Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-15

keep visitors ashore, where they contented
themselves IN walking along the stretch of
piazzas and gazing wisttully for Admiral
Benhom's feet, which was somewhere
near tho capos. where 1t had been left last
night, when Admiral Walker and his tyo
cruisers came IN from their cyo!utIons IN
the upper bay.
Az OFFICIAL FLAVOR.
The day was gwen an official favor by
the return of Admiral Gherardi from
Washington whore he made the final ar
rangoments with Secretary Herbert for ms
reception here next week. A am-launch
awaited his arrival with two naval aides
aboard, and soon the valiant old officer was
being piped over the sides Of his flagship
with all the pomp and ceremony known ln
the navy regulations. Admiral Gherardi
expected 10 find the whole feet here, but
as the arrival of both Admiral Benham and
Admiral Walker Yesterday would have
complicated matters IN regard to permis,,
sion to anchor. Admiral Benham decided
10 keep the squadron at sea tor the day ana
run IN from the capes this morning.
NAVAL ETIQUETTE.
Hardly had the national airs from the
fagships, at o'clock this morning, died
ont In the distance when several flags
were displayed upon the Chicago ana
Philadelphia. Their meaning was soon IN
terpreted when il few minutes Admiral
Walker stepped into his Gig. and rowed
by six lusty tars, approached the SIDE of
the snip of his senior. More slgnalllnG
followed from the yard-arms carrying
messages from one ship to the other, and
as the Admiral mounted the side marines
presented arms, the bugle sounded. ana
tho band broke loose with lively music. Ihe
Admiral came TO report hls return from
fieet-drill yesterday ard TO pay his respects
TO his senior. After accomplishing TINS
duty he was again plped over the slce' ana
rs his gig shot away seven reports RON lno
saluiing battery announced the termlna-
ton Of his visit.
GETTING ACCUSTOMED TO 1T.
These reports brought every person in
the hotel and on the government reserya-
ton to their feet, and TO those who did
not know thelr meaning the inference was
that some other foreign ship had made hrr
appearance. But the people here have got
accustomed to saluteS, and knowing Iha'
much powder Is wasted on the least provo
cation. they were soon satisfied that no
new visitor was IN the Roads and after al
it only meant that one admiral had called
to see another. Hardly had these cere-
monies been completed when down to-
wards Cape Henry there were seen falhJ
curls of black smoke ISSUING from hNe
smoke stacks. Closer the vessels came
when II was seen the smoke was from tho
squadron of Admiral Benham, which hAd
anchored in Lynnhaven BAY over nlgIt'
Before the outlines OF the ships could be
distinguished by the crowds on the gov
ernment wharf piece Of bunting was
floating to the breeze from the FhlaueI-
phla.
CONE TO ANCHOR.
r was the signal to the Newark from
Admiral GherardI that Admiral Bcnham
might proceed with the vessels under DIS
command M the Roads and come 10 aD-
cbor. This signal was followed 10y others
from the mast of the flagship, and az tho
approaching fleet came malestcally IN the
Roads, every vessel Haunted dozen or
more signal-hags, which II IS presumed
cave them permission 10 DO what thcy
wanted III coming to anchor. Gracefully
and beautifully the five ships, under easy
steam. slipped down towards their ancuor-
aro-Erouuds Ike so many SWANS lhc
Newark in the lead and all strung out IA
line. Behind came the Baltimore WIN
white curls Of steam drifting aste-n from
two white fumes. between lhe LAlti-
more and the san Francisco was the tttle
Bennington and IN the van was the ATTAIN
IA. The other ship attached 10 this diV!-
SION was anchored by herself away from
Admiral Walkers squadron and where she
would DO the last ship IN Admiral Ben
hams feet.
MARINE PICTURE.
These ships, as they Clided along with
their white sides SHINING IN the sunlight
and with flags on their Yards presented
magnificent marine picture, winch was
watched with the closest interest ny th1se
ashore Half a mile north of the PhliadeI-
nina the Newark signalled to prepare 10
| anchor. The signal was repeated from
! SHIN 10 shin. and at the command from the
| fgG-ghlD five bow-anchors dropped into
sivtv feet of water and five ships swung
| 10 N swift cbb tide. Later Admiral Ben,
| hom renorted 10 Admiral Gherardl. ana
/ was received with salutes due his rank.
PERMANENTLY BTRTHED.
Admiral Ghorardi stated to-day that all
! tbe sh,us would remain anchored unti
/ they started on their trip 10 New lorA on
All the Admirals came ashore this after,
noon. not III the glory Of gold lace anu
J shining buttons like the ensigns and leu-
/ tenants. but IN PLAIN citizens ciotneS;
/ Tbev enent the afternoon ashore, and oi
course were licensed by the ladies'.
AWAITING TIE FoBEIGNERs.
The arrival of the foreign additions 10
! tho fleet is beng awaited with teyerlsn
eagerness. Admiral Gherardi SAID TINS al
tornoon that the British Meet oil nve sull'I
uouId be hero next Monday morning, and
that he had received letters IRON the
state Department informing him that
tbe italian and French vessels would
| arrive some time between the l3th
and the 18Th, which" "a the Admiral
remarked" ." is rather indefinite. As foI
Tho Russian Nice-Admiral,' added Admiral
/ Gherardl. lauGhingly, " ho Is Is, s3meW,here ,.tf
heiween heaven and earth. We have Deen
expecting his ship hourly out now we Will
know ne is coming when we see him.
No orders have been issued to-day iron
tbe Adm1raPs snug ofice on board the
1 Philadelphia and tho day. with he eXceP'
non of the shriekiDg whistles and "a couple
Of salutes has been quiet.
DINNER on BOARD.
Fully aware OF the fact that when the
| ForcI.,n ships arrive there will be more or
fral duty than social pleasure, the ofhcer'
/ 81 the United States fleets are sh0Werins
I social attentions upon their TRENDS. Al
! miral Gherardi gave dinner last Mon
upon tho Pniladelphia, at which MISS MOL
he Eliot Seawell, OF Washington. Who9'
! dromatized novel. Maid Marian Is now
being played by Rosina Nokes' was pre-
sented. There were several social rune
tons this afternoon. and tomorrow nlgh'
q german Is 10 be given at the hotel.
CADET SEKloUSLh iLl'
The early return yesterday OF AdmHa
Walker. squadron from sea was explained
/ to-day. on board the Charleston young
naval cadet named Sheehan is lying az th'
point OF death from complications follow
me an attack of the grippe. His cOndltlol
changed for the worse yesterday ana 10
dav II was deemed necessary 20 remove
nm to tho Naval Hospital opposite Nor
folk.
TIE DOLPHIN ARRIVES.
Disguised under a coat of fresh Whit
palnt. the Dolphin Joined the fleet thi,
afternoon and TO the usual accompanlineh'
Of heavy guns. The new arrival saIute'
the Admlrals flag with thirteen guns anl
the Admlral's ship burned lot OF ,powdei
10 express how much the other ships en-
loved the pleasure of the Dolphins 50
ciety. The Dolphin will remain here iol
a few days aud will then go 10 Annapolis
where she will take aboard Secretary her
bert, who Is scheduled to arrive on The
22d.
ASHORE AT NIGHT.
The return of the ships this mornlnl
cave an impetus 20 social events. 10
nebt. Notwithstanding stih oreeE'
! .Ef.h ,,,trht have deferred all but tuoS'