New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-01

Lundborg's-has the
natural fragrance Of
fresh Violets.
WARSHIPS TO BE CONDEMNED.
SOME VESSELS OF THE MOSQUITO FLEET
UNFIT For FI-RTHER SERVICE.


UNFIT FOR FURTHER SERVICE.
Newport News. Va. Aug 81 (Special.-It Is
learned from trustworthy source that IA number
of the warshps now at anchor In Hampton
Roads. off the Chamberlin and Hygea hotels will
become the objects of unfavorable reports by the
Board Of Survey. which began its work of inspec
ton last week. The condition OF not few of the
best-known vessels of the Mosquito Fleet is SAID
to be such as to render them useless for either
the purpose OF peace until extensive and
costly repairs have been made
Since coming to Old Point Comfort Captain Hg
sinson Captain Taylor. Lieutenant Frunson and
Chief Engineer stivers comprising the Board Of
Survey. have been actively engaged in making a
careful examination OF all the vessels of the aux
iliary fleet. and 1t is expected they will conclude
their work the latter rart of the week.
In moro than one-nalf of the vessels already OK
amned II is said. the machinery has been found
by the inspecting board 10 he badly damaged
that new engines and boilers will have to he SUI
piled before they Will he In proper condition for the
pursuits in which they formerly engaged
while In merchant service. Others /, IS said. have
sustained serious injuries 10 their decks and hulls
not being strong enough to stand the strain caused
by the discharge "f the guns vita which they are
equipped. In addition TO this. the little warships
were severely tried hy the rough usage incident to
blockade duty. In which many 81 them figured
prominently before Havana and at other points on
the Cuban coast.
As the mon from whom these now disabled YES
sells were bought IN good condition viii hardly he
willing TO take them back. IL j. likely that some
bargains In marine property VIII he offered At an
early date. Ships tna went through the war with
on damage will probably he bought by their orsi
nal owners in the event the Government l. DESTROYS
OF dsposing of IN m but. of course. AT a pric"
far below that AT which they were sold 10 Uncle
Sam.
The auxiliary cruiser Dixie for instance vii
probably lie eagerly sought by the Morgan Line
Of steamers which disposed Of four OF its splendid
ships 10 the Government. II is not proha bile. how
ever. that the Dixie viii leave the naval service
and II is understood Captain IIieginson pr"si-
dent Of the Roard of Inspection. will recommend
that this ship he retained b" the Government. Tho
Dixie carries ten G-iucE guns. the heaviest arina-
mont placed auxiliary cruiser and the fact
that she stood the test wei reflects credit
upon her builders The Board made thorough
examination Of this chip. and found her be
stanch when she set sail her mission Of
II Is learned semi-ofiCialy that OF the ships in
spected by the Board at Cd Point the following
will probably be reCommcndcd for sale. unless re-
tanned in tho Goverrmen' service as navy yard
tugs: The Apache. the Eagle. the Hawk the Hor-
net the Ieyden, the Niagara the oneida. the
OsCeola the Peoria. the Pscataqua. the Stranger
the Siren. the Suwdnee. the TocumseE. tho Vixen
the Wasp. the Wam?atuck and the Yankton. II Is
also believed that the Golfers will be disposed Of
hut II is possible mat The Board Will make no
recommendation further than stating tho condition
Of these vessels, Of which nine at old Point