The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-05-21
THE MAYNARD.
Secretary Herbert and His
Promises.
The Monterey in the Drydock-The
Alterations to Be Made.s
The ThetiS.

VALLEJO, May $3.50 much has appeared
in HE CALL during the past week relative TO
Secretary Herbert and his visit 10 the navy
yard al Mare Island that but little remains to
be written, except to add that the Secretary
promised again and again TO do all that ne
conld 10 promote the interest of The station. He
reiterated the statement, made months ago,
tndt all vessels OF the Pacific ana Asiattc sta
tons shall be repaired at Mare Island, but an
order 10 that effect has never reached Mare
Island. From what the Secretary said il is be-
lieved that in the near future such an order
will be received at the yard. While on his tour
of inspection the Secretary was shown every
part OF the yard. and he took cOuiOus notes of
what, In his Judgment, Is needed to increase us
utility. He expressed himself as very much IN
favor of an additional dock at this point and
he said tina he would urge an appropriation
Tor that purpose. The Secretary ana partv
came up on the Monterey, and gu the way up
the lead OF the Navy Department had a good
opportunity to examine her and note her be-
havIOr In the water. After he had been ashore
he examined her In the dryd0ck.
Ii was graceful Commitment on the part OF
The Secretary TO place a handful OF fresh flowers
at The base OF the monume Mt that MARKS the
spot III HE cemetery where rest the dead OF the
Boston.
Secre airy Herbert and the ladies OF his partv
were very much pleased with the attention
shown them and The social courtesies extended
during their stay.
The Monterey Is high and dry in the big dock
and 1t IS prObab Bile that month VIII elapse be-
fore she Is ready Tor sea again. Her rudder is
10 be extended, the pilOt-bOuse enlarged and a
number OF alterations, suggested after a close
observation OF the vessel and its needs, Will be
made.
The Ranger left the YARD late on Thursday
al etnoon Tor ioIt Townsend, from which point
she Will 90 TO Ounalaska 10 ioIu the fleet In the
north.
There II some talk Of enlarging the entrance
10 The drydock, as II Is too narrow TO admit The
largest ba tle-ship. There Is plenty of room in
Side dock, but the trouble is with the entrance
ana estimates are being prepared aud they Will
be lOi wdTded 10 Washington. The alteration
which Will cost Obuut $50, 900. has the apttroVai
OF the Secretary OF the Navy
HE 1heilS arrived at he yard last Monday
from The lower coast. where she went on a sur
Fey tilp. She VIII remain some time during
when The sallmakerS will be al work repairtpg
her canvas and putting her awnings In pyoper
condition. She brought up The remains of
James Burkhaldt. native OF New York one
OF lhe seamen who was drowned accidentally
on t0e coast OF Lower California HIS remains
death.
Lieutenant Commander F. NJ. Symonds, u. S.
n, mas been appointed ordnance officer nj
Mare island, and he will report for duty on the
lst oil June. This officer was here some years
ago as navigator of The jamestown at the line
81" went out of commission.
The many friends OF Rear-Admiral John
Irwin, u. y. N, welcomed him on his return TO
The yard and 10 Nailrjo. In both places lie has
many friends His son Jack Is paymaster's
clerk on The Philadelphia. still at Honolulu.
lie Marion is expected al The yard. IL she IL
In need OF repairs they Will be attended TO at
once. and she Will be fitted out at once for the
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