UNITED STATES FLEET
RUMPUS IN CHRISTCHURCH.
PROVOCATIVE REMARKS.
SAILORS RECALLED ABOARD,
CHRISTCHURCH, This Day.
Some sensation was caused in Christchurch. last night ,when it became known that all men on leave from the American squadron had been ordered back to their ships.
It is understood that the action of the authorities was taken because of trouble caused by a small section in the city bent on annoying the sailors and following on an affray in Victoria Square.
One of the older sailors after the affray said that, orders had been given that there must be no fighting, under even the severest provocation. The men had been ordered not to retaliate, but to move on when individuals became truculent towards them. He was convinced that the affray would not have taken place if disparaging remarks had not been passed during the parade.—Press Assn.
SIGHT-SEEING SAILORS.
ROTORUA THE MECCA,
ATOKXAND-, This Day,
The cold and stormy weather, which had prevailed since the day of the Meet's arrival, today gave place to bright sunshine. The men are ashore taking full advantage of the perfect conditions for sightseeing.
Admiral Robison and 250 officers left for Rotorua this morning accompanied "by Sir James Parr, representing the Government. On Monday next 200 officers rwill proceed to Rotorua and 50 officers will journey to Hamilton. — Press Assn.
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Northern Advocate, 14 July 1925, Page 5
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