Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-18
Prince of Wales
Here IL Minutes


third. n Canadian. Canada service is
unforgettable. -
Arrived at the end of the second rank
the prince paused for several moments
The view Of those on the southbound
platform was blocked by the crowd
about England's heir.
'Hey. lot u~ see You :" some one
yelled across the tracks. The prince
apparently did not hear. but General
Burstall spoke n few words into his ear.
A way was cleared through the crowd
and the prince walked briSkly forward
10 the edge of the northbound platform,
His right hand whipped to salute as the
crowd opposite cheercd and waved Brit
ish jacks.
He stood there for fifteen seconds.
turning his head to right and left. then
turned and retraced his steps through
the narrow lane walled with humanity.
A few feet from the rear platform Of
his special car he stopped again. He
ehatted with Consul General Porter,
with the British general and admiral
with him, then stepped forward a pace
and addressed Lieutenant j. +. skid
more, president of the British Nctcr-
ans Association.
Delves Into Organization
what is your organization?" asked
the prince. He pronounced 'organiza
ton with Il Jong ''i. "
Designed to keep up the spirit of
comradeship among the British vcter-
ans here, answered the lieutenant.
He spoke crisply as though giving n
report to commander in chief with
ali needless words eliminated.
several times the prince mOiStenpd
bis lips. His left hand toycd with his
belt AS he talked his gaze did not
directly meet that of the man he ad.
: dressed except flectingly. II gave an
impression of complete freedom from
what the English call side. There
was no stiffness of manner.
How many British veterans are
there in Philadelphia? the prince
5000. '''''
Then the prince returned salute.
walked quickly to the car platform and
stood there moment
Cheers for Royal Guest
Three cheers for the Prince Of
Wales sh& ~ the spectators on the
opposite platroNu. The veterans in
mufti took up the cheer
Near where the prince stopped stood
Mrs. James Potter. mother Of Captain
John Fl. Potter. of Major General John
Biddle's staff, Captain Potter was de
tailed to travel with the prince,
Mrs. Potter was presented to the
British heir. who bowed slightly. smiled
and clasped Mrs, Pottpr'S hand The
two exchanged few words and the
I, prince, with salute. stepped back 10 %
ward his car
bill" Nye. the State Department
special agent travelling with the prince
waved a hand, signal to the train
conductor
The prince stepped nimbly up on the
platform. followed by his aides l.. was
three minutes before the train began
( moving slowly.
AS he waited Edward Albert turned
Mis- back for q few moments to the
trowd on the platform and spoke to an
= aide
photographer Yells Hey, Prinee!"
A newspaper photographer, wishing a
s'snap,' called out Hey, prince. -
The visitor wheeled about. the slight
est trace OF establishment in his eyes
hut when he saw the camera trained OF
4 kim be smiled. Movie" photographers
rot their machines 10 focus and fol
about thirty seconds, the prince posed
+ patiently.
He was talking with a. British lieu
teuant, the latter on the platform
when the train started with a slight
hlfeh The prince nlomentarily lost his
hal&ncc and one hand gripped the raj
for support. He Strengthened up 10 al
'iaatant. then walked TO the middle Of
the platform, his hand ~ salute unit