The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-14
GENERAL KUROKI
GUEST OF HONOR
Distinguished Japanese Com
mander, with Duca di Abruzzi
and General Grant, Reviews 4
Troops OF Seven Nations
On Lee Parade-Appro-
pirate Exercises.
speclalto The Times-Dispatch.

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JA lSSTOWN L EXPOSITION n.
Z GROUNDS. May l3.-The three hum
dredth anniversary OF the landing OF
John Smith and his band OF 1elloW-
Lnglishmen on Jamestown Island was
jointly celebrated here to-day. forty.
miles below the landing-place. by seven
nations Never before was such q
spectacle witnessed in America. and 1t
IL doubtful If anything like 1t has ever
occurred In the history Of tho world.
Seven thousand soldiers, sailors aiid
marines, representing the seven ma
tons now represented IN the great In
ttcrnational exposition fleet anchored N
Hampton Roads. off the Exposition
Grounds, marched before thousands Of
spectators.
General Kuroki. the hero OF the
Yalu. was the reviewing officer OF tho
parade Surrounding him were many
distinguished officers, American and
foreign.
international rowing races were held
on Hampton Roads this afternoon, and
Tonight the most spectacular and
unique water carnival ever witnessed
in connection with any navy was held
on Hampton Roads. The historic body
OF water was In a blaze of glory.
Sailors and Marines Disembark.
1t was Just about 9 o'clock when
the sailors and marines began dsern-
barking at Discovery Landing. AT that
time stumpy little launch from the
Argentine cruiser President ySarmentu
came putting between the Godspecd
\ and Susan Constant piers sintossJ 7E
Smith Basin. The swnrthy South
American jnckies and sea .soldicrs
marched I'll their peculiar step to the
place assigned them In tn. parade
formation, and created great interest
among the spectators. who were be-
ginning to pile into the grounds from
every direction. with Raleigh square
as their objective point:
While all this was going oc. launch
after launch came In from the Ameri-
can war-ships, each having from four
10 six cutters loaded to tic :gi.''Wries
with stalwart American sailors and
marines, With their bands.
The two long piers were soon alisc
,rith a mass OF bluejackets and the on :
ferent companies were quickly IN ms
and trotting at double quick pace 70
their place In the parade.
On the landing Admiral iiarrlhstoIi,
President Tucker, Secretary Sheppard
and other officials Of the Exposition Com
pany were gathered to welcome the otfi-
GERS of the foreign nations
LADY Lost Slipper.
Colonel r. N. Thompson yach.
Everglades. steamed in and put ashore
n party of washington people. One OF
tho women lost a slipper while stepping
10 the float. and gallant navy mar
6shed 1t out and restored 1t to the blush
Ing owner.
This little incident had just closed
when the Argentine launch landed
Colonel Vallec, Major Toranzo and Lieu
tenant Patela. With many salutes ane
hat-doffing and ceremonious handshakes
the representatives OF the South Ameri-
can republic were welcomed by the ex'
position officials, Admiral Harrington be
ing in direct charge of the reception ant
, proper presentation of all the visitors
There was a brief chat, and then thu
Arsentinians were turned over to re
ccption committee member, who walked
them to q carriage and drove with then
to the review stand. All the whil'
American sailors were trotting In com
rany formation up the single gangboart
which leads from the landing to solit
ground, and the visiting dignltaries wer
compelled to side-step and dodge to keel
out OF the way Of the jackies and thei
ensign commanders.
Little Japs Land.
L t
perial Japanese navy. accompanied b.
I his staff, was the next to land There !
| more of a contrast between the full dres
uniform of the japanese army and nav.
! than there Is In the American service
Admiral Ijuin wore a long frock coat 0
very dark blue, with trousers to cores
pond. The regulation chapeau was o.
his head and his sword was suspende
from a heavy belt OF gold, while hi
sleeves bore the simple wide gold cuff
| and stripes of his rank, Across his lef
breast were hung row over row Of decora
tlons.
The little Japanese men, dlminutive i
]. size alone were extremely ceremonlou
| s In their introduction to the American re
| ception party. With their left hands a
the peak Of their chapeaux, they bowe
deep and extended the right hand on
4 level with their shoulders.
| They We're turned over to members 6
the reception committee, with an arm
officer and navy officer to pilot the,
safely to the stand. 1t was strict
\ ly AN army aud navy affair, but Presider
Tucker and Secretary Sheppard, Of tn
\ Exposition Company. We're there to we
come the guests. Admiral Harrine
ton was there to lookout for the arrange
! ments, and General Grant never move
three feet from General Kuroki durin
that officers stay on the grounds.
4 Just aftcr3the landing of tho Japal
Csc vice-aNnira and his staff tt
| Italian cruiser Varese's launch can
4 in with the flag Of tho Duke do Abru;
ii at her bow,
Duke Striking-Lookin Man.
Tho duke is by far one OF tho mo
striking appearing Of all tho foreie
notahles that ,laye visited the expo
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