New-York tribune., 1908-01-16
4DMIR4LS At PALACE.
President Penna Entertains-
Dudleys Garden Party.

Rio de Janeiro, Jan. 15.-The President of the
Republic DR.. Penna - entertained the adnirals
and some of the higher officers of the American
fleet at a breakfast to-day at Petropolis Later
in the day there garden party az the
American Embassy in the same suburb. Though
Rear Admiral Evans could not be present at
these entertainments, the feet was represented
by Admirals Thomas Emory and Sperry, Cap
tain Osterhaus. of the flagship Connecticut;
Captain Wainwright, of the Louisiana; Captain
Hubbard. OF the Minnesota; Captain McCrea, of
the Georgia and Captain Murdock of the Rhode
Island Baron Rio Branco. the Minister of For
eign Affairs, was not able to be present on
account of sickness.
When the peoples of South America pro-
claimed their independence" said President
Penna in his speech. "the young American re-
public offered to them its support. declaring for
the indestructible solidarity Of the peoples of
the New World by the voice of its great Presi-
dent Monroe the statesman who laid down that
famous doctrine in force to-day The long
cruise of this powerful feet around the South
American Continent constitutes a new and
magnificent proof of that unsurpassable vigor
of the great friend of Brazil, and we sincerely
wish for a continuation of the happy voyage
Let US drink to the glorious American navy. to
the prosperity of the United States and to the
great and eminent statesman, Theodore Roose-
welt"
Ambassador Dudley thanked President Penna
for his friendly illusions to the existing reta-
tions between the two countries and for the
magnificent reception which the fleet had
ceived in Brazil. He said that the attention
which had been shown to the officers by the
representatives of Brazil would he known in
the United States, where all the movements of
rhsd with he ST
terest He alluded to the close and friendly
relations between the United States and South
America since the administration of Secretary
Blaine and said that President Roosevelt and
Secretary Root would do everything necessary
to strengthen and maintain these relations be-
tween the countries. Mr.. Dudley finished
by proposing the health CT President Penna and
the prosperity of Brazil.
Rear Admiral Thomas. in responding to the
toast to the navy, said that he and his brother
officers were very grateful to the government
and to the people of Brazil for cordial welcome
which, he said exceeded all expectation. He
predicted that the news Of their reception in
Brazil would produce good effect in the United
States, and closed by proposing the health of
Brazil and its navy.
Nearly thousand persons attended Ambas-
sador Dudley's garden party, some seven hun.
dred or more specially invited guests going by
train together with two hundred three hun
dred officers and high officials. The house was
beautifully decorated. Refreshments were served
in the garden at small tables. where Brazilans
and Americans met. The music was furnished
by military band
Rear Admiral Evans is improving, and to-
morrow may be able to come ashore
The newspapers this morning all comment ia
vorably on the good behavior Of the sailors who
had shore liberty yesterday. The men all en-
joyed their visit, and perfect order was main
tained Not fewer than four thousand men
visited the city in the course Of the day and
evening
It is estimated that with the purchase Of sup
plies for the ships and the money spent on
shore by officers and sailors. not less than
$3.50 600 will have been left in Rio by the time
the vessels sail south, on January 21. These
prospects are naturally pleasing to the trades
men of the capital
The English and American residents of the
city will give a smoking concert in Fiuminense
Park tomorrow in honor of the visiting Of
Acers.
1t is rumored here this morning that the
Argentine Minister of Foreign Affairs has sent
a telegram to Secretary Root at Washington in
viting a detachment of the fleet TO visit Buenos
Ayres on its voyage. Another report here to-
day says that the Peruvian cruisers AL
mirante Grau and Boosnesi will accompany
the American feet from Peruvian waters to
San Francisco.