The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-10-13
FLEET IS LIKELY
To Be RUSHED
Continued from Page One.)

local marine railway could accommo-
date these small vessels as far as tom
mage is concerned 1t is not likely that
they will be drydocked here, as they
are awkward to handle in such a cradle
and are exceeding long in proportion
to their beam. The cruisers. also. are
foul and show long idling in shore
waters.
STAY HERE INDEFINITE.
The stay of the warships in this
port is at present very indefinite. The
first squadron, arriving today, may re-
main in port about nine days, but,
since the last day of next month must
close Magdalena Bay target practicing
for the Pacific fleet, it is very probable
that the West Virginia, PENNSYLVANIA,
Maryland, South Dakota, Colorado and
the four destroyers now here will get
| away for Magdalena as soon as they
are coaled.
MAY CUT OUT SAN DIEGO.
The plan was for the Pacific fleet to
go to San Diego from here for sup
plies before proceeding to the Magda-
lyena Bay target grounds, but it is
now said that the vessels are likely to
proceed direct to Magdalena and that
supplies will be sent there from San
Diego.
There will be considerable supplies
taken aboard here.
NOT POSITIVE OF DESTINATION.
AS matter of fact the fleet is not
positive of going to Magdalena Bay
from here, although present arrange
ments are to make the target grounds
Gable orders from Washington will be
received here and not until they are
received will there be anything GER
tain as to the future itinerary.
TO RUSH COALING.
! Between fifteen and sixteen thousand
tons of coal are on the wharves and
barges for the fleet and between eight
and nine thousand tons will be taken
by the vessels now in port. The Colo
RADIO which this morning arrived to
join the fleet, from San Francisco, will
coal at the first opportunity. She will
leave with the vessels from Samoa now
in port, whether the latter wait for the
balance of the fleet from Samoa OIL
whether they get away ahead.
OFFICERS ARE DISAPPOINTED.
! Officers, as well as meen, of the fleet
regret the loss of time in Samoa OF
account of what they fear they will
miss in this part. Many delightful en-
tertainments had bee nprepared fol
the return visit of the fleet, but coal
ing comes first, and comes with a rush
and it is feared by officers and men
from what was said aboard the vessel
this morning, that there will be littl
opportunity for recreation or pleasure
while here.
AEON'S GREAT STORY.
The feet heard, through the visit o
the Solace to Suva, of the story o
the wreck of the British S. s. Aeon o.
/, Christmas Island, and it was an in
teresting story. The captain and som
of the men got to Tanning by usin
a gasoline engine, from the cargo, t
= equip a ships boat. There was mu
tiny among the Chinese crew whic
had to be subdued by brave men @
the rest of the ships company an
there was considerable hardship. TIL
= women among the passengers ran on
e OF shoes for example, and shoes wer
made for them from rubber sea boot
SHORE LEAVE LIMITED.
There will be no general shore leay
from the vessels of this squadron unit
coaling has been accomplished Will
the local Naval Station made recor
, last time, as far as its work went !
, coaling the fleet, it is expected that