THE NAVAL REVIEV AT
SPITHEAD. ',
The review of the
British Navy at
Spithead in honour of
the visit, of the
Emperor William of
Germany, which
was postponed on account
of a hurricane
blowing on Saturday last
was held on
Monday, and was in every
respect a
triumph of British naval
prestige.
One hundred and ten
warships took
part in the review,'
forming an unbroken
fighting line extending
along the Solent
from Spithead for nearly
150 miles, the
array comprising
ironclads, cruisers, and
torpedo boats, all in
fighting trim.
The twelve German'
ironclads which
accompanied the German
Imperial yacht
Hohenzollern, conveying
Kaiser William
from Germany were
anchored in close
order, off Spithead, the
officers and
crews on board watching
the manoeuvres
of the British fleet
with liveliest interest
There was also a large
assemblage of
yachts belonging to the
Royal Yacht Club.
Arrangements were made
for those
commodation of members
of the Ministry
and both Chambers of the
Imperial Legislature,
as well as the colonial
representatives
and distinguished
colonists on bo as
one of Her Majesty's
vessels.
?? The entire naval
manoeuvres were carried
out with SUCCESs and the
Emperor
William expressed most
eulogistic
Her, Majesty the Queen
viewed the
manoeuvres, from on
board one of her
Royal yachts" Among
other distinguished personages
present were Prince
Heinrich, younger
brother of the Emperor
William, Count
Herbert Bismarck, as
also the Marquis of
Salisbury and other
members for the Im-:
perial Cabinet.
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