Bisbee daily review., 1918-11-28
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 WASHINGTON, Nov. 27-With the passing of German sea power, the i'm
 polling strategic reason for keeping the main strength of the American navy massed in the Atlantic ocean no longer exists. Naval officers here an ticipate, therefore, that the fleet will
 be divided when the war emergency | has passed and substantially one-half of the main fighting strength of the 1 navy go into a reOrganized Pacific fleet
 Secretary Daniels indicated today that a general encouragement of the ! fighting ships was to be expected. He ! gave no mixing of what is under con | sideration, however, his statement having been brought out by questions when he announced that Vice-Admiral Sims, commanding American naval | forces in European waters, would be nominated to the rank of admiral. when Admiral Knight, commanding the Asiatic fleet retires next month. ! Rear-Admiral Gleaves, commanding | the conveying forces, will be named | by President Wilson for the vacant vice-admirars post thus created. No change in assignments will accom- pany the promotions, which will be made for merit.
 There are indications about the de- paTtment that plans are already afoot for Teviying the old European squa- dron. With the increased responsible ities of the United States in Europe dfnn tn hn ha merchant marine. it is regarded as probable that a definite naval force will be maintained in European Wa teTs hereafter and it is possible that steps may be taken toward establish ing limited base facilities for the up- keep of the force. The establishment of a naval station at the Azores and officers believe an arrangement with the Portuguese government under which the station will be continued for some time at least, is to be ex- pected.
 In discussing the future of the fleet officers realize that the creation of a league of nations may produce new considerations. As the United States is sponsor for the proposal for world league, it is assumed that a con- crete plan of action has been mapped out for President Wilson by his mili- tary advisers. This would include the proposal of an organization under which the combined fleets would ope- rate to police the world.
 The most practical way of arrGng- ing for an international police force Of inc seas many officers haliara ia to so provide that the locality of the disturbance to be quelled govern the composition of any international fleet to be sent to the scene. That, also would obviate any difficulty as to se- lecting the officer in command.
 Should the trouble arise in a section | of the world where British interests | were dominant, it was suggested, the | major portion of the naval forces to ] be assembled would be British and ! the commander British with squa- drons of the other naval powers at- ! tached to show the unity of purpose 1 Where American interests were, chief | ly involved, the main fleet and con- | mander would be American.
 This suggestion arose from the | feeling among some officers that an | international fleet with a supreme ] commander, and kept constantly mo- 1 Dilized for operations in any theater, | is not practical. It was admitted, | however, that nothing definite was known as to the plans which may have | been evolved for carrying into execu- ton the leagues idea.