Evening star., 1923-07-29

In labor, and from Is per cent up in
the wastage. incurred in hand labor.
1t Is estimated that one machine will
ensct saving of approximately a
year for a battleship with compile
ment of 1000 men.
Through a circular letter to all meet
units and naval air stations the bu-
reau Of aeronautics is asking the
utmost Cooperation in cutting down
maintenance charges. 1t points. out
that the most rigid economy must be
exercised in order that the bureau
may make both ends meet" under
the funds available. without reduc-
Ing the operating squadrons. Com
manding officers are urged to devote
their energies toward operating ne
cessary increased forces on less
money In order that funds necessary
for the two new airships,. operation
and other additional. but necessary,
expenditures can be found. In
creased activities and the higher
wage scales are held responsible for
the bureaus financial diffcukies.
Plans for giving naval reservists
training at sea aboard ships OF the fleet
have been launched by the Navy De-
partment. A letter has been sent to
the commander I'm -chief OF the United
states fleet, copies OF which will be
mahders-in- chief Of the battle fleet and
scouting feet on the proposed use Of
the fleet for the training of reservists.
In substance, the letter gives the de-
partment's view that the best training
can be given aboard active ships of the
fleet and that cruising ships should be
| utilized, battleships, cruisers and de-
stroyers being the most desirable.
| The communicative chief is requested
to take the matter up with the various
commandants and work out plans for
giving as many reservists as possible
the fifteen days training as prescribed
by law in this way.
In view of the criticisms at times
voiced in regard to the discomforts ex-
perienced aboard naval transports, the
bureau Of navigation was pleasantly
surprised at the following communica-
| tion from Commander Stephen c.
! Rowan, now at the navy yard. Puget
| Sound:
THE undersigned has been surprised
at the number OF more or less irrespon-
comforts Of travel by navy transports.
Having just made the voyage from
Philadelphia to San Francisco on the
L. s. s. Argonne with family that in
cluded three small children, 1t appears
pertinent to report the writer's personal
experience.
while ships of the type Of the Ar
gonne are not very we'll suited for
l transport service, notably on account or
limited deck space. and are generally
fairly well crowded, the table was ex-
ceptionaliy good and the ships person
mel, without exception. were most oblig
ing and accommodating. seeming to be
imbued with a spirit OF helpfulness and
| a desire to do all that was possible for
the comfort and contentment of the
passengers.
Under the conditions the writer and
his family found the voyage reasonably
comfortable ard thoroughly enjoya BILE" "
| Marine Corps.
4 Participation of the marine detach-
ment of two officers and fifty-nine
men of the L. S. S. Pittsburgh in the
ceremonies at Belleau Woods last
! week is reported to the department
in a cable from Vice Admiral Philip
Andrews. commander in chief of
American naval forces in European
waters.
| The marines were accompanied by
the band from the flagship on July
20 and spent Saturday sightseeing.
In the evening the band gave a con-
cert in the Vondome and later the
marines took part in the Paris fes-
tivai On Sunday the entire detach-
ment went to Belleau Wood. the scene
Of one OF the most notable achieve
ments of the Marine Corps during the
world war. and returneS 20 Paris on
Monday afternoon.
| Admiral Andrews and his staff.