Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-21
ONE SHORT WEEK REMAINS
  Ere Birmingham Will Be Crowd ed With People. AND JOY WILL REIGN Rex In American Waters and Speeding To- ward the Magic City-the People
 Ready to Receive Him.

One short week remains ere Birming- ham will be crowded with visitors all bent upon one enc-joy and amusement. That they will have ample opportunity for satiating their thirst for pleasure, there can be no doubting. Two day and two night parades, with balls here, there and everywhere as an aftermath, surely should suffice fer them.
 The gorgeous carnival floats are ready for their human accessories, the business mems floats and those of societies are completed, and with fair weather the Magic City will present to her. guests the grandest pageaIts ever witnessed in Ala bama.
 Mardi Gras is the sole topic of conver- sation and we'll might 1t be, for thous- ands will make the pilgrimage and re- turn to their homes full of praise for Alabama's chief city and her citizens, especially the Birmingham Carnival so- cety.
 VULCAN II. HEARD FROM
 Rex Vulcan II. was again heard from yesterday After leaving the German capital, he turned his course direct to America, and yesterday landed at Blue fields. Nicaragua. where he was royalty received and entertained, as will be seen by the following:
 By Special Cable, via Galve ston, Blue fields, Nicaragua, Feb. 19, 1897.
 MT F.. Lesser Governor Province of Birmingham:
 Early this morning the royal yacht, Magic City, and the six men-of-war, Ter TOT, Invinclble, Terrific, Cyclone, Des- perate and Inferno, were sighted off Blu9- fields lagoon. Immediately the visit ing English man-of-war, Sea Bird, ana the American gunboat, Albatross, Lieut. Commander J. r. Moser, commanding, gave the royal visitors the customary salute. On dropping anchor, the visit ing vessels were surrounded by the dug outs and canoes of the natives bringing and presenting fresh fruits and almond bread to the visitors. Gen. O. Thomas, of the Mosquito government, accom- panied by his cabinet. boarded the yacht of Rex Vulcan and bid him welcome to Nicaragua by offering the customary bread and salt.
 His Majesty. Rex Vulcan, expressed great interest in the country and signi- fled his intention of going on land, ac- companied by few of his suite to visit and inspect the canal route. Upon land ing Bluefelds was found to be in gala attire, the colors of Rex Vulcan and the stars and stripes predominating. He was then presented to and saluted by Gen. Jose Santos Zellaya, the president of Nicaragua, who bid him welcome and bestowed upon him the freedom of the republic, and was also greeted in behalf of the United States by the Hon. Louis Baker envoy extraordinary and Minister plenipotentiary. After resting and lunch ing, the royal pack train was put in readiness and His Majesty, accompanied by President Zellaya, Gen. O. Thomas, Minister Baker and Capt. B. D. Seat, as- sistant. American consul and a large retinue of officials left for the City and Lake Managua to inspect the canal route.
 His majesty was urged to make a long stay, but in view of the fact that he has promised to be in Birmingham, Ala, by March l. he could not agree to stay longer than a few days. He expects the arrival here in a day or two of the steam ship La Grande Duchesse. of the Plant Steamship line upon which vessel he will be the guest of Capt. P. H. Hanlon, in behalf of the Plant system, which vessel will convey his majesty and the royal party to the United States.
 (Signed) B. D. SEAT,
 Assistant American Consul.
 CARNIVAL NOTES.
 The coliseum will he ready for inspec- ton tomorrow, and then the finishing touches of the structure will be put on.
 Royal Costumer Rotholz yesterday re- ceived his first consignment of loo suits which will be represented at the recep- tion to Rex Vulcan Il. They are gor- geous and costly and will show up beau tifully in the parades and ball room.
 Bunting is being displayed on all sides. and by today week the whole city will present magnificent sight.