Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-31
THE RALEIGH FETED.
ENTHUsIAsTIcALLy WELCOMED At
ALL BRITISH PORTS.
HAVING A STORMY VOYAGE.
hut she IL Proving Herself n Good
Sea-Boat--ys Expected TO Arrive at
New York April 15th-Fraternixa-
tion With spaniards.
Copyrighted. 1899. by the Associated
press)

Copyrighted. 1899. by the Associated
Press)
FAYAL. AZORE ISLANDS. March co.
The United States cruiser Raleigh, Cap
tain Joseph Coghlan, from Manila. on De-
comber 18th. is coaling here. win coal at
Bermuda on April Sth. and expects TO
reach New York on April 18th.
The Raleigh is having stormy weather
I'm the Atlantic. but is behaving splendid
ly and proves TO be a good sea-boat All
are we'll on board.
OLYMPIA MEN ABOARD.
This is the first Of Admiral Dewey's
SQUADRON OF warships 10 be bound Tor
home. She has on board a number OF
men who belonged 10 the crew OF the
flagship olympia. Many changes in the
personnel OF the Raleigh have been ne
cessltated since the battle OF Manila. She
participated in all the movements about
the Philippine Islands. in The battle oil
Manila Bay the capture OF the Corregi-
sdor forts, the capture OF the. gunboat CAL
lao. the bombardment and capture OF
subig. and the bombardment OF Malate
fort, forcing the surrender OF Manila.
ROUsING WELCOMES.
After leaving Manila. December 18th.
the Raleigh stopped at Singapore, Colon
DO Bombay, Alden. Port Said, Alexandria
Malta. Algiers, and Gibraltar. In all the
British colonies the officials OF the Bri-
fish army and navy and the civilian pop
alation gave the American waiship an
enthusiastic welcome. showing her OIL
GERS and crew every form OF courtesy.
Il. fff.t,a and
American national music, were given 10
Captain COghlan and his officers every
where. in marked contrast to The recep-
ton OF the Raleigh on her outward pas
sage two years ago. Governors, gene
rails admirals. and other high officials all
wished 10 visit and inspect the ship.
FRATERNIZATIONW WITH SPANIARDS
The Raleigh stll has her war-paint on.
AT Singapore she met a Spanish trans
port having on board troops and sailors
from Manila Although flying war
ships pennant. the Spanish ship lowered
her colors. and permission was granted
10 the Spaniards 10 visit the Raleigh
where they fraternzed with the American
sailors. who gave them much-needed food
and clothing Many of the Spaniards
showed the Americans wounds inflicted
upon them by the shells Of the American
fleet
The quarantine from Bombay was
waived at Alden. At the Island Of Malta
the Raleigh met the British Medlterra-
mean fleet, consisting of ten battleships
and a number Of cruisers. The British
sailors extended a most cordial welcome ,
90 the Americans. and the sailors OF the
fleet and soldiers OF the garrison enter
tanned the, crew Of the Raleigh ashore,
the best of feeling prevailing During her
stay at Malta the Raleigh was crowded
with British red-coats and blue Jackets.
The American officers were entertained
at Cairo by United States Consul Harri-
son, and all the prominent British and
Egyptian officials were present.
FRENCH MARKEDLY INDIFFERENT.
The French at Alglers showed a mark
cd difference. There was no reception,
except from the British and American
residents. although the French officials
were polite.
The Raleigh IN two years. has cruised
$1,000 knots.