The San Francisco call., 1899-08-19

7F the instruction and details of the
Il great naval parade are carried out as
II planned the affair will be one of the
grandest features of the celebration
The instructions of the commodore should
receive close attention. The great number
of craft that will be on the bay on that
occasion will make care necessary, but II
the suggestions advanced are needed the
success of the naval programme will be
The following orders have been issued:
The committee on naval programme,
desiring the cooperation of all to make
the marine parade a success, begs care
full attention to the following: All
steam or sail vessels which have not
been assigned position in line are ur-
gently requested to keep not less than
400 yards to the north or east OF the
line of parade. or in the rear, and al
low ample room for the handling of
the tOwbOats and yachts during their
maneuvers. Not only the general safe
ty demands this, but it IS necessary 70
insure the public an unobstructed view
from shore.
The vessels which have been as
signed positions in line Will form same
of Meiggs wharf, and all other craft
will please give that point a wide
berth, thus avoiding confusion.
General orders for the marine pa
rade: If transport does not arrive
August q these orders take effect Aug
lSr % or day of arrival If the trans
port arrives during the night, tugboats
will leave their WharVes at 10 o clock
next morning to pick up yachts.
Promptness and care in execution of
these orders by participants are ur-
gently requested, not only TO make the
parade a spectacular success, but also
TO insure the safety and comfort of
guests.
Tugboats-Wir be at their respect
i've wharves at u m. Guests to embark
not later than one hour after transport
is signaled. At l p. m. COR II trans
port is signaled between y m. and
d M then one hour after transport
IS signaIed. but not later than 3. p. M
tugboats of first division to proceed
to the yacht anchorage off section 3.
seawall, adjacent to Lombard street
wharf, and make fast to yacht as
signed to each for tow. Tugboats of
wharf and take their assigned yachts
in tow. Form line in order herein
stated. Space about 100 feet from pre-
ceding tow Towline about 100 feet
Follow closely movements of the pre-
ceding tow. When transport anchors
take yachts back to anchorage.
Yachts-Yachts assigned 10 first d.
vision, as per order herewith, to rem
devious off section g. seawall, adjacent
than u m, August "a Yachts as
signed to second division to rendezvous
off Meiggs wharf Will be taken in
tow rot earlier than l p. m. nor later
than p. m. Have suitable towline
ready and anchor hove short. When
coming abreast Of transport fire sa
Lutte. Follow closely in wake of tug
boat.
Position-Take place in line prompt
" off Meiggs wharf as follows: First
division. Commodore John D. Spreck-
els-Tug Fearless (hagship), yacht
Lurline. tug Governor Markham,
yacht Aggie; tug Golden Gate, yacht
Ramona; tug Reliance, yacht Chispa;
yacht Occident; tug Ida w, yacnt
Sappho; steam yacht outing.
Second division. Vice Commodore
Oracle S; tug Sea King, yacht Azal C
lene; tug Governor Irwin. yacht Idler;
tug Millen Griffith, yacht Clara; tug
Sea Witch, yacht Speedwell; tug
Water Nymph. yacht Ella; tug Tran
sit, yacht Harpoon.