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Sos fingele! SUXDAY MORNING. AUGUST 10, 1919. PART I. 1 War Vessels Hold Open House to Thousands of Eager Visitors at i Los Angeles Harborl II I I III II I III III I v. iHv i I v.

t-a" jrv i IOWANS SCORE HIT AT SHORE. 5: ARMADA GUARD AGAINST A AGGRESSION DANIELS. ar-t-v VAU i ARMADA IS GREETED HERE. Official Welcoming Party Tenders City's Hospitality to the Fleet. Secretary Thrills Banquet Hearers as He Tells of Still Greater Fleet to Come to Pacific.

With the declaration that the great Pacific fleet has come to this coast not so much as a demonstration of America's tremendous power as "a permanen defense against the attempted aggressions of any foreign power," Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daneils last night thrilled more than two hundred prominent An-gelenos at the Jonathan Club banquet at which he was the guest of honor. The Pacific Fleet Entering Los Angeles Harbor Yesterday Afternoon. The center picture shows a group of destroyers already tied up at the Terminal docks, with more approaching and the bigger vessels just coming into sight in the rear. At the left Is San Pedro's welcome arch and at the right is the first boatload of jackles to land at Los Angeles. They were from the dread-naught Texas.

Photo by George R. Watson, Times staff photographer. DEPARTURE'S IMPRESSIVE. Big Crowd Out at Dawn Watches Sailing of Fleet from San Diego Harbor. When the story of the war is fully told every American will take pride In the achievements not only of the army and navy but In those of the man In overalls, the man of capital and all those who helped and planned the cause." 8he Secretary declared that our work In the war has shown the world that we are prepared to go ahead and help to keep the world's peace.

He said that we must build up a great merchant marine to carry American goods to every port in the world. "We shall have to have here or, the Pacific Coast as well as elsewhere harbors so well adapted to world commerce that tho biggest ships can enter there and trade. In this the first step is the nvy, which must be the pioneer. We must show Congress that we must have better harbors." (Great applause.) The Secretary, concluding. Invited all present to shake hands, an Invitation eagerly accepted.

BY THE MAYOR. we shall be glad to have you per- manently on our coast. "Mr, Secretary, I beg you to believe you and your fleet are thrice1 welcome to our shores and to oui city." DANIELS'S RESPONSE. Secretary Daniels respond! briefly, and was given three cheers. He said: "Mr.

Mayor: I wish to express to you, and through you, to the people of Los Angeles my great pleasure In this welcome, and the deeo appreciation of the officers and men of the Pacific Fleet for your expressions of greeting. It is a fine expression of the spirit of Los Angeles and of Southern California. "Some time ago I visited this magnificent harbor of Los Angeles, which the city of Loa Angeles luui had a great part in creating, and of which your people may be justly proud. At that time I made uo my mind that the time must coma when the fleet of the Pacific shoul be as large and as powerful as th fleet of the Atlantic. The fleet that arrives today Is but the forerunner of the larger fleet that is to be.

thank you again for this splendM welcome, and look forward with you to the ttme when the Pacific Fleet shall be largely Increased." After the formal expressions 7 it welcome and response, the visitors were shown over the great vessel, and then many of them assembled in the officers' quarters where, refreshments were served. At this point a fleet of airships sailed over the vesselo of the fleet, and showered blossoms on the decks. The enlisted men on tha New Mexico gathered on the fur-ward deck In mass. They swarmed up Into the turret, lined the fighting top, filled the yard arms' and crow's nest, and gave continued annlmated cheers, expressing their part of the response to the welcome which was extended by Los Angeles anl vicinity to the Pacific Fleet. Soon after 4 o'clock boats began to carry to shore the parties of officers and men on shore leave, many of them going directly to Lonur Beach, while others went to points the meaning of those figures until we study the amount such a per capita offering will make In the aggregate.

