New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-09
j. S. FLEET WELCOMED IN
MEDITERRANEAN PORTS.
MarseiIIeS, ViIIefranche, Genoa,
Naples and Malta Extend
Greetings.
OTHER SQUADR0NS NEAR
British, French, Italian, Ger
man, Spanish and Austrian
Warships Cruising in South
European Waters.
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paris. Nov S.-The Mediterranean is
inst now eliciting the keenest interest
Of naval experts for. with the arrival
Of the American feet, coinciding with
tho cruise there of the division Of the
British home fleet. commanded by Adj
,,iral Colville; with the French squad
ron including the battleships Courbet
and lean Bart: with the Italian squad
ron. comprising the battleship Dante;
with Austria's Dreadnought the Viri-
bus Units: the Spanish Dreadnought
Espaha. and the German battle cruiser
Goeben. the Mediterranean offers a
UNIQUE object lesson for comparing the
latest ideas in naval construction and
armament adopted by the seven ma
lions represented.
This is by far the most formidable
naval force ever assembled in the Med
iterranean.
Malta, Nov. S-The wyoming, the flag
ship of the United States Atlantic battle
ship feet under command Of Rear Ad-
n1iral Charles J. Badger, steamed into
port to-day and was heartily cheered by
great throngs of spectators gathered on
the bastions. The Wyoming is the largest
and most powerful warship yet seen at
Malta She will remain here until Tues
day next when she will proceed for
Naples.
A large number of the crew swarmed
ashore within a short time after the ar
rival OF the battleship and were met by
groups Of British sailors and soldiers, the
men fraternizing most cordially and max
Ing the streets lively. The Americans ex-
pressed themselves as feeling quite at
home. They began at once TO enjoy the
visit because the American government
had particularly requested that the au-
thorities at the different points which the
feet is visiting dispense with any formal
entertainment. the cruise being In nowise
ceremonial or official. but educational
The men will be allowed as much lib
erty as possible, so that they may utilize
their opportunities to the best advantage.
The entertainments arranged here are
only on a very small scale.
The men left aboard the Wyoming spent
their time in cleaning the ship, which
didn't seem to need it, as II looked spick
and span. In spite of the long voyage
The American bluejackets are character
lied as the smartest looking set that ever
came to Malta. Commander Todd said
that the voyage was uneventful since
having Hampton Roads the fleet had been
favored with beautiful weather. and a
large part Of the time was spent In carry
ing out tactical and other evolutions. The
golfers and hospital ships remained with
the battleships, which coaled several
times.
of Gibraltar the battleships separated,
proceeding for various designated posts
according 10 the programme, so as TO ar
rive al their respective destinations this
morning.
Swinging at attention from their work
the blueiackets saluted the flag as II was
lowered al the sunset gun tonight, whlle
the band played 1.-The Star-Spangled Ban
ner" and the British anthem. During the
impressive ceremony the Wyoming was
surrounded by boatloads of interested
dghtseers.
rear Admiral bdQBtI anu liO OeAAS'
perior officers have been made honorary
members Of the Union Club and the Ca
sno, the latter being the leading cluo OF
the Maltese Tomorrow the commander
in chief and other officers and the Amer-
can Consul will lunch with the Governor
OF Malta. General Sir Henry Macleod
Leslie Rumble, at the palace. There VIII
be a massed band concert on Monda|'
which will be attended by Governor Run
die. all the British officers and the Amer
lean officers.
Villefranche. Nov. S.--The American
battleships Utah and Delaware arrived
here to-day and took up their moor1ngs
after exchanging salutes with the shore
batteries.
Marseilles. Nov. 8-The American bat
teships Vermont and Ohio and the supply
ship Celtic, which are TO pay visit 10
this port arrived In the roads to-day. AS
they came in the Vermont and Ohio sa-
luted the French nag, and the batteries
on shore replied.
Crowds Of American visitors and towns
people were on the quays to greet the
American ships and they cheered the
officers as they landed to make their OIL
cial calls.
Naples, Nov. s-The American battle
ships Florida and Arkansas arrived mere
to-day, and anchored after exchanging
salutes with the forts.
Admiral Cattolica, ex-Minister OF Ma
rine. who had been intrusted by Minister
OF Marine Milo with the duty OF welcom-
ing the American battleships to this port
visited the captains OF the Florida and
the Arkansas this AFTERNOON.
The Mayor of Naples and many proni-
nent citizens also boarded the warships
and extended 10 their guests hearty
greeting
The Italian flagship Emanuele fhi-
oerto arrived here to-day TO greet the
American warships. and the command
ers exchanged visits this afternoon
Many of the American sailors were CIV
en- shore leave. A large contingent lelt
IN the evening for Rome and another
went 10 Florence.
Genoa, Nov. "a cordial greeting was
gwen by the authorities and the inhapi-
tants Of Genoa 10 the American battle"