The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-09-30
Tie U. S. S. Philadelphia StGans
Away for the Coast.
ADlEUS TO ADMIRAL MILLER
Salutes for the Big Cruiser Officers
We're 10th to Depart-Had Ar
rived Here August 3.

The United States flagship PhiladeI-
phia commenced weighing anchors
shortly after , o'clock yesterday after
noon and an hour later, the time sched-
uIed by Admiral Miller, the big cruiser
was steaming out of the channel Some
of the officers, including Paymaster
Stanton were not on board till the
last moment, parting good-byes to the
many friends made on shore, filling
them with reluctance to leave Hawaii
nei and spend the winter on the stormy
bay of San Francisco. Admiral Miller
occupied his staterOOm until the Phila-
delphia was on her way and then came
on deck where he was greeted by
hearty cheers from the Bennington's S
bluejackets. The gunbOat from her
anchorage in naval row dipped her
colOrs to the departing admiral who
has endeared himself TO all the officers
and men on the Pacific station by his
kindness and consideration The Phil
adelphia received the salute of all the
merchantmen she passed in going out
of the harbOr.
The Philadelphia arrived from San
Francisco, August 3rd and during the
next week Admiral Miller was busy
arranging for the flag raising. 1t will
be remembered that when she came
into the harbOr the f1agship's band was
playing Justify Hawaii Ponoi. That
afternoon the admiral commenced con-
sulting with the United States Lega-
ton and the Government authorities
a nd Y1c or
in motion
Lieutenant A. G.. Winterhalter of the
Admirals staff rather retired from any
social amenities during the stay of the
Philadelphia here and although most
popular has declined many invitations
on account of serious illness in his
family. Lieutenant P. V. Lansdale,
we'll known here, and navigating Off
GER, was joined by his young bride
shortly after the Philadelphia arrival
and they have occupied a cottage on
Beretania street.
Nearly all the officers on the Phila-
delphia expect to return to Honolulu
on that cruiser before the winter is far
advanced, bringing along with them
the new commanding officer of the Pa
cific station, Commodore KautZ.
The steaming orders of the Philadel-
pnla were Tor rate OF DuC elgnt knots.
Perhaps this viii be increased when
the vessel gets clear of the Islands. If
not, the voyage will be a slow one. The
Philadelphia carried away a consider
able mail.
This visit of the Philadelphia to port
was historical distinctly. The splendid
cruiser, under the direction of Admiral
Miller, though commanded by Capt.
Wadleigh, brought TO Hawaii the Am
erican Flag. This fact will stand out
forever in the history of the navy.
All of the flagship officers leave be
hind many friends, but Admiral Miller,
above all, has endeared himself to the
heart of the whole people. In a chat
a few days ago he said that when he
returned to Hawaii it would be as a
''high private" The admiral goes to
the retired list in a few weeks after
a long and notable career. It is more
than safe to say that whenever he
comes back to Hawaii he Will be most
cordially welcomed. Both the Admiral
and Mrs. Miller are fond of the cOun-
try and enjoyed their residence here
last winter very much.