The light-house on Bishops Rock was sighted at about I p. m. on June 29. After that the weather thickened. Thereafter, until 9.30 a. m. the following day, June 30, no landmarks were seen, nor any whistles heard, until we sighted the breakwater fort at the western entrance to Cherbourg, about 2 miles distant, and saw the pilot boats coming out.

We entered the harbor in column at about 9.30 a. m., and therefore on time, according to our schedule, notwithstanding the fog. The day before, when off to southward of the Lizard, I sent a wireless message broadcast, stating that the John Paul Jones squadron was in the channel and due at Cherbourg early on the 30th. We received a reply, not knowing whence at the time, asking if I desired telegrams to be sent. I replied, "Yes; to the American ambassador at Paris and the American consul at Cherbourg." I afterwards found that telegrams had been sent and received accordingly, and, as it appeared, from the Lizard. It may as well be said here that for some days previously we had received from the station at Poldhu items of news, by wireless, daily. They reached us with more or less completeness when we were distant a thousand miles from Poldhu.

When inside of the breakwater I saluted the port with 21 guns. The salute was returned at once. During the day official visits were made as follows by myself: To Vice-Admiral Besson; to Rear-Admiral de Marolles, the subpréfet; and to M. Albert Mahieu, mayor of Cherbourg. These visits were returned while I was in Paris, my departure having been previously arranged for in conference with Vice-Admiral Besson. In fact, throughout all the proceedings thereafter, Vice-Admiral Besson showed to myself the most delicate appreciation of the difficulties of my position, owing to the scant time at my disposal, in which many duties and operations were to be completed.

At 9 a. m. on July 1 three French war vessels of the second division of the Squadron of the North, under Rear-Admiral S. Leygue, arrived in Cherbourg from Brest. These vessels had also encountered twelve hours of thick fog. The French vessels were the Bouvines, Captain Lamson; the Henri IV, Captain Lephay, and Amiral Trehouart, Captain Schilling. The French vessels were painted black, and were assigned berths less favorable than ours for communication with the shore. Although Rear-Admiral Leygue was my senior, he saluted my flag immediately his flagship had reached the inside of the breakwater, thereby anticipating me, and evidently by intention; in fact, I so ascertained afterwards. I promptly made my visit to Admiral Leygue, and he promptly returned it, knowing that I desired to proceed to Paris on the evening of that day. He also directed his captains to visit me immediately, which they did. This was merely characteristic of the tact and consideration shown throughout by all French officers.

At 5 p. m. on July 1, I left Cherbourg for Paris with my personal staff, Lieut. Cassius B. Barnes, U. S. Navy, and Lieut. Edward McCauley, jr., U. S. Navy, and with an additional staff composed of the following officers: Capt. John M. Hawley, U. S. Navy, commanding Brooklyn; Commander Reginald F. Nicholson, U. S. Navy, commanding Tacoma; Commander William G. Cutler, U. S. Navy, commanding Galveston; Commander Alexander Sharp, U. S. Navy, commanding Chattanooga; Lieut. Commander Frederic C. Bowers, U. S. Navy, fleet engineer; Surg. John M. Steele, U. S. Navy, fleet medical officer; Pay Inspector Samuel L. Heap, U. S. Navy, fleet paymaster; and Chaplain G. Livingston Bayard, U. S. Navy.

I also ordered Mr. Henri Marion, professor of languages, United States Naval Academy, to Paris, as I required his services as interpreter and in translating official documents. Mr. Marion had been granted permission by the Navy Department to take passage on the flagship to Cherbourg and return.

The train arrived in Paris a few moments after midnight. We proceeded at once to the Hotel Brighton, 218 Rue de Rivoli, where quarters had previously been engaged for us.

PART II

On the night of July 1, Mr. Francis B. Loomis, special ambassador of the United States in connection with the reception and transfer of the remains of John Paul Jones, arrived at Cherbourg on board the steamer Philadelphia. I had prepared for his reception on board the Brooklyn. Mr. Loomis was met on board the Philadelphia by an officer from the Brooklyn, and escorted to the Brooklyn, where he remained overnight in quarters already prepared for him. He left the following morning, July 2, for Paris, where he arrived at 3.30 p. m.

