The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27
WARSHIPS AT NEWPORT
The North Atlantic Squadron Re-
turns From Boston.
The Summer Resort Assuming the
Appearance of a Naval Centre
Admiral Dewey Arrives to Attend
the Meetings of the Board of Policy
Sessions of the War College.

NEWPORT, R. l., June 26-The ships OF
the North Atlantic squadron under ccm-
mand OF Rear Adulira; Farquhar arrived
again in the waters of Narragansett Bay,
and they will remain here until the end of
July, unless some unforeseen trouble may
demand their presence in the Far East.
The trip from Boston was made in twSn:y-
four hours. The squadron proceeded easi y
around Cape Cod.
At dayhreak this morning the flagship
New York signaled for the battieships In
diana. Massachusetts,. and Texas to hold
gunnery practice, while the flagship and
the kearsarge proceeded to Newport, ar
irving about . o'clock. They came to
anchor eff jamestown, three miles from
Newport, as many officers families are
summering there. AS the New York came
in the admiral's flag was saiuted by tie
gunboat Newport.
With the other ships targets were put
out, and all the morning passed in gunnery
practice. The sea was calm ard some s cd
shots were made. showing that the Amer
lean gunner was still proficient. The iiTing
was several miles OFF shore. yet it could lie
plainly heard at Newport, beginning short
ly after S and continuing until after
neon. The ships used all their batteries.
The Massachusetts came in the Earbor at
2 O'Clock. followed by the Texas and In
diana. each an hour later than the other.
The coming month at Narragarseit Bay
will be closely devoted to drill. There Will
be landing parties and sham battles and
boat drills. in order that the men may be-
come most proficient. The officers of the
ships will attend the lectures at the War
College this being the chief reason why
the ships are ordered to remain here.
1t was big day in Newport from a
naval standpoint. as it marked the ar
rival here of Admiral George Dewey and
the members of the Naval Policy Board.
Admiral Dewey is stopping at Narra-
gansett Pier, and the feet torpedo Loaf
Porter was sent to bring him to Newport,
1t leaving here at 11:15 o'clock. The Ad-
miral had a pleasant trip from the Pier,
arriving here at 1:30. Admiral Dewey was
presiden, OF the board of inspection that
conducted the official trials of the Porter
off Newport some years ago. In antici-
patton of his arrival quite crowd gath
cred at the Government landing, but he
did not come to town, the Porter going
direct to the training station. where the
Acmiral landed. On the way through the
harbor the Admiral's flag was saluted by
the flagship New York, the gunboat New
port, the training ship Monongahela, and
the shore battery at the training station.
Admiral Dewey proceeded to the Naval
War College. where the meeting of the
Board of Naval Policy was called. The
Board will be in session the remainder Of
the week, but its deliberations will be
strictly private and behind closed doors.
1t is most important meeting.
The marine guard and apprentice bat
talon were drawn up at the station to
receive the Admiral, and later dress pa
rade was held in his honor. 1t is said
that the Admiral has declined all social
invitations, and will return to Narragan-
sett Pier every night. 1t is understood,
however, that he will participate in the
Fourth of July celebration.