Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
CAUSE OF THE DELAY
CONGRESS TO BLAME FOR NoN-AR-
RIVAL OF FOREIGN VESSELS.
The Army, Navy, and the Russisps-Hss-
pftaiity of tho Former--Cov. Brown
Awaiting His Flagship.
rcorsmopdenc, Of tao R,Chmond Dlsp.,ch.l

awaiting His Flagship
fCorrsspondence OF the Richmond Dlspstch-l
Old PorYr CoMFoRT, Va. April 49,
There is q good deal Of disappointment
among the visitors here over the slow ar
rival of our foreign visitors. only two of
which have as yet put in an appearance;
but this state Of affairs is largely due to
tho tardy action Of Congress In alloting
funds for the occasion and the consequent
uncertainty as to whether review would
be held or not. When the invitation was
finally cabled TO foreign countries they had
10 get their vessels IN readiness. and ns
they all had long distance to come II -
not strange that 80 few OF them have yet
reached our shores Another thing. they
probably understand that the feet IS TO
rendezvous here any tIme between the lfth
and oath, and are therefore. coming along
leisurely, entirely unmindful OF the large
crowd Of visitors who are waiting for them
now.
Old Point is now an excellent place for
those who are fond of noise. Some half
dozen salutes are fred for some dlgnltary
or other every day, and the feet has opened
up q system of signalling by means OF the
steam W histles, which is not at all soothing
to the nerves. They blow short and long
whistles similar to the Morse alphabet and
reel off Ions, stories to each other every
afternoon. IL is excellent practice for the
vessels which use this code for signalling
III thick weather.
OUR VISITING FOLKS.
Yesterday the steamer Olive. with the
cadets from st. Johns College and about
half tho people in Suffolk, came down and
spent four or FIVE hours in visiting the
ships. Arrangements had been made with
Admiral Gherardi for the VISIT, and every
facility was given to make II both pleasant
aud interesting.
While the officers OF the feet have been
busy SINCE their return from sea getting
their vessels back into frst-class condl-
ton, the young ladies have devoted much
attention to their toilets tor the naval ger
man. which will be danced in the pavilion
tonight. 1t will be three-cornered fight
between the army, the navy, and the Rus
slams, and were the latter az accomplished
dancers es the former the odds would be
in favor OF his Majesty's representatives..
DIsGUsTED OFFICERS.
When Congress failed 10 provide fund
for the army TO entertain the visitors the
officers of the garrison we're so much dis
gusted that they concluded to let the
whole thing severely alone. 1t was not
their review, and the navy, having all the
money, could have every honor there might
be in connection with 1t. But as time
passed that spirit of hospitality, which IS
largely developed in the breast OF every
true and bravo American. asserted Itself
and n special meeting of the Officers
Club was called yesterday afternoon TO
consider the subject and take the neces-
sary steps to tender the strangers fitting
welcome. This action was probably sug-
eested by the warm hearted and generous
hospitality extended by the Russians TO
their American visitors, who seem 10 THINK
that nothing aboard their ships is too GOOD
for them.
sALUTTD.
General Joseph c. Breckenridge, Inspec-
tor General United States army. arrived
from Washington yesterday morning and
was honored with the usual salute. lie 10
member of the Kentucky family OF that
name, whose members usually get 10 the
top both in war and In politics. Some
twenty years ago he was a student officer
at the Artillery School. and afterwards
served term as post adJutant., IL Is
singular thing that three OF his OLD class,
mates are now stationed atthe post, and all
hold the rank of captain. Captain Breck-
inridge secured transfer to the Inspector
Generals Department, and by q series OF
deaths more rapid than usual was ad-
vanced to his present grade, which he Is
well fitted TO adorD.
Miss Alice Frank gave tea on Monday
afternoon to the young ladies of the garrl-
son IN honor of Miss Campbell. daughter
OF Ex-Governor Campbell, OF Ohio.
HIS FLAGSHIP.
Governor Frank Brown, of Maryland,
has returned from Richmond well pleased
with his visit. aud II bis oyster navy turns
up in time will use one OF tho vessels as
his flagship during the coming week.
Miss Bessie Howard, daughter OF MAJOR
General O. o. Howard. commanding the
Department of the East, IL visiting at the
post, the guest of Lieutenant and Mrs.
Miss jamie McCallum. Of Elizabeth. n.
j.. and Miss Bette Prague, OF Covington.
Ky., are the guests of Colonel end Mrs.
Miller.
Miss Tellie Jones and Miss Sidney Camp
bell, of Washington, are visiting captain
and Mrs. DAVIS.
Mrs. Commander Evans and her two
daughters, with her niece. Miss TAYLOR, ar
rived from Washington Monday and
opened,their cottage. near the lighthouse,
for the summer. Commander Evans, who
is secretary of the lighthouse board, ex-
poets TO JON them for the review next
week.
OJHEN PfhSONAlS.
Mrs. Colt. who has been the guest OF
Colonel and Mrs. Miller for the past
month. returned TO New London, Conn,
Monday.
Mrs. General Charles s. Hamilton, OF
Milwaukee. and Mrs. Richards, of CHI
cago, are visiting Lieutenant and Mrs.
Miss Sarah Kobbe, who has been the
guest of General and Mrs. Ordway, OF
Washington. for the past month, returned
to the post Monday.
Lieutenant George A. linn and bride,
with the latter's father, Colonel Loney
OF Baltimore. arrived home tuesday morn
ing.
Among the pleasant people now here are
Mrs. ii. b. Lockwood and MISS Ben
nett. Of San Francisco; Mrs. Schwarz'
waeider and daughter, Of Brooklyn; John
Uabberton, the novelist; Thomas Mast,
the cortoonlst, and the only John Cham.
berlaIn, whose new hotel is not yet CON-
| pleted.
has made extensive preparations TO han
| die the large volume of press matter
now sent from here every night. MT. L.
! s. Hall, chief operator at Norfolk, has one
WIRE duplexed and another quadruple4ed
with two others working single, ana IA
| Mr.. G. w. White, Mr.. Crowder, and Mr.
| Fisher, of the the Richmond office, ,anc
Mr.. Arthur Bodell and Louis cunningham
as assistants.
eResNsvILLe DEMOCRATS.
Mr. Il, l.. Turner Endorsed for His Presen
Position of County Clerk.