The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-05
THE ARCTIC EXPLORERS.
Great Demonstrations at Portsmouth in
Honor of the Greedy Party.

IoNISMOUTH, IN H., aug. 4-1ne clby
is thrOnged public and private build
ings are decorated, and Welcome to
Our Arctic Heroes is placarded on bunt-
ing everywhere. The harbor is filled with
crafts laden with people. At 112O, amid con
siderable enthusiasm, Commander Schley, Lieu
tenant Emery and Commander Coffin disem-
barked Following them were the other officers
of the Greedy expedition and the sailors of the
Thetis, Bear and Alert. They were enthusas-
tically greeted AS they landed, the crowd
pressed forward to shake their hands A roar of
welcome went up, when, at IL o'clock, Greely
was discovered with his comrades, coming
towards the landing in the Adniral's barge.
Greely was clothed in white with a slouched
hat. and wearing spectacles. AS he. and
his companions alighted all crowded to
welcome him. Greedy leaned upon the arm of
Lieutenant Powell, and languidly lifted mis-
hat. His every movement indicated weakness.
His comrades received much attention All
were placed in coaches and Immediately driven
to the Rockingham House, it having been de-
cided that they should not appear in the pro-
cesslon. At the hotel crowds gathered to catch
a glimpse of them. Lieutenant Greelv said to an
Associated Press representative that he felt very
well this morning, and be looked it. He expressed
himself much moved by the cordiality of his
reception. Mrs. Greedy Joined her husband at
the hotel.
At 11:20 the procession began its march. The
streets were packed. Applause greeted the sailors
of the relief squadron, and the ovation continued
through the entire route. Commander Schley
Lieutenant Emery and Commander Coffin were
received with tremendous applause; so were
Secretary Chandler, General Hazen Commodore
Wells, and Acting Admiral Luce. AS the head
of the procession neared the Rockingham House.
where Lieutenant Greely and the survivors were
waiting to review it, the pressure of the crowd
became SO great that the procession was delayed
several minutes Lieutenant Greedy and his
comrades were seated upon balcony. Cheer
after cheer greeted him. As the crews of the
Thetis, Bear and Alert passed. Greely
bowed very low, and seemed to look his
gratitude to the men who SO re-
Gently rescued him from an arctic grave.
The, scene was affecting, and many brushed
tears from their eyes. Greedy was kept busy
bowling Acknowledgements as the procession
posed Commanders Schley and Coffin and
Lieutenant Emery raised their hats as they
passed the hero After the procession Lieuten-
ant Greedy and party were driven to the grand
stand, whore they again reviewed the pro-
eession, receiving the applause of the multitude.
Secretary Chandler, General Hazen, Governor
Hale, Mayor Lathrop, Of Dover, the mayor of
Newburyport, Samuel j. Randall, Congressman
Robinson. of New York tho officers Of the re-
ron and members of the city governments of
many New England cities. The procession was
dismissed at o'clock, and shortly after the in
vited guests were entertained at dinner by the
city of Portsmouth.
A meeting of citizens was held in Music Hall,
this evening, to extend the official welcome of
the city to Lieutenat Greedy and his surviving
companions The meeting was largely attended,
and was characterized by unbounded enthusi-
asm In the auditorium were Portsmouth's fore
mo pitiHQfic opt the war; fha off of
the North Atlantic squadron and the arctic re-
lief feet; in the front seats in the orchestra sat
the crews of the Thetis, Bear and Alert. The
sailors were enthusiastically received on enter
ing the hall, as were their officers who appeared
shortly afterward. W. E. Chandler Sec
retary of the Navy General Hazen Chief Signal
Officer Admiral Luse Commodore Wells, Gen
eral B. F. Butler, Congressman S, j. Randall.
Congressman Robinson, Governor Hale, of New
Hampshire, and Senator Hale, of Maine, occu-
pied seats on the stage.
The meeting was called to order by Rev. w.
A. Mckinley. Rev. w H. Alder made prayer,
and was followed by Mayor Treat, of Ports
mouth, who read an address. in which he ex-
mouth to Greedy and his little band.
Rev. Mckinley then announced that
a committee of citizens had induced
William e. Chandler to consent to act
as permanent chairman of the meeting. When
Secretary Chandler came forward to address the
meeting he was very warmly applauded. When
he referred to the efforts of S. j. Randall in the
House of Representatives, and of Senator Hale
in the Senate in behalf of the Greely relief BILL
as well as the noble work of Commanders Schley
and Coffin and Lieutenant Emery, the audi
ence became almost wild with enthusiasm. Mr.
Chandler. in his address, told the story of the or
ganization and object of the Greedy expedition
The Governor and Senator Hale and Samuel ].
Randall followed in short addresses, and Secre-
tary Chandler announced that it was i'm
possible for Lieutenant Greeiy and his party
to 6e present, owing to the fatigue incident to
the days ceremonies. He then introduced o.
A Nesmith, a brother of Mrs. Greedy
who feelingly thanked Secretary Chan
dler and Commanders Schley and Coffin
and Lieutenant Emery for their work of rescue.
He was evidently much affected with emotion,
and his reference to Mr.. and Mrs Greely's
gratitude were very touching.
General Butler was introduced amid tremen-
dous applause. He spoke feelinglv OF his early
acquaintance with Greedy, whom he described as
sad-eyed student of exploration and travel He
said the thanks Of the Nation were due Queen
Victoria for the gift of the Alert