The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-22
Germans Sighted.

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Ewes straining through the murky
haze finally were rewarded. or the
%starhoard bow the Cardiff, trailing an
observation Kite balloon, came steam
ing i'm. Close behind her came the
firSst Of the German ships, the great
battle cruiser Seydlitz, which was fly
ing the flag of Commodore Togert.
After her came four others of the same
type, the DerfflinRer, Won der Tam,
Hindcnhurg and Moltke. They moved
along three cable lengths apart.
Immediately following them were
nine d~readnoughts, the Friedrich der
Reuter-, the koenig Albert, Kaiser,
Kroupriuz Wilhelm. Kaiserin, Bayern,
Markgraf, prina Resent Luitnold and
the Crosser Kurfuerst.
Three miles astcrn of the hattleShipS
came seven light cruisers. the karls-
ruhe. hearing the ensign Of Commodore
Harder; the Frankfort, Emden. Burn
berg, Drummer, Coin and Bremen.
Then came another gap OF three
miles and German destroyers came
stcamiug in five columns abreast w!th
10 dcstroyers to a column. Six miles
separated the allied columns and
suuarcly between them the Cardiff
brought ncr charges all steaming at
the stipulated speed Of 10 knots. As
| ordered, their guns were in regular
| fore and att positions, and as far as
powerful glasses could determine there
was no sign 10 provoke suspicion.
Until all the major ships had been
swallowed up in the enVeloplng allied
| columns the latter never for a mo-
| ment relaxed their alert watch, over
4 the Germans circled a British dirigible,
which acted as eyes for the alhed ships,
which, although the fog had lifted,
were still too distant for accurate OBJ
| servation,
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 dis
persed and a splendid view Of the vast
array of warcraft could be obtained,
Holding steadily to its course, the
| great fleet reached May island at 2
o'clock. The captive Germans were
piloted to anchorages assigned to them
and British ships from the southern
column closed in as guards. The north
ern column steamed on to the regular
anchorages higher up the Firth.
Enemy Is Boarded,
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 informed in Scapa Flow.
Part Of the crews will remain for main
tenance work and the remainder will
be returned to Germany soon.
Whether American ships have a fur
Their part to play in connection with
this internment and guarding the high
seas Is a question which is being dis
cussed by officers and men OF the
United States squadron.
/ KIM [NnrtTn'. ,ftutt -, tha hnNnT1nD n
flagship New York Wednesday 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, and
the RIGHTEOUSNESS Of their mission
gave a note Of solemnity to the gala
see ne on the New York. AS soon as
the royal party stepped aboard the
royal ensign was hoisted to the mast
head. This was the first time since the
United States entered the war that any
ceremonial punCtilio has been observed.
King George was touched by the sight
OF his standard Swapping in the breeze
above the Stars and stripes, and ex-
pressed his appreciation.
King George, the prince OF Wales, Nd
miral 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
DetWeen the long lines OF marines
standing stiffly at attention, and sailors
manning the rails, The party then went
below to the admiral's cabin, where it
visited for half an hour. The king APP
peared to have a fine time.
Formalities were abandoned, Admir-
ais Beatty, Sims and Rodlnan were in
high spirits, and their good natured
bantering kept the whole party laugh
ing, 1t was AT interesting manifesto
tion Of the extremely cordial and inti-
mate relations Cementing Great Brit
ain and America. During his call. King
George voiced the b%rotherly feelings Of
the two navies, with a suggestion that
arrangements might well be made for
joint maneuvers every year by the
American and British fleets. His pro-
posal was quickly and heartily seconded
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 such a will that they
brought an answering cheer from the
men on the distant ships Of the Ameri-
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