Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-10

phrase to conjure with when a
political campaign is in full
swing or a congressional debate
wakes warm, but the Department of
State is going to rely on no such
picturesque procedure in dealing with
Edward Albert, Prince of Wales, when
he visits this country next October.
AS host to the heir to the English
throne, who comes to this country by
invitation. it Is incumbent on Presi-
. dent Wilson to treat him as interna-
tional courtesy DEGREES a prince of
the blood royal should be treated, and
this entails a close study of court
etiquette.
officials of the State Department
will feel. greatly relieved il the Brit
ish government sends an ambassador
to the United States prior to the ar
rival Of the prince, as 1t very prob
ably will do. Not only will the advice
and the cooperation of the ambas-
sador be most welcome. but, with the
exception Of President Wilson, the Brit
fsh ambassador would be the only per-
sou ranking high enough to entertain
shS ios al vro'toi dS d quest
To Be Guest of President.
The prince. it should be understood.
is coming as the personal guest of
President Wilson. and not as the
guest of the nation at large. In this
he will occupy the same position as
did his grandfather who. as the
Prince of Wales. visited President
Buchanan in October. 1860. In sense.
the nation will be host to the heir of
the throne of one of its principal al
lies during the great war; but diplo-
matte procedure holds that he must be
personally the guest of the head Of
the government.
For this reason it will be necessary
for the prince and his suite to stay at
the White House while in Washing
ton. though their quarters there will
not be as commodious as one could
wish. There are many private homes
in Washington, the owners of which
would be glad to place them at the
disposal Of the heir to the British
crown. but it isn't done. This was
the course followed during the recent
visit of President-elect PeSsoa Of
Brazil and his family. but European
court procedure differs materially from
tie etiquette of American republics.
PRINCE Albert, on the occasion of
his visit in 1860. was accompanied by
the Duke of Newcastle, Gen. Robert
Bruce. his tutor; Str Henry Holland,
his physician, and Sir Fenwick Will
as equerries. In addition there trav-
eled with him Lord Lyons, British
ambassador to the United States. No
announcement has been made of the
suite that will accompany the pres
but It probably will contain at least
six titled personages.
Temperament Like Grandfather's. |
Prince Edwafd is apparently of |
much the same character and temper
ament AZ his grandfather, whose visit
took place dfty-nine years ago. The |
present prince is twenty-five years Of
age. however. while the former prince
was but eighteen at the time of his
visit.
International relations between the
United States and England are vastly
different now than they were six dec
AIDES ago. and this should make the
cefned. In 1850 the scars Of two wars !
between the countries had not fully
healed. and the nations had never had
much in common. Today the prince
France, wherG English and American
soldiers stood shoulder to shoulder and
drove back the enemies of popular gov
eminent, 30 that England, rather than |
being an old enemy. Is new ally.
President Buchanan. on learning that
the Prince Of Wales was to visit Can |
AGA, Mastered to write to Queen Vic |
toria. asking that the young heirs itin-
erary be extended to include a visit to
America, and the queen readily assent
ed. After an extended tour of the Do |
minion, the young prince dropped for a 1
time his full title, and travelling under |
the name of Baron Renfrew," one of /.
his minor titles. crossd into the United |
the Governor of Michigan and the
mayor. the date being September 20,
A curious, enthusiastic throng greeted
the prince as soon as he reached United
States territory, and similar demonstra-
tions marked the entire tour of the fu-
ture king. Chicago. the second city to
be visited. had but a scant $4,000 popu-
prince such a rousing reception that he
was compelled to take few days rest
before continuing his trip.
Shook Hands With All.
Referring to his Chicago visit one
of King Edwards biographers says:
1.-The young prince was obliged to
shake hands with all corners and many
of the republicans resorted ito all
sorts Of maneuvers to obtain second
handshake. When everybody was sat-
listed the mayor of Chicago gave his
royal guest a hearty slap on the back,
crying, Well, prince, old chap, shall
we go upstairs and wash our hands?"
To get his breath after the Chicago
reception the prince stopped at the
little town of Dwight, Ill. for days
shooting. In the course of the day
they were driven to a farmhouse
owned by a former British subject.
. who invited all of the party in, with
the exception Of the Duke of New
castle.
mot you. Newcastle" shouted the
eretwhiie Eriton. IL have been ten
ant Of yours and have sworn that you
shall never set foot on my land"
From Dwight the royal party con-
tinued to st. Louis, where a vain
search was made throughout the city
of 1900 people for Union Jack to
in honor of the visitor. Saturday
night. September 90. the prince at
tended ball in Cincinnati. and the
following day he went to church there.
Pittsburgh. Harrisburg and Baltimore
were in turn favored with the royal
presence; and at o'clock the after.
noon of October 3, 1860, he arrived at
Washington, where he was met at the
station by President Buchanan and
most of the high government officials.
"Captivated" Young Prince.
President Buchanan was fortunate
in having as first lady at the White
House his niece, Miss Harriet Lane, a
young woman of charm and beauty