Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13
At PORTLAND.
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day. without express permission of the
secretary of the navy. g.
Secretary Long was telegraphed, yes
terday. asking the necessary permits
sion. No reply was received from him.
but it is evident that he has communi-
Gated with Captain Taylor for the fol-
lowing letter was received by the COM
mittee, today noon:
Warship Indiana,
Portsmouth, n. H., July II, 1899.
Sir: In reference to your desire to
have the naval brigade from the fleet
parade in Portland, / would say that it
is contrary to the custom to land our
men for parade except on national holi-
days and for the celebration of ma
tional events. If. however. the citi-
zens ri Portland have made prepara-
tons for such a parade, and it is their
desire to have such an opportunity to
see and welcome the men of the fleet,
rather than to disappoint your citizens
we will land our brigade on the day
which will be designated after our arrl-
val at Portland.
Very truly yours,
CAPTAIN H. c. TAYLOR,
Captain U. S. n, Commanding North
Atlantic Squadron.
Thursday, boat race in the upper
harbor between the crews of the sew
eral ships for cash prizes; time to be
announced later.
Thursday afternoon and evening, ofli-
GERS to be entertained by the Board of
Trade by a dinner at Peaks Island.
hn do
cur. The Governor will officially visit
SHE ships. Illumination in the evening.
Friday afternoon. ball game at league
grounds between the soldiers of Fort
Prcblc and the team from Massachusetts.
Saturday afternoon. sailors to be enter
tanned at Peaks by Il clambake and ath-
lctics sports for which prizes are offered
Saturday afternoon, officers to be enter
tanned by Cumberland Club at recep-
ton from 3 O'Clock to I.
Captain Taylor has reserved rooms 1T
the Falmouth as his headquarters while
in the city. The Governor and his staff
will be the guests of the city, Frida.
and their Headquarters will be ut the F'a,-
mouth.
Landing stages will be placed about all
"
itors will be received on board from
O'Clock until s. Thursday, Friday and Sal
uruay afternoons.
The sailors Will be given a universal
ticket giving them the privilege of Il RIO.
to RivertOn, Cape Cottage, Peaks Island,
Underwood Springs PARK on the Var
mou!a road and Long Island on the
Harpswel line, with admission to the
theatre free of charge. There is posi-
bility that there will be a grand display
of fireworks in the harbor some evening
while the feet is in port.
The n..rht that the fleet illumina ties
there Nj! he band concert on the East
ern prone Uade.
Gen. c. =. Mattocks has accepted the
invita- ton to become the chief marshal OF
the parade which is expected to occur
Friday morning. His staff has not yet
been announced. The escort to the bat
talon from the fleet will consist of Com
ponies A, L, F., |. and NJ, and the Sigma
Corps Of the National Guard, the Nava
Reserves. all under the command of Nd
jor Charles Collins, and the battalion oil
ti4c High School Cadets.
The City building and Congress street
in the central part of the city are ga!
with bunting. Flags are flying from al
ht- public buildings and many priva t.
buildings as wcll.-Portland Advertiser.