The New York herald., 1921-06-20
ADMIRERS OF sims
Will CHARTER BOAT
TO MEET Him in BAY
Plan to Give Him Reception
Even if Navy Sends Tug
to Whisk Him Away.
Up TO HARBOR POLICE
Irish Republicans Go Ahead
With Arrangements for
Mock Greeting.
RESOLUTIONS PREPARED
Pointed Out That Engagement
in Harbor Would Make Ad-
miral Feel at Ease.
RESOLUTIONS PREPARED

Friends of Rear Admiral Sims, be-
lieving that the Navy Department in
tends to have a tug waiting for him
when the Olympic arrives at Quaran-
tine Wednesday, will arrange to-day
TO charter a boat to go down the bay
and give him an enthusiastic reception
anyhow.
If the Irish republicans still want to
hold an ironic reception to rival the
sincere one they will have to get an
other boat. What happens down the
bay then will be something for the
harbor police rather than the police of
the Charles street station to look out
for. A small naval engagement be-
tween the rival factions, it was pointed
out quite properly would give mari
time aspect to the occasion. and Ad-
miral Sims probably would be more at
ease.
Caspar Whitney, who with other
friends and admirers Of Admiral Sims
is arranging the bona flde reception,
more days to work on the plans there
would be no doubt as to how a large
part Of the people Of this city viewed
the intent back of Admiral Sims's re-
cent utterances. He said that since
the announcement was made of his
connection with the reception plans he
had received hundreds of telephone
calls, kilograms and letters from per-
sons who either wanted TO take part
In some sort or demonstration or who
were in sympathy with the idea.
Endorsed by wireless.
IL know. too" said Mr.. Whitney. that
Admiral Sims has received at least fifty
wireless messages since he sailed from
England, all assuring him OF friendship
and indorsing his stand. Perhaps more
than fifty messages have been sent, but
have personal knowledge of that many"
The fact that many persons were out
of town for the week end, Mr.. Whitney
said. would prevent the plans from being
as complete and elaborate as he would
like. He will; go downtown to-day to
confer with others who are interested.
Among them are Richard NJ. Fturd of
the American Defence Society and Elon
IT. Hooker president of the National
Security League. One of the first things
they want to learn Is whether the Navy
Department intends to have tug at
Quarantine They want to forestall any
action TO whisk the Admira! away with
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stration.
Il wish had a little more time."
said Mr.. Whitney. with only a few
moro days we could ar1knge to give
Admiral Sims a tremendous ovation. But
we'll do the best we can with what time
we have
Kelly Pushing Plans.
The mock reception, which is being
directed by Major Michael a. Kelly, d.
rector of the American Association for
the Recognition of the Irish Republic.
met yesterday with the executive COM
mittee of the association and decided TO
60 ahead with their plans to present
resolutions Of gratitude TO the Admiral"
His position Is that the Admirars Jack
ass" speech did more to aid the cause
of the Irish Republic in the United
States than anything which has hap
yened in n long time.
His speech got US 10000 new men,
bers," said Major Kelly. "and we want
TO thank him In dignified manner"
Floats and banners will make UP a
part Of the associations welcome. One
Of the floats, according TO the plans.
will show boat labelled britannia
Rules the Waves" and carrying an effigy
Of Admiral Sims on the prov.
Many among the Irish Republicans
believe that the navy will have a tug
ready to take the Admiral off at Quar-
antine, but they are going right ahead
for the reception at the Chelsea piers.
relying upon Admiral Sims's statement
that unless he received orders to do
otherwise he would land just like any
body else They are not yet prepared to
say whether they would get q boat to
go down the bay. A reception on water
would hamper the presentation of a
baby jackass. but the members of the
executive committee said that II put TO
II they could think up something else
quite as effective.
Many Fear n Riot.
Opposition to any reception at al
developed among members OF both fac
tions yesterday. Some OF those who
originally intended to take part In the
bona fide reception said they were
afraid the occasion would degenerate
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