THE AMERICAN FLEET.
ARRIVAL AT MAGDALSNA BAY. Received May 1, 9.35 a.m. SYDNEY, May 1. The steamer Otterburn has arrived here from Magdalen Bay, on the west coast of South America, where the coaled the American fleet. The captain states that Admiral Evans, who had been ailing ever since he left New York, became indisposed at Magdalena, and under medical advice left the fleet with the intention of entering a sanatorium in San Francisco. The senior officer, Admiral Thomas, assumed command, and hoisted his flag 011 the Missouri. It is understood that Admiral Evans relinquished the command only temporarily, and will rejoin the fleet as soon as his health is restored. The crew? had received the news of the intended visit of the fleet to Australia and New Zealand, which had caused much enthusiasm. 1
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9080, 2 May 1908, Page 5
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135THE AMERICAN FLEET. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9080, 2 May 1908, Page 5
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