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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
18
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans discusses gains in naval enlistment quality and training, recalls key ships and battles, criticizes Annapolis eyeglasses issue, and shares retirement reflections. Roosevelt and Hughes send tributes as Mohonk crowd cheers with birthday gifts and a silver loving cup.
On August 18 at Lake Mohonk guests gathered for Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans's retirement from active service. The event marked his long career and included birthday wishes amid a celebration at the Mountain House.
Tiffany & Co presented a silver loving cup to Rear Admiral Evans in honor of his sixty second birthday and service. Over five hundred people attended as the orchestra played Hail to the Chief and the crowd applauded, with Evans signaling for silence. The room was richly decorated with flags and notable attendees included President Taft and Governor Hughes among others.
Retired list in the navy yesterday included Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans. A photo shows him posed on the veranda of his hotel at Lake Mohonk.
Rear Admiral R. D. Evans, aged 58, is placed on the retired list after nearly five decades of service in the U S Navy. From Fort Fisher to Santiago, he earned the nickname Fighting Bob and led ships in key Pacific and Atlantic theaters, including the Kiel Canal festivities. Born in Floyd County Virginia in 1846, he chose the nation over state allegiance and rose to the highest naval rank, though he has endured rheumatic illness as his final years approached.
The fleet commander was ill for the voyage around Cape Horn and finally relinquished command on May 98, ending his leadership during the voyage.
Rear Admiral Caspar Frederick Goodrich becomes senior rear admiral after Evans retires. Born 1847 in Philadelphia, Goodrich fought in two wars, directed Cuban cable cutting, built coast signal service, led Naval War College, and commanded the Pacific squadron aiding San Francisco quake victims. He later ran the Brooklyn Navy Yard. his wife died recently and his son Caspar Goodrich was killed in a 1907 turret fire aboard the Georgia.
A Geneva dispatch says leaders of the Young Turk party will meet in late August to decide on deposing the Sultan of Turkey and, if approved, to choose a successor. No confirmation yet.
Dr John M Moore a former US Navy surgeon is held in a Paris asylum amid claims of hallucinations. Consul General Mason reports experts deem him violently deluded. French authorities require a bond from a relative for safe release, which Mason cannot fund or authorize, leaving Moore's fate to South Carolina relatives.
President Castro refuses to allow the Brazilian minister to handle French interests in Venezuela. Foreign Minister cites risk to Venezuela US relations and Brazil ties. French claimants face uncollected payments as Castro heads to Barquisimeto aboard the Restaurador, inviting the British minister on a significant voyage.
The United States indicates a free hand to the Netherlands to act against Venezuela provided no territory is occupied. An interview between American Minister Beaupré and the Dutch Premier conveyed Washington’s sympathy for possible blockade or other naval moves. The Friesland cruiser is not due to sail for the Caribbean before next month.
Passengers report uprisings in Honduras tied to Estrada Cabrera's Guatemala regime. Proclamations dated Belize and signed by Manuel Bonilla were allegedly printed in Guatemala City to rally supporters. Morales warned by American minister Heinke. American and Mexican governments threaten Cabrera for neutrality violations. General Ortiz captured. American Colonel Leroy Cannon detained and expected to be shot per El Monitor.
Peking August 18 reports an official Chinese language edition of Li Hung Chang life published in Shanghai. The work spans one hundred volumes detailing the late statesman’s career and influence.
The Dalai Lama, roaming Northern China since 194, is slated to reach Peking next month. Officials plan a high level welcome implying his status rivals that of the Emperor. He has governed a three month religious court at Wu Tai Shan and irritated Shan-Se officials with alleged mistreatment of Tibetans. The Shan-Se Governor seeks drastic action to persuade him to depart Wu Tai Shan for the capital.
The Empress’s health remains a concern at the Russian court. Though improved during a Finnish waters cruise, hysteria recurred after return. She is too weak to walk or stand at times and is reported to be mentally low in spirits.
Great anxiety grips Winnipeg Manitoba as Edith Turnock, D MacGifford, and F Lambert, three well known youths, set out by cart to Whytewold Beach four miles away. A squall struck them yesterday afternoon and they were swept into Lake Winnipeg. Rescue attempts continue as authorities search the water.
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