New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-17
IN PRAISE OF THE NAVY.
Elk SECRETARY TRACY TELLS OF THE AD-
VANCES MADE.
INTERESTING MEETING OF TIE SOCIETY OF
NAVAL ARCHITECTS AND MARINE En-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES BY OTHER


NAVAL ARCHITECTS AND MARINE EN-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES BY OTHER
wELL-KNowN MEN.
The first general meeting of the Society OF Naval
Architects and Marine Engineers was held yester-
day in the club rooms Of the American Society OF
Mechanical Engineers No IL West Thirty-hrsi-st
The meeting called 10 order at 1870 n. m.
by Clement A. Grscom, of Philadelphia, president
OF the International Navigation Company. The
president In his address. spoke of the objects OF
the society and its successful formation. In high
terms he spoke of the work Of American archi-
tects and engineers in increasing the naval power OF
this country and in forwarding the commercial
interests of the United States At the close of the
address the report of the Executive Committee was
read. The total membership OF the society was
announced as SeS. After the election of new men,
bers a Committee on the Nomination Of Officers
appointed
Charles H. Cramp. president Of the William
Cramp & Sons Ship and Engine Building Company,
then introduced to read his paper "Transat-
lantlc Navigaton-The Evolution Of the Atlantic
Greyhound" The paper, however. was read by the
secretary. Mr. Cramp was suffering from a Sc
we're cold. 1t gave a concise history OF the devei-
opment of ocean steamships in the last twenty
years, from the first 10 cross the Atlantic below
eight days. the old City Of Brussels, down TO the
Campan!a and Lucana, OF the present time. He
discussed the relation between the size and speed
of the transatlantic steamships, and thought with
other writer's. that 1.-The limit Of commercial prac-
tcablity with regard the increase OF size as
an element in the development Of speed had been
reached" In ending his paper. Mr.. Cramp said:
ONLY BEGINNING TO FIGHT.
1.-THE work we have In hand is only the beginning
1t is pretty fair start. but If they should ask you
what the future has In store, you may tell them in
the words Of Paul Jones on certain occasion
we'll remembered by Engishmen that We are only
beginning to fight"
The paper Was discussed informally. The second
paper was read by Joseph j. Woodward Naval
Constructor United States Navy. Its subject
Determination of the Approximate Dimensions Of a
vesse! TO Fulfil Given Programme of Require
ments." The third paper read b. James I.
Boyd general manager Of the George +. Blake
Manufacturing Company. 1t was entitled. The
United States Treasury Rules for the Inspection OF
Machinery and Boilers" The last paper. Coal
Bunkers and Coaling Ships" was read by Lieut.
tenant Albert p Niblacls. United States Navy Mr..
Niback discussed a length the present systems OF
coaling, both in harbor and at sea, and offered
many Suggestions.
The Nominating Committee reported the follow
ing names as officers for the next year: President
Clement A. Griscom of Philadelphia. president In
ternational Navigation Company first vicc-prcsi-
dent. Theodore D. Wilson. OF Washington, chief
constructor United States Navy; secretary ana
treasurer, Washington L. Caps. OF Washington,
assistant naval constructor, United states navy,
executive committee. Francis 7. Bowles, chairman;
H. T. Cause. Charles II. Loring, Lewis Nixon.
Harrington Putnam G. a. Griscom and W. l..
Caps They elected by reclamation.
The society adjourned at O'Clock. to meet again
to-day at 10 a..
At the dinner of the society," held at the Hotel
Brunswick last night, laid for $50.
The tables were arranged in the shape OF a huge
horseshoe and the large dning-room was appro-
Triatcly draped with the American colors Clement
A. GriscOm presided. his right and left
seated ex-Sser,tary, Of the Navy BENJAMIN +;
toasts was dispensed with and healihs proposed BY
the president were drunk and informal addresses
@ n We e. d To- he ea o! fhe
President Of the United States Ex-secretary
menf, Our Navy General Tracy spoke In part |
as follows:
REMARKS OF GENERAL TRACY.
THE most important enterprise the United States
Government undertook the rebuilding of |
the Navy. Ten years ago not one in 1000 |
could be induced to believe that the United States
could build modern warship. We have now salts |
fed the nations of the world that not OF them |
produce better ships-better men-of-war-than |
the United States No nation in the world has |
three such ships in its navy the New-York. |
Columbia Olympia. In regard TO speed and other |
qualities. Nothing can approach them.
I'VE have taught the world how TO make an
day is the superior Of the gun. We have taught |
the world that the triple is much In AID |
vance of one.
General Tracy N ending his address. advocated
the extension of the policy that had been ably |
carried on through the last three Administrations.
chant marine will necessarily follow"
The ex-Secretary was heartily applauded as he |
took his seat. Among the other speakers j. X.
Solely. exAssistant Secretary Of the Navy: Colonel
T.. A. Stevens. presidsn t of the Hobcken ferries
J. w. Miller. commander OF the New-York Naval |
Reserve; Clement A. Griscom. Russell W. Daven- |
port vice president OF the Bethlehem Iron Com |
pany; Charles II. Cramp William II; Webb
The speeches and talks continued until n late |
hour. Among the prominent manufacturers and |
others present were e. H. I.orng. ex-Engineer-in- |
Chief OF the Navy: Naval Constructor Fernad. a. |
Fletcher of the w. H. Fletcher Company; Aaron |
Vanderbilt, F. y; King. Of the Maryland Steel !
Company: John +. Pankhurst vice-prcs1ent and |
general manager Of the Globe Iron Works Cleve:
land Ohio: James r. Boyd general manager OF |
the George r. Blake Manufacturing Company; John |
J. ONell and Albert r. Niblack. United States
Navy.