Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-23
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and the name OF each nf6r aLJaCueu 10
his shot, and the results exhibited to the
crews.
UNSATISFACTORY AMMUNITION.
The official report, based on the expert
mental exercises at Key West. shows that
none of the ammunition OF the ships was
in a satisfactory condition, and neither
the fuses nor primers were correct and
sure in their action. The powder, partic-
uiaTly the cannon powder, was so various
IN quality as to preclude the possibility of
making good shot. Particularly was
this the case of the cannon powder on
board the Tennessee.
THE EXERCISES AT SEA.
The whole time at sea from Key West
TO Pensacola was occupied with naval
tactics and fleet mau@uVres dav ana
night. As a whole they were performed
with precision and rapidity. the only er-
rors beng small and Occasloned by the
want OF uniformity in the speed OF the dit
ferent vessels, thus creating the difficulty
Of gauging the proper number Of revoiu-
tons to keep the vessels IN exact posi-
tiOn. Even with this the evolutions were
well performed, and the officers soon be-
came easy and confident in handling the
ships and learning exactly what was
their capacity. The junior officers, for
whose instruction most of the drill was
intended, soon became as familiar with
Tue GNUlublOhG de Tue UEuLtuGObb W uU udu
had more experience.
A PRACTICAL SUGGESTION.
1t is not overestimating results to say
that the officers and men Of the North At
lantic squadron have improved in ell
cheney by this drill beyond the greatest
expectations. With modern ships and
guns, aud proper ammunition, the &C
count rendered would have been tar SUI
perior, and 10 the greater credit of the
navy and the country. A drill of this ma
ture is OF more use 10 the navy for real
fighting purposes than a three years
cruise in an individual ship, under the
best state Of discipline. 1t IOrcibly sug-
gests the necessity OF making the North
Atlantic squadron a squadron Of evolu-
tiOn and instruction, for it is only in such
school that the officers and men can get
the practice and experience that are
really the great essentials in actual war
fare.
SHIP WITH RECORD.
The best-pieased crew OF officers and
men in the feet are those on tue Galena.
she carried OF the major part OF the hon
ors IN the long and trying drill, and her
luck has been prOverbial in the squadron.
Since going into commission in August,
1880, shortly after which she visited Bal
tim0Te, her record has been historical, in
asInuch that she has been present at some
=
Rod. Going to Europe in 1880, she was
al Constantinople when the terrible earth
quake devastated the island Of ChiOs, in
the Aegean sea. She left Immediately for
the scene OF the disaster, and rendered
valuable aid to the distressed inhabltants.
Visiting the principal ports IN the Medi-
terranean ana on the west coast of Africa,
she was hastily dispatched to Alexan-
dria, Egypt, at the beginning of the
troubles. The part she took there on June
u, 1882, is we'll known throughout the
world, and especially by Rev. J. T. smith,
prominent Presbyterian divine Of BaltI-
more, who was saved from Arabic fanati-
clsm, by her presence. 1t was the only
time the Galena was not equal 20 the task
she had to perform, which in this instance
was the want of accommodation for the
citizens Of all countries that had sought
protection under the flag she represented
QUEER If TRUE.
Over one year ago there was a sensa-
ton in naval circles over the mysterious
disappearance OF Lieut.. Edward W. Re.
mey, one Of the most popular officers in
the service. lie "a as executive Of one OF
the scholarships lying at Norfolk when he
was missed. Every method that could be
availed OF In discovering his whereabouts
was invoked without success. His pho
lograph and description were sent broad
cast to police and detective bureaus
buIuhku Oub tue States AS Tar as learned
nothing was ever developed. aud TO the
public mind, which had taken deep inter-
est in the officer, the mystery WAS never
solved. II is openly stated among the Of
hcers OF the squadron here that Lieut..
Remey is alive and his whereabouts is
known 10 his relatives, but that little has
been said Of the matter. The theory is
that he had remained so long from his
ship without permission that 10 return
would be % declare him a deserter, and
rather than that record should 90 before
the public he was prevailed on not 20 re
turn. In the last naval register is the
simple entry: "Lieut. Edward w. Bemey
ldisappeared), u February, 1880. sup
posed 10 be dead"
Senior G, j. VI. de Ia Vega, Admiral OF
The Atlantic division Of the Mexican ma
w, has been constant spectator Of The
naval man0uvres, and no doubt obtained
information which be may utilize whel
Mexico builds navy.
The vessels Ofthe North Atlantic SQUAD
ron have been making record for nut
ting out fires. The work ofthe Powhatar
and Brooklyn at Key West has been no
tlced, and now the Despatch, undel
Lieut.. william II. Emory, comes 10 %,
front for deserved praise. On Monday the
wharf OF the Pensacola and PerdidO rail
road was discovered on fire, and Lieut.
Emory promptly detailed Ensign r.. =
schwerin, executive officer, with crew
10 aid in saving the property. After thre,
hours OF hard wOrK they saved the wharf
which had caught from "A burning ware
house.
Rear Admiral Jouett has been wateC
upon by Mayor Reese, Of Montgomery
Ala, and invited TO BIZ present az the cor
ner-stone laying Oia monument on Apri
- 70 the Blue and Gray, at which Hon
Jefferson Davis will make an address.
II possible the Admiral will attend 10 no
prevented. There is also possibility o
tno 1antic and Despatch going 10 Mobile
rom where officers aud blue jackets ma
De sent 70 represent the navy at the cere
mony.
capt james Mothershead, OF Baltimore
nss charge Of the United States coast sur
~ senooner Matchiess. at pensaeol,
-A's-yard, and Mr.James Mcdonnell Al