The Washington times., 1924-08-30
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such as marked his official visit
here in November, 1919.
The usual squadron of cavalry
which escorts distinguished foreign
visitors about Washington was
lacking during the Princes visit
today.
Despite the informality Of his
fleeting visit to the Capital, Wash.
ingtonians were eagerly awaiting a
glimpse Of the Prince OF Wales,
when he arrived at the Union Sta
ton.
Americas Capital was prepared to
extend a hearty welcome to this
popular heir to an Old World
throne, who comes without the
pomp that might properly surround
his visit, out of Difference to the
father and mother in the White
House who mourn the death of a
son in the first home of the land.
Hughes To. Meet Him.
His Royal Highness made the trip
from New York to Washington by
special train. His reception at Union
Station was marked by as much alb
sence of forHnality as was consistent
with the welcoming of royalty.
Though outward pomp and
martial demonstrations were alb
sent from the entry of the heir
to the British throne into the
Capital there was nothing want
ing to the popular acclaim which
Americans delight in showing him
everywhere.
Here Five Years Ago.
When the Prince paid short
visit to Washington just five years
ago, thousands thronged Union Sta
ton and lined his pathway every
where he went during his stay. A.
repetition of the same enthusiastic
reception by the public is actuating
plans OF all officials who are
planning his visit here.
After the official welcome by
the Secretary of State at Union
Station, the royal party was
taken to the Presidential room and
entered White House automobiles,
going at once to the Executive Man
sion.
The route which the Prince and
MS party covered was along Della
ware avenue to the Capitol and
thence on Pennsylvania avenue to
the White House.
EOuC6 were On Guard.
More than 100 policemen under
direction of Inspector William s.
SHELBY were posted along the
route to the White House. Uni.
formed men under Inspector Harry
=. Evans kept back the crowds
along the way. Major Daniel Sulli.
van and Inspector Shelby were in
command of the escort accompany.
ing the royal party.
using the prerogative Of a prince
who, is heir to the throne of an
empire, the Prince of Wales left
the home prepared for him, spent
Iast night on the special car pro.
vlded for his trip and was asleep
Mnen MS train left the Pennsylvania
1tation IN New York this morning
500 Eastern daylight-saving time
Tor Washington.
Too Early for Him.
Arrangements had been made to
call the Prince at a. m. today in
order that he would be ready to
board his special train in time for
an early run to Washington. The
Prince listened attentively while HE
aides made their plans and than
tossed the royal monkey wrench
INTO the arrangements by announc.
ing he had come to the United
states Tor a rest and did not nro.
pose to arise at such an hour Ac.
cordingly baggage, guests and other
necessaries were sent aboard "Busi.
ness Car No. 90,' the special car
belonging to the president of the
pennsylvania railroad The Prince
himself followed at 2 a. m.
Apparently the British heir nut
IN some restless hours. All lights
on his special car were extinguished
half an hour after he left the Bur.
den estate and boarded the car bur
between the hours of 3 and
watchers were surprised to see him
emerge to the observation platform
OF ms car. He was smoking
cigarette and was fully dressed.
Guarded BY Troopers
The special train, consisting of
IN engine, combination baggage
and passenger coach, a Pullman
sleeper ana the Princes special chr.
nad been parked on a siding be.
hind the Burden estate, where the
Prince is a guest during his stay
on Long Island, in ord to facin.
tate the movement of thu rovsl
party 1t was surround Il oy a
guard Of State troopers. The t.nii
was left on the quiet siding until
$3.50 O'Clock. daylight time when IL
moved off oward New York.
Penns Iva n station was picked
when IA. train rolled in and came
to a halt. An army of newspaper.
men and photographers ready to
lw down a barrage of swapping
lenses were present, but the Prince
apparently slept soundly. The shades
Of his car were all drawn and there
was no indication that any one was
stirring aboard the car.
David Boyle, former military at
tache at the British embassy at
Washington appeared to answer
questions from reporters.
There are fourteen persons in the
Princes party, including secret
service operatives and other guards
The others are Colonel j. B.
Charlton, Major e. d. Metcalfe and
Butler Wright. third assistant
Secretary of State.
According to Boyle, who is acting
as the Princes equerry on the trip
to Washington, New York provided
the future ruler Of Great Britain
and her possessions beyond the seas
with one of the most thrilling ex.
poriences in his life.
"On board the Black Watch, speed