PRINCE OF WALES’ TOUR.

Hokitika Guardian, 26 May 1920, Page 3

PRINCE OF WALES’ TOUR.

{ AUBTIVALIAN & N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION] MELBOURNE PREPARATION S . (Received this day at 8 a.m.) , MELBOURNE, May 26. The city is in a simmer of anticipation preparing for tho Renown’s arrival. For the past couple of days there have been pouring in country-and interstate visitors. Groat crowds are parading the streets watching the army of workmen put the filial touches to the do corations, and admiring crowds watched the preliminary tests of the lighting ar_ rangements. A strong detective force is present from all the States and New Zealand in anticipation of the gathering of pickpockets and other undesirables who will not miss such a favourable opportunity. People with windows and balconies to let along the route are reaping a rich harvest, fancy prices being paid for some coigns of vantage. The Parliamentary procedure difficulty has been overcome, each House presenting an address in its own cham-

bers. Fine weather is forecasted for the landing to-day.

THE RENOWN ARRIVES. (Received this day at 11.30 a.m.) MELBOURNE, This Day

The Renown made the last part of the journey in fine weather at reduced speed in -order not to cut into scheduled time.

She entered Port Phillip Heads at 7.30 a.m., escorted by destroyers and a flight of aeroplanes as she proceeded up the bay. Crowds at all vantage points on the foreshore had been gathering since the early morning, some kept an all night vigil. _ _ People are massing in the streets ready for the landing and procession. DOUBLE PAY. (Received This Dav at 11.20. a.m.} SYDNEY, May 26. The railway Commissioners refused to receive a deputation of tramwaymen asking for double pay during the Prince’s visit. There will be a mass meeting of the men on Tuesady to consider matters.

DOUBLE PAY. MELBOURNE, May 26.

The tramwaymen will receive double pay when the Prince arrives, also other increases for the remaining twelve days. The crew engaged in loading the vessel have,demanded double pay. The demand was granted last night under instructions from the Commonwealth. The weather chart is favourable.

(TREAT NAVAL REVIEW. ' What will be the finest naval spectacle ever witnessed in Australia waters will greet H.M.S: Renown on her arrival ip Port Phillip, It is understood that after the naval review the Renown will be berthed at fort Melbourne railway pier. Ap Atistralian paper, describing the preparations for tho reception of the

Prince of Wales, says that when the .Australian fleet arrives in Port Phillip Bay the units will form up in review order off Williamstown. There will be five lines of warships, with tho flagship H.M.A.S. Australia at the head. cruisers Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney apd Encounter, will occupy tho front line. Immediately behind there will be a lino of submarines, and the next two lines will be comprised of destroyers, The fifth line ,to be known as the supernumerary line, and which will contain H.M.A.S. Una, H.M.A.S. Hy- , gpia,■ and H.M.A.S, Protector, and /

representative merchant service ship, will be formed up in front of the cruisers. Incoming merchant ships arriving during the review are to anchor south of the supernumerary line, /lie fleet will be anchored in review order from May 2oth to May 29th. At the rear of the last line of destroyers, which will be opposite Albert Park, an anchorage will be provided for yachts and small cruft. On the day of the landing the Hygeia will pass between the lines of submarines and destroyers on the way to St. Ivilda, and on the day of. the review H.M.A.S. Franklin, which will contain the Royal Party, will sail between each line, passing H.M.A.S. Australia first, and returning to the Australia at noon for luncheon. H.M.A.S. Franklin will fly the Governor-General’s flag and Royal Standard side by side at the main, and the Naval Board flag at the fore.

Twenty-eight warships, under/ Commodore J. S. Dumaresq, commanding His Majesty’s Australian Fleet, will take part in the review. The following is a list of the vessels, commanding officers, and complements:— Australia, Flag-Captain Claude L. Cumcrlege, 52 officers, 776 men; Melbourne, Captain Wilfred Nunn; Sydney ad Brisbane, Captain Henry P. Cayley and Captain George F .Hydo, 21 officers, 383 men each; Encounter, Captain’ John F. Robins, 20 officers, 408 men; A,nzac, Commander Alan" T. W. Howard, 6 officers, 110 men; Stanvart, Lieutenant Frederick L. Cavaye; Success, Lieutenant Oliver R. Wace, Swordsman, Lieutenant-Commander C. E Hucrhes White; Tattoo, Lieutenant Commander Arthur M. Roberts; and Tasmania, Lieutenant-Commander Harold 0. Joyce, .5 officers, 85 men each. Swan Commander Salisbury H. Simpson ; Parramatta, Lieutenant Frederick A. Tollemarche; Yarra, Lieutenant' Frederick A .P. Foster; Torrens, Lieut-enant-Commander Herbert V. Creer; . Huon, Lieutenant-Commander Cyril J. p jxiil ■ and Warrego, Lieutenant Ernest C. Rhodes, 4 officers, 75 men oac h; Una, Commander Waldemar B. j Wilkinson, 4 officers, 60 men; Franklin Lieutenant-Commander Rupert C. Carsin., 3 officers, 22 men; Protector, Lieu-tenant-Commander Percy V. Hugo, 3 officers ,46 men; Countess of Hopetoun, Chief Gunner Frederick G. Ince, 1 ofijtr, 10 men; Marguerite, Lieuten-wint-Commnndcr Edward N. Mortimer, and Geranium, Lieut.-Commander W. M'. Vaughan Lewis, 8 officers, 118 men; Submarine Jl, Lieutenant Claude B. Barry; Submarine J2, Lieutenant Cyril E. Lowther; Submarine J 4, Lieutenant Commanler Ambrose N. Leo; and Submarine J. 5, Lieutenant John A. Picr- ' son, 4 officers, 40 men each.