Arizona republican., 1908-04-02
FIGHTING BOB" EVANS
 ARRIVES Al SAN DIEGO
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hopes to again post his flag on the Connecticut
 The early arrival of the C0nnecti- cut this morning was distinct sur prise. for wireless reports indicated that she would not reach San Diego until late in the day. It was just after sunrise however. when the white hull and three buff tunnels of the flag ship were sighted around the roint of rocks promOntory which juts out into the sea and marks the boundary line between the United States and Mexico. Three quarters of an hour later the Connecticut let go her an chor near Point Loma. just off the Hotel De Coronado. The tender Yankton, which accompanied the fleet from the Atlantic, and arrived here yesterday. put out of the hdrbor to meet the flagship and transfer Evans to the shore The admiral was late in rising however. and il was not until well toward noon that he was carried over the side of the Connecticut in an easy chair and placed in launch. which put off to the Yankton, lying close by. As the latter steamer left the after gangway Of the battleship. the flag of blue. denOting the pres ence of the commander in chief on board, came fluttering down to the deck
 A few minutes later it's counterpart was broken out from the tiny truck of the Yankton and the little tender started for the city with the admiral comfortably placed on the deck
 The private car Sacramento" had been run out on the Santa Fe wharf. and the Yankton ran immediately along side. A crowd of several hun dred persons gathered near by and. as they caught sight of Admiral E.v- ans. they gave a lusty cheer which he acknowledged by lifting his hat. The admiral was attired in citizens cloth ing for the trip. Strong armed sailors from the Yankton bore the admiral. still seated in an easy chair to the car.
 He remained. on the observation platform for few minutes and then retired. The transfer was made with the greatest ease and comfort. Evans looked forward to the journey ashore with some trepidation but he was ttdltu NAtu II NdS bNtI NiNil. anu Ilt declared that he was not in the least fatigued.
 Evans found awaiting him here lengthy letter of congratulauon and commendation from President Roose- welt. In the warmest tones the presi- dent reviewed the achievements of the fleet in its journey from Hampton Roads to Magdalena Bay. A most lib- eral share Of the praise and credit was bestowed upon Evans.
 The latter immediately sent tele- graphic message of thanks to the president
 Captain Royal R. IngersOll, who is chief of staff to Admiral Evans. shared the work of responsibility in bringing the fleet to the Pacific in such good shape. also came ap from Magdalena on the Connecticut and left this afternoon with Evans, on his way east. It was not intended that Inger- soil should be relieved until the fleet reached San Francisco. but :he se- rious illness of his son caused the captain 10 apply for release and his request was granted by the depart ment.
 IL has been decided that the Yank- ton will not return to Magdalena Bay. but will probably await tbe coming of the fleet. at this port. The auxil- iary cruiser Buffalo is expected Fri day with mail from the fleet and will return to Magdalena Bay on Saturday.