The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-04-30
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| al Wnueiu Scout broke to the breeze
the American colors as he landed to
begin his march at the head of the
American troops to Mexico City.
The hJsting Of the flag was carried
out with the full naval ceremony in
the presence of Rear Admiral Badg-
er. commander In chief of the Allan.
tic fleet, Rear Admiral Fletcher and
the plucky 1900 men from Fletchers
ships who took the city from the Mex
leans, April 81.
Bravery Recognized
AS mark of special distinction for
bravery shown in action, Chief Quar-
termaster Jeffs of the battleship Flor
ida made the big American standard
fast to the halyards on the staff err
ected over the Terminal hotel.
Captain Frederick II. Delano, ad-
jutant of the marine battalion of the,
Prairie; Major Quick of the Utah, and
Ensign Edward Mcdonnell of the Flor
ida hauled away until the flag broke
out in wave of color at the top Of
the staff amid the strains OF The Star
Spangled Banner, played by the bands
of the Florida and Utah, to the thun-
der of the saluting guns from the
Minnesota in the inner harbor and
the half hysterical cheering OF the
refugees who recently escaped from
Mexico City.
Before the law but imposing facade
of the Terminal, which is also the de-
pot for all the railroads entering Vera
Cruz, the broad plaza spread to the
dock, giving a view of the crowded
inner harbor and of the great armada
outside the breakwater.
Fighting Men
Long before the time set for the
ceremony Americans from all parts
of the city started toward the plaza.
The first of the fighting men to arrive
was Colonel Neville's battalion of
marines, marching to it's place on the
right of the line. The bandmen of the
Utah, also dressed in khaki fell In on
the left of the line.
Next came battalions Of bluejackets
accompanied by their machine gun
section and hospital corps. The Flor
ida's band led them to their place.
beside the marines, the bandsmen
forming directly in front of the flag
staff where the American national
colors were to be raised. Lieutenant
Commander Allen Buchanan Of the
Florida, who led the bluejackets in
landing, commanded them.
Facing the Flag
When the long line had been drawn
up Captain William R. Rush of the
Florida who was In charge Of the
landing of the Americans on Mexican
soil, took his place IN front and fac
Ing the flag STAFF with his staff otilc.
ers. Behind Captain Rush stood
Rear Admiral, Fletcher. His stan
the members Of which are now offici'
ais Of the city under American con
troll. took their place on the left OF
the center. Finally Rear Admiral
Badger. in supreme command. with
the officers of his stan in full dress
white uniforms took their places at
the right Of the center.
As the signal was given by Ensign
Mcdonnell, standing almost on the
spot where as chief signal on the day
of landing four of his men were shot
down at his side, he and the other
members of the gallant quartet hauled
away on the halyards the bluejackets
snapped their rifles to present arms
the admirals stood at salute ana the
band broke into the stirring strains
Of the American national anthem.
Just as the big banner broke out
and was caught and extended by the
full sweep of the afternoon breeze Il
first flash and roar came from the
saluting bridge of the Minnesota
Banner Floats To Breeze
The thunderous report sent thrhi
tbrnuob tho man atAndinp at attention