New-York tribune., 1907-08-31
SWEDES GREET PRINCE.
THEIR GUEST At DINNER.
CongratHIates Them on Being Citi-
Gems of This Country.


The dinner n the grand ballroom
which profusely decorated with American
Beauty roses and palms. On the principal table be-
fore she place where his majesty sat was the
zyigia miniature. while a either end of the
table the coat of of the Swedish royal
family. Back of the table draped the stan
dards of the United States and Sweden.
Prince Wilhelm wore the fun dress uniform of
his rank in naval service to the Goa. of which
were pinned numerous decorations
He appeared in the reception room lust before
the hour set for the dinner. accompanied by Min
lister Lagercrantz. bowling right and left and
shaking the hands of at least half the guests.
the table he with the minister his con-
guide. his right and Acting Consul Clar-
holnl also in uniform. his left John Aspegren
who acted as toastmaster. proposed A toast TO
President Roosevelt. which was greeted with ap-
pIause. and Baron I.agercrantz toasted King Oscar
which also was enthusiastically received.
The prince spoke Of the pleasure il gave him
meet SO many Swedish-Amercans. He spoke in
his native tongue. translated follows: Il want
10 congratulate YOU Swedes for being citizens OF
this great country / have been here only a short
time but wherever have been 1 have always
heard the Swedes spoken of in most complimentary
terms, Not only have 1 heard these things about
the Swedes : the United States. but I have seen
them and have learned that Swedish will and
brains have accomplished great deal in the slim
rlation Of American accomplishments. I have
seen them work not only for their own good, hut
fer the benefit Of their adopted country.
been successful in this country all speak lovingly
of their fatherland. We may well he proud of the
ewedes in the United States. Last spring I at
tended a dinner OF Swedisf-Americans in Stock
holm Their seal is gilded chain not of kroners
CELLARS. but chain gilded by q deep interest at
berne and the love Of the old fatherland; golden
chain that unites the two countries and draws
their peoples together in mutual It is not
long since 1 left Sweden. therefore 1 can
bring you greeting from home
Sweden does not forget her and daughters
that have left their home but she follows them
fven to the great West. You here tonight are
mostly Swedes. and / TO ask you to bear in
nind one fhought-tilat it is for the greatest
heritage or earth TO he called Svede.''
The princes speech called forth a vociferous
Swedish cheer. which sounded like the American
hurrah and given four times instead Of three
Then a Swedish chorus sang Our Country All
the guests remained standing while his highness
spoke.
There were other speeches. including one by
Commodore IAndbers of the Fylgia
The menu book a highly artistic affair The
cover contained the reproduction of a painting
by Henry Reuterdah, the Swedish marine artist
showing Prince Wilhelm in dress uniform aboard
~srship. and in the background several other
vessels with the New York sky lire looming I'D
In the distance In the middle of the book was
another marine view
Inc guests were Professor Granville OF Yale Uni
ve-sity; Melville E. Stone Dr. Iindberg vice-presi
dsnt ct the Augustana Synod; George NJ Landers
Mayor Of New Britain. Conn: c. E Kohlsaa1 /
Henry Reuterdahl. the Rev. Dr. stoipe N 1. 1
Asln1ros. Charles K. Johansen. editor of The /
North Star; Emil F. johnson. Dr. Carl Beck Vice /
Cons1l NJ. Tit.. Of Philadelphia and Captain
klercker, Of the Fylgia.
The third day in New York Of Prince Wilhelm
was no less busy than the preceding TWO. He WAS
whtrled through the streets a huge automobile
saw a rehearsal st the Hippodron1e and went fear
lessly behind the scenes. he had his photograph
taken and he visited the Stock Exchange and ].
Perpont Morgans banking house. Prince Wilhelm
has braved most things in New York. but the floor
OF the Stock Exchange much for him
He has skidded through the crowded streets in a |
powerful automobile d speed that the
police gasp; Thursday he walked fearlessIy on
the unprotected edge of the topmost completed floor
Of the Singer Building. txenty-nine stories above
the street. yesterday morning. protected only by
his aid he behind the scenes al a rehearsal !
al the Hippcdrome and braved the smiles of 30
chorus girls-but when asked go the floor of
the Stock Exchange, IN the midst of bowling, /
fighting horde brokers. he declined.
He received the Stock Exchange by a
committee Of brokers, and viewed the exciting
sight from the members gallery but positively de-
cined the committees urgent invitation 10
the floor The brokers greeted him warmly and
raised their well exercised voices in a prodgious
shout Of welcome when he entered the gallery
After spending half hour in the exchange. the
prince inspected the banking house Of J. p Nor
gar & Co.
Il took the reserves from four precincts clear
q path through the crowd IN Wall street when the
prince left the banking house. The crowd shouted
when he entered the automobile and demanded a
speech. Prince Wilhelm stood UP in the autono-
bile and waved his hand
y never expected anything like this Thanks,
he said, and the crowd cheered again as the auto
mobile sped away.
Previous TO his trip TO the financial district Prince
Wilhelm went 20 the Hippodrone. and was much
interested in the huge theatre and the various me-
chsnical devices in there, and did not even
finch when confronted with the entire 10 chorus
girls al short range behind the scenes
Mr.. Morgan evidently had not expected the can
rom Prince Wilhelm, for he had left his once ,
for the day. j. p Morgan. jr-, and Charles w
Steele Of the firm received the prince. and were
engaged in conversation with him for five minutes
NJ Steele accompanied the prince 10 the door ana
shook hands with him enthusiastically as ne "eii'
down the steps 10 his automobile
One OF the interesting things about the WISH o. 1
the prince 70 Wall street his meeting Win T.
D. winsow a member of the Stock Exchange. VINO
was secretary of the United States Legatoh ~ |
Sweden when the father of the prince was f'ese''
Of Sweden. The two talked ABOUT hia''et' / /
here and abroad -,
Minister Iagercrantz was the host 10 forty OF lhe
cadets from the cruiser Fylgia at dinner in 'he
Gaze Martin last night
The cadets were seated around a large tdpie IA
tie main dining room where they attracted mueh
Isertieu frorn the other diners. In honor Of the
occasion the hotel management headed the blI oi
hre with two Swedish national dishes "liAlS' = 4
u1sil Swedish fish and lettuce ia Swedish dress
es and the dinner closed with Sweaish punch
re remainder OF the pill OF fare was printed IN
french, and the hardy young o"eu'Sii va" {
appeared u enjoy il fully. -
The cadets and all in the big dining room aioSe I
shen the orchestra played The Star Si'hiAsieu
3anne-', and the Swedish national hymn. ana :
fTeeted with loud applause Acting Consul Gar
aolrns the health OF President iAoose'It 3
Minister Lagercrantz offered the toast to KING
Jscar of Sweden which was drunk standing. An =