The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-07
THE MONROE DOCTRINE.
GATHERING or WAR SHIPS At RIO
HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH IT.
Admiral walker VIII Not Succeed Stanton.
The New York May be Sent to
Brazilian Waters,

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Nov. G. - "A
vigorous enforcement Of the Monroe
doctrine" which is said to be the purpose
Of the assembling Of a number OF war ves-
seis at Rio. is regarded by the naval
officials as a glittering generality. They
assert that in the present case nothing
Is more unlikely than European inter
ference In Brazilian affairs.
A sweeping denial is made at the Navy
Department OK the report that Admiral
Walker will succeed Admiral Stanton in
command OF the squadron at Rio de
Janeiro. No such order has been issued,
or is likely 10 be issued. Admiral Walker
has been assigned to duty that will keep
him employed for thirty days I'm this
country. He Is member Of the board
which will supervise the final trial OF
the New York, aud ne is also president
OF the board which is to determine the
stability OF the cruisers Machias, Castine
and Marblehead. He has not asked 70
be sent 10 Rio, and IL is well
known that he does not desire the as
signment. Moreover. the department Off
cials say ii would be an inyidious dis
tinction TO select Admiral Walker as
Stanton's successor, when a half dozen
other officers. equally well fitted Tor the
service, are available.
American interests in Rio are fully pro-
tected. and our fleet Of vessels there IS
ample for any emergency. Captain Pick
ing. OF the Charleston, who is now in
command Of the squadron, has the full
confidence Of the administration and II
is doubtful If he be superseded. There
is still a possibility that the New York
may be sent TO Brazilian waters, but II
is not probable. The department officials
are anxious to get her away from the
Brooklyn yard. That once accomplished,
here future designation is unknown. The
san Francisco is cruising I'm the West In
dies and the Bennington, the last of the
trio which It IS reported VIII be sent TO
Rio, is in the Mediterranean, and there is
no purpose Of changing either.
Army and Navy News.
The cruiser Boston has been placed
out Of commission at the Mare Island
Navy yard where she will be
thoroughly overhauled, and prepared
for further sea service. She was
sent to Hawaii during the trou-
bic there and remained at that station
thirteen months. Unofficial adyices receiv-
ed al the Navy Department show mat she
is In fair condition. Her machinery is
thorough cleaning. Her bottom is in fair
~ good condition owing to the use of
divers 10 remove marine growth. 1t will
require from four to six months TO put
her i'm condition.
General Robert Williams, Adjutant-
General OF the Army, was to-day placed
upon the retired list by operation Of law
and General G.. George Riggles was APP
pointed 10 succeed him.
Captain Il. r. Wallace has been or
dered to assume command Of the Main
tonomOh, on the 18th instant, relieving
Captain Sicard. who is detached and
granted two months leave
Pay Inspector W. GOldsborough has
been ordered 10 duty as general store
keeper at the Naval Academy. relieving
Pay Director S. g. SchenCk. who Is de-
tached and placed on waiting orders.
Secretary Herbert to-day detailed a
court, consisting Of ten officers. TO meet
at the Mares Island Navy yard 10 try
passed Assistant Surgeon Richard Ash
bridge on three charges-first, conduct
prejudicial to good order and dicipline;
Second-falsehood, and third-scandalous
conduct, tending TO the destruction OF
good morals.