The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-22
GERMANY CEASES
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there was no sign to provoke suspi-
cion. All of them had been swallowed
up in the enveloping columns, the
latter never for minute relaxing
their alert watch. Over the Germans
circled a British dirigible which acted
as eyes for the allied ships. which, al
too distant for accurate observation. 4.
When the leading German ship had
reached the western end of the flank
ing columns, the allied ships put about
in squadrons. Quickly reforming
their lines, they proceeded to escort
the enemy into the Firth of Forth. BY
noon. the last wisp of fog had disap-
peared and splendid view of the vast
array of war craft could be obtained.
Holding steadily to its course, the
great fleet reached May Island at two
O'Clock. The captive Germans were
piloted to anchorage assigned to them
and British ships from the southern
column closed in as guards. The
northern column steamed on to the
regular anchorages higher up the
Firth.
Inspection parties from the grand
fleet boarded the Germans to make
sure that all conditions of the armis-
tice were observed. The enemy YES
sells will be interned in Scapa Flow.
Part of the crews will remain for
maintenance and the remainder will
be returned to Germany soon. Wheth-
err American ships have further part
to play in connection with the intern
ment and guarding the high seas is a
question which is being discussed by
officers and men of the squadron.
King Georges visit to the American
flagship New York yesterday was a
notable occasion throughout British
destrOyers were steaming out of the
harbor to take up advanced positions
to act as a screen for the grand fleet
today and the portentiousness of their
mission gave a note of sOlemnity to
the gala scene on the New York. AS
soon as the royal party stepped
aboard the Royal Ensign was hoisted
to the masthead.
King Visits U. S. Admiral.
This was the first time since the
United States entered the war that
any ceremonial punctilio has been OBJ
served King George was touched by
the sight of his standard swapping
in the breeze above the Stars and
Stripes, expressed his appreciation.
King George, the prince of Wales,
Admiral Beatty and other members
of the visiting party were received
by Admirals Rodman and Sims and
other officers of the fleet. They made
a quick tour back between long lines
of marines standing stiffly at atten-
ton and sailors manning the rails
The party then went below to the
admiraFs cabin, where it visited for
half an hour. The king appeared to
have a fine time. Formalities were
abandoned. Admirals Beatty, Sims
and ROdman were in high spirits and
their good natured bantering kept the
whole party laughing. 1t was an in
teresting manifestation of the ex-
tremely cordial and intimate relations
cementing Great Britain and America
During his call, King George voiced
the brotherly feelings of the two
navies. With a suggestion that ar
rangements might well be made for
joint maneuvers every year by the
American and British fleets. His pro-
posal was quickly and heartily sec
onded by the American officers
AS the king entered the royal
barge, the order came from the officer
on the bridge to the sailors and
marines, three cheers for the king
of England" Cheers were given with