On Sunday afternoon, July 2, with my whole escort of officers, I visited the American ambassador, Mr. Robert S. McCormick, at the embassy. He was very zealous for our convenience and entertainment, and, by his tact, courtesy, and knowledge of affairs, contributed greatly to the success which attended our visit to Paris. In social-official matters, Mrs. McCormick gave us most kindly and helpful advice, in addition to dispensing gracefully the hospitalities of the embassy.

On July 3, Monday, at 11.30 a. m., Mr. Loomis and myself, attended by Lieutenant-Commander Smith and Lieutenant McCauley, visited by appointment the French prime minister, M. Rouvier. Afterwards I visited Mr. Thomson, the minister of marine, and his chief of staff. In the afternoon an informal reception was given at the house of the American naval attaché, Lieutenant-Commander Smith, which our whole party attended. That day I also made my visit to Gen. Horace Porter, first special ambassador of the United States in connection with the transfer of the remains of John Paul Jones.

On Tuesday, the 4th of July, we received many visits in the morning from Americans living in Paris, and, both by telegram and letter, I received expressions of patriotism and felicitation on our national holiday. The annual dinner of the American Chamber of Commerce, to which all had been invited, was abandoned in respect to the memory of the late Secretary of State, Mr. John Hay, whose remains were at that time lying in state. At 6 p. m. I proceeded with my staff, in company with Mr. Loomis, to the American embassy, from which place we were conducted to the palace of the President, where we were received by the President of France, Mr. Loubet. From the embassy the five carriages containing Mr. Loomis, myself, and staff, were completely surrounded by a company of cuirassiers, forming the same escort which was given. the King of Spain on his first visit to the President of France during the the preceding month. At the gate of the palace the escort parted and permitted the carriages to pass within, where several companies of infantry were drawn up. On our arrival, the troops presented arms and the band played the American national anthem. The President expressed the friendly feeling which the people of France held for the American people, and referred to the cause of this visit as another tie which served to bind the two peoples, the two great Republics, to a close friendship and a perfect understanding. We were conducted back to the embassy with the same honors as were given us in going to the palace.

On the 5th, Mr. Loomis, myself, and staff were entertained at a state luncheon by the French prime minister and Mrs. Rouvier, and at a state dinner by the minister of marine and Mrs. Thomson. Both entertainments were attended by French officials of high rank, and were of a character to show that extreme compliment was intended. At the first, with the exception of the hostess, only gentlemen were present, while at the latter ladies were also present. After the luncheon with the prime minister on the 5th, the whole party was invited to visit the municipal council at the Hôtel de Ville, where we were received on behalf of the people of Paris. We were accompanied by Lieutenant André, ordnance officer of the minister of marine. We were received by M. Paul Brousse, president of the municipal council and of the general council; by M. Antrand, secretary-general of the prefecture of the Seine, and M. Laurent, secretary-general of the prefecture of police. Short addresses of welcome were made by the president of the municipal council, and by the secretary-general of the prefecture of the Seine, in behalf of his chief, the prefect of the Seine; also by the secretarygeneral of the prefecture of police, in the name of the prefect of police. Responses were made, first by Mr. Loomis, and then by myself. Champagne was then served, and M. Paul Brousse proposed the health of President Roosevelt, and Mr. Loomis proposed the health of President Loubet. Following this entertainment, we were escorted by the various

French gentlemen through the Hôtel de Ville, after which we returned to our quarters.

On the 6th, the day of the formal transfer of the remains of John Paul Jones at Paris, the landing parties of the various ships were roused out at about 2 a. m. They took the train for Paris at Cherbourg at 3.30 a. m. They arrived at the station at Paris at 11.40 a. m., where the party was met by French officials. As to this and subsequent events connected with the landing party at the transfer, and especially as giving the names of the French officers and officials concerned, I invite attention to Inclosure C of this second report, which inclosure was obtained for me by the American naval attaché at my request. This memorandum, together with my further report, will serve to show the magnitude and splendor of our reception at Paris in honor of the United States and of the purposes of the expedition.

