New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-14
PORTSMOUTH PRISON STATION.
ST LOUIS READY TO SAIL-ADMIRAL GER
VERA MUCH PLEASED WITH NEW
ENGLAND COAST

Portsmouth. ~ H.. July 13-Orders have been
received for the cruiser st. Louis. which ar
rived here Sunday with the Spanish prisoners,
to sail for Annapolis to-day and 1t was the In
tention OF Captain Goodrich. this forenoon. to
sail at : o'clock this afternoon. but owing to the
boisterous weather prevailing outside, due to
the northeaster, the start was not made. Every
body board at 5 o'clock. the sailing
hour, and the cruiser is likely to get away with
the first favorable conditions
Eleven Spanish officers were landed from the
ST. Louis this morning. and were assigned to
quarters on Seavey's Island, the captive
seamen. There are four lieutenants. three sur
geons two chaplains and two ensigns In the
party. Their quarters are separate from those
of the men. and the officers have been allowed
to retain their own servants. This morning all
the Spanish officers were allowed to cable home
by direction Of Secretary Long.
Admiral Cervera has quickly felt the bene-
fetal effects Of the New England climate. for
while ndisposed upon his arrival here on the
St Louis. he was reported to-day to be In his
usual excellent health The Rev. Curtis Hoyt
Dickens Of this city, was Admiral Cervera's
guest to-day and he dined with all the Spanish
officers on the ST. Louis. On his return from the
ship he brought some highly interesting me-
mentos Of his visit, among them oeins TWO
gold mounted buttons from Admiral Cervera 8
coat the Admirals autograph and autographs
OF all the Spanish captains and commanders
The Rev Mr. Dickens had a pleasant converse
ton with Admiral Cervera. and was much I'M
pressed with the quiet dignity OF the Spanish
officer He talked freely on the present situa-
ton and said among other things: Il like Amer
lea and the Americans.
When Mr. Dickens asked him how ne nad peeh
treated he replied: Most excellently:
In speaking IF MS health. Admiral CerVera
said. your climate Is most agreeaple ana
would like to remain here; nut you Kno" we
orc only wards OF America" He had many
kind words to Of the officers OF inc 81 E k
ard spoke OF the picturesqueness OF the New
England coast. II understood by Mr.. DICK
ens that Admiral Cervera would request OF our
Covernment the favor OF returning TO Ports-
month TO accept the hospitality offered MIN py
one OF the hotels IN this region during MS stay
I'm this country. Ia. -.
The Harvard is expected here soon with Sec
ord lot of prisoners. After the prisoners are
Ianded she has been ordered TO take on coal
and water and proceed to New YORK az once. .
The Spanish seamen on the islano are paSs.ns
their time playing games, ana to-day those tnat
have NOT already been supplied are receiving
clothing from the United states authori,es. ~
ona not even an officer. is allowed inside OF the
T'idInes occupied by the prisoners without
nern,ission Every effort is being put iorth 10
r,,aLa SECURE the inclosure In which the plis-
nnere are confined Calling guns are mouhteu
an ali the bridges and at several points on the
island. , .., nracaution IN
order to relieve the anxiety OF townspeopie over
a possible escape OF prisoners