St. Paul daily globe., 1893-04-26

and presently the gap in between the
ArethuSe and HusSard grew wider and
wider. The Italians were also but
Mere Specks Upon the Horizon,
but a thickness of smoke above their
dark hullS told how gallantly they were
striving to keep in the long procession.
Shortly after O'Clock in the afternoon
the Jean Bart, evidently weary of fol-
lowing the HuSSard at a Snail'S pace,
Sheered off to the right and then ran
ahead of the little gunboat, taking po-
SltiOn directly aStern of the AretheuSe.
All this time it was most interesting
to observe the English squadron. The
Blake kept abreast the Philadelphia and
the Australia, the Magicenne, the Tar
tai followed so evenly and steadily that
an iron bar connecting them could not
have Secured greater precision of move
ment. No change. OF course, or speed
disturbed the regularity of distance
from each other. "Ihey know how to
sail in squadron" remarked Admiral
Gherardi, as he glanced with the ad-
mlraJiOn of gratlted critic at the con-
tident skill with which the BrltisherS
executed every maneuver. He knew,
too, that the ewes of Admiral Hopkins
ana the English officers were upon him,
and he was as anxious about the proper
conduct of his own ships as fond
mother whose child is at its first party.
His concern was particularly manifested
this morning when, III changing course,
the San Francisco
Egan Far Ont of Line.
The wig-wag man waved some signals
to Admiral Benham. and there was no
peace on the Philadelphia until the err
ing cruiser had once again taken posi-
ton astern of the Atlanta.
The fleet sailed in double column yes
terday afternoon, and until evening
quarters were sounded on the bugle.
Signals were then made for each col
umn to double. The Chicago, with the
ships aStern tlocking after her like
chickens after hen, came up abreast
of the Philadelphia. The Russian,
French and Italian ships went around
to the right of the English squad
ron until they were parallel with
it. and then four cOlumdS abreast
the ships settled down tor an all-night
run. The night scene at sea was brill
liant. The numerous masthead and red
and green lights of the men-of-war
studded tie sky as if an array of gigan-
tic planets had sprung into being,
while the red and white electric lam
terms of the ArdOis signals flashed and
died like glow worms.
The moonlight bathed the ocean and
the ships III soft radiance, while curling
ribbons of yeasty foam broke gently
from each vessels bow. There was a
premOnitiOn Of rain when morning
daWned.
The Sky Was Overcast
with dull clouds, and there was thick
ness along the horizon which sailors
wOnld call a streak of dirty weather.
The ships of the United States were
well in line. the kaiSerin Augusta and
abe Seadler were close up, and the
Dutchman was on the extreme left,
bowling along in fine style. On the
right the Englishmen were trailing
along one after the other. as precise and
regular as ever. The two Russians were
far on the outside. as if they were start
ing Oh cruise for the missing admiral.
The Italians were a squadron to them
selves, and the French were punched
close by. The Hussard had made sail
during the night, and had fallen in be-
hind the Jean Bart. A couple of steam
yachts that had followed the fleet were
running along without apparent effort.
No other ships were in sight.
As matter of precautlOn, Admiral
Gherardi had laid a course which car
ried the ships tell or fifteen miles fur
ther out than the usual course from the
capes to New FORK, and the wisdom of
this action was apparent in the freedom
from interference on the part of pass
ing vessels which the fleet experienced.
At 10 o'clock this morning the Amer
lean and foreign vessels were Signaled
from the Philadelphia to fall into line
similar TO that which they presented on
leaving Hampton Roads.
This Evolution
was accomplished most creditably. not
only by the United States vessels which
might have been expected to act we'll
together. but also by the foreign men
of war. The Italians did not fall in
behind the Frenchmen, but remained
off on one side. In this formation the
procession of ships headed for Sandy
Hook. Just outside the lightship and
when Admiral Gherardi was discussing
his MONDAY breakfast, the Argentine
cruiser NueYe de Julio appeared in sight
and made its presence known by
salute of fifteen guns to the
admiraPS flag. As soon as the salute
had been returned the fleet was sig
nailed to push inte the bay in single
column. The flagship and Admiral
DSuild'i , oluou1Oll obCetihOu dHOdNls JICll
the Englishmen fell in. and then fol-
lowed Admiral Walkers squadron, and
the Russians, the Hollander, the French
men, the Germans and the Italians, in
the order named. The Brazilians' ships
were not in sight when the anchorage
was made, but the smoke which had
been visible during the morning many
miles astern was supposed to indicate
their presence, and they will doubtless
be on hand before the sunset gun is
fired.
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