis yesterday.