The Springfield herald., 1898-03-25
OLD GLORY GOES UP.
THE AMAzoNAs is OURS.
Turned Over by Brazil to the uhiteo
states at Gravesenh, England Win
aImDle Ceremonies.

Grayesend England, March 10
The cruiser AmaZonas, built by the
Armstrong; for Brazil, and purchased
by the United States. was forHaiiy
transferred from the Brazilian flag TO
the stars and stripes snortiy aI'ef IL
O'Clock this morning.
The ceremony was simple and dig
nified and to the Brazilian officers 1t
was somewhat pathetic.
Lieutenant Commander Colwell,
United States naval attachc, accom-
panied by Ensign Roberts, Assistant
Engineer Morris and Consul General
Osborne. arrived on board shortly ni-
fer II n. IN. The chief officers of the
coast guard and n number of custom
officers, all in uniform, were already
on board. Lieutenant Commander
Colwell and his party were received
at the gangway by Lieutenant Santos
and were escorted to the captain s
cabin, where they were received by
Commander Cores. In reply to Lieu
tenant Commander Colwell's inquiry.
Commander Cores said he was ready
to transfer the vessel forthwith and
Messrs. Colwell. Roberts and McMor-
ris donned their uniforms and, pro-
ceeding on deck. gathered near the
flagstaff. from which the green flag of
Brazil was flying.
Then Lieutenant Commander COL
well. saluting Commander Cores.
said: Captain. l have here n con-
tract of sale, to which you were n
witness, whereby this vessel is TO be
transferred to me in behalf of the
United States"
Commander Cores replied through
an interpreter, saying: In handing
the ship over. l desire TO say that it is
done with the sincere friendship or
Brazil"
Lieutenant Commander Colwell, sa-
luting, replied: in behalf of the
United States, thank you for the
sentiment
A Brazilian sailor then brought
down Brazils blue-Starred pennant
from the top of the mast. carrying it
in his teeth. In the center of n circle
of officers of both nations Lieutenant
Commander Colwell then faced the
Brazilian flag flying from the cruisers
stern. and as the officers barred their
heads the flag of Brazil was hauled
down at lilo a. m, after which. fac
ing about, with their heads still un-
covered. Old Glory was run up the
main. Lieutenant Commander Col
well and the Brazilian officers then
shook hands. Commander Cores In
vited the party into the cabin to drink
to the ship, and the Brazilian captain
showed the party over the vessel and
furnished them with inventories OF the
supplies.
Great interest was taken in the GER
emony. which is said TO be unique in
naval history, by which one power
transferred warship TO another in the
harbor of a third power.
The cruiser San Francisco arrived
here at $3.50 p. m, passing the Anna
zonas, after saluting Tilbery Fort, the
band played the Star Spangled Ban
ner," with the crew standing "atten-
ton"
Captain Leary said he had had
pleasant voyage from Lisbon. OF the
deal he had read dispatches. and
thought at first that war had been de
clared.
Commodore Howell. who was re-
ceived by Lieutenant Commander Col
well. the moment the San Francisco
reached her moorings. ordered 6OO tons
tons r6r- the AniaZoIias, winch Is tc6d1-
ing and is expected to complete the
work on Monday. when she will go to
Holhaven to take on ammunition,
which is waiting for her there. Then
the Amazonas sails presumably for
Key West, the San Francisco going to
New York. Commander Nazaro takes
command of the AmaZonas and seven
other officers of the San Francisco win
accompany him. Stokers and some
seamen will be shipped here.
There was another picturesque cere-
mony here to-day when Alfred G.
Harmsworth. proprietor of the Daily
Mail. hoisted the stars and stripes over
the Arctic steamer Windward, which
is moored n few yards from the ANA
zonas. She is on her way to the
United States. having been presented
to Lieutenant Peary. the American ex-
plorer. The stars and stripes were
hoisted at . p. m, and all on board
saluted as Old Glory went up, with
three cheers. and wishes for the sue
cess of the explorer. The Windward
sailed from here at o'clock this after
noon.