Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-26
CUlGOA ARRIVES At Annoy
SUPPLY SHIP in THE VAN OF
SECOND SQUADRON.
Chinese Making Preparations to
Welcome American Battle
ships Friday.

Annoy China. October 26-The supply
ship Culgoa, Lieut.. Commander John
B. Patton, commanding. arrived here to-
day from Manila and will await the COM
ing of the second squadron Of the Ameri-
can battleship fleet under Admiral Emory.
which is due here October 80. y dispatch
has been received here from Admiral
Emory requesting that the Annoy pilots
meet him on Thursday evening. The Chi
nese cruiser Hai-Chi arrived here today
from Shanghai with Prince Yu-ang on
board
Viceroy Seng of Fukien province came
ashore today from the cruiser Hai-iung,
accompanied by strong guard
Order is being rapidly established at the
reception grounds where the recent
typhoon wrought destruction. BAMBOO
structures have replaced the ruined build
ings. and the original plans for the enter
tainment of the officers and men of the
American fleet are likely to be carried
out fully.
All classes consider the visit OF the
Americans highly important event. The
schools will close for week, and the Gus
tom house, the consulates, banks and
large business houses will close at IL am
each day.
Close Watch on Plotters.
The revolutionist plot which was I'M
earthed yesterday causes great anxiety,
the government officials fearing that its
ramifications may be far-reaching The
object of the revolutionists was the as
sassination of high Chinese officials during
the reception. and, consequence OF
the discovery of the revolutionists' plans.
extraordinary precautions are being taken
and will be extended during the stay OF
the fleet here and particularly during the
official functions.
The attempt of the remnant of the Anti
American Boycott Association to organize
demonstration has proved complete
failure. and any open attempt on the part
of any person or organization 10 interfere
with the festivities in honor Of the Ameri-
can visitors will be met with severe pun
shment.
The Young Mems Christian Association
has arranged for reading and rest rooms
in the reception grounus ana VIII dlS-
tribute free tickets for refreshments TO
the men, A branch post office Will be es-
tablished in their building, and other con,
yeniences have been planned. The general
decoration plans are complete, and the
decorations. especially in the grounds, Will
be unique Shiploads of potted plants
have been brought from Canton. these IN
Guiding a valuable collection OF dwarf
trees more than 3UO years old.
Due at Annoy Friday.
The fleet is due to arrive here at 10 am.
Friday, when Admiral Sab of the Chinese
navy will call upon Admiral Emory, the
commander of that portion of the Meet
which will visit Annoy, presenting the
cards of Prince Yu Lang and Lang Iun
Yen, official representatives from Pc
king Admiral Emory will return Ad-
miral Sah's call and will pay his respects
to the Picking representatives at the re-
ception hall. The men will then be per-
mitted to land.
A series of sports have been arranged,
but at Admiral Emorys request there
will be no cash prizes. The winners IN
the various events will receive orders
and make personal selections of prizes al
the bazaar.
Friday the imperial commissioners will
give dinner to the American officers,
and Saturday Admiral Emory will give a
luncheon to the imperial commissioners
and reception committee, while In the
afternoon there will be general recep-
ton on the flagship.
Monday the foreign residents will en-
terrain the Americans, and Julean ii.
Arnold, the American consul here, will
give a dinner to the commanding officers.
the commissioners and committee. Tues
day the committees dinner to the offi-
GERS and foreign residents will be held.
while the chief feature of Wednesday
no ho