The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-21
Enthusiastic Welcome Is Ten- deTed the Visitors by NOtab|es
 of Sydney
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS
 FORM IN LAND PARADE
Lord Northcote Extends Hearty Well come To Admiral Sperry With His Officers and Men and Conqrat-
 uates the Admiral.

Sydney, N S. w., August 2O.-sydney was aglow with life and color today and surging thousands filled the streets as l never before, for this was the day set for the official landing of the officers and men of the American fleet and for Aus tralians to publicly welcome them. No more triumphal entry of gallant ves- sels into port was ever witnessed than that of yesterday, when the warships pushed through the haze of sea and steamed majestcally past the headlands crowded with a cheering multitude. To- day Australians had an opportunity to see the men who brought the ships in safety thus far on their voyage around the world.
 from Farm Covecwher the landing oc- cured throughout the lengthy line of march, the crowds gave enthusiastic well come. Large bodies of men from all the ships were brought ashore in the morning in launches. They numbered close to 3ooo In sections they marched to the outer domain, which adjoins the hotsnieaI gardens, and formed upon allotted snaces fronting the reception pavilion Then came the admirals and their staffs. who 1 landed ashore on the east side of inc cove, where a guard of honor from the British naval forces was drawn up. Thev were met by the prime minister. Alfred Deakin, and the other ministers of the commonwealth, the premier, of New south l Wales and his minister's. the lord mavor of Sydney and members of the cornora- i tion
 | Guard Inspected.
 Rear Admiral Sperry, commander of the fleet, inspected the naval guard. and then, with the others, was driven to the reception pavilion in the domain, where he was greeted by Lord Northcote. gov ernor general of Australia; Sir Harry Rawson, the governor of New South Wales, and the military and naval heads of the colony
 The scene was brilliant and picturesque The grand pavilion was surmounted by 4 great golden eagle glitterng in the sum- light, and the curved balustrades were in- 1 scribed with the names of the American states. The stands surrounding the pa- vilion seemed almost buried with flags and bunting and evergreens These were occupied by the federal and state minis ters the members of the various branches of the legislature and government of- hcials, many of whom were accompanied by ladies, whose gay costumes furnished vivid patches of color.
 Beyond the official inclosure masses of spectators grouped beneath widespread- ing trees Glimpses could be had of the harbor in the distance, with the battle SliDS strilxinQlv xyh ita the water and sky The brilliant uniforms of the guard of honor from the royal Australian artillery contrasted strongly With the plain colors worn by the Amer icans
 Lord Northcote, on behalf of Australia. extended the heartiest of welcomes to Ad- miral Sperry, his officers and men and congratulated them warmly on the suc- cess of the voyage
 After greetings had been exchanged the procession was formed, the lord mayor and officials and the American admirals with their staffs occupying carriages. 1 Twenty-Five hundred men from the fleet took part in the procession. They carried arms but no ammunition in accordance with an arrangement made the night be- fore.
 Hitch In Arrangements.
 hitch occurred in the original ar- engagements when soon after the arrival of the Americans at this port it was learned by Admiral Sperry that owing to the im- perial regulations. the landing of armed men in Australia would be barred Ad- miral Sperry immediately notified tho government that unless his men were per- mitted to carry arms they would take no part In the parade. An amicable ar engagement was reached on this point. however, without difficulty the common wealth government granting permission to American sailors and marines to carry arms but no ammunition.
 The attachments from the various ships were headed by color-bearers and accom- panied by the ships bands. Their march, Ing was commented upon with admiration and they were cheered on every hand All the streets along the route were pro- fusely decorated and lined with federal troops and police
 On the return to the domain the visitors were entertained at luncheon. The whole city turned out to do them honor and the greatest enthusiasm prevailed.
 The prime minister in extending the greeting of the commonwealth to Admiral Sperry said that 1t was in essence and truth from the whole people. Lord Mayor ! Hughes presented address to the ad- miral, who acknowledged the gift in warm terms.