Six hundred million dollars for Liberty Loans, War Stamps and war work contributions In cash. Yet our financial resources remain unimpaired. "What a thrill of patriotic emotion is kindled in all our hearts today, as we see the new Pacific Fleet, with all Its majesty of power, floating off the shores of your harbor. Many of these ships, marines, sailors and officers are fresh from the North Sea, where they watched the lanes of ocean travel with such vigilance. Honor them.

Every blow they have struck was to loose the Iron grip of selfish autocrats upon the lives of millions of our fellow men." The speech was followed by a grand reunion of college chums and acquaintances at college headquarters. The awarding of prizes and souvenirs was next In order, after which the assemblage practically moved in a body a block south to the bluff overlooking the ocean, where a unexcelled view of the impressive spectacle of the arrival of the great Pacific armada was obtained. FLEET'S NEXT STOP. Due in Santa Barbara in Nine Days. Eureka and Bay City Plans.

BI A. S. NIGHT W1BE. SANTA BARBARA, Aug. 9.

Admiral Rodman has wired Mayor Nlelson that ten battleships, two cruisers, twenty-six destroyers, four ships of train, 600 officers and men will arrive in Santa Barbara August 19. EUREKA, Aug. 9. Invitation to a portion of the Pacific Fleet to visit Humboldt Bay while "Fleet Week" is being celebrated in San Francisco, was telegraphed to Admiral Hugh Rodman by Mayor George W. Cousins here today.

The telegram today followed a telegraphed request to Secretary of the Navy Daniels asking that a portion of the fleet visit here. Secretary Daniels answered that the matter was up to Admiral Rodman. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9. A squadron of Chinese aviators and observers are to set forth from this city to meet the Pacific Fleet on the day it is scheduled to arrive nere, officials of the Young China Asso In the first light of yesterday morning thousands of San Diego people, assembled on Point Loma, saw the mightiest fleet that has ever cleft the waters of the Pacific weigh anchor, maneuver Into cruising formation and steam for Los Angeles Harbor, the last unit of the armada getting under way at a.m.

During the last hours of the night projectors had blinked and flashed, sending throughout the fleet In Morse code the commander-inch lefs orders for departure at dawn. At 4:30 o'clock a.m.. the Secretary of tho Navy and Mrs. Daniels, Gov. Stephens of California, Gov.

Larrazola of New Mexico and others of 4 distinguished party boarded the destroyer Chauncey and were conveyed to Admiral Rodman's flagship, the titanic New Mexico. When the signal "Up anchor" wag flown from the New Mexico st 6 a.m., a great throng of people had already motored from San Diego and collected In mapf-ea along Point Loma, whence the armada and its route of departure could be observed. Overhead roared and hummed a flock of aircraft seaplanes from North Island and army machines from Rockwell Field on hand to bid bon voyage to the proud, splendid leviathans in the roadstead, IN OFFICIAL PARTY. With Secretary and Mrs Daniels and the two Governors in the official party were: Mrs. Randolph T.

Zane, Gov. Stephens's daughter; Maj. Warren Bovard, his executive secretary; Frank R. Stewart, representative of Gov. Campbell of Arizona; the Daniels reception committee of Los Angeles, headed by Randolph W.

Hill; Collector of Cus- I toms John B. Elliott; F. Ray Grovea secretary or the Democratic State Central Committee; E. L. Doheny, Lieut, Morgan Adams and others.

When the great vessels, after the reception of the offlclnl party by Admiral Rodman aboard the flagship, got under way and began maneuvering Into positions assigned for the half-day run up the coast, the fleet assembled in tne Coronado roadstead. Thojjonly reason given for the fact tnnt, tne fleet wag not gn(jel. wa Gov. Stephens, Congressman Henry Z. Osborne and Mayor Snyder joined In the welcome to the distinguished Cabinet member, and In their addresses paid him the tribute of hav- lng been chiefly responsible for raising the American navy to its present tremendous size and power, Col.

