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.

IOhISMOUI1, ". L., AuS. %'--EdlIy lulS
morning Mrs. Geely came over to the city
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 admiral's 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
to 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
vas for their own good. The surgeons and
Gen. Hazen then went to Admiral Wells
residence where Lieut. Greely 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
Greedy 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 So marked a 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
30. 1t is likely, however, that the surgeon
will yield TO Lieutenant Grcely'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 we're drawn up in line
before Admiral Wells residence at the navy
this forenoon, and were permitted to catch a
glimpse of Greedy 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
SO long under military suryeillances and
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 Greedy 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 viii be
turned over to Gen. Hancock. This after
noon survivors of the expedition will be put
under the care of the war department repre-
sentcd by Gen. Hazeu.
The survivors rest quietly here to-day and
tomorrow. On Monday great demon stra-
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
lantc fleet. Besides these divisions the pa
radc viii comprise the military and civic or
ganizations, fire companies, municipal gov
ernments of Portsmouth and Newburyport,
and the state authorities. Monday evening
Il congratulutory mceting 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 cf Friddy's MeerIilg
Late in the afternoon the mother of Lieut.
Grcely came from Newbuyport, Tenn.
Shortly after she was put in the secretary's
barge and taken ON board the Thetis. When
she arrived there Mr., and Mrs. Greely and
the lattcrs brothers were seated in Com
mander Schlcys 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" Mrs. Greely then entered threw
her arms around her sons neck saying only
"My son, my son ~ Lieut.. Greely spoke no
word save ''mothcr,n 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 n child. Fearing the ex-
element would prove too much for Lieut..
Greely'S shattered condition, Commander
Schley entered the cabin and wisely directed
the conversation into less emotional chan
ncls.
At about 4 o'clock Secretary Chandler en-
tered his barge and was rowed to
the Thetis. Secretary Chandler went
at once 10 Lieut.. Greelv and affectionately
took the gallant explorer in his arms in the
feWor OF this greeting. 'God bless you,
God bless you," 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 The lieut.. responded feeliugly,
H. So
siou.n
The writer was introduced to Lieut. Greely
by Secretary Chandler aud 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 at present
concerning the expedition, but the public
would soon be given the entire details
through the official report. When asked as
20 his health the Lieutenent stated he felt
comparatively wen in all respects excepting
he was at all times considerably Affected
by feeling Of intense weakness.
He stated be had gained rapidly in flesh
since his rescue, but much of it WAS soft and
more INJURIOUS than beneficial. He said he
bad g,ol appetite and was slowly recover
ing. but anticipated il 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 i man who q 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 bloSted but his cheeks are looking a