New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-05
THE FLAGSHIP SAILS WAY.
SHE MAY RECEIVE ORDERS AT ST. THOMAS TO
co on TO CHILL.

SHE MAY RECEIVE ORDERS AT ST. THOMAS TO
co ON TO CHILL
The Philadelphia the flagship Of Rear Admiral
Gherardi, the commandment If the North Atlantic
Squadron, passed Sandy Hook and went to sea early
yesterday, her destination being st Thomas stated
In The Tribune yesterday. 1t learned yester
day that the conference between Secretary Tracy and
Admiral Gherard at midnight ON Monday. covered
more ground than that which related to the probable
reupening OF negotiations for ST. Thomas naval
coaling station. They talked of the advantages and
Importance, for commercial well strategic
reasons OF the United States having foothold in the
West Indies. The secretary and Admiral Gherardi
also talked about Gillian affairs and the Admiral
given to understand that he might ind orders when he
reached st. Thomas TO continue his cruise TO the
Pacific in which case he should take in coal and pro
coed TO Montevdeo TO repensh his coal bunkers again
and then 20 on 10 Valparaiso. Admiral Gherardi has
long been recognized OF the best-nformed
officers international law in the Navy and he is also
a man Of keen diplomacy; hence, the Government
would not only have the second ranking officer of the
Navy as oommander.in-chief of the naval forces in
Gillian waters. but wonh also have there q diplomat
and statesman Of no mean order.
The news Of the dismissal Of the case against the
ltata for violation of the neutrality laws because Of
the Effectiveness Of the Indictment. caused revival Of
interest In Gillian affairs among the officers Of the
Navy Yard. They discussed the possibility Of suits
being brought against the United states for damages,
which, it thought might revive the bitter feelings
between the people Of the two countries.
The BENIN rton, contrary to published report win
not start for Chill to-day. She is ordered TO 20 10
GARDENERS Bay for target practice with her battery tho
principal object being to test the effect of the
cushions from firing heavy charges upon the vessel.
This finished she will return to New York TO wait until
the Chcagos repairs have been completed. when both
will 20 to the Mississippi River for winters cruising.
The Petrol which, as Tie Tribsne stated was re-
called from Sandy Hook 10 receive few extra stores
for the vessels of the Asistc Squadron left sapleon
on Tuesday afternoon and yesterday morning went TO
sea- Her first stop Will be at Gibraltar for coal and
then she will 60 through the suez Canal her way
10 China.
It has been finally decided that the cruiser Newark.
which is now receiving few repairs at the Bostol
Navy Yard Is to be Rear Admiral a. E. X. Denham 5
flagship Of the south Atlantic Squadron. Instructions
have been given hurry her completion. Including the
electric light plant, which is to be put In with all
sible dispatch. Her crew is TO DC made up OF men
who have two years or TO serve.
Secretary Tracy called upon by Captain Erben
and other officers at the Navy Yari. while at the st.
Georges Hotel Brooklyn. on Tuesday. and he was
informed OF the exact condition OF every vessel and the
various departments In the yati. He asked par
tcuaIly about the double tuIreted NantOnOmOh. which
was put in commission a few days ago. TIC
MonadnocE, sister vessel 10 the MiantOnOm0h. at
Mare Island Navy Yard IL TO be hurried 70 completion
but she Will not be in condition for service for six
months yet. An advertisement has appeared in sew
cral newspapers. including The Tribune. in the last
week, saying that proposals for steel matera for the
MonsdoeG naval supplies ee WI he openfed 81
hardware. lumber sftlng, etc. bids invited for
e2s,2OO pounds OF steel!