George J. Denis was toast-master, and Dr. Randolph Hill, an old friend of the Secretary, was chairman. "This Pacific Fleet represents more than the concentrated power of the American nation," said Secretary Daniels. "It proves that an American Navy to be truly American must know the Pacific Coast as it does the Atlantic.

I determined at the close of the European war that the Pacific Ocean should be fully used, and that the power" of our great navy should be fully represented there. This is but the forerunner "Of -the greater fleet that is to come. "The Pacific Fleet shall stand for all time as the guardian of American rights on. the Pacific Ocean. It hall remain the personifactlon of American power.

"It has not come here merely on a visit to exchange greetings, Dut this shall remain its permanent home. We shall profit by our lesson In having built the Panama Canal In time to fulfill the needs of the American navy on the Pacific Coast. The canal Is an American canal, Intended to bring the two coasts together as one, just as the American navy stands for America as one." Secretary Daniels was accompanied by Mrs. Daniels and their sons. BY GOV.

STEPHENS. Gov. Stephens took occasion to express his appreciation on behalf of California that the Pacific Fleet had arrived In due time to settle the question of Pacific Coast defense. "We need feel no alarm now," he said, "that our great expanse of coast Is unguarded. Before this fleet arrived it could be truthfully said, as it was, that a single first-class battleship could have defeatel the Insufficient protection that we had In a single engagement, but we may thank Secretary Daniels that this is no longer so.

This fleet will make our coast line Impregnable for all time." ON PEACH LEAGUE. Referring to the Lsaijje of Nations, as his hearers took It. Secretary Daniels said: "The day that the first American soldier left for Franc America embarked on a world policy. We have no place in America for little Americans. The day of the m.in with little faith Is gone.

Wa have spent billions for guns tnd munitions In the great war and we must be pro-pared to spend millions for peace. TWO DIE IN -'U. the open sea about 7 a.m., accompanied by the flotilla flagship, the cruiser Birmingham. Then the six dreadnaughts formed column, with the New Mexico at the head and followed by the battleships Georgia and New Jersey and the armored cruiser Montana. The auxiliary ships brought up the rear, as the flagship and following vessels nosed north! on the course the flotilla had taken.

The official party was entertained under awnings on the vast quarter- deck of the flagship. Members of the admiral's staff and officers of the ship showed the visitors about the craft, the only electrically-driven major warship in the world. The ship's band played, the great craft slipped steadily and quietly through a sunny sea, signal flag9 fluttered In a fair breeze and it was difficult to realize that this most, formidable of floating fortresses was not a vast, wonderful yacht, meant for cruising on a summer's day. GRAND SPECTACLE. Astern, as far as the eve could pierce, followed the giant attendants of the flagship the enormous dreadnaughts, squat and formidable battleships, the thin, eager, graceful destrovers.

Black smoke flowed In ciant streamers from scores of funnels. It was all orderly, quiet, formidable, tremendous, directed and controlled with the finest nicety by one man aboard the New Mexico, whose orders, transmitted by the flutter of semaphore and flags, flashed to the rearmost vessel with amazing swiftness. Not, perhaps, since the first sail of the first Spanish galleon that ever coasted along California shores hove above the southern horizon had the rocks and sands of this coast seen a maritime spectacle freighted with significance in the affairs of the world. The little problem of setting the pace between San Diego and this city was left in the hards of Capt. Nathan C.

Twining, the admiral's chief cf staff. He received orders to so regulate the speed of the fleet that it would arrive off San Pedro by 2 p.m. His execution of orders illustrates the tremendous precision with which these vast fighting machines were handled. At 2 o'clock precisely the armada was passing the cheering mass of humanity that lined every foot of the Long Beach water front, and the most magnificent assemblage of ships this harbor has ever seen had arrived off Its entrance. on In San Francisco for a naval academy on the Pacific Coast, In order to meet the demands of the new navy and encourage our young men to enter the service.

