Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-07
|S|R ERIC GEDDES
ARRIVES IN CITY
First Lord of British Admir-.
atty a Visitor in WASH
ington.
ON IMPORTANT MISSION

Unheralded and almost unannounced
Sir Eric GeddesI first lord Of the Brit
ish admiralty, arrived in Washington
today. He was accompanied by the
members of thhe British admiralty
board.
The party was met by Admiral Ben
son and stan and taken to the Perry
Belmont home. 1918 New Hampshire
avenue. as guests Of the nation. Sir
Eric Geddes was received by Presi-
dent Wilson at 1880 o'clock. He later
was accompanied on tour Of the city
by Secretary Of the Navy Daniels.
None outside Of official circles knew
that the distinguished Britisher was
in Washington until a detachment of
marines drew up at Union station to
escort Sir Eric to his temporary resi-
dence.
Entertained at Belmont Home.
Capt. Perry Belmont placed his homo
at the disposal Of the State Depart
ment for the use Of the visitors, and
took up temporary quarters for himself
at the Shoreham. When the party
J.
his home.
1t is understood that matters Of the
greatest Importance to the navies of
the allied powers, especially the sea
forces of the United States and Great
Britain, will be taken up by Sir Eric
with Secretary Daniels and other ma
val authorities.
U-Boat Menace Over.
Sir Eric Geddes some time ago an
nounced that the. submarine menace
had been met. 1t is believed that he
now has a program to suggest which
will mean complete elimination Of the
enemy submarine as Z factor in the
war. The coming destruction of the
German submarine bases in Belgium
is a matter which the visitor is ex-
pected to take up with Secretary Dan
iels.
The visit Of Sir Eric Geddes so
closely following that Of Assistant
Secretary Franklin Roosevelt to Great
Britain. Is taken to indicate that
complete understanding has been ar
rived at which will be informally
rataified before the great sea fighter
leaves Washington.
Navies to Aid to the Limit.
It is known to be the purpose Of the
allied navies, now that the central
nervousness" to ala the military
authorities in pushing their advantage
to the very limit. Sir Eric Geddes is
tremely aggressive policy and to be in
entire accord with Gen. Foch in his
determination to keep the Hun on the
run.
Secretary Daniels spent an hour in
conference with the first lord OF the
British admiralty this morning At
the close of the conference each APP
peared to be highly elated. They ap.
peared to understand each other
thoroughly.
my. my. but what things you are
doing" said Sir Eric to member
of the American party which met him
at Union station. He had spent some
Virginia logging camp. Since those
early days this is the first visit Of
the Britisher to the United States.
Members Of the party represent
nearly every division of the admiralty.
who will discuss with similar officers
here the sea campaign for the com.
ing winter.
naval stan; Rear Admiral A. F. Ever
ct, C. B., naval secretary to hrst
lord; Capt. c. r. M. Fuller, c. M. G.,
d. S. c., director Of plans; Capt L. G.
Preston, C. B.. director Of mine
sweeping; Paymaster- in chief n. W.
f. Manistv. c. NJ. c.. organising man.
aser Of conveys; Lieut.. Col. Mcclellan.
r. NJ, civil assistant to first lord;
H. r. Sawbfidse. snti-submarine divi-
sion: Commander speel. r. S. F. Dun
nell, esq. additional assistant secre-
tary of the navy.