The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-05

Fayal, Azores, March 31.-The Unit
ed States cruiser Raleigh, Capt. Joseph
n. Coghlan, from Manila, December is,
is coaling here. will coal at Bermuda
on April s, and expects TO reach New
York on April Is.
A stormy Voyage.
The Raleigh has been having stormy
we ather on the Atlantic, but has been
behaving splendidly, and proves TO be
a good sea boat. All are well on
board.
This is the first of Admiral Dewey's
war ships TO be bound for home. She
has on board number of men who be-
longed to the crew OF the flagship
Olympia.
The Rnieigh's Glorious Record.
Many changes in the personnel of the
Raleigh have been necessitated since
the battle OF Manila. She participated
in all the movements about the Phil
ippine islands. in the battle of Manila
bay, the capture of the Corregidor
forts. the capture of the gunboat Cal
lao. the bombarGment and capture
of Subig and the bombardment of Ma
late fort, forcing the surrender of Ma
Mia.
A Continuous Ovation.
After leaving Manila, on December
Is, the Raleigh stopped at Singapore
Colombo. Bombay. Aden, Port Said
Alexandria. Malta, Algicrs and Gibral-
tar. In all the British colonies the of.
fceys of the British army and navy
and the civilian population gave the
American war ship an enthusiastic vel
come. showing her officers and crew
every form of courtesy. Dinners with
the American decorations and Amerl-
can national music were given to Capt
Coghlan and his officers everywhere, in
marked difference to the reception of
the Raleigh on her outward passage
two years ago. Governors, generals
and admirals and other high officials
all wished to visit ard inspect the ship
Food ard Clothing for Spnninrds.
The Raleigh still has her war paint
on. At Singapore she met Spanish
transport having on board troops and
sailors from Manila. Although flying
| Il war ships pennant, the Spanish shiT
lcwere: her coiors. and permission was
granted to the SpaniiEds TO visit the
| Raleigh, where they fraternalized with
the American sailors. who gave them
| much needed food and clothing. Many
| Of the Spaniards showed the Ameri
cans wounds inflicted upon them by
| the shells of the American fleet.
The quarantine from bombay was
| waived al Aden.
Cordial welcome at Malta.
At the island of Malta. in the Medi
| terranean. the Raleigh met the British
Mediterranean fleet. consisting of tel
battleships and a number of cruisers
| The British sailors extended most
cordial welcome to the Americans, anC
the sailors of the fleet and the soldiers
of the garrison entertained the crew
OF the Raleigh ashore, the best of feel
ing prevailing.
During her stay at Malta the Ra
| leigh was crowded with British red
| coats and blue jackets.
| Entertained at Cairo.
The American officers were enter.
sui Harris. and all the British aad
Egyptian officers were present.
The French Were Polite.
The French at Algiers showed q
marked difference. There was no re-
cePtion except from the British and
American residents, although the
| French officials were polite.
Saluted the Spanish Flag.
At Gibraltar the crew of the Raleigh
saw the Spanish feet commanded by
| Admiral Camara. 1t consisted of siX
ships, and was anchored across the
AIgecras bay. The Spanish fleet and
the Raleigh sailed at the same time
| and proceeded close to each other. The
Raleigh hoisted the Spanish flag and
saluted it. The salute was promptly
returned by the Spanish admira}
from his flagship, the Emperador Car
| los V.
The Raleigh in two years, has sailed
| $1,000 knots.