Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27
Civil War Record.

Rear Admiral Taylor has had a long and
honorable career and was regarded as one
of the ablest we'll as most popular Off
GERS In the navy. He was a son of Frank
Taylor, a prominent book dealer, and was
named after Henry Clay who was an init
mate friend Of his father. He was born
in this city in March, 1915 and was ap-
pointed to the Naval Academy from Ohio
In September. 1850, and was graduated
three years later and appointed an ensign,
serving creditably during the remainder
OF the war of the rebellion His first serv-
ice was on the steam sloop Shenandoah OF
the North Atlantic bl0ckading squadron
but he was shortly after transferred to the
steam sioop 1roauois then engaged in the
pursuit of confederate cruisers, and
served On that vessel until 1863 In that
year he reached the grade OF master. and
served on the steamer Rhode Island of
the North Atlantic squadron and was af-
terward attached to the steam sloop Sus-
quehanna, flagship Of the North Atlantic
squadron While a lieutenant commander
he was attached SUCCESSFULLY to the store
ship Guard on the European station, and to
the U. S. S. Saranac. flagship OF the Pa
cific squadron. after which ne Lad a two
years tour of duty at the Naval Academy
From 1874 to 1877 he had command of
the coast survey steamer HaSsler, and
during the following year was on duty at
the photographic Office in this city after
which he served a year at the Washington
navy yard. He reached the grade of COM
mander in December. 1879. and had COM
mand Of the training ship Saratoga From
1880 to 1884 he was on special duty in New
York city. and was actively identified with
the movement for the construction Of the
Nicaraguan canal. He was president Of the
construction company for several years
In 1890 he was assigned to the command Of
the Alliance on the Asiatic station. and in
November. 1893. he became president of
the Naval War College at Newport, r. 1.
In the Spanish War.
He reached the grade Of captain In April,
1894. and was assigned to the command OF
the battle ship Indiana of the North At
lantic squadron and took an active and
gallant part in the blockading operations
In the West Indies and in the battle of
So ntiego. At the outbreak of the Spanish
war he Commanded the naval fleet. with the
Indiana as flagship. which conveyed Ger.
Skaters army from Florida to Daiquiri.
the landing place on the coast of Cuba
Admiral Taylor. then holding the rank of
captain. was advanced five numbers and
promoted TO the grade of rear admiral in
February. 1901. for emminent and con-
spicuous conduct IN the battle OF Santiago"
He was also awarded a gold medal for
services during the Spanish war.
He was detached from the Indiana In the.
fall of 1889 and served as a member of the
naval board appointed to select site for
coaling station al Narragansett bay. IN
Mar 1900 he was placed in command Of
end held that command until March 1891
In March. 1900. he was appointed member
OF the general board. of which Admiral
Dewey Is chairman and continued to serve
In that capacity to date.
Chief Of Navigation Bureau.
IT. April. 1902. he was appointed chief CT
the bureau of navigation to succeed Rear
Admiral Crownfnshield. and during his ad-
niihistration inaugurated many reforms for
the benefit of the navy personnel. especially
the enlisted branch. In the summer of
lS02 he made an inspection tour of the
great lakes as a member OF the naval board
to select a site for training station. In