Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-02
Awaits Prince Louis on Ar
rival at Annapolis.
Squadron Of American WaTships
Under Command Of Evans
Boons Salute on Visitors ArrivaI---The Pro.
gram Goes Without a Hitch.

Academy and the Governor of Mary
land, today, welcomedt Rear Admiral
Prince Louis of Battenburg. and the
armOreG cruiser squadron under his
command, to America. Strictly accord
ing to regulations as the several official
welcomes have been, each has been
characterized by genuine hospitality.
Twenty-one guns from the Drake an
noGneed the approach up Chesapeake
bay, this morning, shortly after
O'Clock, of Prince Louis squadron. Inc
weather was perfect. A light breeze
set every flag in motion. Prince LOUIS
stood on the bridge Of his flagship at
the front of the column OF leaueh-
colored cruisers and gazed on the scene
with evident pleasure. lmmeuia'ey
ahead, stretched out across the pay u
welcome him, We're the eight I'd.
ships of the first and second DIVISIONS
of the North Atlantic fleet iihchoie Gu
in single column some 2Oo yards "p'i' =
the Maine at the head OF the coiuiiii,
flying the pennant OF Rear Auiiiii Oh
Evans, and the Missouri, keh'uch
Kearsarge, Alabama, ILLINOIS, iowa ahu
Massachusetts in the oroer iialiieu-
Three miles further toward the SHORE
five smaller craft could be dlscerhec
from the bridge of the Drake. Ihey
we're the boats of the destroyer hotilia'
the Hopkins, McDonough, Lawrence,
Lawrence Worden and Stewart. which
arrived over night and anchored well
IN in the harbor. The background OF
the picture was formed by the massive
Granite buildings of the Naval Acad-
envy.
AS the Drake began the firing of the
national salute, the American flag was
hoisted at the main. When the Maine
returned the salute. the English en-
sign was hOisted on the American ship.
Rear Admiral Evans was then sa-
luted by the Drake with IL guns, and
Is guns from the Maine Immediately
carried back the salute to the British
rear admiral. A salute of IL guns was
later exchanged between the Drake
shore station.
The British squadron steamed past
Admiral Evans squadron to positions
about 500 yards inside and came to an
cnor in single column parallel with the
American battleships. Straightway
boarding officer put out from the Name
for the Drake and presented to Prince
Louis, Admiral Evans respects. Ar
rangements were then made for the
official call of Prince Louis upon Ad-
miral Evans.
Az Prince Louis barge came along
side the starboard gangway Of the
Maine, Admiral Evans, Captain Niles.
commanding the Maine. and the officer
of the deck were at the gangway to
greet him and assembled on the quar-
terdeck were Captain John E. Pills
bury, chief of staff, and the fleet OIL
GERS Of Admiral Evans staff.
From the Maine. Prince Louis and
his flag lieutenant went aboard the
Alabama, flagship of Rear Admiral
Davis. commanding the second division
Of the first squadron. the Alabama fir
ing 10 guns as the prince left the ship
When Prince Louis returned to the
Drake, he received the aide OF Rear
Admiral Sands. the superintendent Of
the Naval Academy, and Captain Ryon,
naval attache of the British embassy
at Washington. Prince Louis, accom-
panied by his flag lieutenant. then
started up the harbor for Annapolis to
pay his respects to Admiral Sands and
Governor Warfield. He was greeted at
the boat landing of the Naval Academy
by Admiral Sands and his aide. Drawn
up to render the prescribed salute was
a company of marines. Awaiting him
was Governor Warfield's carriage in
which the prince and Admiral Sands
drove to the latter's residence. whence,
after n few minutes. the prince drove to
the Governors mansion and paid his
official call unon Governor Warfield.
The prince was met at the front door
by the Governor and given a hearty
reception. After the first official eX-
changes the visit was informal. The
Governor was assisted in receiving by
the members of his staff in full uni
form. The prince was most democratic
III the manner in which he greeted the
Governor and his staff. The prince
chatted with little Emma Warield,
who is only years old.
II have little hoy just your age"
said His Highness.
whats his nance" asked the Gov
ernor's daughter.
The prince replied: He has nine
names, one of which is Louis. but we
call him Dick"
Inc princes health was then drunk
informally and he returned to the
N' where, at l.1U, THIS afternoon,
ne received the return call of Admiral
Evans. Later in the afternoon. Ad-
m'ral Sands. Governor wartield and
'ne commanding officers of the Ameri-
can ships paid their respects to the
nlit'sh junior officers of each cruiser.
rms afternoon. officers from the Prit.
sn ana American squadrons and the
.,usn,pmen crowded the side lines and
saw the Naval Academy eleven defeat
Z an e'eHen from the battleshin Missouri
1S tot W score OF
me, me armored cruiser squadron coro-
handed by Rear Admira, pron. Iii
anSnored shortly after noon oute, Mas .,
snumn OF bat,leships. Admiral Rron me
/ visits. ia'er exchanged
me American armored cr,;san
an interesting contrast to the os,, olle'
rrince Louis squadron. The ,
.aa cruisers appear more form;aah, ef'
pnnapoiis. this evening, is aiira ne.
Sritish and American .oft,cars I've WIT
tne Officers. Club are occnrr;n ana
reunions, some between c,as. Ilii'