Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-22

Burnber. Brumner. Coin and Bremen.
Then came another gap OF three
miles and German destroyers appeared
steaming in Ave columns abreast with
ten destroyers to n column.
Six miles separated the allied col
umns and squarely between them the
Cardiff brought her charges, all
steming at the stipulated speed OF
ten knots. As ordered their guns were
In regular fore and aft positions and
as far an powerful glasses could de-
termine there was no sign to provoke
suspicion.
Until all the major ships had been
swallowed up, In the enveloping col
umns. the latter never for a moment
relaxed their alert waSh.
Over the Germans circled a British
dirigible which acted as eyes for the
allied ships, which, altho the fog had
lifted. was still too distant for accurate
observation.
When the leading German ship had
reached the western end of the flank
ing columns, thc-nllied ships put about
in squadrons. Quickly reforming their
lines they proceeded to escort the
oncmy into the Firth or Forth.
Boarded by inspectors.
By noon the last wisp of fog had
dispersed and a splendid view Of the
vast array OF war craft could be OBJ
tained, Holding steadily to its course
the great fleet reached May Island at
2 o'clock. The captive Germans were
piioted to anchorage assigned to them
and British ships from, the southern
columns closed In as guards. The
northern column steamed on to the
regular anchorage lAgher up the Firth
Inspection parties from the grand
fleet boarded the Germans to make
sure all terms of the arrnistice were
met. The German vessels were in
termed and part Of the crews will re-
main for maintenance work and the
remainder will return to Germany
soon. y
Whether the American ships have
further part to play in connection
with this internment and guarding the
high seas is question which is be-
ing discussed by officers and men OF
the United States squadron.
King George Visits Y. S. Ship.
King Georges visit to the American
flagship New York Yesterday was
notable occasion turnout. British de-
stroyers were streaming out Of the
harbor to take up advanced positions
to act as screen of the surrender
and their appearance gave a note Of
solemnity to the gala scene on the
New York. e..
AS soon as the royal party stepped
aboard the royal ensign was hoisted.
This. is the first time since the United
States entered the war that any
ceremonial punctilo has been Observed
King George was touched by the sight
Of his standard swapping in the breeze
above the Stars and Stripes.
q 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 hack between long lines OF
aartnek standing stifyly at attention
and sailors manning the rails.
Formaiitiss Abandoned.
The party then went below to the
aeiniral's cabin. where it visited for
half an hour. The king appeared to
have a fine time. Fornalities were
abandoned. Admirals Beatty. Sims
anu FSOCItstu "CIS Ill HlSh SpAAASS ohN
their good naturcd bantering kept the
whole party laughing. 1t was an inter-
esting manifestation of the intimate
relations, cementing Great Britain and
America. During his call King George
voiced the brotherly feelings Of the
two navies, with a suggestion that an
arrangement might be made for joint
maneuvers every year by the two
fleets. g
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 will
that they brought an answering cheer
from the men on the distant ships OF
the American squadron.