Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17
FLEET OFFICERS
WELCOMED At RIO
FIRST OF MANY OFFICIAL FUNC-
TIONS. OCCURS YESTERDAY AT
BRAZIL'S CAPITAL.
HOLD BRILLIANT RECEPTION.
American Visitors Wined and Dined by
President of Republic, High Officials
and Legation Members.
DEMENT'S FRIENDSHIP OF NATIONS

RIO JANEIRO, Jan. 1.-THE first of
the many official functions to be given IN
honor of the visiting American naval
officers during their stay here took place
yesterday. The first event was a visit
to the Brazilian minister of marine, Ad-
miral Alenear, and this was followed by
a reception by the President of the Re
public, DR.. Penna, and a banquet by the
American ambassador, Irving B. Dudley.
DR.. Penna cordially welcomed the Wis
itors to Brazil. The ambassadors func-
ton was brilliant affair. In the after
noon the officers went out to Petropolis,
the home Of the diplomatic corps, Y
miles from the capital. They were ac-
companied by many high Brazilian Of
tcials and by representatives of the varl-
Gus legations. At the railway station of
the suburb they were received by the pri-
vate secretary of Mr.. Dudley and Joined
shortly afterwards by the ambassador
himself. The party then proceeded to
the residence of the President. Mr.. Dud-
ley presented Admiral Thomas to the
President and then introduced each of
hcer in turn. Replying to an address
made by Mr.. Thomas, DR.. Penna said:
Address by Dr.. Penna.
Il am extremely gratifed at presence
here of the officers commanding the pow
erful fleet sent to these waters by the
friendly nation of the north, a nation to
which we are united by bonds of strong
friendship. congratulate you upon
your ability as navigators, and express
my admiration. You have arrived
punctually at your destination in spite Of
the great difficulties presented by your
undertaking. You are cordially welcome
here and | trust that your stay IN Bra
gil will be happy.
Admiral Thomas Responds.
In response Admiral Thomas made a
short speech of thanks. Upon leaving
the residence of DR.. Penna the officers
were driven to the house of Mr.. Dudley.
The banquet was superb. The entire
house and grounds were Illuminated by
Venetian lamps and colored electric
lights. Within the salons were ablaze
with graceful Examinations and coloring
of flowers. The tables were laid in two
of the salons and were u@ited by an
arch of flowers. They were decorated
with cut glass, beautiful silverware and
more flowers. Among those present
were all the adnirals, the commanding
officers of each battleship, the Brazilian
minister of marine, the Brazilian minis
ter OF war, the chief of the naval staff
an official representing the minister Of
foreign affairs, Baron de Rio Branco
and number Of deputies and senator's
Rheumatism Attacks Evans
RIO JANEIRO, Jan. 14.-Rear Ad-
miral Robley D. Evans, commander of
the United States fleet, now in the har-
Dor here, is confined to his cabin of the
Connecticut by an attack of rheumatism
His illness, which, while not such as to
cause alarm, will make some difference
with the programme of entertainment
which had been made. This is deeply
deplored by the Brazilian officials, as
they wished especially to make his visit
the occasion of marked attention