New-York tribune., 1919-11-15
Prince
Real Diplomat
At W ashiinggton
I'm Brief Speeches Lauded
President Wilson, but Also
Made Cordial Reference to
Roosevelt to Even 1t Up
Ne1o York Tribune
WASHINGTON Bureou

tuSftlUUtCn bureau
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.-"Bonnis
Prince Edward" as almost all Wash
'ngton has been calling the Prince Of
wales, left the nations capital at 1C
O'Clock tonight for few days rest
at White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.
which he will visit incogrito. The
prince has been through four siren
uous days here-days that will long be
remembered by nearly every one in
Washington.
The royal visitors program today
included a call on Mrs. Marshall, wife
OF the Vice-President, and a visit to
the Naval Academy st Annapolis, where
he addressed the midshipmen. On his
way back from Annapolis the prince
called on Cardinal Gibbons at Balti-
more
Almost everybody in Washington
saw Prince Edward while he was here
No fewer than 10 900 persons clasped
his hand. Fully 5000 did so at the
Vice-President's reception at the Con
gressional Library alone. Several hun
dred maids and matrons curtesied for
the first time in their lives, and will
be telling their children and grand
children of their experience manv
years hence. A few much envied Young
ladies had the honor of dancing with
the prince.
Prince EcIipSes League
AS a topic of conversation the Prince
eclipses the league of nations. Every
one has been interested. and every one
has liked him. He leaves behind him a
most favorable impression. His ex-
treme youth was appealing, for the
casual observer would not guess more
than nineteen as his age His frank
ness, the ease by which he was embar-
rassed by commitments or attention and
his neverfaiiing democratic spirit de-
lghted those who met him.
There was much comment here on the
princes political tact. In making brief
speeches Whenever the prince referred d
to President Wilson he managed before
comp. .ting his talk TO make just as
cordial reference to Theodore Roose-
welt. People wondered how the prince
could have known that in perhaps no
hearers of Republican persuasion so
surely, thus equalizing the political re-
actions
At time when for reasons con-
nected with the league OF nations fight.
the British Empire is being vigorously
attacked by men who have nothing
against Great Britain, but who are
hitting at the league, the prince s
visit has poured oil on the troubled
waters TO remarka BILE extent.
The princes democracy was so frank
and appealing that thoughtless en-
pioyee at club the prince visited on
being addressed by the prince, plucked
him by the coat in answering. The
club members were scandalized, but
the prince laughingly replied as
though everything were in perfect
form.
of FOR White Sulphur Springs
WASHINGTON, Nov ID BY The As-
sociated Press When the Prince O:
Males left Washington tonight for
" hite sulphur Springs he had made
his last formal public appearance until
ne arrives III New York City next week
where he will conclude his American.
"trip before sailing for home on the Re
noWn.
The princes visit to Annapolis to-
day was the most distinctive item on a
days program, which occupied every
minute of his time. He di carded his
military uniform iii honor of mis- trip to
zee the mlds hlpmen and wore the UNI
form OF cs2tain in the Royal navy.
The prince was introduced to The
famous Academy cheer When he
entered the great Memorial Hall where
tne 1000 midshlpnent were assembled
Mike" Curley the schools cheer
leader, jumped to the platform and
called for -four navies and three
princes. The big building shook a
the roar that followed.
Tribute to the spirit and achieve
ments OF the American navy was paid
by the prince III an address TO the
midshipmen.
Il have had four years training in
the British navy" he said "and feel
mat can speak 10 you as comrade
would like particularly 10 express
my appreciation for the splendid serv-
ice the American navy performed in
the war, both in the North Sea and
elsewhere.
There was the most perfect CO.
operation and coordination between
the American and British naval forces
and 1T was my privilege to learn to
know and appreciate the magnificent
spirit among your seamen. | am more
than glad TO have been able to come
mere and meet you face to face"
Accompanied by Daniels
Prince Edward was accompanied to
Annapolis by Secretary Daniels and
was welcomed by Governor Harrington
If Maryland and Admiral Scales. com
mandant of the academy. As ne
entered the naval grounds a salute of
tWenty-one guns was fired. After re-
fs@rins the n'dahipmen, INSPECTING the
schoel buildings and planting me-
Continued eN Daac Sia,