EXTRA EDITION. THE AMERICAN FLEET.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LIII, Issue LIII, 10 August 1908, Page 7

EXTRA EDITION. THE AMERICAN FLEET.

HEMAEKS BY ADMIRAL SPERRY. CpekßS association;.! AUCKLAND, August 10. The line of march to the Military * Hall was crowded by a cheering line of and was overlooked by thousands from windows, balconies, and parapets. On arrival at the Military Hall, the. in a speech of welcome, alluded to, New Zealand as not the least loyal of the. King's Dominions. King Edward and President Roosevelt were honored not only for their positions,, but for the noble work they had done for humanity. . ' „r ' The Mayor,' having read the citizens*" address, Admiral Sperry rose, and met N a magnificent deception He referred to the great- work for peace -,done 'by Great Britain arid the tfnited States; Their interests in the Pacific were common jfcnterestsl In the welcome extended to ihe 'fleet nothing had been left ' undone that the heart of . man k could desire;