The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-01-21


dav-Rear Admiral Davis mission of
mercy 70 stricken Kingston came to an
sbyupt and painful conclusion in con-
,oouence OF Governor Swettenham's OBJ
lection 10 the presence of American
sailors engaged in the work of clear
ing the streets, guarding property and
succor,ng the wounded and sick. Gull
,rinating in a letter TO the admiral per-
emptorily requesting him to re-embark
all parties which had landed.
Admiral Davis was greatly shocked
and named. and paid a formal visit to
Governor Swettenham today, inform
ing him that the United States battle
Sims Missouri and Indiana and the
runboat Yankton would sail this after
noon.
To the Associated Press Admiral Da-
Wis said that Immediate compliance
with Governor Swettenham's request
was the only course consistent with the
dignity OF the United States.
Friction Began at Once. =
The friction between the governor
and the admiral began with the arrival
OF the American warships, when the
GOVERNOR Nnlttltu ~ Aut llTlllk Oh a.
salute I'm his honor on the ground that
the citizens might mistake the firing
for a new earthquake. He also de-
clared there was no necessity for
American aid-that his government
was fully able TO preserve order. tend
10 the wounded and succor the home
less
Rear Admiral Davis. however, land
cd parties Of blue jackets. who pa
trolled the streets, cleared the debris.
raZed ruins. attended many OF the
wounded and won the highest praise
from citizens and military officers for
excellent work.
Letter Of Rear Admiral Davis.
ON the afternoon OF the salute incl
dent. Rear Admiral Davis wrote Gov
ernor Swettenham as follows:
My Dear Governor: I beg YOU to
accept my apology for the mistake of
the salute this afternoon. My order
vas misunderstood, and the disregard
OF your wishes was due TO a mistake in
the transmission of my order. I trust
The apparent disregard of your wishes
viii be overlooked.
Il landed working parties from both
ships today to aid in clearing the vari-
GUS streets and buildings, and purpose
purpose unless you expressly do not
desire IT, l think a great deal may be
done in the way OF assistance To private
individuals without interfering with the
forces Of yourself and the government
officials. As the only object of my be-
ing here is 10 render such assistance as
j can. ! trust you will justify me in
This matter for the cause of common
humanity.
Patrol Sent Ashore.
II held a patrol of six men ashore
today to guard and secure the archives
Of the United States consulate. together
with party OF ten clearing away
Wreckage. This party. after finishing
US work at the consulate. assisted a
working party to catch thieves, recov-
ering from them a safe. taken from a
lewelry store. valued at $1,000. From
ms Judge that the police surveillance
Of the city is inadequate for the pro-
lection Of private property.
Actuated by the same motive. name
~ common humanity, / shall direct the
medical officers OF my squadron to
make all efforts TO aid cases of distress
which perhaps do not come under the
observation Of your medical officers.
shall have pleasure i'm meeting you
Z. me hour appointed, 10 a. M, at
Headquarters house
trust you approve OF my action in
'''s matter Your Obedient servant,
tSigned)
C. II. DAVIS. Rear Admiral"
Governors Insulting Reply.
Governor Swettenham responded Fri
Jay as follows:
Dear Admiral: Thanks very much
.s your letter, your kind call and all
r NE assistance given OF offered us.
"nhe 1 must heartily appreciate the
sey generous offers of assistance, /
- II my duty 10 ask YOU to re-em-
,hiiA inc working party and all parties
land PiO"ip'ou ~" ~
~ IN consideration of the vice con-
N. assiduous attentions TO his fam
~ d. ms country house the American
,or Suia.e needs guarding in your opin-
w. allnough he was present and it
n' nor guarded an hour ago. I have
~ ooJection to your detailing a force
tho we sole purpose of guarding, but
italty mast have no firearms and
sts,,,s more offensive than clubs or
~ Tor this function.
nuu your working party was this