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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1908
Page
19
Financial news discusses bond market optimism and continued professional handling of large tasks. Analysts note substantial interest remains out of stock and await clearer shaping of investment opportunities as rates and prices influence upcoming offerings.
Pichard A Ballinger urged the University Club that only one dry dock on the Pacific Coast can service battleships. He said the government must provide ample docking facilities so Evans fleet ships need not be sent to Valdivia or Japan. He cited Puget Sound as the likely site and warned against insufficient capacity delaying warships. He noted Alaska opportunities and West prospects, including mineral wealth and fisheries, while calling rail development a hurdle to rapid progress.
A Delta Tau Delta banquet assembled alumni and actives at the Alingion. Attendees included Atkins, Layne, Curtin, and Atkins Campo M, with representatives and members from numerous chapters. Music, speeches, and community notes filled the evening as leaders and guests shared remarks and plans.
President Pardo plans a banquet for Admiral Evans and officers to mark Washingtons Birthday. Lima and Callao prepare for the arrival of the American battleship squadron with receptions, balls, and official entertainments led by Peruvian and U.S. officials.
Newport News reports the new armored cruiser exceeded the central speed requirement during third sea trial off Virginia Capes, maintaining 24 knots with 0.48 knots to spare. Crew details include Hoboken firemen and 2 crew hours. ship to be tested again near government facilities.
The Watlington Post notes the submarine group steering from the Hook toward Virginia Capes, led by the Cuttlefish with the Tarantula trailing and the Viper in formation. The fleet maintains even spacing, faces a northwest wind, choppy sea, and lights for night signals as surveillance continues toward Armapolis and Chesapeake Bay approaches.
An official report argues for expanding the American navy to surpass rivals in numbers and training. It notes current ships are strong but limited by old designs, stresses fleet tactics, and discusses gun heights armor belts and turret systems. It cites recent Russo Japanese War lessons and calls for improved torpedo production and fire control gear.
Rapid progress in building the 2000 ton battleship North Dakota at Quincy shipyard. Reported February 1 by Navy Department shows 17.5 percent complete with keel laid December 1. Delaware at Newport News trails at 0.1 percent. New York Navy Yard collieries at 6.4 percent, up 5.4 points in January.
A preliminary gathering for the International Congress for the Welfare of the Family is set for today at the Shoreham. The meeting, under Mothers Congress auspices, invites all interested individuals to attend as the congress program is already completed.
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