El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-08-20
NAVAL REVIEW
Takes Place At New York Today

NEW YORK, Aug. 20.-SampsOn q
ships from Santiago captured New
York today in peaceful conquest, sue
ceeded by welcome extravagant in
its enthusiasm, jubilant in its express
ion, profound in its sincerity. Land
and sea Joined in greeting the ships of
battle fresh from the stirring scenes
about Santiago.
1t was the first opportunity the
American people have had of demon
strating in public'way their gratitude
for the great achievements of the San
tiago squadron, and throughout the
long day of greeting there has been no
stint in the enthusiasm, mo pause in the
shouts and cheers, no cessation of the
spirit of rejoicing that the sight OF the
vessels and safe return of our nations
defenders at sea iucite.
Enthusiasm knew no limit and q
sentiment of gratitude and rejoicing
dominated land and sea and people.
The hearts of our naval heroes we're
gladdened by the royal welcome eX-
tended by million patriotic Ameri-
CaQS. Sucu du OuOOuTSt OI-
was never before witnessed here.
The most popular gathering place on
the shore was the northern end of
Riverside Park, around Grants tomb.
Here besides the view that was to be
had of the victorious wsrships there
was to be the added attracted OF un-
limited noise, when the guns of the
fleet would fire the national salute in
turning off at the tomb.
The parade was headed by the flag
ship New York, which was followed
by the Iowa. Indiana, Brooklyn
Oregon, and Massachusetts, The blue
flag of Admiral Sampson was flying
from the mizzen-top-mast of the New
York, while the red flag of the next
in command fluttered above Schley's
flagship Brooklyn. The Texas joined
the fleet at Tompkinsville.
Gay pleasure craft filled with en-
thusisstic people in holiday attire, and
dressed in multi-colored flags from
prov to stern, bad been passing down
the bay all the morning. They now
gathered around the ships of the fleet
like flock of laughing boys around
some adored and much envied adult.
Tumultuous cheers rose continuously
from those afioat and ashore.
1t was nearly 8 O'Clock when the
New York entered the channel lead
ing to the bay. She was followed by
the Iowa. Indiana, Brooklyn, Msssa-
chusetts, and Oregon As named. The
Brooklyn few her battle flag from the
mast 1t had seen hard service, as it,
was well frayed and seemed to have
holes in it,
The men 90 the lips were nearly all
on deck, gathered we'll forward, and
seemed glad to see again the familiar
headlands, which they had left behind
six months or more ago. The warships
were not held at quarantine, proceed
ing directly to anchor Off Tompkins-
Vile, where they arrived at 10 o'clock.
On the shores here were gathered
thousands of persons who cheered
heartilyas the ships came to anchor.
A fairer day for the parade could not
be chosen. The sun shOne bright
ly and q cool breeze from the north
made outdoor life delightful About
10 clock Mayor Van Wyck and a re-
ception committee of ten boarded a
police patrol boat and went to the flag
ship. Once aboard the cruiser. the
party walked aft, through the long
lines of jackies, to where SsmpsOa and
his aides, Captain Chadwick and the
remainder of the officers of the New
York were standing.
Formal greetings were exchanged.
Then Mayor Van Wyck delivered an
address of welcome to the commander OF
the fleet. Admiral Sampson thanked
him and the nation for the greeting in
q few chosen words. As the conclu-
sion of the ceremonies, which were
simple and brief, the mayor and his
party returned to Glen Island. Soon
thereafter the naval pageant started
Mayor Van Wyck said in part: Il,
| is not in the power Of words to express
the emotion out of which this greeting
springs. AS the achievements of the
American navy have been crown
ed with victorious consequences unsur
passed 10 the annals of naval warfare
ancient or modern, the tongue
necessarily fails in striving to express
the feeling of.sublime gratitude pride,
and patriotic fervor with which every
| American breast is filled on contem
plating them. The navy OF the United
States has eclipsed ITSELF
The mayor ended by Offering the
freedom of the city to the officers, mar
ines, sailors, and men of the SQUAD
ron.
Admiral Sampson responded: per
NIT me to thank you on behalf of tn,
officers and men of the navy who
through their efforts, have won you
congratulations. am sur,
that they have been ap
preciatea. We have done our dut,
and we are consequently deeply CRATE
full to you for expressing as you hav,
done in such glowing terms, tn,