TRACKING A PRINCE.

Dunstan Times, Issue 410, 25 February 1870, Page 4 (Supplement)

TRACKING A PRINCE.

Prince Arthur arrived in New York on the 21st ult., on his way to Washington. He was very quietly received. Some of the reporters of the Now York papers, if we may credit tho New York papers themselves, seem to have been particularly anxious to "interview" his Royal Highness. Wa suppose (saya the New York Tribune) the British Minister fully understands the ominous fact that the ' interviewers aro already on the scent of Princo Arthur, and ■ve suppose he fully comprehends his duty in view o: that fact. There are quite a number of things the interviewers would like to find out—3uoh as (1) What tho prince thinks of this country; (2) What no bad for dinner; (3) What aro his opinions about the Alabama claims; (4) How he slept last night, and how he likes the Americau paople; (5) What are .his views of the Winnipeg rebellion ; (G) How he likes the other members of tho Royal Family, and what does he think of Now York, especially Broadway and the Central Park; (7) Whether he is going to hoar Ueecher preach; (S) How does he like soldiering in Canada, and what are his prospects of becoming King of the New Dominion; (!)) What aro his other names or titles beside Prince Arthur; (10) Whether he doos not like this country better than England; (II) What ho thinks of the American ladies; (12) What are his opinions of General Grant as a soldier and statesman; (13) What ha thinks of tho (Ecumenical Council, the Suez Canal, the Troppmann case, the French cable, the Paris excitement, the price of gold, woman's rights, Boutwell's policy, the Cuban question, the Byron scandal, tho American people, ana this country f Aueor<ib£ io tho New York Herald a reporter was anxious to ascertain what tho prinoe said during lunch, but not being able to " iuterviow " the prince liitnself "interviewed" the waiter who attended upon him. Tho following is given as the conversation which took placo:— " You wero prosent at tue dinner ? " " Yes, sir," replied tho waiter, laconically. '• i'ou heard what they said ? " "Yes, sir." "You know tho topics they discussed?" "Yes, sir." " Did tno princo isay anything about his proposed visit to President Grant? " "No, sir." "Did you hear him say how he liked the looks of American people ? " "No. sir." " Did you hear him say how he liked New York ?" "No, sir." " Well, what was said ?'■ " Theso aro very fine oysters," said tho princo, answered the waiter. with you," said Mr. Thornton. "So do I," said Colonel Elpuinstone." " And that's all the information yoa have to give?" exclaimed the reporter. "All, sir," the waiter bluntly answered. Tue Herald says Prince Arthur bears a striking resemblance to tho Prince of Wales as the latter appeared when in this couutry ten years ago. Who have nevor been present at a cross-examination between a reporter and his victim should attentively read tho following between reporter and landlord.—Quostion: " What time did ho arrive?" Answer: "At one o'clock." "Did you receive him?" "Yes, sir." "Whore?" " Yonder, on tho pavement." "What did ho say? What did you say?" (By this time tho victim wiped his face). " What were your first impressions on taking the royal hand ? Did Miuistor Thornton lend tho way? How many aro there of the party? When will tho prince leave the city ? Will he visit Contral Park? You gave him your best parlour, did jou not? I suppose you engaged a squad of French cooks for this ooeasion ? Say, look here, you want a good notice? You shall have it. I will iiive you a quarter of a column. And the editors, I know, will Bpeak woll of your noble generosity. I have it. You let mo act as porter; I can carry o;iggage and answer tho bell. My unolo had an hotel in Milwaukie. I will give you 50 dola. a puff, and tho promise of an editorial, if you will grant mo this slight favour." Answer: "My doar, sir, I cannot possibly do it. The idea is a good one, and 1 think you would carry out the programme splendidly, but I cannot think of it. I will aid you in anything else if I can." Quostion: "Who said graoe at the table? Did tho princo have a gold napkin-ring ? Did he put salt in his soup ? Who *aj the master of the oeremonies ? What is the name of your head waiter ? Does the prinoe chew tobacoo? How many courses?" Here tho poor .man was sent for bythr» olerk, and while he was gone the his waiting for lua