I btg to enclose you, out of the many I have received, two newspaper clippings, which will give you an Idea of the movement that is under way; and clippings quoting resolutions passed by the Board of Supervisors of San Francisco and the City Council of Alameda, California. I think it would be a fine thing for the navy If such an Institution were established In California, where young men, as you know, can train to much better advantage the year around than In the colder regions of the East. It will make for efficiency and for a better understanding of the needs of the Pacific. I briefly state those reasons in my enclosed statement, and I sincerely trust you will favorably Incline to the approval of this project." It appears from the Secretary's reply, under date of July 26, 1919, that his mind Is open on the subject and that he desires to consult people on the Pacific Coast. I therefore trust that this matter may be brought to his attention In a proper manner during his visit to the Coast, The Secretary's reply is as follows: "I am In receipt of your favor of the 24 with enclosures, and I shall take the matter under consideration and be Kind to talk with your people In the West nd then confer with you shout it when I return to Washington in September.

(tSlgnsdl 03EPHU8 DANlJiLa." Fifty Thousand Hawkeyes Hail Fleet, Hold Reunion. 'Greatest Picnic Ever Held Participants Declare. Speaker Tells of State's Big Help in War Work. Gathered here' for a two-fold purpose that of witnessing the arrival of the Pacific Fleet and attending the annual picnic and reunion of the Southern California Iowa Association, more than 70,000 residents and former residents of the State of Iowa participated in the twelfth annual summer outing of the association in Blxby Park, Long Beach, yesterday. The high attendance mark shattered by nearly 100 per cent, all previous records for a Bimllar event held in Long Beach.

The ninety-nine county registers were thrown open early this morn-' lng and before noon it is estimated that 60,000 I wans had signed their names. Bixby Park yesterday might appropriately have been -called "little Iowa." Of course, there was not a single county and scarcely a town in that State that did not have several representatives there. A feature of the picnic was the presence of thousands of former Iowans from Interior points who had never be fore attended one of the famous basket picnic qf the association. The strangers were drawn by the double attraction of the picnic and the ar rival of the armada. PARK JAMMED.

From early in the morning Blxby Park was a scene of animation and enthusiastic greetings between old friends. Close friends who had not seen each other for years renewed acquaintances while waiting to register at one of the various county booths. There were many touching reunions between veter- ans or tne Civil war, who were present In large numbers. The thrifty housewives who learned the art of preparing picnic dinners back on the farm brought hampers and baskets filled with good things to eat. More than 600 gallons of coffee was distributed by the association to the picnickers.

Judge Frederick W. Houser, president of the Southern Califor- nia Iowa Association, presided at 'he picnic. John G. Spielman, of Long Beach, vice-president of the Southern California and president of the Long Beach association, was in charge of the local arrangements for the annual affair. Jodge Houser called the meeting to order, after which the musical programme was opened by the sing lng of "America" by the assemblage.

M. Peek, Commissioner of Public Safety of Long Beach heartily welcomed the Iowans to the shores. A response in behalf of this welcome from Southern California was given by W. M. Brown, of Pasadena, while Walter Holloway, of San Francisco, brought down greetings from the northern end of the State.

The Merkle Sisters, Iowa songbirds of State-wide reputation, then sang "I Wish I Were Pack In Iowa," the words and music of which were written by Stella Gilbert, a native Iowan. ROMINGER SPEAKS. Ellsworth Romlnger, prominent Iowa attorney and brother of State Senator J. A. Romlnger of Long Beach, was the principal speaker.

