The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-07

purpose, clearsightedness and conspicuous
ability to the position he now holds The
son of an obscure man. he has attained
the highest rank in the service, where aristo-
cratic influence counts for much.
After he retired from the command Of
England's most important fleet. the Medi-
terranean, he became Senior Naval Lord of
the Admiralty. As such. he is commander
in-chief Of the British Navy. issuing his
commands TO the Admirals Of all the fleets
If war broke out he would probably take
command Of the Channel squadron, if time
permitted. In any case, the responsibility
FOR planning and directing the campaign
would rest with him. He is necessarily
horizon looks dark. or clear The Won
Moltke of the British navy, his ships will
be found as ready for war when the storm
breaks as the German Generals soldiers
were in 1870.
.-He sits in his Office in London and knows.
without needing to refer to documents
or cablegrams. exactly where every ship Of
his navy is to-day and where it will be to-
morrow. He knows whether the COM
mander is good officer whether he drinks.
whether he is fop, whether he is liked by
his crew-in fact everything about him.
1Confound him." said an officer. who
served under him in the West Indies, Il
believe he could tell you the exact number
of cocktails drink every time go ashore.
To this encyclopaedia knowledge is joined
the faculty Of prompt action and utter
fearessness He proved his courage over
and over again in the Crimean War, the
China war of Is59-60, and the bombardment
of Alexandria.
His will is iron," said one OF his Medi-
terranean officers, "and his nerves are
Harveyized Krupp steel"
Several years ago he was at Lisbon with
squadron. Relations were strained be-
tween Germany and England.
Just before the English ships left.
German fleet Of twice the strength entered
the harbor. with the idea of impressing the
Portuguese, and drew up in double line
off the town. Fisher exchanged salutes.
and then led his vessels out OF the harbor
at full speed between the two German
lines, with only twenty or thirty yards
clear on either side.
1t was maneuvre that might have
wrecked dozen ships, and only man OF
cessfully, But he had trained his squadron
well. Not single vessel swerved yard
from the wake OF his flagship. Amazed at
his daring the Germans cheered as he
passed by their ships.
Sir John Fisher il one of the hardest
working men in King Edwards services;
Here is an account OF one Of his typical
days at sea, as mapped out by his Flag
A. M.-Rises Writes hard until :
A. NJ. Then walks around the ship.
A. M.-Beakfasts with chief Of the
statf. Flag Captain. Flag Lieutenant, score
tary and guests the latter usually including
a couplc OF midshipmen. to whom the meal
is an awful ordeal
GA M.-Officr work including much cor
raspondence with the Admiralty, Ambassa.
doris, Consuls, Governors of colonies and
authorities of foreign countries.
10 A. NJ. to p. M,-Directs feet ma
nPuvrpR.
p. M-Lnncheon.
Up. M.-More manoruvres, lasting through
the afternoon
5P. M.-More correspondence.
7:30 p. M.--Dinncr
0 to 10 p. M--More correspondence, then
bed.
Ashore, Sir John Fisher works harder,
If that he possible. He has no pleasures.
except an occasional dance. His entire life
il devoted to keeping the British Navy in
perfect readiness to fght-an enemy in any
part Of the world at q moments notice.