Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-18
THE TRANSFER MADE.
The New Cruiser Amazonas Now Flying the
Stars and Stripes.
WILL SOON START ACROSS THE OCEAN.
Old Glory Hoisted on Lieutenant Peary's
Ship Destined for the Arc
tic Regions.

Gravesend. Eng, March 1s.--The crui-
ser Amazonas, built by the Armstrong;
for Brazil and purchased by the
United States, was formally transferred
from the Brazilian flag to the Stars and
stripes shortly after II o'clock this
morning. The ceremony was simple and
dlgnified and to the Brazilian officers
1t was somewhat pathetic.
Lieutenant Commander Colwell, U.
D. Naval atache, accompanied by En-
sign Roberts, Assistant Engineer Nor
ris and Consul General Osborne, arrived
on board shortly before Ii u. M. The
chief officers OF the coast guard and a
number OF custom officers. all in uni
form, We're already on board Lieuten-
ant-Commander Colwell and his party
We're received at the gangway by Lieut..
santos ana We're escorted to the cnp-
talns cabin where they were received
by Commander Cores. In reply to
nant-Ccmmander Cowells in
curry, Commander Cores said he was
ready to transfer the vessel forthwith
and Messrs. COlwell. Roberts and Nc
Morris, donned their uniforms and
proceeding on deck, gathered near the
Brazil was flying.
Then Licutenant-C Commander Col
Wen, saluting Commander Cores, said:
captain, / have here u contract 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 over the ship | desire
TO say that II Is done with the sincere
friendship of Brazil"
Lieut. Commander Colwell, saluting,
replied:
In behalf of the United States 1
thank you for the sentiment"
A brazilian sailor then brought down
Brazil's blue-starred pennant from the
TOP OF the mast, carrying IL in his
teeth. In the center of a circle of Of
Hcers OF both nations, Lieutenant Com
mander Colwell then faced the Brazlli-
an nag flying from the cruisers stern,
and as the officers barred their heads,
the flag of Brazil was hauled down at
1:lO am, after which, facing about.
with their heads still uncovered. Old
Glory was run up the main. Lieutenant
Commander Colwell and the Brazilian
officers then shook hands. Commander
Cores invited the party into the cabin
to drink to the ship, and the Brazilian
captain showed the party over the YES
sci and furnished them with inventories
OF the SUPPLIES,
The Amazonas will remain In charge
oil Ensign Roberts and Assistant En-
gineer McMorris until the United States
cruiser San Francisco arrives here.
Great interest was taken in the cere-
mony. which Is said to be unique in
naval history, by which one power
transferred n warship to another In the
harbor of n third power.
Several American flags were hoisted
Mt Gravesend after the Stars and
Stripes were unfurled over the Anna
zonas.
ANOTHER CEREMONY.
There was another picturesque cere-
mony here today when Alfred G.
Harmsworth, proprietor of the Daily
Mail. hoisted the Stars and Stripes
over the steamer Windward, which is
moored few yards from the ANA
zonas. She is on her way to the United
States, having been presented to Lieu
tenant Peary, the American explorer.
The Stars and Stripes We're hoisted mt
2 pm. and all on board saluted MS Old
Glory went up. with three cheers and
wishes for the success OF the explorer.
The Windward sailed from here at 8
O'Clock this afternoon.
The U. S. s. San Francisco arrived
here at 1880 pm, passing the ANA
zonas. After saiuting Tilbery Fort, the
band played "The Star SpanEled Ban
ner," with the crew standing "atten-
ton"
Captain Leary said he had pleasant
voyage from Lisbon. OF the deal he
had read dispatches and thought at
first that war had been declared.
Commodore Howell, who was received
by Lieutenant Commander Colwell the
moment the San Francisco reached her
moorings. ordered 900 tons of coal for
the San Francisco and 300 to- for the
Amazonas, which is coaiing, and In ex-
pected to complete the work on Mon
day next when she will go to Hol-
haven TO take on ammunition which is
waiting her there, Then the Anna
zonas sails. presumably for Key West,
the San Francisco going to New York.
Commander Nazero takes command of
the Amazonas. and seven other officers
of the San Francisco will accompany
him. Stokers and some seamen will
be shipped here.