New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-04
hief Reviews Pride Of Navy from the
MayAowers Deck.
AMERICAS GREATEST MARINE PAGEANT
Perfect Weather Crowns Successful Event Oyster Bay MIR.
Roosevelt Enthusiastic Addresses Mannes.

she left her anchorage the Des Moine. lying
near. started the bombardment OF saIutes on the
part of the reviewed u was then OF never with
the Des MOines. for she had come down from
New York with a distinguished personnel %
foreign military and naval attaches and domes-
tic statesmen and if the MayfOwer left her
without hearing her salute. she would not hear
it az all The fleet was reached at n so and the
Maine began pounding out the twenty-One gun
salutes. which from that moment made con-
tinuous din for an hour and quarter. AS ths
MayiOwer steamed down the line each ship
took up the cannonadiug and went through ths
official count until every unit in that rnagnifcenr
array had spoken IN powder praise of the man
who stood on the bridge with the Secretary OF
the Navy The white smoke from the mouths
of the death dealers soon euyeIoped the waters
Of the Sound I'm a svery fog through which the
sunlight barely filtered The Presidents face
he stood on the bridge OF the MayfOwer with
Secretary Bonaparte. was eloquent Of patriotic
enthusiasm and happiness. He felt that that
wonderful array of warships largely his
work. and every one of the $1,000 jackies and
500 officers who manned them rendered him
credit for the achievement. II I'm reality al
most as much the Roosevelt navy as u was tha
United States navy which the President re-
viewed As each ship passed before his eyes
the President exclaimed his delight at its spick
and span appearance and it's fighting trim.
Every coat Of paint spOtless "a
wOman's new dress and every piece OF metal
from the masts to the water lines shone IKE
FURNISHED mirrors. The MayhOwer completed
her trip around the fleet at 12:4J.
As soon as the last ship passed the Presi-
dent and the Secretary OF the Navy came down
from the bridge and the Executive Joined the
members of the House and Senate naval COM
mittees. who were seated I'm chairs on the for
ward deck ANY man who fails 20 be inspired
by such a sight as this" exclaimed the Presi-
dent. as he took chair in front OF Representa-
tive Foss. "is a mighty poor American Every
American who sees il ought 70 be better
American" Then he added to the COnzressmen:
This is the direct result OF your work. gentle
men. But for your foresight we would not have
had the money TO build this navy. every ship OF
which is ready 10 go into action az moments
notce-to-day. il the need were TO arise. And
# has all been done within the last ten years"
The credit belongs TO you. Mr.. President
exclaimed Congressman Meyer.
NO more than 70 YOU. general" exclaimed the
President. quickly
Il don't what more We can do ror
Louisiana" laughed Congressman Foss We
have given her our largest ship. but n General
Meyer keeps Up his good work Wen probably
have 10 construct louisiana No. 2"
The President chatted for time with the Sen
atOrs and Congressmen and then took his sta
tion near the top of the port ladder to receive
Admiral Evans and the captains OF the feet. who
came TO pay their respects 10 him and 20 partake
Of his hospitality I'm the beautiful dining room OF
the yacht The fleet commanders came in the
order 81 their rank. and each received the proper
flourish" OF trumpets "rufies" from the
drums due his shoulder straps The President
and Secretary BOnaparte Mrs. Roosevelt and
Mrs. BOnaparte greeted each naval officer as he
appeared All the visiting officers came in full
dress uniform. except the commanders OF tho
torpedo boats and submarines. They appeared I'm
undress uniforms. because they had none other
10 wear Space Is at such a premium aboard
these little boats that the officers do not carry
their gold lace with them AS soon as all tha
captains. commanders and Heutenants had ar
rived and had been made welcome the President.
Secretary BOnaparte and Admiral Evans led the
way below 70 the dining room. where buffet
luncheon was served. The space limited.
but from the satisfied appearance OF the crowd
that left the vicinity OF the centre table every
ones hunger was we'll taken care OF and several
OF the guests remarked that they wished feet
revIews were OF more common occurrence
Following the luncheon the Presidents invited
guests took their departure. and soon arrsrwArd
the Commander IN Chief. accompanied BY Soc