TO-DAY IN U.S, No Celebrations in China Owing to War To-day is Navy Day, marking the 16ist anniversary of the U.S. Navy. But for the first time of the century Americans in China will not join their countrymen all over the world in marking the occasion with formal celebrations. Owing to the present emergency, Admiral H. E. Yarmell, Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Asiatic Fleet, has decided to dispense with the usual' ceremonies, and the U.S. Marines will also continue on routine duty.
In America the day will be as usual an important one and celebrated accordingly, Speeches by various high-ranking naval officers will be broadcast over the radio and should be picked up in Shanghai.
Navy Day is the same day as President Theodore Roosevelt's birthday. He played an important part in building up the United States Navy and it was the sincere desire of that great leader of. the American people that they should have a day set apart upon which to become better acquainted with their fighting ships and the men on board, The holiday gives people an opportunity to go on board U.S. warships on tours of inspection.—Bluejackets and Marines also parade down the streets to the accompaniment of much martial music and flag-waving.
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