THE AMERICAN FLEET.

Auckland Star, Volume LVI, Issue 184, 6 August 1925, Page 9

THE AMERICAN FLEET.

ARRIVAL AT HOBART.

FINE WARM 'WELCOME. (Received 12.30 p.m.) HOBART, this day. The American cruisers presented a fine spectacle as they came |up the river at a speed of twenty-seven knots. Large crowds gathered at the piers and points of vantage about the harbour and gave the ships a rousing welcome. The chief event of the day was a route march of sailors through the city, the Governor, Sir James O'Grady, taking the salute. Several parties were taken on excursions to Launceston and other parts of the State. The cruisers had a rough crossing. It is reported that one of the Richmond's boats was smashed.—(A. and N.Z.) BONDS OF INTEREST. AMERICA AND AUSTRALIA. (Received 2.30 p.m.) SYDNEY, this day. The Premier, Mr. J. T. Lang, in a farewell message to the American Fleet, says: "The visit will assist in bettering understanding on matters in the Pacific region which equally concern both America and Australia. It will likewise improve trading relations. Australia has reached a stage necessitating an ever-widening overseas market for her productions, and she is looking to America largely to meet her requirements in that direction.". ~.

He expressed keen appreciation of the conduct of the men of the Fleet. This had been exemplary in all circumstances.—(A. and N.Z. Cable.)