New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-11
FOR GOVERNMENT CONTROL.
ADMIRAL BRADFORD REPORTS on PA
CIFIC CABLE AND WIRELESS
TELEGRAPHY.

Washington, Nov. IG-Governmant control OF all
wireless telegraph stations along the coasts OF the
United States 81 recommended by Rear Admiral
Royal B. Bradford chief OF the Bureau OF Equip
nent in his annual report. the concluding portion
Of which issued to-day Foreign govern
ments, IL is pointed out, are exercising careful
supervision the location Of wireless stations
within their waters. thus insuring prompt trans
mission Of messages at all times. Admiral Brad
ford says it is proposed TO establish wireless tele-
graph stations for the purpose OF instructing of-
GERS and men at Newport. New-York. San Fran
nisco and probably other naval stations. in order
90 ascertain the effect of heat. which is said TO
be Injurious 70 the successful working Of wireless
apparatus, a station will be established at Key
West Els.
Although other naval powers are far in advance
Of United in the installation of wireless
telegraph appliances board naval ships Rear
Admiral Bradford does not think any ground has
been lost by the United States IN purusing con-
Eervative policy the adoption OF some particular
system for use in the navy Many vessels are now
ready for the Installation of wireless apparatus,
and others being prepared No satisfactory
results have yet been Obtained by the board OF of-
GERS in charge the of the various systems,
and il is proposed TO purchase other instruments
for trial before selection is made. -Four sys-
tens Of wireless biography have been developed
IN Europe which seemed promising. The bureau
has purchased two sets Of each and certain appli-
ances from the makers which appeared promising.
Attention is called the need OF officers for study
Ing the wireless s. stem, only tee having Deen en-
gagged in this work thus far. In foreign navtes
commissions OF distinguished officers are engaged
solely IN this service.
In regard 10 the construction Of the Pacific
Fable Rear Admiral Bradford reports that far
as ne is aware the Commercial Pacific Cable Com
psny has signihed intention OF following the
government requirements for building a cable as
specified by the Presldent The report says that
altnough the officers Of the company appeared
snXious before the adjournment OF Congress 10
obtain the Pacific cable surveys made by the de-
asrtment application has been made for this
Information. The report says that statement
mas been given out concerning the route the COM
psuy intends follow, nor have steps been taken
70 prepare relay stations American territory
considered necessary by the department, with the
exception OF the requirement Of the site for land
ne the cable near Honolulu
II siEty-one foreign ports agreements have been
made 10 supply coal 70 ships OF the navy below
current rates. Admiral Bradford says that owing
the lack OF naval coal depOts the feet narrowly
escaped being lefL without coal last summer as a
result OF the strike. He ACIDS: Should there be q
general strike OF bituninCIs coal miners en-
aloyes OF railroads carrying coal 10 ti6ewater, or
transportation lines generally, the ships OF the