New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-06

BADGE PRESENTED TO ADMIRAL KAzNAKOFF.
been voted him in that association. The presentation
took place aboard the Dimitr DOnsko the flagship
Of Admiral Kaznakof at sunset last evening The
Russian man-of-war lies In the Hudson River, just
off Forty -second-st
The veterans Of the Farragut Association met at
Fortyseccndst. and the river, 80 O'Clock. There
were fifty Of them, all In the naval veteran uniform
and wearing the medals OF their various associations.
The Rear Admiral Of the National Association OF Naval
Veterans, f. Osborne. the master Of ceremonies,
the veterans under Captain samuel Alman and
F. II. Grove the chairman OF the Presentation
Committee. Two launches from the Donskol under
flag Lieutenant Shishkin conveyed the veterans
to the warshlp.
TN board the Donskoi Admiral KaznakcT welcomed
the veterans heartily. That he WIS 10 receive any
thing more the complimentary visit OF the Farr-
gut Association was not known to him. When Rear
Admiral Osborne announced that the veterans had
something to offer him, the Russian admiral was taken
by surprise.
The veterans stood along the side Of the deck.
About the Admiral the officers Of the Farragnt
Association and the officers OF the Donskol Back
Of these groups the sailors In their white and blue
uniforms were masscd.
Admiral Osborne, the master OF ceremonies,
said the veterans had the purpose of bidding
Admiral Ka7nakoG farewell, and also to present him
token Of their high esteem, something which he
could take away with him to remind him OF his stay
among them. To make the presentation Of tho reso-
n,ions Of honorary membership In the Farragut Asso
citation, Captain Samuel Altman, OF the old ship Brook
lyn. was introduced. Captain Altman said that the
feeling OF c0mrldcshp evident in sailor, hal
been markedly noticeable in Admiral Kdznakoh In his
action toward the naval veterans Of his old friend
and comrale, Admiral Farragut. II was In apprecia-
ton Of the many favors and the generous courtesy
which Admiral Kaznakon had shown those veterans
that they had enrolled him among their honorary
members. They wished him long life and happiness
Admiral kaznokor was much moved. With tears
I'm his eyes, h" gave expression to his grTtitud' lie
said that he appreciated the brctLcrly kindness which
prompted the act from the bottom OF bis heart.
Past Commander Joseph F. Hatfield then pinned TO
the Admlras breast the badge Of the association and
Commander L. IL. Grove Of the Pensacola, made the
presentation Of the certificate OF membership.
The Russian Admiral toud find words to ex-
press himself 81 cannot Kiss you all, lie said, but
I do so In feeling" He embraced Admiral Osborne
and kissed him both checks and on the forehead.
The veterans dried their and checred loudly, and
Admiral kaznakor, turning TO his sailors had the
cheer returned.
The sun was Just setting. The sailors were drawn
up in lines with arms at "cary' The Admiral
mounted the bridge. touched his hand to his cap and
gave an order. \ single GIN broke forth. and from
the mast the llnc cross flag of the Rn'sas came
entering down The veterans uncovered their heads
The band played the evening prayer. and the cere-
monies werc over The veterans aftcrward IT.
formally entertained by The Admiral in his cabin.
Three OF the Russian ships leave this port next
Wednesday, The Dimitr Donski goes back TO
Russia and the Ryrda and the Admiral Nachlmoc
to Ion the Russian fleet I'm the Mediterranean. The
three shps stop on their 10 return visit paid
the Russians by France, In $3.50.