U.S.A. FLEET.

Hokitika Guardian, 6 July 1925, Page 1

U.S.A. FLEET.

[ Australia A X.Z. Cable Association.] RADIO MESSAGE. HONOLULU, July 4. A message received by radio from the U. S. A. warship “Seattle’’ states: The American fleet hit its cruising stride sometime late yesterday afternoon. The vesesls changed their formation shortly after two o’clock, and fell into the routine which "ill last until they reach Pago Pago. Various picked athletes on hoard all the ships have begun training for the contests scheduled at the Ausetrnlinn ports.

Rowing machines lire being installed on the (leeks *>f several of the vessels for the .scullers, while below deck, boxers despite the heat, punch sand lines, spar and otherwise go thru unit their paces. Lieutenant K. Williams (Captain of the rifle team), which competes at the .Melbourne Hide Club’s contests, indicates that bis men under-wont vigorous practice at Honolulu with the local army shots, and is confident they will prove victorious. Work alternates with play, however, and the tactical and signal training which Admiral C'ocmtz outlined in his advance orders has begun and the Commander-in-Cldcf has indicated that this training will be augmented during the mW't few days. Admiral Counts! and his staff, held regular conferences ibis morning, at which an outline and technical matters were discussed. The only untoward incident in the last 21 hours was a temporary breakdown on tlie“Oklalioina”. which.

however, lasted less than thirty minutes the vessel resinning her format ion.