The New York herald., 1873-11-14

versy Naval oficers at the yard yesterday, dis
cussing In groups the present state OF afairs, en-
tirey overlooked the hostiities at present existing
between Spain and her Cuban subjects, claiming
that while they were Indifferent as to the
result OF the rebellion, there could be
but one opinion respect to the recent outrage at
Santiago That substantial front should be pre-
sented In view OF the present situation was con-
ceded by all. And now that the services OF the
navy were about to be called into active reausiton,
many an 0fficer began 70 realize the Importance
which other nations attached to their naval forces,
and inwardly lamented the idiocy OF some
BLOCKHEADED coNGREssMEN
who, with characteristic ignorance and impudence,
have frequently asserted that no navy was re-
quired at ell. 1t Is only In crisis like the present
that the community at large can appreciate the
advantage OF having navy competent to repre-
sent the country in any part OF the globe. Just
now it Is a scramble to get few vessels ready.
while there ought to be a magnificent neet at the
very beck of the Navy Department. SO 1t is, how
ever; nothing Is being spared to push forward the
preparations. It Is understood that formal de-
Rs Of
Meanwhile orders have been issued from the Navy
Department to 1T out, without delay, the follow
ing ~
Franklin. frigate 80 guns, sl7a tons, new
Mnnesota Is guns, s,os2 Tons; tennessee, % guns
ls5 tons; Brooklyn lBostonl. 20 guns. 1000 tons;
guns, go tons Sunata, guns, $40 tons; % osslpee,
go ons 10 LOCO
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the Scene Of action. She WI viii also sa take IN tow @
the iron-clad Mahopac. The port to which they
under secret orders. The Chief Of the Bureau OF
Construction was at the Navy Yard yesterday, and
To- Of se a IN o s
condition OF the vessels at the yard. Chief En-
einesr Wood. Of the Engineering Department, was
several vessels ordered to sea. In regard to
THE NEW sLOOPs-OF-wAR,
BOston), 1t Is understood they viii shortly be in
readiness. The latter will soon receive her en-
gines and boilers. and It is expected that within
duty. The iron-clad Roanoake is also ordered out
for service and d. does not require much time for
preparation. The Colorado Is almost ready, re-
BUSIEST portion Of the Navy Yard s the the dock
Juniata-a name now almost q household word in
connection with the recent Arctic search for the
weeks since she returned from Greenland, after
four months duty which no other vessel OF her
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orally expected that she would be laid
up % for repairs generally her 40, oicers mean mean
they were SO Justly entitled. But the
emergency arose and the order went forth. Those
were yesterday busily engaged In preparing the
vessel for sea. Commander Braine was on board
al asS the III aa he ex
this vessel expressed their great Willingness to
participate in the coming Festivities y and rather
welcomed the event with earnest anticipatiOns.
large force was employed on the Junata calking
the decks and making some repairs all over the
tomorrow night, and will doubtless proceed with
out delay.
AVAILABLE VESSELS.
There are MANY other available vessels whose
services Will doubtless be brought into speedy re-
quisitlon in case necessity should demand them.
Navy Yard which, however, cannot be got ready
immediately as she Is about to get new propeller
Squadron; i tie Cant Canandaigaa at Philadelphia The
Richmond, 1t seems, has been sent to the Pacific
and % o. ae %e s
ctated. Then there Is the Wyoming, now at
the squadron, which, 1t is understood, will rem
devious somewhere in the vicinity Of Havana
prior to any demands or operations that may be
made. The steamer Tigress, 1t is said, win also
be sent to swell the number.
THE MEDITERRANEAN SQUADRON.
1t Is an easy matter to telegraph to the Mediter-
ranean squadron in case its presence should be
needed in Cuban waters. The vessels there in
% the Shenandoah, the Wachusetts and others, and
their commanders will, doubtless have some really
THE EAST INDIA SQUADRON
Among the vessels in Indian waters are the Hart
ford, Lackawanna, iroauois, Monocacy, Saco, An,
be here In iorty days by the Suez Canal. the tele
graphic communication to Singapore obviating
many difficulties previously existing
THE IRON-CLADS
- The Dictator is n at present lying IN ordinary at
anew sne To verY S@ns
Then there are the Ajax, Algoma, Canonicus, Cats
k CSShOes Jason aehish MGSntauk Ma
tors each carrying two niteen-inch guns
i may be here mentioned. too, tnat the
could easily be communicated by despatch to Bar
badOs, where she will, doubtless, put In for day
eight guns has also been ordered to Key VEST
The only iron.cad now at that station Is the Sau-
gus, Commander Banham. She carries two
dfteen-inch guns and Is IN every way prepared for
duty. 1t is intended that demonstration should
be made in view OF the urgent state OF affairs, and
ing has been spared to meet the wishes OF the
American people at large In enforcing respect for
the national nag.
What Admiral Rowan Says.
The writer found Admiral Rowan In his oflce,
and, upon informing him that he had called to in
quire what orders. II any, had been received by
him looking to the outfit of "extra'' war vessels
for service in Cuban waters, was informed that
mo orders whatever had come to hand from Wash.
ington.n Said the Admiral 1.-THE HERALD will be
apprized OF the nature OF orders at Washington be-
fore they could reach u.s."
The reporter answered But, Admiral what
desire to know Is whether you have increased the
working force Of the Navy Yard, and also whether
you anticipate any immediate orders to do sos"
al have just been talking about a reduction of
the force. AS to my anticipating orders upon the
subject cannot say. can state, however, that
there is large force OF patriots who are anxious
and ready to be employed by the government and
only wish 1t were in my power to give them work
at once. The oficers OF the navy have all along
urged upon Congress the propriety OF placing
ships in proper repair as soon as they return from
Q cruise. before laying them up in ordinary; so
that when an emergency does arise we can COM
mand the service Of the vessels in very few days.
Congress has not coincided with the navy In this
expression OF sentiment, and economy has been
the actuating purpose OF the national Legislature"
sThen you do not foresce the probability OF an
immediate order from the Navy Department to in
crease the working force OF this stationY'
"Ahi cannot tell. 1t is not for me TO foresee In