Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-14

SEATTLE, Wash. September ia
In the first day of his stay of more
than a week on the Pacific coast Mr..
Wilson spoke during the morning at
Tacoma and then came to Seattle in
time to review the Pacific fleet in
the afternoon and address a mass
meeting at the Arena in the evening.
In both cities he was cheered by
crowds that thropged every point of
vantage to get a glimpse of him. He
will rest tomorrow at Seattle hotel.
seattle's downtown section was
crowded to its capacity when Mr..
wilson's train arrived, land along the
line Of two-mile automobile ride
through the city there was roar Of
cheering. The police had strung ropes
to keep the spectators on the side
walk, but the crowds broke through
and followed the Presidents car.
President "Commands" Oregon.
AT the close of the review of the
feet the President virtually took
charge Of the Oregon, supersed;ng
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destroyers had circled the Oregon
when Secretary Daniels inquired of
Capt. Ivan c. Mettangel. commander
Of the Oregon:
do we get under way now. cap
tain?' -
"Just as soon as the destroyers have
all passed." the captain replied.
1.-The destroyers are hove to-" Presi-
dent Wilson put in.
Capt Mettangel took a look. faced
about and touching his cap said:
aye, aye, sir"
The Oregon got under way for the
return to the anchorage.
Later the President signed the IA
nous visitors book of the Oregon.
upon whose pages are recorded the
names of many Of the worlds most
prominent men.
Dreadnaughts Fire Salute.
Promptly at 2:45 the Oregon weigh
cd anchor and moved majestically
down the bay. passing in order the
dreadnaughts New Mexico, MISSISSIPPI
pi, Idaho. Texas and New York. From
each huge fighting ship roared sa-
lutes Of twenty-one guns. while above
circled two airplanes. Passing on.
the Oregon laid to and the scout
cruiser Birmingham, flagship Of Rear
Admiral Wiley, sped into view, lead.
ing the destroyer division of twenty.
seven vessels spaced about 800 yard.
apart. From her sides began the pres.
idential salute, to be taken up BY
each passing destroyer until the bay
for several miles was alive will
cracking guns. The President stood
bareheaded throughout most Of tn,
review at a vantage point on tn,
forward turret of the Oregon.
A mile down the bay the Birming
ham swung about. and. returning, LEI
the destroyers past the Oregon's bow
the waves cut by the speedy vessels
bobbing about like corks scores O
eayly decorated pleasure craft which
ventured almost into the very lane
Of the warships.
Sailors Line the Rails.
On each vessel Of the fleet the sail
ors lined the rails at attention an,
bands flung across the waters tn
strains of the national anthem.
Weighing anchor, the Oregon move
back toward her anchorage, passin,
the dreadnaughts Arkansas and Wy
oming and scout cruisers Vermont
North Carolina, Seattle and Georgis
anchored on the opposite side of tn
fairway.
The Prairie and Celtic of the trail
moved into their docks. A naval tn,
and two submarine chasers which ha,
accompanied the Oregon to keep tn
fairway clear sheered away.
Anchor chains ratified down and tn
review was ended, an hour and fftee,
minutes after it began.
The President appeared to enjoy tn
bracing air Of Puget sound immensel
- he stood up time and again smilingl
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