CHAPTER I.

THE GREAT REVIEW ON THE HUDSON RIVER.

Rendezvous of war vessels of many nations at Fortress Monroe — The Caravels and the Infanta Isabella — The
fleet at Sandy Hook — Review on the Hudson River — The most spectacular and impressive marine event
of any age — A million of people present — Mrs. Cleveland on the Dolphin — Description of the Caravels —
The strength of the United States Navy never shown to better advantage — The British cruisers represented
the best attainments in marine construction — How France and Germany engaged in friendly salutations —
Vessels from the Baltic, the Mediterranean and South American waters 137