The sun., 1890-08-03
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Naval Arrangements for tho Tranafar to
Her OF John Ericason's BODY.
Tho acting Secretary OF the Navy has sent
communication from Washington to Rear Ad-
miral D. L Braine oommandant OF the New
York Navy Yard, in which he says:
The department has nxed the afternoon of Saturday
the 23d OF August the time for the embark alton of
the remains of the late Capt John Ericsson for trans
portation TO his native country board the United
States ship Baltimore and It intruss to the direo
ton of all tho arrangements connected with tho cere
mony. The department has assumed this duty In re-
sponso TO an invitation conveyed by the Minister Of
Foreign Affairs of Sweden and Norway, through the
United States Minister at Stockholm tho Department
of State that would bo regarded by the Government
and people OF sweden with peculiar satiHfaction
After recountinG some OF the many services
OF Capt Ericsson to this country. the commu-
nication continues as follows:
1t is the departments desire surround the ombar-
kation with circumstance that invest 1t with
dignity and solemnity. All the vessels of that may
be available will be assembled At New York and will be
directed to unite with you in paying TO the deceased the
honors beattnR his rank and his dis Euished
The details will be regulated by you in consultation
with the representative OF Capt Ericsson and the
officers Of the associations desiring to take part in the
ceremony The anchorage ground near the statue of
Liberty 10 designated the place where the Baltimore
will receive the remains and the other vessels OF
will DO anchored in her vicinity. The marines from the
ships and the station will form the guard OF honor
the body from Its present resting place to the
Battery 1t will there DO embarked on board the Nina,
and to the u,dsr Tn the q al
squadron formed in double column the steam launches
Ihs depaTtm.n. pa ha: ext extended to o the Mia.ter Of
present which viii include the mem6ers Of his legation
and such officer. OF the consular service Of sweden In
been the OF The deceased to Rear
ss Sem TO sfe IN
e "a srS I'd 10 the remains 70 ne
rtes All assoeiatons composed Of the .rshds
ions or former cogntrymen OF Capt Ericsson to take
You through representatives Tor
their position in the line and other details of the cere
The flag officer" who may be in New York will bo d.
ihi. proSrnmme. the details OF which you are sutGOr
lied 10 modify as circumstances may require.
new war ships. She is the flagship Of the North
ATLANTIC squadron. commanded by Hear Ad-
miral Bancroft Gherardi It is not, thought
with the ARRANGEMENTS to take President Har-
rison from New York to the national enoamp-
Boston. from. Aug ii 10 Aug. Is Orders Tere
received at the navy, yard Yesterday TO make
9F ne Bas9Ps st RPs Th coal on
she should reach this port this morning. 1t is
Probable Th that che Mil take coal on Staten
on Saturday next, either. ct the navy
sS II sss sh0uf shs pSs tSnsh eHas there
yet been received at the navy yard. The Presi-
dent will occupy the starboard side Of Rear
Admiral Gherardis quarters on the Baltimore,
and the large cabin which runs across the ship
vi TIll be Be used as his pa llor and dining room.
tho main; is OF blue bunting, with the coat OF
arms ol the United States In the centre and a
hS sr Il ASh fSnr Hrmv AspqsH nS Nav1 cG
prebluent Will be treated only RB O guest.