THE AMERICAN FLEET.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9110, 1 April 1908, Page 2

THE AMERICAN FLEET.

PROJECTED VISIT TO AUCKLAND. Per Press Association. Auckland, March 31-" A good' deal of interest is being taken~locally in the projected visit of the American Fleet to Auckland. From inquiries made by a ! representative of the Herald it is quite , apparent that a hearty reception awaits the fleet should the United States authorities decide upon it calling here en route to Australia. _ The Mayor (Mr A. M. Myers) is prepared to call a meeting of citizens directly he receives intimation that the visit is to he made. Members of Parliament interviewed expressed the opinion that the Government would assist in making the reception and entertainment of the visitors worthy of the occasion, and that a reasonable grant for the purpose would be supported by both sides of the House. ' According to the Kabourmaster (Oapt. Duder), there is ample accommodation in the harbour for the American Fleet if it visited this port. He said that the harbour could accommodate a much larger fleet without interfering with the local shipping as, between the North Head and Birkenhead, there were four nautical space available with a varying width of from one-third to one-half a nautical mile.