The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-04-28
WORLDS NAVIES
A Grand Fete Day in Americas
Metropolis.
Parade Of Mighty War Ships in Mag
niiicent Rivalry.
The l3aautifni spectacle Greatly Marred
ny Katu storm. Hut the Event wa-
~ unprecedented Grandeur TIE
President Reviews the Ships.

NEW YoHK. April ~ The internn-
Of Columbus. which, has been in active
progress for nearly two weeks, culmi-
mated Thursday in demonstration
more spectacular, more noisy and more
remarkable IN many respects than any
thing of the kind recorded in modern
history There have been naval re-
views of international character be-
fore. bnt none SO striking as this.
There was one atI Genoa. Columbus
birthplace last year, 1T which yes
sells representing thirteen nations tall
those now participating, with the a,ldi-
ton of Portugal Roumania, Greece and
Mexico) participated, and in which Ad-
smiral Benham, Of the Newark, took
part for the United States, but there
were only twenty-seven vessels in All
in line on that occasion. and those
mostly second class. The iron
clads of Great Britain. France
and Germany have made imposing
demonstrations of force in the Eng
lish channel and Off Spithead. and
have been passed in review before the
crowned heads Of England and Ger
many, and the powerful Russian fleet
has more than once tflocked by itself
in the Baltic in view Of the emperor Of
all the Russias, ina manner to excite
the apprehension Of other powers,
but as a peaceful demonstration the
New York naval review OF Thursday
collapsed all in interest
1t was peculiarly manifestation of
sentiment, not Of force. Yet some OF
the fieetest and most formidable naval
vessels In the world were there. And
the quaintcst part Of the days pro-
ceedings was that the post Of honor at
the head Of the reviewed columns was
given tothe apparently unseaworthy re-
OF the Columbus caravels.
the Santa Maria, Pinta and Nina,
which with infinite care had boon
towed over from Cadiz to Cuba by our
own Admiral Benham, and from Cnba
and escorted to Hampton roads and
New York by the Spanish war ships.
These pigmy boats, high popped and
lateen rugged, out away amidships like q
Roman galley, were anchored opposite
street, and formed
the turning point Of the
review The contrast Of four centuries
Of naval development could not have
been more strongly and picturesquely
marked.
The line of vessels reviewed was over
three miles IN length, stretching in two
from the foot Of twenty third
street to about Ninety street,
where the reviewing ship, the Dolphin,
anchored.
The foreign vessels were most OF
hem stationed on the New York side
IF the Hudson river; the American feet
With the German, Dutch and Argentine
,raisers, occupied the New Jersey side
rhe ships were anchored 500 yards
part, and space of 100 yards was left |
between the two columns
Thousands OF visitors poured into the |
.ity to witness the sight. BY act of the |
legislature and proclamation Of the
GOVERNOR the day was made public |
holiday. business was generally sus-
,ended Flags were displayed from
IN the shipping and from many public |
md private buildings Hundreds of |
Of spectators lined the waters |
dgc ON both sides 81 the majesticriyer.
,erchcd on tile roofs and upper stories I
i the tall buildings, and climbed |
lie Palisades ~ the slopes III River i
ide. Every point ~ vantage from
vlIinh view 81 the scene could he OBJ
aimed was occupied The United /
,tates. by authority Of law. took posi-
ession 81 the waters u the harbor for
his day. A Gordon was tightly drawn
ound the reviewing vessels and the ~ /,
-iewed: until the actual ceremonies
we're over no unauthorized boat was al
owed To pass the line Notwithstand-
ng this Temporary restriction nearly |
very tugboat and excursion steamerin |
ne harboF wac augagGd M the cay aud /
:rowded withsightscefs, awaiting their
nance toEsview the wnlships on their |
,wn account.
The proceedings began early. At s
!. M, by preconcerted arrangement,
II the ships IN the review fleet simui-