New-York tribune., 1908-02-08
EVANS THANKS CHILL
SHIPS READY TO SAIL
The Go0ernor Reception-4H Well
on Board Fleet.

punta Arenas. Feb. Rear Admiral Evan,
has sent a letter 10 John Hicks. American Min
,s,er to Chiii, expressing his thanks TO the
ChiIian government for the splendid reception
accorded the American feet and its officers and
men. The admiral expresses the belief that the
visit viii result in strengthening the already
.-,endly relations existing between the two re-
nuhNcs He says also that he regrets that his
x,hsdule viii not permit the feet to visit Val
nsraiso but that the vessels will pass close tc
,ha; city in order honor the Chilian flag.
Replsing 10 the adrniral's communication. Mr.
Fs,clys said he would make the necessary ex-
rlanations 10 the Chilian government. He also
coraplirnented Admiral Evans on the effective
oonsition Of his feet and the discipline OF his
men.
- 2 dinner the battleship Minnesota the
ereeches all were couched in terms of warm
friendship Moritz Braun the American Con-
sular agent here: Alfred a. winslow, United
States Consul at Valparaiso. and others spoke
Rear Admiral Thomas expressed the regret %
Bear Admiral Evans that illness forced his alb
sence He added. however that the commander
of the feet MAS greatly pleased al the courtesies
which had been extended TO the Americans.
The dinner was given in honor Of Sefor Pieto.
Assistant Secretary OF the Chilian Navy, the
Governor and the officers Of the Cllilian cruiser
fbscabuco- Covers were laid for forty Ad-
-riral Thomas in his speech toasted King Ed
ward and Commander Hodges OF the British
cruiser Sappho replied The admiral also toasted
Emperor William and Chancellor Won Bulow.
Sehor PieJo said:
Gentlemen, allow the present Under Secre-
tsry Of the Chilian Navy TO propose the health
of his distinguished former colleague as As
sistant Secretary Of the United States Navy,
ewes so much"
Minister Hicks replied, praising Chilian hos
pitaity
Preparations on board the battleships and the
destroyers for their voyage through the west
err section Of the Strait OF Magellan into the
Pacific have been completed, and all the vessels
s-e ready 10 raise their anchors when the sig
nal is given from the flagship Connecticut to-
night When day breaks on Saturday they will
have rounded Cape Froward, the extreme south
ern point OF the South American mainland. and
turned their bows northwestward for the run
Of $50 miles 10 the Pacific end OF the strait. The
hest OF health prevails among the crews Senior
ChatEneau Governor Of the Territory Of Magel-
ian gave al official reception in honor Of the
visiting Americans at his residence yesterday.
There were four hundred guests present
The reception given on board Rear Admiral
bvanss naSshlp, the connecticut, was attenoed
by several hundred persons from Punta Arenas,
in addition 10 The Gillian and British naval Of
fce-s.
Much disappointment was expressed at the
absence Of Rear Admiral Evans. While his
rheumatism has improved it did not permit him
70 attend the entertainment The reception
continued all the afternoon the last guests
leaving the flagship at o'clock.
Last night the people Of Punta Arenas were
treated TO an electrical display from the war
ships. which used their flashlights and twink
Ing lines Of lesser illumination. Such dis
play WAS never before seen here.