The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-12-04
A WELCOME TO BRAZIL.

On the morning Of November 2G, two war
ships belonging 10 the Brazilian Navy, the
Aquidaban and GuanabaTa, appeared in the
Bay of New York. They were met by the U.
s. Steamers Dolphin and Yorktown, and when
they came abreast Of Fort Hamilton the boom
Of the first gun fired in salute was heard.
From that time until the vessels had passed all
the forts in the HaTbOr they were saluted and
the garrisOns OF each fort were drawn up in
line on the Tamparts, and the Brazilian flags
nnttering from the hsgstaffs of the forts were
dipped. After each Of the forts had saluted tho
yards Of the Aguidabau were manned, her
cuiOrs dipped in salute, and she returned gun
for gun at intervals Of 10 seconds. while her
baud on the quarterback played the " Red,
White aud Blue" The GuanabaTa also saluted.
On the passage TO the anchorage, the steamers
anl tugs in the Bay blew their whistles in sa-
lutte, making a volume Of sound indescribablc
The visitors anchored in the vicinity of the
L. >. Steamer Philadelphia, and as the Brazil
ians dropped their anchors the Philadelphia
gave them the National salute Of II guns and
ran mp the Brazilian flag, the Aquidaban re-
spending with like salute and running ND the
Stars and Stripes Half an hour afterward
Admiral GheTardi. dressed in a full Rear Ad-
miral's uniform, attended by Capt. Yates Stir
ling and the rest of his staff ali in full uniform,
entered the Admirals boat and were Towed 10
the Aquidaban. The sides Of the Brazilian
flagship were manned, the marine guard pa
FADED, and the trumpgters aud drummeTs
sounded forth a welcome to the visitors. The
coll paid by Admiral Gherardi on Admiral ia
Silyicra lasted about half an hour and then
the American Admiral returned 10 his own
vessel.
I'm the afternoon the Brazilian officers went
ashore and Werc taken to the Fifth Avenue
Hotel for an official call on Admiral Walker.
The party consisted Of Rear Admiral da Sill
a.H. ~. & a.
Iais Aid de-Camp, the Brazilian Minister at
Washington, and the Consul! General stationed
20 New York. Admiral IA SilyiCra told Ad-
mirll Walker that lie had the honor Of being
the bearer Of BraziP5 token of esteem for the
United States, aud felt honored by meeting
such q distinguished naval officer as the Ad-
mITal who had the additional honor Of being
the representative OF the President Admiral
Walker replied in fitting terms and the dis
iinguished visitors returned 10 their ships
Ia the evening the visitors were entertained
20 dinner at the Fifth Avenue Hotel by Ad-
miral Walker. On the 9th the party took
limited express train and arrived in Washing
ton in the afternoon. They were met ut the
depot by a representative OF the State Depart
HeHt and escorted to tho Arlington, which will
hU their home while IN Washington.
On Friday, Nov -, Admiral ia Silriera
waited on the President aud formally presented
10 him the palladium medal sent by Brazil 10
inis country as an emblem Of esteem and
mutual recognition. This occurred IN the
afternoon ia tine Blue Room and in the presence
Of a distinguished company. The Admiral
also presented a letter from the President of
Brazil conveying expressions Of good will to-
ward the United States in neat speech, 10
which President Harrison responded. express
ing the hope that the good feeling now existing
between the two great Republics Of America
would continue ALWAYS,
After the ceremonies the visitors vera for
maly introduced 10 the company present in
dyidualiy, when the visitors were escorted to
the luncheon prepared for them in the State
dining-room. The room was pr0iusely deco
rated with flowers. ferns and tropical plants
The National emblcms OF both countries rested
on the table, done in flowers
The medal that Admiral da Siiviera presented
TO President Harrison was made in Rio JaneirO
by special order Of the Brazilian Government
10 is commemorative Of the very friendly rela-
tions existing between the two Republics in
consequence Of our prompt recognition Of the
newborn Republic and is made o! palladium
a metal abundant in Brazil-and gold, Is about
three inches IN diameter, and weighs ~
ounces.
Ia the evening the visitors were given
another reception at the White House, at which
almost everybody Of note in official and social
circles was present The whole affair passed
of in the most approved manner.