Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16
GRAND DUKE. ALEXIS
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his suite of thrty-seven celestials put up.
whether at the Waldorf Astoria or the
Arlington Uncle Sam paid the bills and
Maj. Gen. Thomas II. Ruger. commanding
the Department of the East, acted as his
official chaperon II may be recalled
that President Cleveland was the subiec.
of criticism for receiving the Chinese en-
peror's special representative at the pri-
vate residence of eX- Secretary Whitney
instead Of at the White House or his own
summer home. The same conditions may
be repeated this summer. for Admiral
Togo. like Earl Ii, will arrive in August
when Washington weather is forbidding
and when President Taft. like President
Cleveland. Willis hoped-he enscon ced
upon the New England coast.
The special train OF seven Puilmans
placed at the disposal of prince Henry
was the most sumptuous affair that ever
carried a national guest. The prince
himself with ADMIRAL Bob ETans-his
official chaperon-occupied a private car
previously used by President Mckinley
and there paror car reserved
exclusively for Wallets. The menus for
the meals served route were printed
A week in advance and the train carried
special telegraphers, stenographers ana
BARRIERS. 1t is said that Prince Henry's
visit cost Germany $3.50. oa0-SlS.oO OF
which went for gifts distributed here.
The present King of Siam is a ruler
who, like Louis Philippe and Edward
VII, visited US before ascending to his
throne. With his younger brother-a prince
with name unpronounceable and wellnigh
unspella ble-he arrived IN New York In
October, 1902, and after being formally
met in the harbor he was carried by
special train to Washington, where several
troops of cavalry escorted him to the
White House to receive formal welcome
from President Roosevelt. A special White
House reception was held in his honor.
Secretary Hay dined him, a cavalry drill
was given for him at Fort Myer and the
Presidents yacht Sylph took him to
Mount Vernon. where he placed a huge
wreath Washingtons tomb. Then our
government sent him upon a tour OF the
country, covering six weeks, during which
time Herbert PIERCE, our present minister
to Norway. acted as his guide and
spokesman.
When Prince Pu Lun. nephew Of the
Emperor of China, visited us in the spring
of 1904, Col. Symonds. then master OF
ceremonies at the White House. was des-
ignated to steer him about. President
Roosevelt received him tremendously in
the blue room and gave musical III
his honor and Secretary Hay entertained
him at luncheon.
Admiral Togo will not be the first Of
fetal guest sent to us by the mikado.
Late in 1904 Prince Fushimi. his spe-
cial representative, accompanied by
retnue of servants, came to present
a message Of good VIII to the Pres-
dent and to visit the st. Louis ex-
position He was placed in charge OF Mr..
PIERCE, who had taken the Siamese crown
prince in tow, and who was then assist
ant secretary Of state. Roosevelt dined
him and the State Department gave him
a luncheon in the presidential suite of the
New Willard. Before leaving Washington
the prince scattered gifts right and left.
Ten negro coachmen who had driven
him and his suite were given $40 to di-
vide between them and $50 was divided
between six policemen forming his escort
when he was driven to the railway sta
ton.
Copyright, 1911, by John EIfreth watkns.)