AMERICAN BATTLESHIP FLEET.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14282, 3 August 1908, Page 5

AMERICAN BATTLESHIP FLEET.

REPORTED BY WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY. Press Association—By Telegraph-Copyright, MELBOURNE, August 2. (Receivod August 3, at 1.13 a.m.) Renter has received the following information iby wireless lelsgrauli from the 'American fleet:—"At 8 " p.m., 30th tfnly, the fleet is in Bdeg- 50min south latitude and 167<10g 30nvin west longitude. The cruise so far lias been uneventFour hours of tactical evolutions take place d-iily. The coal consumption 'is decreasing daily, thus giving a greater steaming radius. The symmetrical development of the movements of the battleships along all lines is moat- gratifying." Later: u 8 p.m., July 3i. The position of tlie fleet is noiv 42m:in south latitude and 169deg 57rain west longitude. The fleet otII pa® the east end of •Tutuila to-morrow (Saturday) at 6 a.m. It will tlieai cniiee the southern shore, and thereafter shape a course direct for Auckland, All well." . AUCKLAND CELEBRATIONS. THE "FLEET" TRAIN, (Frou Qua Ok:; Cohresegndeht.) WELLINGTON. August 2. It is expected that the train which will convey the parliamentary partv over the Main Trunk lino to Auckland for the fleet, festivities will leave Wellington at 10.30 on Friday evening. It is hoped to reach Auckland tthouf. 6 o'clock on Saturday evening, hut it will possibly be later in, the evening liefore tJio train arrives at its journey's end. It is stated that no special facilities will la .given to the public to visit Auckland by way of the Main Trunk linn during fleet weok. It has been suggested that excursion rates might- bo allowed on the completed portions of the lines leaving people lo use the ordinary coach service for the intervening distance. It is thought, however, that the coach service could not copo with the crowd of persons who would probably take advantage of this opportunity if offered, and, further, it is felt that a largo passenger traffic wou)3 retard work on the line. The special parliamentary train will be available only for Ministers and members with their wives and families, and a few other official persons. To .assist Wellington people to see tho fleet the Railway Department is arranging excursion fares to New Plymouth,