Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1893-07-15
CARAvELS All ANCHOR.
The Famous Fleet Reaches It's Dcstina
tlon at jackson Park-An Enthusiasti
Reception.

The Famous Fleet Reaches It's Dcstins-
tion at jackson Park-An Enthusiastic
Reception.
CHICAGO, July Sat 1 p. m. Friday the
Columbus caravels, the Nina, Pinta and
Santa Maria, were off the government
pier on their way to the worlds fair
grounds. They were in tow, with
sails furled, and were surrounded
by the steam and sailing craft
which went from this city to
Evanston early in the morning to
act as an escort. The revenue cutter
Michigan, on board of which were
the Spanish commissioners, Signors
Tacgnes and Vera, in brilliant uniform,
was in the lead and behind and
at either side the caravels were
the other craft bearing the mayor and
city council, distinguished citizens and
yachtsmen who went out to meet the
commander of the little fleet whose
voyage from the old world has been
watched with such keen interest by
the people of this country.
The three caravels arrived at Milwau-
kee Thursday, and by a. IN. were off
Evanston when the Chicago escort gave
them greeting. In the lead of the Chi
cago fleet as it approached Evanston
was the man-of-war Michigan, closely
followed by the revenue cutter Andy
johnson, with numerous small steamers
and yachts not far behind. Upon
sighting the caravels the Michigan and
johnson lay to and each fred a salute
of twenty-one guns. Then a cable was
carried to the Santa Maria from the
Michigan and the procession to jackson
park was begun, the Pinta and Nina
being towed by the Johnson and the
United States survey steamer Blake.
Throughout the whole distance the
shore could be ssen lined with specta-
tors.
AS the boats came into view
and bore down the lake to the final an
chorage of the caravels, off the Manu-
factures' building, flags and handler-
chiefs were waved, enthusiastic cheers
We're given, bands played, and the
whistles of all craft in the vicinity
We're footed. The chimes in the tower
of Machinery hall joined in with the
rest and pealed out a number of Spanish
and American national airs.
When the fleet had anchored w. E.
Curtis and DR.. Bertolette went out
in launch as representatives
of Director General Davis to bring
Capt. Concas and the other Off!
GERS of the Spanish boats ashore.
The officers of the Michigan and
the other boats joined them and
they We're all heartily greeted as they
landed After the general introductions
the party started for the platform east
of the terminal station under the escort
of the cosmopolitan column that had re-
ceived them on the pier. At the platform
d more formal welcome awaited them
Director General Davis, representing
the exposition, and Senator John Sher-
man, Secretary of the Navy Herbert
and number of other men of national
prominence were there with long
speeches all ready to be fired. There
We're about 250 people on the platform
altogether and an immense crowd gath
cred out in front of it. Director Gem
eral Davis acted as master OF ceremo-
MES. lie introduced Capt. Concas as
the commander of the fleet and
then presented Senator Sherman.
Capt. Concas then made brief re-
spouse in English and was followed
by Secretary of the Navy Herbert.
At the conclusion of these exercises
the officers of the caravels and the
United States ships, the speakers,
Spanish commission and few
other invited guests repaired to
the convent of La Rabida. where a
luncheon was served.