On the 6th the ceremony of transferring the remains of John Paul Jones took place at 3.30 p. m., at the American Church of the Holy Trinity, at the avenue de l'Alma, where the casket containing the remains of John Paul Jones were lying in state, decorated with drapery, and with a profusion of floral emblems. Admission to the church was by special invitation and a presentation of cards at the door. Many could not find entrance. The American sailors and French soldiers were formed outside of the church, where an artillery caisson, ornamented with drapery and French and American flags, was also in waiting. As to the character of the French escort of troops and the officers commanding, Inclosure C of this report, already cited, gives adequate information. On the right of the central aisle and next the chancel and facing the chancel were the American representatives; on the left were the French representatives. Virtually the whole diplomatic corps was present, with Ambassador and Mrs. McCormick, General Porter, Mr. Loomis, United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, and myself on the front seat. There were also present General Dubois, representing the President of France; M. Rouvier, president of the council of ministers and minister of foreign affairs; M. Berteaux, minister of war; M. Gaston Thomson, minister of marine; M. Clémentel, minister for the colonies; General Brugére, vice-president of the superior council of war; ViceAdmiral Fournier, French navy, member of the superior council of the navy, etc.

A memorial service was conducted by the Rev. John B. Morgan, assisted by the Rev. M. Van Winkle, M. Mesny, and Doctor Tully. The services are described in more detail in Inclosure C. At the close of the church services Gen. Horace Porter made a short address, transferring the remains to the second special ambassador, Mr. Loomis. Mr.

a Inclosures A and B omitted. For Inclosures C, D, E, and F, see Appendix.COMPILER.

See p. 73.

Loomis then read an address of considerable length, ending by transferring the remains formally to my charge. A copy of Mr. Loomis's address is hereto appended, marked "Inclosure D." Thereupon I read a short address, accepting the custody of the remains on behalf of the United States Navy Department and taking over further responsibility. A copy is appended, marked “Inclosure E." This ended the ceremony within the church.

I had previously detailed as body bearers four petty officers from each ship of my command, each over 6 feet in stature. The body bearers placed the casket on a wheeled truck, conducted it to the street and there placed it on the caisson. The procession was then formed. With the exception of the artillery and cavalry, all were on foot; that is to say, there were no carriages. The absence of carriages was intended as an additional mark of respect and courtesy. Even a few ladies, presumably the wives of dignitaries, were in the procession. There were no French sailors present. Therefore our blue jackets were put in comparison with the flower of the French soldiery, and, as we always find, our men looked businesslike and bore themselves thoroughly well, although they had no opportunity to land at Cherbourg and have preliminary drills for the occasion. Moreover, they had landed from coaling ship, and had been almost without sleep, and with but scant opportunity to prepare themselves immediately for the occasion. Many photographs have been taken of the procession. All show creditable performance on the part of the American blue jackets. The procession proceeded along the avenue de l'Alma and the avenue des Champs Elysées, thence through the Champs Elysées, across the Pont Alexandre III, through the Esplanade des Invalides to the Rue de Constantine, where, opposite the Hôtel des Invalides, in which the remains of Napoléon I repose, a highly decorated pavilion had been erected. In the central front of the pavilion was a bier. The casket was removed from the caisson by the American body bearers and placed on the bier. Distinguished civilians and officers, French and American, took position in front of the pavilion, after which the whole military and naval procession marched past, the American sailors leading and followed by the French infantry, artillery, and cavalry, in the order named, the officers saluting as they passed the pavilion. The cavalry went past on the trot. It was a most beautiful and impressive sight, the most distinguished, I was informed by M. Rouvier, that had been seen in Paris of recent years. After the march past, the French civilians and French officers took leave of the Americans at the pavilion, with much kindly exchange of sentiment and good will. Then the casket was replaced on the caisson by the American body bearers and escorted to the railroad station, only a few yards distant, where the casket was again taken from the caisson and conveyed to the car in waiting. The car was locked