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October 5, 1892
Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle
Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
The US invited maritime nations to a naval display at Hampton Roads next spring commemorating America's discovery. Only Great Britain confirmed participation; Mexico and France acknowledged but declined or undecided. Chile reportedly plans to send the Capitan Pratt.
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NEXT YEAR'S CELEBRATION.
But One Foreign Nation Will Take Part in the Naval Display.
Washington, Oct. 5. - The invitations which the United States government sent out some time ago to all the maritime nations of the world to participate in the naval display at Hampton Roads next spring, commemorative of the discovery of America, have not been answered with the degree of promptness expected.
So far only one nation - Great Britain - has given a positive promise to participate, and only two others have acknowledged the receipt of the invitations. Mexico has sent a note of thanks for the invitation, but her government regrets that it has no vessel available to send to the demonstration. France has acknowledged the receipt of the invitation, but does not signify whether or not it will be accepted.
These communications from Great Britain, France and Mexico were received at the state department and sent by the secretary of state to the navy department, which will have charge of the arrangements pertaining to the display.
It is reported that Chili will send to Hampton Roads the Capitan Pratt, the vessel which was in course of construction in France during the threatened hostilities between this government and Chili.
But One Foreign Nation Will Take Part in the Naval Display.
Washington, Oct. 5. - The invitations which the United States government sent out some time ago to all the maritime nations of the world to participate in the naval display at Hampton Roads next spring, commemorative of the discovery of America, have not been answered with the degree of promptness expected.
So far only one nation - Great Britain - has given a positive promise to participate, and only two others have acknowledged the receipt of the invitations. Mexico has sent a note of thanks for the invitation, but her government regrets that it has no vessel available to send to the demonstration. France has acknowledged the receipt of the invitation, but does not signify whether or not it will be accepted.
These communications from Great Britain, France and Mexico were received at the state department and sent by the secretary of state to the navy department, which will have charge of the arrangements pertaining to the display.
It is reported that Chili will send to Hampton Roads the Capitan Pratt, the vessel which was in course of construction in France during the threatened hostilities between this government and Chili.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Naval Display
Hampton Roads
Discovery America
Great Britain
Mexico
France
Chili
Capitan Pratt
Where did it happen?
Hampton Roads, Washington
Story Details
Location
Hampton Roads, Washington
Event Date
Next Spring
Story Details
US invitations to maritime nations for naval display commemorating America's discovery receive limited responses: Great Britain confirms, Mexico declines due to no available vessel, France acknowledges without commitment; Chile reportedly sending Capitan Pratt.