New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-03
RESULT OF HIS VISIT TO AMERICA.

RESULT OF HIS VISIT TO AMERICA
The American business men, especially the great
captains OF industry and finance who were brought
into contact with Prince Henry XXXu of Reuss
on the occasion of his visit to this country last
fail will be interested 10 learn that he was so pro-
IouhoIy Impressed by their remarks, bY the magn-
tnde OF their operations and by the power which
they were able to WELD over the destinies of their
fellow citizens through these operations that on
returning 10 Europe. quilted the imperial navy
in which he had until then been serving with the
rank Of lieutenant, and determined TO devote him
self from thenceforth to the study of commerce
With this object in view. he has now Joined the
High School OF Commerce at Cologne. the I'm
pOrtant business college the Continent Of Eu-
rope, and has managed 10 pass the pretty stiff
i entrance examination.
While number OF mobiles have already turned
their attention TO trade, notably several of the
princes Of HOhenlohe. this is the first occasion OF
scion q one of the reigning houses Of Europe
joining business college, and # has attracted an
immense amount Of notice throughout Germany
being regarded q most significant sign of the
times and as an indication that the prejudices Of
the arstocracy and of royalty against trade which
have existed with varying degrees OF intensity dur
ing thousands OF years past. are now rapidly dis
appearing in this twentieth century.
Prince Henrys determination TO obtain a thor
ough knowledge Of commerce and of finance OF the
kind that have enabled the captains of trade and
Of Industry TO develop maryelIously the pros
perity and power Of the United, States IS all tho
more worthy Of note In view Of the fact that he is
TO al intents and purposes the heir presumptiye
to The throne OF Holland, and unless Queen VII
hemina gives birth 70 y heir TO the throne Is
destined to succeed her King Of the Netherlands
and as ruler Of the great colonial empire of IIoI
land For the Grand Duke Of Sake eirnar who
stands first In the line Of succession has already
caused II to be known that he will waive his rights
owing to his preferTng his throne Of Saxe-Wein,ar
70 thai Of the Netherlands Next after him comes
Princess Marie Of SaXe-Weimar. mother Of Princa
Henry XXI Of Reuss. Princess Marie Of Reuss
whose mother was born as q princess of the Meth
erlands' is now elderly widow considerably
broken in health, and she toe, may be depended
upon therefore to step aside In favor OF her edes,
son IN the event OF the throne Of the Netherlands
becoming vacant.
Inc Dutch, though they have glorious YoiIftar,,
ana especially naval history are nevertheless above
eNtiylhhE else nation Of traders. Holland owes
l'ei importance IN the past and more particularly
IN ne present 70 the enterprise Of her merchant
princes II Is therefore particularly appropriata
that one who may be called upon TO reign over
uein as their King should perfect himself in those
particular branches Of knowledge that have con-
.iiDutea SO extensively 10 the Importance Of TIol
Iaid among the civilized nations Of the universe
A Is understood that Prince Henry OF Reuss after
gong through the fun course Of study at Cologne
ana securing his degree viii return to America for
aoaE OF several months, IN order 10 perfect him
sci IN NE practical application Of the things thar
he oas learned at the business college. or ratber
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