New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-22
TO HURRY UP REPAIRS.
NAVAL AUTHORITIES ANXIOUS TO GET ALL
VESSELS INTO COMMISSION.

| NEED OF MORE CRUISERS on THE PACIFIC AND
| AsIATIC STATIONS-TROUBLE IN SAMOA.
| ,BY TELEGRAPH The TkIBCNEI
Washington, June 21.-The Navy Department has
Issued orders to-day to the commandments Of the New
York and Norfolk navy yards to expedite all work on
the vessels undergoing repairs at those sta
| lions. The orders emphatic, and are intended
to hasten the readiness OF the ships which are 10 60
abroad 1t was stated in the orders that expedition
was necessary, and that the Department desired at
the earliest practicable date to get the ships particu
larry those which are destined for the Pacific to their
posts Progress On the work Of repairing all ships
has been considerable but 1t Is now intended that 1t
shall be greater.
From all sides abroad come demands for naval
vessels. The approaching elections in Peru are be-
Iieved to have much importance for American Inter
ests. The Alliance will represent the country In that
quarter the present but she is in condition for
proracted service 1t IS desired that at least two
ships Shall remain Honolulu and much hssltancy Is
exhibited In detaching either the Boston or the Adams
for service elsewhere. Recent news from samoa mas
further added to the dilemma. II seems Imperative
that vessel OF the United states shall be there at an
early date. National well as private interests urge
this. Secretary Gresham and Assistant Secretary
Mc.Adoo in daily consultation on this subject
AT present only the Boston the Adams can be- sent
without delay 10 samoa. No other Ne,sels III the
Pacific available. II either goes, naval needs NJ
Honolulu are jcOpardzed. The conditions In the
Pacific therefore serious, and the demands urgent
This fact Is the controlling In Fastening to every
reasonable degree work the vessels now preparing
for
On the Asatic station the conditions are not much
less serious Fortunately the Lancaster and the
Marion are that station, and the Department ex-
pcrences less sOcude relative u suitable protecuoh
to American industries there. Neither OF these ships Is
thoroughly efficient, however, and ships OF more mod
@.EAk hat forv
Herbert Is determined that hereafter none OF the lot
eign stations shall be without an efficient naval
representations only the necessary number OF ships
will be retained the North Atlantic station In the
future and every other available vessel Will be Kept
abroad guard against Just such serious emergencies
as now confront the Administration.
Il Is "A fact long known tO naval officers that when
a ship gets to navy yard great number OF re
pairs are found necessary which did not previously
affect her efficiency. secretary Herbert seems fuly
10 appreciate the force and effect OF TINS lact, ana
determined send cruisers to yards only In case
Of absolute necessity. This Will insure more cruising
and more cruisers, both at home and abroad. IN
formation received the Department indicates that
the Charr,i IN will b. ready for sea within about
ten day. She will be sent to the Pacific probably
a. "A relief the Boston. which Is sadly Ia need of
docking. II seems probable that samoan dificultieS
will make necessary the sailing OF the Adams Tor
Apil A steamer leaves Francisco for Honolulu
10 day. she may carry dispatches Of an important
nature TO Admiral skeirctt, now at the latter port