Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-08
Sails Away
From Punta Arenas.
Nov on Final Lap Of Long
Trip to Pacific Ocean.
Men and Officers Of Fleet are All
In Good Health.

Punta Arenas, Strait of Magcll' H.
Feb. AFTER being fctcI and dinel
and ShowcrrI with every courtesy ana
attention by the Chiiian officials. the
officers and men Of Admiral IIVanS
fleet today busted themselves With pre-
variations for departure from this port
and shortly after II O'Clock tonight
| weighed anchor for the final stage OF
the long journey to the Pacific ocean.
All the men. as well as the officers
of the fleet. arc in fine health and the
many launches ana rowboats GartinS
about the harbor between the mighty
warshipS and the quays, with the Am
erican flag flying from bow and stern
| lent To the bay an aspect of bright
ness and animation which was in full
harmony with the bright sunshine re-
hcrted from the dancing waters.
The early part Of the day was large
~ devoted to leave takingS from
friends ashore by the officers and men,
who have formed many warm friend
ships with the officials and people here
1t WAS with feelings of regret on both
sides adcus were said and the people
of the city retired to rest tonight,
knowing that when they arose in the
great fIcct-a spectacle OF lifetime
which they had last seen swinging
peacefully at anchor, would 50 far as
they were concerned be but 4 pleasant
memory.
Governor Chegncau Of tie territory
of Magellan gave an official reception
last night i'll honor of the visitors. 1t
was Il brilliant function and was at
tended by 400 guests, including Amcri-
cen Minister John Hicks and many
other officials of high rank. The at
fair. as Wei as the reception given
on board Admiral Evans flagship. Was
a decided success. Many prominent
people Of Punta Arenas, as we'll as
CHILEAN ana British naval officers. We're
present The ships We're all trimmed"
for the occasion.
Rear Admiral Exams has sent "A let
ter to John Hicks. American minister
to chill. cXri tSsing his Thanks to the
Gillian government for the hearty re-
Ception given the American feet and
its personnel. The admiral expresses
! the belief that the visit Will result i'll
IL strengthening Of the friendly rclu-
| lions existing between the two repub-
lies. II" says also that he regrets tina I.
! his SchedulN will not permit tn. fleet
| 10 visit Valparaiso, hut that IL" vessels
will pass close to that city - honor
! til" Chilian flag
| Replying to the admirarS commune
cation, M. Hicks said he would make
| the necessary explanations to the
| Gillian government. He ais" compli-
mcntcd Admiral Evans for the cficc-
! tive condition of his fleet and the dis
ciIlinc of his men.
Vt Il banquet aboard the hattIeshp
| Minnesota. TIL" speeches all Wer,,
! couChed III terms of warm friendship
! Moritiz Braun, the American consular
agent here. Alfrtdd WinSloW. United
| states consul at Valparaiso and others
| spoke. Rear Admiral Thomas express
| ed the regret of Rear Admiral Evans
! that Illness prevented his attending the
! function. He added, however. that the
| commander of the fleet WAS greatly
| pleased at the courtcSies that had been
| extended the American battlcshipS in
Chilean waters.