Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
EVANS IS
UNDECIDED
ADMIRAL HOPES TO ATTEND
CELEBRATION
AIN HANDS OF DOCTORS" SAYS
"FleHTlNo BOB"
Condition of Naval Hero Shows De-
cided mprovement--Son Leaves
to Meet Mother in Los
Angeles
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p so RoBLES HOT SPRINGS,
April TT am still hoping to rejoin
the fleet at San Diego" said Admiral
Evans this afternoon, "but l am in
; the hands Of my doctor and whatever
his orders l shall submit to his judg-
meat and obey him, regardless OF my
own inclination. 1t will be keen
disappointment to me If he does not
allow me to so south, but he knows
what is best for me, and shall not
dlsobey him.
IF he considers it inadvsable for
me to go to San Diego, Los Angeles
and Santa Barbara, / am sure that
the people of Southern California will
understand that only the Doctors Or
ders prevented me from coming.
can assure them they will not be more
disappointed than l will be.
But" added Admiral Evans, with a
look of determination, II am still hop
ing to go there"
Evans improving
Khe admiral had just returned in
his wheel chair from the railroad sta
ton, which is some distance from the
springs, and where his son. Lieutenant
Evans, who commands the big turret
guns on the battleship Louisiana, had
taken him.
~ The marked improvement in his con-
dition was apparent In his voice, man
ner and appearance. He seemed In
excellent spirits, chatted freely and
spoke feeingly of the kindly interest
that was being taken In him by the
people of California.
Having received a telegram from
John II. Roberts, assistant adjutant
general OF the California G.. A. r., con-
tanning greetings and good wishes for
speedy recovery of health. to our
naval hero and our comrade," and an
nouncing that delegation an route
10 the Grand Army encampment at
Santa Ana would pass through Paso
Robles at 4:40, Admiral Evans had
himself wheeled to the depot by his
son TO greet the Old veterans of the
civil war. The train, however, was
late. and after waiting for some time,
It was found necessary 10 take him
back to his hotel. He was much dis
appointed. but left a message for Gem
eral Roberts, expressing his regrets
that he did not meet the delegation.
II Just wanted to greet the old boys
and thank them for their kind mes
sage" said the admiral. Everybody
is so kind to me and don't know how
1 am to show my appreciation"
Discusses Trip North
Touching upon the hour fixed for
the fleets arrival at San Francisco,
which, 1t Is said, has caused some dis
satisfaction, Admiral Evans said: II
fixed the time of arrival at San Fran
cisco at 2 o'clock, in order to take ad-
vantage of the flood tide. l shall ar
rive outside with the feet on the night
of May 8, and anchor for the night"
The admiral today. for the first time
since his arrival here, was wheeled
about town. Going down the main
street to make some little purchases,
he was soon surrounded by crowd,
some farmers and many children, for
the first time getting glimpse of
him. He shook hands with number
of them.
Lieutenant Evans will leave tomor-
row morning for Los Angeles to meet
his mother and sister and accompany
them to the springs.
Should Admiral Evans not be able to
go south 1t is quite probable that Mrs
Evans and the daughter, Mrs. c. c.
Marsh, wife of Commander Marsh, u.
S. NJ, will attend the festivities at the
southern ports.