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prolonged to such an extent that it
was several minutes before the ad-
nirai could begin his address.
In a manner peculiarly his own, Ad-
miral Young related an anecdote as an
illustration of how we'll he liked PEN
sacola, and then said that it was with
much regret that he left Pensac cola for
another station, but was proud that he
is still in the peninsula state. He said
he did not vote in Kentucky, as the
speaker had happily remarked, but if
he did it would always be for Florida.
Senator Bryan's Talk.
Senator Bryan said that he consid-
cred for several hours whether he
could afford to leave washington to
spend one day in Pensacola, but that
he had not been in the city but few
minutes before he felt repaid for the
long trip, for the cordial welcome
which was given him pleased him be-
yond expression. He said he was glad
to get among the people to find out
exactly what they want him to do in
regard to the Russian treaty abroga-
ton and the sign of peace agree
ments with France and England.
Senator Bryan said that he had
wired asking Secretary Meyer to allow
the Florida to remain in Pensacola I'M
til after the holidays and that he
hoped that the request would be
granted. He said the secretary was a
good sort of a fellow, but he had a
way of disagreeing with Pensacola and
not doing to suit the Pensacola people.
Senator Bryan says he does not see
why 900 miles of seacoast should have
all of the navy yard and why $4,000
miles should be deprived of any. 1t is
not sectional feeling which keeps
patronage from the South, he thinks,
but that the New Engianders have
become accustomed to spending the
appropriations and like to continue to
do SO. In speaking of the Pensacola
Navy ard he said he was in favor OF
closing it If it was not to the ad-
vantage of the nation to use 1t, but
that the Pensacola yard could win on
it's merits and that he felt confident
that after March 4, 1913, that 1t would
be given the patronage that it should
have
In closing Senator Bryan said he
would always work hard for Pensa-
cola, and that he was rpoud of the
battleship Florida; that he was GLAD
TO meet the officers and men, and that
he hoped they would always feel al
home in any Florida port. especially
Pensacola, and that he felt confident
Lndt the commander ana men OF the
great ship would always be ready tt
use it to defend the homo of thi:
nation Of ours.
Captain Benson.
Captain Benson, commander of The
Utah, made some humorous remark:
when called upon by the POSTMASTER
He says the Florida is a big anC
mighty ship, but that the Utah is IN,
best and that she draws one foot more
of water now. He said he hated tt
make the Florida's officers and Florid.
ians feel badly after he had beer
treated so royalty, but that the Utal
was the best and he could prove it.
Governor GiIehrist.
Governor Gilchrist was running ovel
with wit and humor and ketp tn,
banqueters in a constant uproar. HI
dwelt largely upon his ambitions and
the way he managed to attain them
His talk was one Of the most delight
fully refreshing ones the humoroui
governor ever delivered.
Col. S. e. Allen.
Col. S. z. Allen, commander of For
Barrancas, in a few we'll chosen words
spoke of the pleasure the day afforded