The Washington herald., 1908-01-14

Rio de Janeiro. Jan 13.-The entertain
ments in honor of the visiting American
fleet began to-day. and the official pro-
gramme promises to test the endurance
Of the officers, as a function Of some sort
is provided for every day the feet re-
mains here In addition to these official
entertainments. there VIII be others given
by private residents who are acquainted
with some Of the American officers.
This morning Capt Hugo Osterhaus.
commanding the Connecticut, Rear Ad-
miral Evans flagship, went ashore, and
as the representative of Admiral Evans
paid his respects TO Rear Admiral Alex
andrino de Alencar. minister of marine.
Admiral Evans was not in condition
to make the call personally. az he is
suffering with a slight attack of rheuma-
tism in his ankle. Prior 10 this, the usual
formal calls were paid to the commander
Of the Brazilian feet in the harbor.
Pehna Gives Reception.
President Penna gave largely attended
reception in honor OF the Americans at
his residence this afternoon. Mr.. Irving
B. Dudley, the American Minister. pre-
sented the officers 10 the president
Those present included a large number
OF government officials. naval and mills
tary officers. and the elite Of the city. i
fine band furnished music. which in
cluded the American and Brazilian ma
tional hymns, The scene was a very
brilliant one
Minister Dudley gave a dinner at Pc
tropolis this evening His guests included
Rear Admirals Emory, Thomas and
sperry and the captains OF the various
war ships.
They went across the bay in President
Penna's yacht, and then took a special
train that was awaiting them TO their
destination, which Is some twenty miles
northeast Of the capital
Mr. Dtdley proposed a toast 70 Presi-
dent Roosevelt and President Penna.
Rear Admiral De Alencar responded.
Brothers Of the Heart.
President Penna said that Brazil and
the United States are brothers Of the
heart"
As a matter OF courtesy the Brazilian
naval authorities have detailed launches
from their warshi9s 10 act as guards
for the American vessels.
Last night the Brazilian feet was bril-
liantly illuminated in honor Of the Amer
leans, and there was a fine display Of
fireworks ashore. Until a late hour the
shore front was thronged by residents.
who displayed their cordiality toward the
visitors whenever occasion offered
To-day the enthusiasm continues. and
the bluejackets who were given shore
leave have had a strenuous day. The
Brazilians are noted for their hospitality. /
and in accordance with this disposition
special committees have been appointed
to see that the sailors have a good time
when they come ashore.
DR.. Leopold II. Schwerfn. surgeon of the /
toTpedo-boat fotilla, viii be tried by
on the charge Of neglect of
duty when the torpedo notllla arrives here
from PeTnambuco.
He was ordered to attend man who
was sick on one Of the torpedo boats. but
instead of going himself he sent an /
apothecary it is alleged The sick man 4
died.
The torpedo 1otina left Pernambuco .
for Rio de Janeirc, according
10 a dispatch received at the Navy De !
Dartment. The fotilla Is three DAYS be-
hind its original schedule and it is said
10 be the intention Of Lieut. Commander
Hutch L Cone, in command of the fotiIla.
% endeavor to make up this lost time on
he trip tc Rio, where the hotllla is ex-
Dected to arrive January Is. or as soon
hereafter as possible
The hotilla is composed OF the Whipple.
iagship; Truxtun, Lawrence. Hopkins
Hull, and Stewart, and is accompanied by
he supply ship Arethusa
New Cruiser TO Join Fleet.