New-York tribune., 1907-08-28
SWEDISH HCRUISER HERE
Prince Wilhelm VIII Ar7lUe To-day
bu Train from Providence.

The armored cruiser Fylgia- the pride OF the
Swedish navy, board of which Prince Wilhelm
of Sweden arrived In jamestown two weeks or SO
and then went to Newport, arrived In thls
port yesterday Providence on her maiden
voyage. The river craft. ever ready TO greet Al
their friendly but noisy way, the warship OF an
other country, gave the stranger an enthusiastic
welcome, the band aboard the Fylgia playing Ihe
Star Spangled Banner" in appreciation of the re
ception. Several thousand Swedes lined the Bat
terry walls their coors hoated proudly by; they
cheered but not loud enough to be heard aboard,
their cheers being lost the air
The prince will arrive here this morning by
Everything about the trim little vessel. the
bright colors OF her flags and signals, the sombre
guns and brilliant white paint. the brightness ac-
centuated by the sun, all bespoke the newness OF
the Fylgia.
She anchored in the North River, off the club
house of the Columbia Yacht Club. After an ex-
change of informal greetings. Commodore Lind
berg, accompanied by the acting consul went
ashore to pay official calls These included visit
to the City Hail. where the party was received by
Acting Mayor Goodman; trip to the navy yard
to pay respects 10 Rear Admiral Goodrich, ana 10
Governors Island for exchange of courtesles
with General Grant.
Soon after the Fylgias arrival. steam launch
and barge lowered. and started for the 18th
street landing, from which point they took on board
sixty Swedish naval cadets who are making the
voyage on board the cruiser The cadets had left
in charge of two officers and arrived here at about
the time their vessel The young men, al
most without exception, were OF blond complexion
They made a good showing in their white uniforms.
and attracted much attention.
Commodore Lindberg and Acting Consul Clarholm
were in full dress uniform when they called on
Acting Mayor Goodman The latter made a brief
speech OF welcome expressing his regret that Mayor
Mcclellan not here personally TO receive the
visitors He wished them pleasant stay in New
York. The commodore replied in good English.
thanking Mr.. Goodman for his cordial sentiments
Prince Wilhelm will arrive in this city early to-
day, accompanied by Baron Lagerkrantz, the S"e-
dish Minister at Washington He will go to the
Hotel Astor and soon after that start Tor oyster
Bay to pay his respects to President Roosevelt
Tonight the prince will be the guest Of honor at
a dinner at the Metropolitan Club.
Arrangements completed yesterday for the
dinner to Prince Wilhelm which Is to be given by
the Swedish societies OF New York on Friday
night. The dinner is TO be distinctly Swedish
affair and will he attended by prominent Scan
dinavians from other cities.
The toastnaster of the occasion Will be Jonn
Aspegren President Roosevelt will receive the first
toast which will be followed by one to King Oscar
offered by Minister Lagerkrantz, at the end or
which the Swedish royal anthem Will be piayed
by the orchestra.
Magnus Carholm. acting consul will deliver the
address of welcome 10 Prince Wilhelm hailing him
as the representative OF the new and progressive
era in Sweden. The speech will be closed by q
toast 10 the Swedish navy. Following this an ed-
dress Of welcome TO the commander and ofrcers
Of the Fvlgta will be given by E. +. Johnson
president of the United Swedish Societies the
prince's fancee Grand Duchess Maria Paflovna
of Russia cousin OF the Czar. will be toasted by
the Rev DR. Solte. and the talks Will be ended by
the recital of a poem by DR.. Holmes
The table of viii be occupied by the prince
Commander H. F. LAndberg OF the fyigla The
Swedish Minister the secretary Of legation the
Swedish consul. Captain H. A NJ. Enstrom. second
officer of the FyIgia: Melville F. Stone. the toast
master and two other officers of the Fylgia.
Huntington Wilson. Third Assistant Secretary or
State arrived in this city late last night from
Washington and registered at the Hotel Astor.
Mr. wils6n IS here TO meet Prince "ilheiii Vi
C.so, when he arrives this morning, and viii es-
cort him 10 Oyster Bay.