The cutter Roger B, Taney arrived Honolulu, 2.
this ovening from its trip to Yon and Enderbury. islands" on which the American flag was raised under orders from President Roose velt claiming the islands 28 United States territory.
Capt. R. B, Black said the Amer! can flag was raised on Enderbury i land on March 6 on a temporary pole Jand the "British flag was not touched."
British radio operators stationed there were not surprised as they hod heard radio' broadcasts. of President Roosevelt's announcement.
"Both groups. realized that the matter was one to be settled by the two Governments," Mr, Black said, "Personal contacts during our stay were pleasant."
The American party raised the American flag and left on March 9. The ship revisited Howland and [Jarvis islands on its return trip-United Press,
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