U.S.A. FLEET.

Hokitika Guardian, 30 July 1925, Page 2

U.S.A. FLEET.

[Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.}

AT MELBOURNEMELBOURNE, July 20. Speaking at the civic welcome at Bendigo, Captain Todd, of th© Amoni-. can Fleet, said that no doubt, there was something behind the cruise. The visit may Ik? of vast importance in thefuture. In an interview, Admiral Coontz.Cy, drew attention to a complete change.' which has come about in the quality and the personnel of the United States Service. He said that, the present units were far more intellectual and of finer morale than the personnel that hebrought to Australia in 1908. Admiral Coontz. concluded liy saying that as far as he knew this would he bis hist cruise. The members of the American Fleet are showing signs of wear and tear, after their ceaseless round of enter- 4 taiunieiits. but tlicy are standing manfully to tbe ordeal. A party of American Fleet officers, who are the guests of tbe Victorian Railway Commissioners, have commenced a GOG miles tour of Victoria in a special train fitted with wireless, and motion pictures. DANCE AND DINNER. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) SYDNEY, July 29. The principal fleet functions wero a dance by Admiral Robinson and lusX staff on the California and a dinner by tlie Cliambers of Commerce to tlio Admirals and staffs. Mr Bruce, at the latter, was the chief speaker and he expressed thtf opinion that the future peace of tlio world was based on mutual respect and goodwill for other nations by tlio Eng-lish-speaking peoples.

AMERICA'S MISTAKE. Mr Bruce paid a tribute to the wonderful progress of America since she became a Republic and be claimed that Australia bad much in common with the United States, hut had' profited by America’s failure in one respect and as far as possible, it would be Australia’s idea to keep tbe country for white people. Air Bruce concluded by paying a tribute to Japan’s services in tlio war in escorting the Australian and New Zealand troops.