Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-11
INVITES R0OSl VELT.
Warm Welcome Avv its Pres
ident on British soil.
BlTTENBERG PRAISES OUR JiCK TARS
Admiral Prince Mach Impressed with
American FIeet-Firsf English
Naval Commander Received
at the white House.


at the White House.
WASHINGTON. Nov 7.-IIonored by
the president by an invitation to lunch.
con formally at the White House, Rear
Admiral Prince Louis Of Gutenberg
kept his special train waiting three
quarters Of an hour while the presl-
dent engaged him in a long personal
conversation.
The White House luncheon was not
on the programme and was an entire
~ personal compliment to Admiral
Prince Louis and his royal nephew,
Prince Alexander, q midshipman on
the Drake. Prince Louis visited Mount
Vernon, making the trip down the Po-
tomac river on the United States dis
patch boat Dolphin, commanded by
Commander John Gibbons, who will
soon go to the British capital as naval
attache of the American embassy.
At Mount Vernon the party was met
at the landing by the superintendent
of the grounds, who conducted them
through the home of the first president.
As they came to the tomb each person
barred his head, while Prince Louis
went up to the sepulcher and reyerent.
ly stood in silence for a few moments.
1t was a simple but impressive tribute
the distinguished Britisher paid. Upon
leaving Mount Vernon the prince was
presented with an ivy plant, a sprout
from the plant which grows about the
tomb of Washington. Il shall treasure
this and take it to my home in Eng
land" the prince said, las a souvenir
of this interesting morning"
Accompanied by his nephew, Prince
Alexander Prince Louis went to the
White House, where they were the
personal guests of the president and
Mrs. Roosevelt at an informal lunch
con. Nothing has pleased the two dis
tinguished visitors more since their ar
rival in this country than the two
hours and half they then spent with
the president and his family. The
president is sending to the king re-
turn personal message by Admiral
Prince Louis.
Before his departure for Annapolis
Prince Louis said:
II have thoroughly enjoyed my too
brief visit to Washington, and | APP
preciate highly the courtesy, cordiali-
ty and kindness that have been shown
us by the president, members of the
cabinet and officers of the army and
navy.
AS seaman | was much impressed
with the American fleet as it lay at
anchor off Annapolis. Its appearance,
the smartness of the officers ANA the
discipline of the men all gave evidence
that the vessels were in the highest
state of efficiency And equally i'm
pressiye was the review Of the cadets,
which showed the thoroughness of
their training and the magnificent es-
prit de corps that prevails there.
Il had long looked forward TO know
ing the president, and he was good
enough to give me that opportunity at
dinner at the White House on Satur-
day | was greatly impressed with his
strong personality, his Intellectual
strength, his comprehensive knowledge
his democracy. but at the same time
his dignity. He looks WHAT he is, the
masterful ruler OF mae,gtful people
determined, courageous. bold am
only sorry that ] cannot see and know
more of such an extraordinary as well
as very charming mon.
THE simplicity on, at the same time
the dignity at the White House was
very pleasing. 1t was exactly the
house and the surroundings that one
conceives to be in keeping with repub-
lican Institutions There was never ex.
travagance nor ostentation, but every
thing was in such quiet taste and so
perfectly arranged that il was delight
full. | shall always remember with
pleasure my dinner at the White
House and the very interesting CONVEX
sation enjoyed with the president.
This is the first time. | believe, that
a British admiral has been received by
the president at Washington. Now.
should like to see an American presi-
dent received by the king in London,
Such meeting would be peculiarly ap-
propriate as both the king and Presi-
dent Roosevelt have rendered such dis
tinguished services to the cause of the
worlds peace. l am sure nothing
would give greater pleasure to the Brit
ish people than to welcome the presi-
dent of the American republic on Brit
ish soil
From New York we 80 to Gibraltar.
Our first port on this side was Cana
dian, our last will be American. We
have been visiting people Of our own
race and language. We have felt at
home and nowhere more so than in the
United States"
Cigarette smokers Indicted.
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