New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-16
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Fortress Monroe. Va, April l5.-There We're no
accessions to-day TO the feet already lying in
Hampton Roads waiting for the date of departure
to the Columbian naval celebration in New-lcrk.
II is thought barely possible that there will be
some additional arrivals tomorrow; but. as the
week of rendezvous does not actually begin until
Monday next, there has been sufficient reason
for expecting foreign guests before that time, and
the dispatch of the American feet beyond the
Capes this week indicated clearly enough that
Admiral Gherardi did not anticipate having to wei
come many foreign visitors before April | =
Some complaint has found its way into print
tbout the discourtcsy supposed to have been
shown TO the two Russian cruisers now lying in
the roadstead in the ordering of the two squad
rons of evolution TO SEA on Tuesday although both
Russian vessels had already arrived. The Rus
slams themselves do not regard the departure of
al the American ships but the Philadelphia and
Bancroft as any deviation from the court"scs Of
hospitality They have been warmly received
and kindly treated both on the American cruisers
and on shore, and are entirely satisfied with the
cOrdality of their welcome. From the frequency
and duration Of their visits 10 the liygeia Hotel
ii might be judged that they consider both the
American naval officer and the American summer
gil model international hosts.
warm sun and fresh westerly breeze. with
temperature of about - degrees, made tins the
most June-lke day 50 far of the fast vanishing
spring season on this part Of the coast. Outings
% land or on sea were equally delightful. and
simmer costumes added new color and animation
10 life at the Hygcia. 1t was a day of relaxation
from professional duty board the ships. but
Of great gaycty socially, both on ship AMI on shore.
All the launches and row-boats available were
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nent pier 10 the feet and back. On the Phila-
delphia. the Chicago. the Newark. the San Fran
cisco and other vessels here, lunchGons were given
by the officers, and on the flagship there was dane
ng from 10 8. Among the hundreds Of callers
on Admiral Ghcrardi were Senators Mcpherson
and StOckbridge members Of the Senate Com
nittee on Naval Affairs: General Breckinrdee. OF
the Army. and General Franklin, command-r OF
the Soldiers Home at Hampton.
The only public excitement of the afternoon was
three-mic race In barges between men picked
nom the crews Of the san Francisco, the Chicago
and the Yorktown. The start made from
point opposite the cruiser san Francisco, at the
eastern end of the fleet A mile and a half west,
opposite the Chicago, there was a turning stake,
and the finish back to the San Francisco was
fowed with both wind and tide. The crew from
The San Francisco held the championship Of the
racihc squadron. while the ChcagOS tars had
been successful in all previous matches among
the crews of the Atlantic. The Pacific
Toast men maintained their reputation as fast
and well-discipned crew BY beating out both
"e Chicago and Yorktown men, although the York
""h boat led the greater part Of the way to the
"fn- The upper decks and maintCps Of all the
'eSSeis IN the fleet were crowded with scamen
uurihs the race, and the visitors aboard the Ban
''oi', San Francisco, Bennington, Baltimore, New
aiK' Philadelphia and Chicago had fine sight OF
'ne struggle, view of which was shut off from
'ne Shore by the cruisers themselves 1t not
aharyard-iale race in finish Of style or intensity
excitement, and was rowcd in water which
""uin never lave been vcnturcd on at Ncw-L London
~ 'he college shells: yet II afforded "a pleasant
~"i-hours entertainment TO the feet.
FROM a glance at the rather ambitious pro-
e'"mnie OF sports and the public displays pre-
r1'"d by the Norfolk committee il j. evident
'' 'he neighborlng city does not intend TO be
p'Ned, ii IL can help II, Of "a fair share of the
n'ention which the naval rendezvous in the
dds here is expected 10 excite. According TO
His programme, there to be on Monday n
pise contest Of ships bands and a competitive
JACK tars' drill, both the musical contest and the
ulpi TO be open 10 sailors Of all the shjps in the
""ads On Tuesday there will he boat races
~" 10 crews IRON the warships or from athletic
-" rowing clubs Wednesday, April 49, is the
Say OF the $40 and $50 international ball" at
"'fiolk. During the afternoon there will be
.o'e boat races between sailors from the differ
sn' warships Thursday and Friday are to be
s0'oted to parades, one industrial and the other
laval and military On Friday night there will
:; - fireworks in Norfolk IIarbor. and on Saturday
~ rs announced that yacht will be sailed
anu a sham battle fought between the foreign
''l The American ships.
M. III a little difficult 10 see how the ships at
~" Norfolk, fifteen or sixteen miles away,
sinoy. 70 insure an adequate participation in the
nlsnSst continuous round OF public exhibitions
"ea by that municipality. Tho means OF