The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-04-19

New YORK, April 15.-The blood of
Columbus once more visits the new world.
Don Christobal Colon OF La Colda, duke
of Veragua. marquis OF Jamaica, the Iiueal
descendant of Christopher Columbus.
chief of the worlds fair commissioners
from Spain, arrived mere this morning on
the American line steamship, New York,
reaching quarantine at 8 O'Clock. He was
met there by Commander Francis ".
Dickins. L. 5. navy, the official represen-
Eative of this government. who went down
the bay last night in the revenue cutter.
Grant. and by the special committee OF
citizens appointed by Mayor Gilroy to re-
ceive the distinguished guest. and extend
to him the freedom OF the city.
The mayors committee was headed by
Gen. Horace Porter, and of the ten men,
bers appointed only Isador Stratus, Cor
nelius \. Buss and George T. Davidson
were present at pier 4 when the special
steamer, the Blackbird, left for quarantine
OF o'clock. Besides these four gentle
men there were the dukes nephew,
Rodrigo de Saavedra, MARQUIS of Nillalo-
bar. Pedro Rsde Florez Of the Spanish
American colony, and Don Enrique Dupuy
De Some, formerly Spanish minister TO
this country. all OF whom had been in
vitsd to accompany the committee. Tho
Spanish tag tloated from the flagstaff on
the bow, and both Spanish and United
States cOlOrs from the stern. while on the
smaller stalls above the upper deck sew.
eral flags of both nations were displayed.
The SKY was overcast and light rain
was falling as the BackbiTd steamed rap
idly down the bay and passed through the
narrO1s- The New York was seen about
bali a mile oil quarantine living at anchor,
and the revenue cutter Grant WAS an
chored cable length away. The custom
house inspectors boat was alongside the
big steamer, and got out OF the way TO let
the Blackbird take her place. a heavy
sea was running and the crew had some
difficulty in placing agang-pl2nk from the
main deck of the New York to
the upper deck of the sma ler
vessel, bu, it was finally accomplished
and the committee and the Spanish guests
went aboard. Gen. Porter found the duke
in the main saloon with bis suit, and,
after an introduction. led the way to the
DlACkDlEO. on winch the WuOie party
were embarked. Arriving in the main
cabin Of the Blackbird, the party arranged
themselves somewhat informally, with
Gen. Porter facing the duke and the
duchess, who was to the left, a little be-
hind her husband, with Commander
Dickins and the Spanish guests in various
parts Of the circle and the other members
OF the suite on one side.
Gen. PorteI's Address
Gen. Porter asked the duke If he spoke
French, and. receiving an affirmative re-
ply, delivered the following address in
that language:
Your exeelIency, the Columbian celebration
committee OF the city OF New ! ork, composed
OF his honor. the mayor, aud 100 ciiszeu- has
designated the COMMITTEES which las waited
upon you. and Of which have the honor TO be
president, 70 perform the very agreeable duty
OF extending 20 your excellency a most cordial
welcome 10 New York ana presenting 70 you
the freedom OF the city. Our citizens are no:
unfamiliar with thu distinguished services
which you have rendered IN the public posi-
tons you have 20 houorably filed
in your own laud-a land the
foresight snd generosity OF whose
sOvereigns made possible the memorable voy-
age which resulted IN the discovery of this
country, which has since become the home OF
50 many prosperous and happy citizens Our
citizens are impressed with deep sense OF the
peculiar fitness and significance or your ex-
eeiieney's visit 10 attend Tie opening OF our
international eXpOsltlOn-0n exposition or
gained especially 70 signEliza and celebrate
the GROWING triumph OF the career OF your
illustriOus ancestor BY his IndOmitable cOur-
age, his stead asst faith and his intellect
nal accomplishments he was able to give new
world % civilization. 10 science and com
merce- 1 shall do myself the honor to call upon
you at your hotel Immediately after your
arrival and present to you the resolutions
passed By the aldermen and commouaity Of
New York. and approved by his honor, the
mayor, extending to you the freedom of the
city.
The Dukes Reply.
In reply the duke, also speaking French.
thanked the committee for the honor
paid him and asked that they convey to
the mayor and citizens his thanks for
their attention. While he was proud of
his ilustrious ancestor. he said he could
not help feeling that the greatest credit
was not due to him. but to the American
people for the marvellous work they have
accomplished in developing the new world.
He expressed the qualification of his fam
ily for the cordial reception and said he
hoped to be able at some time to recipro-
cate. His daughter, son and two nepheHs
were then introduced by Commander
Dickins, the dukes official escort. after
which, the Blackbird having been cast
loose from the New York in the meantime.
the party proceeded to the foot of w
Twenty-third-st.
Before the Blackbird reached duaran.
tine, Commander Dickins, who had been
down ell night, boarded the New York
York about o'clock, and found the
guests ready 10 leave the steamer as soon
as she should reach her dock. In the
saloon. in the presence of several hundred
cabin passengers. lie delivered an address
OF welcome on behalf of the government
II was as follows
Your excelleney, have the honor to salute
your excellency and your illustrious suite IN
the name OF his ezeellency, the president Of
the United States and the secretary of state
showing thai a. the nation gives welcome 70
such distinguished descendants OF the great
admiral Chris tOpher Columbus, GDd hope that
your exceency will enjoy sll the pleasures
which will be extended 70 you during the time
yOu are in this country. and the cOurteses Of
the nation are at your disposal.
The duke responded in acomplim ntary
address, both speeches being made IN
Spanish. The commander wriied on the
New York until Gen. Porter arrived, whrn
he presented him TO the duke. The