Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-05-08
METCALF REVIEWS THE FLEET
Marks Close OF Naval Career Of
Flight Bob Evans.

Fight Bob Evans.
SAN FRANCISCO, May S.-WhiIe
hundred OF thousands OF people
gazed upon the spectacle from every
point Of vantage along the water
front, Secretary OF the Navy MetcaIf
today reviewed the combined Allan.
tic and Pacific fleet In San Francis.
co Bay. The review was by all odds
the most impressive exhibition OF
the strength and power OF the
American navy ever witnessed and it
was small wonder that the eyes of
the naval secretary. the executive
director OF the great sea-lghting ma
chine. glistened with pride and that
his fellow Californians expressed
their appreciation in deafening cheers.
Spick and span with cleaning paint
and shining brass, with every man
at his post OF duty, the vessels of
war. passed before Secretary Metcalf
and doomed forth a thunderous sa-
lutte in his honor.
This evening Secretary Metcalf and
the admirals of the fleet will be the
quests Of honor at the San Francisco
banquet at the st. Francis, which
promises TO be the greatest function
OF It's kind ever held on the coast.
There will be more than 500 at the
dinner, which will cost $40 per plate.
While the officers are dining, the
sailors will continue their athletic
carnival in the naval pavilion to-
night.
Today's review is doubly memoir
able as marking the official close of
the naval career Of Rear Admiral
Fighting Bob" Evans. Although
Evans will not reach the statutory
age for retirement--62 years-until
August IS, the condition OF his health
forbids further activity. Rear Admi-
raj Thomas will be In command OF
the fleet during its stay on the coast,
but to Rear Admiral Sperry will be
given the honor of taking the big
sixteen" back to the Atlantic coast
by circling the globe.
The Pacific feet, which took part
in today's review, will sail tomorrow
for the south to carry out program
OF drills. maneuvers and exercises.
Tomorrow will be Oakland day,
when the festivities incident to the
visit OF the fleet will be temporarily
transferred to that city. On sun
day there will be special services in
all the churches and In the naval
pavilion.
In addition to grand ball for the
enlisted men on Tuesday night, daily
athletic meets and other amusements,
number OF trips are scheduled for
next week. The program of the
sightseeing committee Is an extensive
one and includes the following
events:
Monday, May 11.--Automoble run
through the city for Secretary Met
calf, distinguished visitors and off,
GERS OF the fleet Observation car
rides for 1000 enlisted men. starting
from the Ferry building at $40 a.
m, II a. m, 1880 p. m. and 4 p. m.
Wednesday, May 10. - Trip to
Mount Tamalpais and Muir woods.
with luncheon at Mount Tamalpais,
for goo officers OF the fleet. Car
rides for 1000 enlisted men az on
Monday. Trip to San Jose for 500
officers of the fleet. with grand ball
In the evening.
Thursday, May Berkeley day.
Friday, May 15.-Car rides for
1000 enlisted men as on Monday
and Wednesday.
Saturday. May 16.--santa Rosa
day, Excursion to Santa Rosa for
25 officers and It's men. Second
trip to Mount Tamalpais and Muir
woods for 400 officers.