He said, in part: llghtf ul privilege to enJov with you, this modern Eden that God has so generously blessed with His divine masterpieces of creation, seemingly, for your enjoyment and pleasure. And I begin to fully realize the subtle power of temptation that has caused so many good people to leave the old Iowa homestead to become a part of this commonwealth of human delight, called Southern California. "I will Venture the 'conclusion that Iowa Is a good State to be born In and California Is an Ideal place for the finish, whether you acroe with me or not. I am creditably Informed that 200.000 people have decided to apply that form of reasoning to practical living, and I sincerely congratulate all ef the Iowa people that I have met on their contented state of mind. "I do not wonder at the marvelous growth and development of Southern California, when I am familiar with the baslo principle of the stock that you brought wlt.i "But" I promise to tell you of little of our war work at home.

Every man, woman and child tins made a contribution. In the State of Iowa every man, woman and child (Continued from First Page.) W. A. Barker, J. C.

Drake and Watt Moreland. Immediately after the formal presentations, the party and other guests already aboard the New Mexico assembled on the quarter deck, and there Mayor Snyder presented the key to the city of Los Angeles a beautifully engraved bronze key and delivered his address of welcome. The Mayor eaid: MAYOR'S ADDRESS. "Mr. Secretary: "For and in behalf of the city of Loa Angeles, and all her people, it Is my pleasant duty to officially greet and welcome yon, and through you, the great fleet you command, its efficient officers of all, ranks, and Its brave seamen.

"And may I add, sir, that your successful voyage with this great armada of trlyt-four ships of war, from the historic bay of the Chesapeake, through the Panama Canal to California in twenty-four days, has thrilled the nation. It ha nrm-An two great American achievements I the Panama Canal and the Amerl- can Navy. "Our people here on the Pacific Coast have at times seemed Isolated and far away from the seat of government and from the protection of the navy. Now all this is changed. Your coming brings a sense of strength and security, of nearness and participation in our national life and aspirations, not felt before.

And for this we are grateful. We desire to show you, and the nation, how much value your coming and how fully we share the proud pride of the country in our Incomparable navy and its history, i To do this we want you to meet our people, partake of their hospitality, share the pleasures and enjoy the entrtainments prepared for you, "Therefore, it is, sir, as Mayor of the great city of Los Angeles, I present you this key to our gates. It Is but a symbol of welcome. For our gates, our harbor and our hearts are already open to you. And we hope, when you have sojourned here, you will only want to use this key to lock yourself In with us, for NIGHT SCENE Scenes unique at Los Angeles Harbor held much of the Immense crowd there until late In the evening.

A full moon revealed the ships alongside the wharves and even the line of great vessels riding at their anchors beyond the breakwater. While the crafts were not fully outlined In electric lights, as were vessels of the big Atlantic fleet "Flithting Hob" Evans brought here In 1908, none of them lacked for Illumination. Rows of gleaming portholdR, lights at the gangways, riding lights and Illumined made a gay enough spectacle of the entire armada. The decks of the New Mexico were brilliant from stm to stern. The greater ships, outside, vere so far away that to the eager throngs ashore they looked like toy boats tugging at play anchors.

The twenty-four destroyers and their mother ship, the scout crltiRer Birmingham, were also well lighted as they lay alongside the wharves, nn both sides of the Inner harbor. The Blrmlnfiham. which Is the flagship of the fourteenth division of the destroyer flotilla, was partlc-uraly brightly lighted and throughout the evening her rails were lined with sailors shouting In good natured repartee with the crowd ashore. Thousands of people remained on the wharves until late In the evening. They stared at the beautifully trim destroyers and shouted to the men who did not have shore leave.

A large detachment of men of all ranks belonging to the destroyers had shore leave in the harbor district, however. They mingled with the throngs that filled the parks and roamed atmut the streets, some Or KCiiiHH wn3 stfins of California, which many of of them getting their first lmpres these sailors can compare with England, France, Spain, naiy. tne West Indies, Mex'0 and Central America. For the sailor of our new navy Is quite often a notably traveled person. Hundreds of automobile parties were on the bluffs at the harbor last evening, enjoying the spectncble pre-sented by the armada riding at rest on the moonlit st-a.

