New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-28
THE DUKE PLEASES ALL
italian admiral Calls on Mayor and
General Grant.

Prince Luigi. of Italy. Duke of the Abruzzi. who
arrived here Saturday, to believe in rest
ing before instead of after n round of social
gayety- such as is given in New York in honor or
distinguished persons from abroad. He began yes
terday the fullment of these obligations by calling
on Mayor Mcclellan at City Hall, visiting Cen
eral Grant Governors Island. and at night at
tending dinner given in his honor at the Waldorf
Astoria by Count Raybaudi Massiglia, Italian con-
sui general in this city. The weather conditions
for the carrying out of the dukes programme
were no more propitious than when that other
distinguished foreign visitor. General Kuroki, was
here week ago. But the one Is good soldier
and the other a good sailor, and rain, even as II
came down yesterday afternoon. could never deter
either from fixed purpose
The Duke of the Abruzz came ashore from his
flagship Varese anchored in the North River oppo-
site 18th street, accompanied by his aide-de-canp
Marquis Negrotto Cambiaso. just before II O'Clock
He wore the uniform of admiral, over which
was thrown an overcoat. On his breast were sew
eraI medals and orders AT the boat landing Con-
sui General Massiglia had automobile waiting.
end the trio quickly drove to the City Hall
The corridor OF the City Hall was more than
usually crowded account Of the downpour OF
rain when the duke arrived there. and his fine ap-
pearance and joviaI manner created much favorable
comment. He did not mind a bit that his cooked
hat was dripping The party proceeded directly
to the Mayors office. The duke walks with soldier
" carriage shoulders well back. head erect and his
stride is long and graceful. Major Mcclellan greet
ed his highness cordially. and the latter returned
compliment for compliment in good Enghsh- inc
Duke OF the Abruzzi told the Mayor how giao ne
was to visit New York again. which he observed
had made great progress since his last visit mere
Then the conversation drifted to the dukes North
Pole explorations. the Mayor. however refraifiihs
from relating his visitor his own last expert
ence at the poll The visit lasted about ten nhuteS'
Leaving the City Hall, the duke was driven 10 the
Governors Island landing at the Battery "here no
again attracted considerable attention He was met
by Captain Bowey, of General Grants stan inc
party was conveyed to the island on board the
government boat General Hancock. On the BOAT
also were Mrs. Stephen Elkins, wife OF Senator Eli
kins: Miss Catherine Elkins the Misses McCook'
daughters of Colonel J. J. McCook. ana MISS AieA
ander, who presented to the duke
His arrival on Governors Island was the sighai
for a salute OF seventeen guns. Every building was
prettily decorated in honor of the guest General
and Mrs. Grant entertained the duke at 4uncheoh
at their home. after which there was recep''on
at the officers club. where all the ofncers Oh ti'o
post and their families were presented 10 the roS "
admiral.
Tonight the Duke of the Abruzzi will be the guest
OF honor at a dinner of the American Alpine Asso
ciation at the Hotel Aston, when II Is possiOio
that he will meet Commander Peary. the American
explorer who is the only man who went turtnet
north than the duke The latter has often
his desire to meet the commander ana DISCUSS
future plans for exploring the icy North.
hirty-four persons attended the dinner given last
,frht TO the Duke of the Abruzzi by Count Mas
siglla The host and his guests sat at one long
table. which was set In the small hall on the hf''
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Governor Hughes on his right and Baron Mayor
des Planches the Italian Ambassador on ms IG.s
IIirectly across the table was Count Masslgne
with Admiral Coghlan and General Grant respec-
lively on his right and left. Some OF the otaer
guests Marquis Negrotto CaInDlaso, aI1o tT,
camp 10 the Duke of the Abruzzi: colonel CIrtls
Treadwell military secretary to Governor hushes'
Prince del Drago, f. Cunliffe-Owen. Melville h
stone Lieutenant Carlo Pfster naval attacne 20
the italian Embassy; Commander oil SlIno flSS
C'hevalier Stella president of the Italian Cup
r w Brush, president OF the Society Tor Ihe ltdI
ian Immigrants; c.. NJ. Francolini. of the Board OF
Education; Antonio yucca president or the 1tatan
Chamber Of Commerce.; Celestino Ptva- presldeht
of the italian Benevolent Institute, and coroner
Peter p AcrtelN. ,,..
The room was decorated with American Beauty
roses growing hydrangeas and carnations Inc
Stars and Stripes and the italian fag were draped
about the walls There were no speeches.