New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-22
ADMIRAL GHERARDI TO LEAVE THE SEA.
COMMODORE ERBEN WILL FLY AN ADMIRALS


COMMODORE ERBEN WILL FLY AN ADMIRALS
FLAG IN EUROPEAN WATERS.
Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherald is to close his
active in the Navy commandant Of the
New-York Naval Station, which includes the New
York Navy Yard, and Commodore Henry Erbcn. at
present commandant OF the Navy Yard, IS TO have
a command such he would have had 81 his claim
for promotion because OF efficient, faithful and
conspicuous services had been acted upon by Con
gress at the proper time. lie Is 10 have command
OF the European squadron with an appointment rs
"actng rear admiral Admiral Gherardi desired
to round out the time between now and November
TO- 1894 In command at sea. but tradition has
limited sea command 10 three years. He will haul down
his blue pennant from the Phladclpha's main truck
on Nav 81 and hoist II at the Navy Yard June /.
Commodore Erben will haul down his fng at the
Navy Yard before Admiral Gherarlis goes up, and
later in the day he will hoist his white pennant
that on junior rear adniraD on the Chicago. On
the same day that Admiral GhcraIdl rcnqushc>
command anont Acting Rear Admiral John g. Walker
will haul his flag down on the Chicago and will 90
on leave for three moaths, at the end OF which II
IS believed he will go to the command OF the Boston
Navy Yard. On the same day, also, Rear Admiral
4. E. X Benham will transfer his flag from the
Newark TO the San Francisco ana assume command
OF the North Atlantic squadron
Admiral Gherardi will not be new man at the
Navy Yard for lie was In command oil this station
when he went to the North Atlantic squadron Tour
years ago.
Commodore Erbcn, Bully (hc Is In no sense
overbearing but his title is appcation used. as
the Younger officers wont To do, In the sense OF
a "buly fellow an excellent assodac), Is typical
mariner. such as one might expect In thorough
officer of the Navy robust. Of large form. rudy
and good naulrcd face, with little tufts OF gray side
rrbi.,or, and , gray mustachc. Unless several Of
his seniors consent TO die To retire under ue
foryyears service clause, and before they get 10 be
s,xtytwo wears old, Erbcn must retire as commodore
on september 6, 1904 After the war Congress
authorized "A certain increase in the Navy, to be
made By selection from those who had mao con.
spcuOus service. The first board was accused ol
showing favorism, but later Commander froeh WAS
recommended advancement TO the next Erau'.
soon afterward he nominated 10 the Sehaic ny
President Garfield, but the assassination OF tne lrsl-
dent caused the nomination 10 BE- overlooked; Ihen
President Arthur sent In the nomination, but the
absence of senator Rollins. member OF the com
ton one of Erbcn's "hully" moves was az me
pensacola Navy Yard when the war began. ly ms
energy and courage he defeated the project OF the
ratorons Navy officers there 10 betray the posi- mo
The hands of the Rebels until he had pracutalIy
DESTROYED the armament by sinking The guns ana
blowing up the powder magazine at foft Mclta'.
Lieutenant Erisn begged Admiral Porter IN permit
him 10 90 and blow up the Rebel ram AlDchuric,
bur while the matter under Consideration
Lieutenant Gushing did the job In another way.
Acting Admiral Erben will start for Elrope about
June 10, and will have in addition 10 the SA)caso,
the bennington and Concord