The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-11
THE FOREIGN VESSELS.
ANOTHER RUSSIAN CRUISER I1
H1MPTOH ROADS.
The Visitor Greeted With a Salute of Forty
Guns-AdmiraI GheIardi Dec ides to
Have Another Practice Drill.

FOkT MON kOE, VA, Rptu V.-<i'
though the rendezvous does not formally
commence until next Monday the vessels
have begun TO arrive here. and from now
on for more than a week they will prob
ably be coming in steadily. The first
cf the men-of-war from foreign country
TO reach here was a Russian. which anne
TO anchor in the Roads late Saturday
afternoon. Russia is the country that
has taken so much friendly interest in
the review and it was a pleasant omen
that one Of the three vessels she has cent
across the Atlantic should be iirst TO put
in an appearance. 1t was the General
Admiral, a big black vessel that carries
a complement OF over 500 officers and
men. She now lies out at anchor beyo nd
the flagship Philadelphia, and in all her
lines and coloring is in striking contrast
to the snowy, spotlessness Of the White
Squadron.
The vessels composing the White Squad
ron now lie at anchor along the shore
with Rear Admiral Gherardi's flagship
anchored about 800 yards off the dock
Of the Hygeia Hotel. They stretch up
and down for a distance of about mile.
and present a most beautiful picture as
seen from the land
Visiting aboard ship Is allowable under
reasonable restrictions. and many people
from the hotel take advantage of the
opportunity to 20 out in the little launches
II visit their friends among the officers
or to inspect the wonders Of the modern
cruiser
The officers. too, are allowed consider
able shore liberty vhen their services
can be spared. and as a result the corri-
doris and parlors Of the hotel are gay with
naval uniforms. and for the time being
the army is undergoing an eclipse. The
raval men have everything their own
way.
About 8 o'clock this morning the boom
ing OF cannon from the flagship announced
the arrival OF another foreign vessel 10
participate I'm the review. IL proved 10
be the Rynda. the second Of the trio Of
vessels that the Gar has sent over TO do
honor TO this country and 10 the memory
of its discOverer. She anchored on the
south side OF the line Of the American
vessels and just west Of the General Ad-
miral. The Stars and Stripes were
hoisted and a salute OF twenty-One guns
fired. which was answered by the fort
gun for gun. The flag Of Rear Admiral
Gherardi was then given a salute. which
was returned by the Philadelphia. At 10
came ashore and called on Colonel Frank,
post commander. Shortly after their
visit Admiral Benham came ashore and
paid his official visit TO the commanding
officer. and was hOnored with a salute.
Other vessels are expected to arrive at
an early date. and everybody is in a
state Of expectancy on the lookout for
newcomers IL is a gala time for this
old place.
Admiral Gherard has decided 70 have
another practice drill with the squadron
before any more foreign visitors arrive.
The vessels are expected to sail at 10
o'clock tomorrow morning If the weather
IS not too stormy. and will be absent
about two or three days. They will
cruise of the capes during the day and
return TO Lynnhaven bay for anchorage
at night. The Philadelphia, with Admiral
Gherardi. will remain In the roads 10 re-
ceive any foreign visitors that may ar
rive during their absence. AS Rear Ad-
miral Benham ranks Admiral Walker.
he will command the manoeuvres while
the feet is outside. A northeast storm
IS now working up the coast, (which may
delay their departure until Wednesday.
Mrs. Frank, wife Of Colonel Royal
Frank post cOmmandant, gave tea this
afternoon. which brought the army and
navy together for the first time in a
social way and was largely attended by
the officers Of the fleet.
Governor Mckinney, who has been here
on a visit, returned 70 Richmond this
evening.
The search lights Of the fleet are play
ing over the roads tonight, lighting up
the harbor for miles around.
The Fleet on for Hampton Roads.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. April 10.-The
Secretary Of State received a dispatch
this morning from Minister Conger. dated
Petropolis. Brazil. stating that the Bra
lillian fleet had sailed FOR Hampton Roads.
The message contained no particulars.
Three vessels compose the fieet-the battle
ship Aquidaban. the gun vessel Tiradentes
and the protected cruiser Republica.
NEW YORK. April lo-The Naval
Academys new practice steamer Ban
croft. Lieutenant-C Commander Asa Walk
er. left the Brooklyn navy-yard and
started for Hampton Roads to-day TO
join Rear Admiral Gherardi and his
feet She will reach the rendezvous early
tomorrow morning. This will complete
the squadron with the exception Of the
MiantonOmoh.
Mckinley Goes TO Fort Monroe.
WASHINGTON. April lO-Governor Nc |
Kinlev and wife. Of Ohio. arrived here |
This morning en- route for Fortress Mon |