The Washington herald., 1910-05-07


SPECIAL HAS RIGHT OF WAY.
The car in which the Prince of Wales
was conveyed from Cincinnati was built
by the Pennsylvania Central Railroad
Company for the use OF the directors Of
the road. The special train took pre-
cedence Of all others at Dayton Ohio.
The prince appeared upon the platform,
and lady threw him a bouquet, which
he caught. and bowed Other ladies fol-
lowed suit AS the train neared Column
bus all the bells rang. Bonfres lined the
river shore on the approach to Pittsburg.
and the mountain top was brilliantly
lighted At Baltimore the waiting throng
was estimated at 10000, and car roofs
were Immediately covered with adventu-
Gus boys on arrival OF the special train.
Modest Attire showed Taste.
His highness was plainly. though most
tastefully dressed. in a full blue frock
coat. dark gray mixed pantaloons, cut In
the British style. black silk hat and ma
room gloves lie sported an insignificant
looking switch as a cane, and no jewelry
was visible about his person. OF the
whole party he appeared the least embar-
raised.
Enthusiasm was manifest all along the
route At 2;iO p. m. "wednesday, October
g. 1860 the royal party entered the special
rain for the trip from Baltimore to Wash
ngton, the prince occupying the private
Ear Of the master OF road, John Wilson,
esq.
Greeted Here with Applause.
Lord Renfrew arrived in Washington at
o'clock. About 1000 spectators We're at
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad station
evincing intense anxiety TO obtain a view
Of him. He was greeted with cheers.
Immediately on the arrival Of the cars
Gen. Cass was introduced to Lord Rem
frew by Lord Lyons. the British minister
when the former said he had the pleasure
OF welcoming his lordship 10 Washing
ton in the name Of the President and
with his lordships permission. he would
accompany him 10 the Executive Man
sion.
There were present with Mr. Cass.
Messrs Henry and Buchanan, nephews OF
the President. and on this occasion repre-
senting the Presidents family. Several
carriages of the President. together with
those Of Secretaries Touchey. Cobb.
Thompson, Cass. and Lyons were IN
waiting TO convey the party TO the White
House.
IL Presented to President.
Lord Renfrew rode thither in company
with Mr.. Cass, Lord Lyons, and the Duke
Of Newcastle. Arrived at the mansion.
where the President was in waiting 70
receive him, he was presented 70 him
by Mr.. Cass and received a cordial well
come. Lord Lyons then performed the
ceremony Of the introduction of the suite
As these proceedings were private, the
gates Of the Presidents grounds were
closed against intruders and guarded by
the police.
The dinner party at the Presidents
home Wednesday night was prolonged to
10 o'clock. There were present. besides
the Presidents family and the royal
guests the members Of the Cabinet and
their wives. The Marine Band was IN
fun attendance, playing among other airs
the national ones of Great Britain and
America.
WIN Heepsukes
The President on Thursday gave a recep-
ton from y to l o'clock in honor Of Lord
Renfrew. Messrs. Phillips and Solomon.
stationers, after the reception ceremony.
presented TO the prince a large and mag
nihcent photograph taken from Rossiter
and Migners painting Of The Home OF
Washington tastefully framed and a
copy OF Lasings illustrated Mount Yer
non" AS a memorial of the princes visit
10 Mount Vernon.
At the Presidents dinner the-diplomatic
corps and the representatives of the army
and navy were among the guests
PyrOtechnics In His Honor.
The grand display Of fireworks Thurs
day night at the Presidents grounds in
honor Of the royal guest. notwithstanding
the moist atmosphere, was witnessed by
thousands. The Executive Mansion was
also thronged with spectators. 1000 cards
Of invitation having been issued
The excursion down the river 10 the
American patriotic Mecca was made on
Friday. when the descendant Of George
III stood with uncovered head at the
tomb Of George Washington"
Steers River Launch.
The President and his guests were
rowed TO the landing in the launches Of
the steamer which conveyed them down
the Potomac. The first launch, contain
ing the President and Miss Lane was
steered by Lord Renfrew. who handled
the tiller ropes with the skill Of an evil
IDENTIFY practiced boatmna.
The prince planted an acorn on lit
tie hillock close 10 the tomb.
Lord Lyons. on Friday evening, gave
a state dinner at the British Legation
in honor Of the royal visitor
Goes East from Richmond.
From Richmond, Lord Renfrew pro-
ceeded to Philadelphia New York. and
Boston. there meeting Holmes. Longfel-
low, and Emerson.
Papers OF the day referred 20 impress
sions in terms hardly adequate TO the
important effect produced by the visit on
British-American relations.
Lord Renfrew frequently. while in
Washington, expressed himself as much
pleased with the country and the courte-