THE NAVAL VISIT.
PROHIBITION QUESTION.
[Australian and N.Z. ,Cabl« Association.' HONOLULU, June 27. One of the most important conferences held among naval officers, previous to the departure of the fleet to Australia and New Zealand, occurred at Seattle, when eleven Admirals discussed technical matters and related movements of the ships, etc., and the conduct of the personnel when m Australia. Ex-Mayor Sir J. Luke, of Wellington, with a committee, visited Seattle on several occasions and discussed with Admiral Coontz, the question of drinking among the men. Sir J. Luke declared that he believed’ Prohibition in America had beneficially nffected the sailors
This has precipitated, the Prohibition question into the fleet’s visit to- Australia and New Zealand, which,, hitherto, had not been discussed, since it was generally understood the personnel should abide by the laws existing in the countries they visit. Tt. is a known fact that many of the commanding officers are total abstainers, notably Admiral Cole.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LI, Issue 16768, 29 June 1925, Page 7
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