THE AMERICAN FLEET.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 225, 16 June 1908, Page 9

THE AMERICAN FLEET.

AUCKLAND ARRANGEMENTS; . (BT TELEGRAM —PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Auckland, Juno 15. In a letter forwarded to Rear-Admiral Sporry, tho United States Consul-General, Mr. Prickott writes: "Thopeoploof New Zealand are expressing groat gratification on: account of tho visit of tho American fleet. You may bo assured of a hearty, enthusiastic reception." ' . . . . • The Mayor_ of Auckland has replied to the Primo Minister, agreeing, on behalf of tho city, to provide a flag, and asking Sir Joseph to furnish particulars as to ,whether tho Government has fixed upon any special style. j > Auckland tradespeople will bo instructed to' receivo American currency at the rate of four shillings to tho dollar, which will bo redeemed later. • ■

Mr. Hamer returned from Rotorua on Saturday night and left for Wellington yesterday to .confer with the Premier and Ministers on various matters iii connection with tho visit of tho American fleet. At Rotorua a programme has been arranged for 500 visitors. Tho events will include. tho opening'of the new bath houses in tho sanatorium- grounds, a number of characteristic Native entertainments, and visits to the chief places of thermal activity. Bunodin. Christcluirch, and Port Chalmers havo signified their intention of sending flags to Auckland. ' A Press Association, cablo from .Fiji states that Admiral Sporry 'notifies that the fleet will'not visit Fiji. The representatives of tho Auckland, Avondalcr and Tnkapuna Racing Clubs mot' tho members of Executive, Fleet Committee tliiu afternoon in r°gard to the proposed race meeting durinc Fleet week, in respect to which some technical difficulties have arisen. The' Mavnr .is in communication with Sir Georgo Clifford, tho chairman of tho New Zealand Racing Conference) with a view of ascertaining whether it is not possible to overcome these difficulties, as it is felt that tb.ero could bo no more enjoyable feature of tho programme than a good day's racing at tho charmingly-situated racecourso at, Elloitslic. ' [by raromra.—ff.iss association.] Palfflcrsfon North', ,Tuno 15. Sir Joseph Ward told a "Mnnawatu Times" representative to-day 'that •it was considered probablo that Southern visitors to Auckland during tho visit of the American fleet would 'be convoyed right through by the Main Trunk route. The. onlv serious obstacles will bo an unfinished bridge. If this cannot bo crossed tho train, will run to each side, the passengers walking across and continuing their journey by train on tho othcV side. THE PARLIAMENTARY ADJOURNMENT. (Nt TELEGRAPH. —SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT) Mastertcn, Juno 15. Sir Joseph Ward has forwarded a communication to various members of Parliament stating that it is his intention to nsk both Houses to adjourn for a week in order to visit Auckland' at tho time of tho reception of the United States.Fleet.' Sir Joseph proposes to adjourn'on Friday, August 7, Members of Parliament and thoir wives are to leave .Wellington next morning at 10 o'clock by a speci:;.l train which it is intended sha;l run riMit through , to Auckland, arriving thoro at 10 o'clock'tho following If this plan proves possible tho train will be tho. first to run tho full length of the Main Trunk line. Tho Parliamentary party is to leave. Auckland on the return journey on August 17,

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