THE FLEET.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 285, 26 August 1908, Page 7

THE FLEET.

GREAT OBJECT-LESSON TO AUSTRALIA, / NAVAL DEFENCE. A*LASTING FRIENDSHIP. (8T teIjEQRAph —rßEss association—cor YrtianT.) (Rec, August 25, 10.-10 p.m.) London, August 25. "The Times" publishes a highly appreciatire leading artiole dealing with the respective standpoints of America and Australia and their mutual interest in the cordial find what may ho oxpocted to prove lasting friendship between Australasia and America as so fittingly represented by Admiral Sperry's sailors. "The Times" points out that the efficiency of the American navy is receiving- 110 inconsiderable tost under peace conditions by the present voyage. Tho" Australians' consciousness that the navy of tho United States has been formed in quite recent years by a. people in many points very like themselves tends to quicken their own national self-consciousness; hence it may be expected (adds "Tho Times") that an increased devotion of public attention to the question of national self-defenco will remain as one of tho lasting effects of this notable visit. ;' DOINGS 'IN SYDNEY. (Rec. August 25, 10.20 p.m.) Sydney, August 25. The weather to-day was co]d and showery, but there a big attendance, including large numbers of Americans, at the military /sports and gymkhana in the Agricultural Grounds. ' The Americans tried conclusions in tho hundred yards running race and in the tug-pf-war, going down to Britishers in both events. The Lord Mayor's reception in the Town Hall was largely attended. Big drafts of , and men of the Fleet have been created to railway excursions into the country. '(They are the finest body of volunteer troops I have ever seen in my whole life," was 'Admiral Sperry's comment on yesterday's Veview. ■ .