New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-03
MORE NAVAL MANOECVRES.
THE SQUADRON OF EVOLUTION WILL BE ON EX-
HIBITION AGAIN FOR NEw-YORKERs.

THE SQUADRON OF EVOLUTION WILL BE on FIX
HIBITIoN AGAIN FOR NEw-YORKERs
The SQUADRON Of Evolution, consisting OF the first
rate cruisers Chicago and Newark the second-raters
Atlanta and Boston, the thlrdraters Concord ana
Yorktown, and the fourthrate or dynamite cruiser
Vesuvus all the latest additions TO the steel Navy,
viii leave New London this morning and will come 10
New York where another opportunity will be given
those interested naval matters to visit these modern
war weapons The torpedo boat Gushing, which has been
attached 10 the squadron during the drills and man
oeuvres of the Naval Reserve Corps of the state Of
New York will probably not come with the squadron
hut will 90 to the torpedo station a. Newport where she
is TO be utilized for experiments with the new sub
marine torpedoes invented by Lieutenant N. f. Hall,
Lieutenant Halpn and Mr. Patrick. 1t Is probable that
the other vessels will arrive here and anchor in the
North River tomorrow.
The squadron, 80 often called the White Squadron
but officially the Squadron of Evolution, will remain
here few days only and viii then 60 10 sea for gen
eral drills and other manoeuvres. The only reason
for speaking of this feet the White Squadron" IS
thai all Of the vessels painted white, but II has
caused confused belief among many that II com
pIises all OF the new vessels Of the Navy ON The
contrary there the Philadelphia and Petrel at
tached to the North Atlantic Squadron. and the Bal
timore san Francisco and Charleston Oh the Pacific
station These steel vessels and also
painted white. While the Squadron Of Evolution is
in this habor there will be many courtesies extended
TO the officers. Chief among these is 70 be the dinner
by The Chamber OF Commerce TO Rear-Admiral Walker
and his staif.
IL is possible that Of the squadron manoeulres
will take place IN the Lower Bay, either in the Horse
Shoe or Gravcsend Bay in order that New York people
may have an opportunity to what the vessels
would be capable of doing in Of emergency. The
mobilization Of a feet Of modern war vessels in
the IarbOr Is Interesting sight In ITSELF and
hibton of the efficiency of the officers in handling
mand the most intense interest. The feet is prac
tcay training squadron for officers and sailors and
The programme Of manoeuvres is to mpart knowledge
that only be obtained satisfactorily at sra
one question has been raised Are the results valuable
enough TO warrant the fitting out of special feet.
entaiiing, it does, little extra expense Of coal
and provisions, 10 say nothing Of the wear and tear
Of guns and machinery? The results obtained have
been satisfactory. at least even If they have been
! pensive.
With tie advent Of cruisers 10 the naval estat-
lsbment there new requirements of know &c
the part Of officers aud men, ana the disappearance
of spars aud sails makes the enlisted man mos of A
soldier than sailor. Bnt the force I'm The engineers
| department Is now required 10 have more general
knowledge OF steam and machinery and the manner
Of working the fires economically than ever before
The Officers OF the navigation, gunnery and engineer
Ing departments must acquire proficiency OF skill in
| handling men, so that they VIII practise acute
vigilance and become efficient In the knowledge and
| use of guns, boats. tcrpedOes and other weapons
There Will be no end Of small arm practice, culass
exercise and great gun drill before the close Of The
season. and II is probable that the target practice
| which expected % take place in Cardners Raw
will be suspended In view Of tho recent exercises al
New London, but there will be drilling the great
guns without hiring.