The harbor It-plf wns illve with small boats, hur-rvlng hither and yon, busy, swarming, picturesque. On the vessels the projectors winked continually, blinking out messages In Morse, while the long rays of searchlights, plsrclng ths sky, wavtd back and elation announced here today. an nour ana a na( after th aviators and observers will corns timet originally scheduled for de-from Redwood City, Chicago and St. partnre was that much time was Louis, it was announced. consumed in maneuvering the larg- cr-ships Into position, -fc The: destroyers left the bay for Mayor Snyder voiced his welcome to the distinguished navy chief and his naval aides and men as coming from the hearts of the peope of Los Angeles.

"This event," he said, "is of such impressive moment to us, because It recognizes the Important relation of the Pacific Coast to the whole nation. Let the coming of the fleet disclose to the world that there is such a thing as the United States i policy of the Pacific We need make I no apology for observing that there is such a thing as a Pacific Coast problem; that It Is of grave importance to the Coast, and it is a living, vibrant issue that this government mustvmeet with firmness and decision. vAnd I say that this great fleet would not be here, did not a wise administration realize that this Is so. "No part of this Coast shall be directly or Indirectly wrested from us by alien races. We must and shall protect our heritage.

And this great sea power gives guarantee of this. We want an open door for the argricultural products, goods, wares and merchandise of our people, our farmers, merchants and manufacturers In every country of Central and South America, and Asia, and the British colonies of the Pacific. This will Insure us fair competition and we will be content with nothing less." Congressman Osborne declared mat tne neet coming marked a new era in the history of California. "It would be easy for a robber nation to land troops anywhere on our Coast without the presence of this great armada," he said. "Now we can rest assured that no such attempt will be made," CAR WRECK.

nal injuries, though he Is expected to recover. Witnesses said It was evident that the driver of the automobile did not ee the train approaching until It was almost on the car. The momentum of the train carried the wrecked automobile nearly 600 feet from the crossing. Mm. Rudloff and Mr.

Woessner were thrown nearly forty feet by the Impact of the train and were dragged considerable distance. They were still alive when they reached the hospital, but died soon after their removal to the operating room. Mr. Rudloff was thrown clear of the wreckage, a fact which probably prevented fatal injuries. Mrs.

Rudloff- leaves a son, who Is employed by the Chlno Lumber Company of Chlno. Only four minor traffic accidents were reported at the San Pedro Police Station. Mrs. W. F.

Chrlsten-sen of Anaheim was cut on the face and hands when an automobile In which she was riding collided with a truck at Sixth and Pacific streets, in the harbor district, Three other mishaps resulted In slight damage to automobiles. Mrs. L. F. Lowensteln of the Belmont apartments In this city fell off a gangplank and boat landing and tractur4 rib.

FOR NAVY SCHOOL HERE. But Accidents are Notably Few in Rush of along the Los Angeles Inner Har- bor and started for Los Angeles, BRILLIANT, forth, back and forth, also wigwagging messages in the lnterna-t'onal code. Many of the spectators who were about the ships last night wer members of automobile parties that had started home earlier nd turned back because of the congested condition of roads. The telephone system at the har-lor was also almost swamped for a time early last evening, just after the leave parties of sailors got ashore. Many of the men have friends in the city and made a r'lHli for telephones, to convey the tidings that they could not accept Invitations for last evening.

The result was considerable congestion of the phone lines. BROKE ALL RECORDS. "Seagull" Flics from San Diego tn Leas than Hour and Half. A new flying boat and seaplane record was established between Loa Angeles and San Diego when the Chaplin Air Line Curtlss flying boat Seagull flew from San Diego to Lo Angeles in one hour and twenty-seven minutes. Leaving Sin Diego at an early hour the flying boat, carrying a pilot and two pnssengers.

headed for its base at San Pedro. It passed over the Paclt.c squadron as the fleet was steaming north of Oceanslde. As the New Mexiui was panned Pilot Burns of tne Saa-gull, a former naval aviator, signalled the flagship as though he was acting as their patrol. A gray haze soon engulfed Admiral Rodman's squadron us the. ship of the air was traveling at an eighty-mlle-an-hour pace.

