The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-08-29
A Smooth Sea and Happy
VOyaEers.
MUSIC, SONG AND PLEASURE
Gratitude of the EXcursiOnistS Elk.
pressed by Resolutions.
Incidents and Happenings
on the Trip.
ON BOARD STEAMSHIP CITY OF PEKING,

AT ndll-pdSI one O'CLOCK tnlS mOrullg Tue
stentoran voice of Captain Griffin rang out
the command to weigh anchor and in a jify
the pOnderous machinery had raised the NAM
moth "mud hooks" from their bedding and above
water. The steamer was backed while the power
iul boat Cycl0ps tugged away at our stern and
soon succeeded IN turning the "nose" OF the Pc
king oceanward.
which reechoed and reverbrated among the hills
and vaes OF the fashionable spa, and must have
awakened The honest Newporters from their slum-
bers, was fired and we were off, Rounding Point
Judith and passing Block Island Light the ship rolled
CONSIDERABLY but the guests all asleep, they
being completely tired out with the exciting
festivities OF the previous day, the
motion OF the vessel scarcely tended
to disturb their slumoers, but on the contrary
acted as lullaby. Daylight appeared, and the
sun in all the majestic splendOr an ocean
break o. day can vouchsafe. Many OF the oevotees
OF Somnus took advantage OF this novel sight and
astonisned their nerves with glimpse at natures
greatness which only occurs to them semi.occa-
sionally.
BREAKFAST TINE
came MontauA Light had been passed and we were
gayy gliding over placid ocean, smooth as crys-
tai and scarcely ripple visible on Its svery sur
face. The gallant ship was forging ahead at a hf-
teen knot rate, sturdy John Roach watcn in hand,
was leaning over the taIfrail noting the move
ments OF his pet. He remarked, eat this rate we
Will be abreast OF Canal street between one and
two O'Clock this afternoon. His predictions were
marvels OF truth Tor at precisely hal-past one
the City OF Peking anchored abreast OF her pier.
having averaged during the run from Newport
over fifteen miles an hour. by accomplishing dis.
lance OF l9o miles IN exactly twelve hours This
great triumph OF naval achievement must have
been highly satisfactory to the now famous builder.
as it certainly was to the guests. 1t appeared as
II every person on board mad personal interest
in the success of the American built levathan
and gloried IN It's splendid achievements.
The morning hours glided by swiftly and pleas
antly. Everybody was lolling around the deck,
enjoying q pleasant dolce Jar ntente, which was
enlivened by the sou-stirring strains rom General
Gralulla's orchestra OF fifty performers, or the
charming melodies sung by the splendid concert.
lists on board, when at about ha-past ten every
body was requested to gather ON the after part OF
the Ship which was accordingly done Thus
AN IMPRoMPlU MASS MEETING
was at once organized 0y being called TO order by
MIR. Frederick L. Tacott, who proposed Governor
Joel Parker, OF New JERSEY, for Chairman, in a
neat and pertinent speech. The selection was
greeted with marked appreciation. Governor
Parker, in his happlest humor, stated the OBJECT
of the meeting, which, as he said, was no less
than TO express the sense OF toe guests on board
OF the City Of Peklng OF the princey treatment
by the managers OF this "lmperial" excursion
on purely American steamship built by Amer
ican ENTERPRISE anu a''oRe'ner u american mare
rial. The meeting was thus declared opened.
Postm aster James proposed that Messrs. JACOB
Smull, OF the inman Line steamship company,
and ]. b. Houston Treasurer OF the Panama Rail-
road Company, act as secretaries, which also pre-
vailed.
Captain G. orge W. Blunt, Pilot Commissioner,
m FIJI In Vtn
EXPRESSIVE RESOLUTIONS.
which were adopted by acclamation:-
Resolved That standing s wa H., an thu aack If .h,,
grand product of American thought and iaSor we feel
1t duty to ask OF government that its legislation
make esIsns for the restoration d tha 'i now de- e.
vng pade and oar such az wit enab me
wherever ley wander over the sea- 10 gaze upon the
Resolved. That John Roach, the builder OF this grand
specimen OF naval architecture may proudly point to
ms @ w nnrse Ke ee position n among
amer of rniirns "eose stephenson neid Is '"e
Re solved That the kind attention and generous hosp
tality shown guests by President Russell sage
and the directors Of the Pacific Mall tesniship Com
gany ana carried out so thor9ushy by the mama
rsceye our ai tan the s caas CO mn ana
nj excugsion we wish ,hem ali hns,h sn y y
Resolved, that the waich,ui care and great skill
evnced oy Captain Griffin and MS IS prove that
toned good Judgment IN the selection OF their officers
Major Charles l.. Macarthur editor OF the Troy
length and in eloquent eruditlon the newly in.
auRurated era OF American commerce. He SAID
That 'once 1t was the boast OF the Romans that AL
roads led to Rome; so let 1t be our boast that
our own steamers plough our ocean. Europe Is
strainng every nerve to divert commerce with
China and Japan via the Suez Canal. Why Should
we not concentrate this trade 10y way OF the Pa
cidc Railroad and the Pacific ocean," He was in
favor OF encouraging emigration rom among the
Aslatic nations. We are
IN NEED OF CHEAP LABOR,
and these people should be encouraged to come
among US, introduce their tea ana SILK culture in
this country, winch would be the greatest Of
craftsmanship. The Pacific Mail Steamship Com
pany receives subsidies from the COVE nment, so
called; IN realitJ, IT. Is ony national investment
for the development OF an extensive commerce.
1t was carrying out contract to carry the Ameri-
can mail Ia American built steamships. He con.
graduated the guests on board, as well as the
country at large, on the inauguration OF the new
iron feet OF "home built" vessels, OF which the
City OF Peklng Is the plOneer-the LARGEST passen-
ger steamer ever Duil These vessels are
/ not to be run on the coast, but on
the deep ocean, and soon their immense
capacity Will briug to shores the thousands OF
nInct And