The United States Fleet to-day rested in Atlantic waters after its record-breaking transit through the Panama Canal in 47 hours.
Admiral David Foote Sellers to-day lifted the censorship on communica tions and the Canal Zone returned to normal conditions. Commercial shipping) was passing through the locks after complete stoppage for 48 hours.
The Fleet will remain off Colon patu May 4, it was announced by the Flag to-day. The emergency transit order was a disappointment to the thousands of men of the feet who prefer old Panama City on the Pacific ide for shore liberty. Thousands of merchants on the Pacific side will suffer huge losses from the quick departure of the fleet after having Stocked their shelves heavily for the Navy—always good buyers.
'After May 4, the fleet will steam northward into' the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba," area where American fleet manoeuvres have been held for years. Guantanamo Bay is leased by the Navy Department for use as its West Indian Naval Base—United Press.
Balboa (Canal Zone), Apr. 24.
Thirty vessels, including the Brit+ ish cruiser Exeter, were held up today while the United States Navy was attempting to send 111 warshis through the Panama Canal to the Atlantic Ocean within 24 hours.
The United States naval authori-les have sent an apology to the commander of HM. Exeter, who, despite his request for a quick passage through the canal, was obliged anchor off Balboa—Havas.
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