In HcIa Bnar.a nf tlm. hA fit Intf hnt uw alighted at Its base at San Pedro. completing Its record-breaking Journey. In the afternoon It assumed its place In the fleet of flying boats of the Chaplin Air Line, tasting passengers on observation flights over the fleet whtch had come to ancbr at Los Angeles Harbor. FOR XAVAIi BAXQCFT.

The Chamber of Commerce will be open all day today to receive applications for tickets to the banquet to be glvpn at Shrine Auditorium Tuesday evening in honor cf the officers of the flet. The tickets are 110 each, for sale to any an carry with theiu two spectators Uekatg. Enormous Crowds to the Beaches. I GIRLS; DANCE. Chaplain Crow's Ambassador in Search for Maids to Share Impromptu Fun.

Using Chaplain A. N. Parks as Ambassador extraordinary to look up some 160 girls, the I i enlisted men of the Wyoming gave an impromptu dancing party on their ship last night, entertaining a crowd of about 600 people. Permission to give the dance was granted at 8 p.m. by Commander W.

A. Smead, executive officer of the ship, of which Capt. H. H. Christie is commander.

Immediately, all the ship's boats were. pressed into service and Printer First Class L. J. Dooley led an expedition of petty officers ashore to find guests. Their quest was en- tlrely successful.

Meantime, 150 girls to have 7 gone from Long Beach to the Wyoming failed to appear," and tho chaplain was sent to find them or get substitutes. The crowd danced even on, the tops of the turrets. There will. be. public dances also tnfs 'afternoon and eve- 2 nng on ths ship United States Senator Phelan of California yesterday made public the following statement in reference to the movement to have a second naval academy established on this coast, to supplement the work of the Institution at Annapolis: During the war the capacity of the Naval Academy at Annapolis was increased to meet the extraordinary demands, by the addition of two wings to Bancroft Hall.

Before this time, the capaolty was about 600 rooms and now It nearer 1S00. It has been the practice to put two men In a room but it would be better If each man could have a separate room, where he could study uninterruptedly. Therefore, the capacity of the academy at Annapolis, properly utilized, Is not excessive, and with the growth of the navy even may not be called adequate. I wrote the following letter to Secretary Daniels on this subject, under date of July 24, 1919: "In 1916 I consulted you about ths policy of establishing a second naval academy on the Pactflo Const, which at that time you did not disapprove and was giving It consideration when the war came on, which forced the abandonment of my bill Introduced In the Senate and then followed the appropriation of large sums for the enlargement of Annapolis. The Senate passed a resolution introduced by Senator Works and supported by me In the speech enclosed calling for a report.

"There now an agUatlan going Accidents to the Immense crowds that thronged to the harbor and south beaches yesterday to see the fleet were remarkably few, despite the fact that traffic jammed all the roads and there was such a concourse of automobiles as has perhaps not been seen here before. The railroads leading; to the harbor district also operated on special, crowded schedules yesterday, without mishap. Death cams to two persons while a third was seriously Injured when the automobile In which they were riding to the harbor to see the fleet was struck by eastbound Santa Fe passenger train No. 2 yesterday at El Mollno crossing, Pasadena. The isad are: JOHN WOESSNER of 606 Buckeye street, Pasadena, MRS.

FERDINAND RUDLOF of 1036 North Chester avenue, Pasadena. They died shortly after they were removed to the Marengo Hospital, where it was found both had received fractured skulls and Internal Injuries. Ferdinand Rudloff, band of the deHd woman, who wan driving the automobile, suffered a broken right wrist and severs inter coniriuuivu d'viiH ui tuv lor war work. Ws can scarcely reallta 7.