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THE AMERICAN FLEET. PROBABLE VISIT TO AUSTRALIA United Press Association—Copyright (Received Feb. 23, 3.40 p.m.) NEW YORK. Fob. 22. The authorities at Washington are hiirlilv gratified at Mr. Dea’kin s mvitation to Admiral Evans’ Hoot to visit Australia. Mr. Victor 11. Mctcalto, Secretary of the Navy, says that tho Naval Dopartmont is grateful for the cordiality shown, and the invitation will receive serious consideration. LONDON, Fell. 22. - "The Times” New York correspo.f'dent says that Mr. Root’s reply to the invitation is interesting, as it 13 the first responsible utterance confirming the fact that the minor fleet will undertake a world's tour.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2123, 24 February 1908, Page 3
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