St. Paul daily globe., 1884-08-03
THE ARCTIC HEROES.
The Meeting Of Lieut.. Greedy
and His Two Little
Children.
The Survivors of the Expedition to
be Kept at the Navy Yard
Hospital.
Programme of the Demonstrations at Ports
mouth To-morrow-Friday
Incidents.


to Admiral Wells residence and then took
her two little daughters, who had remained
during the night with their grandmother at
Rockingham house, over to the admirars to
see their father. Major Greely was overcome
with emotion at sight of his little ones.
At noon Surgeons Gunnel and Head
visited the Constitution to examine into the
physical condition of the survivors Of the
Greely expedition. Gen. Hazen accom-
panied the surgeons and at the conclusion
of the examination the surgeons decided the
survivors were well enough to be transferred
10 the war department to be cared for ashore.
Secretary Chandler directed that the men be
turned over to Hazen who on advice of the
surgeons directed that the survivors be kept
at the navy yard for hospital treatment ten
days or a fortnight.
The survivors gently protested against
this, saying they were entirely able to care
for themselves, but Gen. Hazen firmly per-
sisted, saying what the department was doing
was for their own good. The surgeons and
Gen. Hazen then went to Admiral Wells
residence, where Lieut.. Greelv was ques-
toned as to his condition. He replied that
he was well in every way except he was weak.
The surgeons gave it as their opinion that
Greely would require great care, his con-
dition being rather unfavorable. He has
gained flesh at the rate of two or three pounds
daily, but it is soft and fabby and contains
no muscular strength. The rest of the sur
vivors also gained flesh too rapidly, although
not in 50 marked degree as in the case of
Greely. Lieut.. Greely asked the surgeons
permit for him to take quarters at the Rock
ingham house with his family,
and consultation took place as
to the advisability Of permitting him to do
so. 1t is likely, however, that the surgeon
will yield to Lieutenant Greely's wishes, but
Surgeons Head, Ames, or some oher surgeon
from the fleet will be assigned to the duty OF
watching over him while he is in Ports
mouth, or till other arrangements are made
by Gen. HaZen. The employees of the naval
yard and the cadets were drawn up in line
before Admiral Wells residence at the navy
this forenoon, and were permitted to catch a
glimpse of Greely as he walked from the
house to a settee under the trees on the
lawn. Greely is not permitted to talk with the
visitors, and reporters are not permitted to
interview him. He is SO weak that every
thing must be done to avoid taxing his
strength, and he is now being dieted on malt
food. The object in retaining the survivors
bO IOuS uuuCT Military buTNelIlduCeS anu
medical care is tina theyt may gradually have
their muscles hardened and their strength
made genuine instead of fictitious as the
surgeons think it is at present.
The Greely relief squadron leaves for New
York Tuesday night. The Bear is ordered to
Governors Island, when the bodies of the
victims of the Greely expedition will be
turned over to Gen. Hancock This after
noon survivors of the expedition will be put
under the care Of the war department repre-
sented by Gen. Hazen.
The survivors rest quietly here to-day and
tomorrow. On Monday great demonstra-
ton in honor of the return of Greely will be
held. The organization of the naval division,
which will be landed to participate in the
ceremonies, is completed. The naval di-
visions of the parade will consist
of six subdivisions, comprising the
naval cadets, naval apprentices,
marines and a brigade from the North At
antic fleet. Besides these divisions the pa
rade will comprise the military and civic or
ganizations, fire companies, municipal gov
ernments OF Portsmouth and Newburyport,
and the state authorities. Monday evening
a cougratulatory meeting will be held in
Music hall, at which Secretary Chandler is
expected to preside. There will be addresses
by Chandler, s. j. Randall, Senator Hale,
and perhaps Commander Schley. The pro-
gramme for the ceremonies Monday is not
yet completed by the municipal authorities.
Incidents Of Fridays Moering.
Late in the afternoon the mother of Lieut..
Greedy came from Newburyport, Tenn.
Shortly after she was put in the secretary's
barge and taken on board the Thetis. When
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the latter's brothers were seated in Com
mander Schley's cabin alternately crying
and laughing and embracing The instant
before the lieutenant's mother entered the
cabin Commander Schley stepped to the door
and said: Lieutenant, your mother is
here.n Mrs. Greely then entered, threw
her arms around her sons neck, saying only
'Nly son, my sonl' Lieut.. Greely spoke nc
word save "mother," but in his tone and
expression there was world of tenderness.
Clasping his mother in his arms the lieuten
ant did nothing else but sob, while the
mother cried like a child. Fearing the ex-
element would prove too much for Lieut..
Greey's shattered condition, Commander
Schey entered the cabin and wisely directed
the conversation into less emotional chan-
ncls
At about o'clock Secretary Chandler en-
tered his barge and was rowed to
the Thetis Secretary Chandler went
at once to Lieut.. Greely and affectionately
took the gallant explorer in his arms in the
fervor of this greeting. "God bless you,
God bless you,n said the secretary, ''you
have came back to us almost from the grave.
hope your future happiness may reward you
for the trouble and experience you have
had.n The lieut.. responded feelingly,
thanking Mr.. Chandler for his kind express
siOu.n
The writer was introduced to Lieut.. Greely
by Secretary Chandler and the former at
once said he desired to thank the newspa-
pers of the country for the universally kind
treatment in which he has been treated by
them. He could say but little ut present
concerning the expedition, but the public
would soon be given the entire details
through the official report. When asked as
to his health the Lieutenent stated he felt
comparatively well in all respects excepting
hew at all times considerably Affected
by a feeling of intense weakness.
He stated he had gained rapidly in flesh
since his rescue, hut much of it was soft and
more injurious than beneficial. He said he
had gooi appetite and was slowly recover
ing, but anticipated it would be some time
before he would recover his wouted strength.
To-day he said, was the happiest of his life,
in that one day everything on earth was re-
stored to him for which man could wish,
home, wife, mother and honor in one day,
given to man whe few days ago was on
the brink of the grave, is as much as mortal
man can desire.
The lieutenant looked very happy, indeed.
He sat with his wife on one side and his
mother on the other His face was consider
ably bloated but his cheeks are looking a
healthier color. He stands as erect as ever,
but is not allowed to remain on his feet long